It seems that API has taken a page from SSL's book and finally deigned to make a little something for the plebeians, although I'll grant that their idea of "inexpensive" is still "expensive." They've started a spinoff brand, Arsenal Audio, and announced three sexy new products. R 20 Dual Mic Pre: Pictured above, this is a 2U 2-channel mic pre for $1195. V 14 4-Band EQ: A 500-format four-band EQ cartridge for $695. R 24 4-Band EQ: This is a 2U 2-channel rack version of the APSI 562 EQ for $1195. Information at the Arsenal Audio site, although things are a bit thin right now. Don't know how they sound at all, because I just got the email from API like 6 minutes ago and I haven't ingested near enough nicotine or caffeine to do due diligence in the research department, but they sure do look like a nice addition to your steampunk audio rack. EDIT: The rumor is that this stuff is made in China. I'm still trying to ascertain the truth of that, but suffice to say, if it is, I withdraw my "t3h awesome" comment, and say that it is, in fact, overpriced. Someone from API is more than welcome to contact me with the facts one way or the other. This page strongly implies they're made in the API factory, and I have no reason to doubt that, as API is a reputable company not normally in the business of hyperbole or bullshit (like, e.g., just about every mass-market audio company).

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