Fender PX-2208
Eight channels, a spring reverb, and a 150-watt stereo power amp, all folded into a road case that becomes its own stand.
Overview
The PX-2208 differs from its siblings in channel count and reverb. It's the eight-channel model, and it uses a spring reverb instead of the digital reverb found elsewhere in the PX line. That's a different signal path from the digital effects in the PX-2208D. Collectors who prefer the sound of a real spring tank seek out the plain PX-2208 for this reason.
Pricing at introduction gives some context. Audio-Collection (August 1993, p.141) listed the PX-2208D at $1,650.00, the PX-2212D at $1,899.00, and the PX-2216D at $2,099.99. The plain PX-2208 is the base eight-channel model without digital effects, so it would have sat below the PX-2208D in the lineup. EQ Magazine (August 1994, p.82) quoted the PX-2208D at $1890, which suggests some price movement between the 1993 announcement and the 1994 coverage. Either way, this was not budget gear. It was a serious investment for a working band or a small venue, and the build quality reflects that.
The spring reverb means you'll want to be careful about how you transport it — spring tanks don't appreciate being dropped. But the PX-2208 occupies a specific and appealing niche: a powered mixer with real spring reverb and honest power ratings. It's the kind of gear that was bought to work, and the ones that survived did exactly that.
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