Brand: Akai
The Akai Professional 1700 is an 18-channel, 24-bit digital mixer designed for live sound, media production, and installation applications. It features a compact, rack-mountable form factor and a user-friendly interface with intuitive menu systems and backlit buttons. Some of its key features include:- 18-channel input mixer with 8-channel USB audio interface- Up to 8 channels of expandable Dante networking audio I/O via optional PCIe cards- Compatibility with Akai Professional's CX Series expansion cards for added connectivity- Detachable 10.7" touchscreen display with multi-touch gestures and custom inductor knobs for hands-on control- Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections for network and computing expansion- Expandable software integration with compatible DAWs via Akai Professional's VCI-313 and VCM10a controllers- Comprehensive metering and processing tools, including 26-channel uncompressor, PEQ, GEQ, dynamics processing, tap-sync delay, and comprehensive monitoring utilities- Available in 16- and 22-channel versions, as well as a base model without USB or Dante connectivityOverall, the Akai Professional 1700 combines the convenience and connectivity of digital audio networking, the flexibility of software expansion, and the hands-on control of a high-quality hardware mixer to provide a powerful solution for a variety of audio applications.