Automatic Products Studio 4 Combo Snack/Soda Machine
Out of stock
- Automatic Products
- Ultra Black
- 2 Snack shelves
- 1 Candy shelves
- 12 oz Drink Section
- Coins 5 Tube
- Bills $1/$5
- 5 wide snack machine
- MDB PC Board
- DEX Protocol
- 10 Snack Columns
- 10 Candy Columns
- 10 Soda Columns
- Golden Eye
- Credit Card Capable (Read Below*)
- Refurbished Item
*Does not include a Credit Card reader, credit card capable only means the electronics in the machine is new enough to accept a credit card reader. Credit card readers are available at button shown above. Credit Card Reader Installation Specialists are listed below, please contact them directly if you need this reader installed in your machine prior to shipping. These are independent contractors and an additional cost will incur (paid directly to them) for credit card reader installation.
Vincent Vasquez (951) 201-6718
Automatic Products Studio 4 Combo Snack Soda Machine
The Automatic Products Studio 4 Combo Snack Soda Machine is a versatile commercial vending machine designed to offer snacks, candy, and beverages from one convenient location. With a professional Executive Black finish, large product capacity, multiple payment options, and MDB technology, this refurbished machine is well suited for offices, workplaces, apartment communities, schools, hotels, retail locations, and other high-traffic environments.
The Studio 4 combines snack and beverage vending in one full-size machine. This makes it a practical choice for locations where space is limited but customers still expect a variety of products. The machine includes two snack shelves, one candy shelf, and a 12-ounce drink section. Its configuration provides up to 10 snack columns, 10 candy columns, and 10 soda columns, giving operators plenty of flexibility when creating a product mix.
All-in-One Snack and Beverage Vending
One of the biggest advantages of the Automatic Products Studio 4 is its combination design. Instead of installing separate snack and beverage machines, operators can use one machine to provide several types of products.
The snack section can be stocked with popular items such as chips, crackers, cookies, granola bars, pastries, nuts, and other packaged snacks. The dedicated candy section provides space for smaller products such as chocolate bars, chewy candy, gum, and other impulse purchases.
The beverage section is designed around 12-ounce drinks. This configuration can accommodate popular canned beverages and gives operators another product category without requiring a separate beverage machine.
- 2 snack shelves
- 1 candy shelf
- 12-ounce drink section
- 10 snack columns
- 10 candy columns
- 10 soda columns
- Approximately 300 to 400 item capacity
Commercial-Grade Vending Machine Design
The Studio 4 is a full-size commercial vending machine rather than a small countertop or mechanical vending unit. It measures approximately 72 inches high by 38 inches wide by 35 inches deep and weighs approximately 795 pounds, according to the listed specifications.
This larger format provides substantial product capacity while allowing operators to offer several product categories from one machine. The five-wide snack configuration also provides a familiar layout for customers and makes product selection easy to organize.
The Executive Black exterior gives the machine a clean, professional appearance. It can fit naturally into workplace break rooms, employee areas, customer waiting spaces, apartment buildings, entertainment facilities, and other commercial environments.
MDB Electronic System
The Automatic Products Studio 4 features an MDB PC board. MDB, or Multi-Drop Bus, is a common vending technology used to allow the machine's payment system and other compatible components to communicate with one another.
This electronic platform gives operators flexibility when configuring payment equipment and other compatible vending accessories. It also makes the machine a useful option for operators who want modern payment capabilities in a refurbished commercial machine.
Coin and Bill Payment
The Studio 4 includes a five-tube coin system and a bill acceptance system designed for $1 and $5 bills. Providing both coin and bill payment gives customers convenient ways to purchase products without requiring exact change.
The five-tube coin configuration also helps support change-making during normal vending transactions. Operators can monitor coin levels and replenish the system as part of their regular service routine.
DEX Protocol for Vending Data
Another useful feature is DEX protocol support. DEX technology is commonly used in commercial vending to transfer machine sales and related operational data to compatible equipment and management systems.
For vending operators managing multiple machines, data capabilities can help make routine business tasks more organized. Depending on the compatible equipment and software being used, DEX can support sales reporting, inventory management, and other vending management functions.
Golden Eye Product Detection
The Automatic Products Studio 4 also includes a Golden Eye product detection system. Product detection technology is designed to monitor the vending process and help determine whether a selected product has successfully dropped into the delivery area.
This feature can provide an additional layer of vending reliability. If a product does not properly dispense, compatible vending systems can use product-detection information as part of the machine's vend process. For operators, this can help reduce customer frustration and improve the overall vending experience.
