Producer Justin Meldal-Johnsen relaxes next to an API console. Meldal-Johnsen is an American bassist, and is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He's best known for his work with Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Air and M83, and has lately produced Paramore's and Neon Trees' recent releases. Console pictured is a 32 channel version (16 channel console plus expander) of API's popular model l608.