Credit Card Capable
The Studio 4 is listed as credit card capable. This is an important distinction: the machine does not include a credit card reader.
Instead, the machine's electronics are new enough to accept a compatible cashless payment reader. A separate reader can be purchased for the machine, and professional installation may be available through independent installation specialists.
Operators considering cashless vending should confirm reader compatibility, installation requirements, payment processing requirements, and any associated service costs before ordering additional equipment. Credit card reader installation is an additional service and is not included with the machine.
Refurbished Commercial Vending Equipment
This Automatic Products Studio 4 is a refurbished vending machine. Refurbished equipment can provide operators with a way to acquire commercial-grade vending equipment without purchasing a new machine at new-equipment pricing.
Vending World explains that its refurbished machines are intended for operators who want full-size commercial equipment while managing their initial equipment investment. The company also emphasizes inspection, cleaning, servicing, and testing as part of its refurbishment process.
For new vending operators, choosing refurbished equipment can also make it possible to begin with a commercial machine and expand the route over time. The appropriate machine depends on the location, expected traffic, available space, product demand, and operating budget.
Flexible Product Merchandising
The Studio 4 provides several areas for product merchandising. Operators can dedicate different columns to different brands, package sizes, flavors, or price points. This makes it easier to adjust the product mix according to customer demand.
For example, a workplace location could feature chips and snack bars in the main snack section, candy and gum in the candy section, and popular canned drinks in the beverage section. A hotel, apartment community, or recreational facility could create a different product mix based on the needs of its customers.
Operators can also change products over time. Tracking which selections sell quickly and which products remain in the machine can help guide future restocking decisions.
Ideal Locations for the Studio 4
The combination format makes this vending machine suitable for many commercial locations. Potential applications include:
- Office buildings
- Employee break rooms
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Apartment communities
- Hotels and lodging facilities
- Schools and educational facilities
- Retail businesses
- Automotive facilities
- Manufacturing locations
- Recreation centers
- Waiting areas
- Customer service facilities
Before placing the machine, operators should verify that the location has sufficient floor space, electrical access, and a suitable path for delivery and installation. Because this is a large commercial machine, transportation and placement should be planned carefully.
Benefits for Vending Operators
The Automatic Products Studio 4 brings several useful features together in one machine. Its combination format allows operators to sell multiple product categories without dedicating separate floor space to a snack machine and beverage machine.
- Multiple product categories: Sell snacks, candy, and beverages from one machine.
- Commercial capacity: The listed capacity is approximately 300 to 400 items.
- Payment flexibility: Supports coins and $1/$5 bills.
- MDB electronics: Provides compatibility with appropriate vending peripherals.
- DEX protocol: Supports vending data communication.
- Golden Eye: Helps monitor product dispensing.
- Cashless-ready: Electronics are capable of accepting a compatible credit card reader.
- Refurbished value: Offers commercial vending equipment in a refurbished configuration.
Why Choose a Combo Vending Machine?
A combo machine can be especially useful when a location has enough customer traffic to support several product categories but does not have enough room for multiple full-size machines. The Studio 4 allows operators to combine snacks, candy, and beverages into one vending solution.
This can also simplify the customer experience. Customers can approach one machine, browse different product categories, select an item, and complete their purchase without moving between separate machines.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Automatic Products
- Model: Studio 4
- SKU: A-SST4
- Finish: Executive Black
- Machine Type: Combo snack and soda vending machine
- Snack Shelves: 2
- Candy Shelves: 1
- Drink Section: 12-ounce
- Snack Columns: 10
- Candy Columns: 10
- Soda Columns: 10
- Capacity: Approximately 300 to 400 items
- Payment: Five-tube coin system and $1/$5 bill acceptance
- Electronics: MDB PC board
- Data: DEX protocol
- Product Detection: Golden Eye
- Credit Card: Capable with compatible reader; reader not included
- Condition: Refurbished
- Dimensions: Approximately 72" H x 38" W x 35" D
- Weight: Approximately 795 pounds
Order the Automatic Products Studio 4 Combo
The Automatic Products Studio 4 Combo Snack Soda Machine combines snack, candy, and beverage vending in a single commercial machine. With its large product capacity, MDB electronics, DEX protocol, Golden Eye product detection, bill and coin payment systems, and cashless-payment capability, it provides a flexible platform for a wide range of vending locations.
Its refurbished configuration can be a practical option for operators looking to add commercial vending capacity while managing equipment costs. Whether you are starting a vending route, replacing an older combo machine, or adding another machine to an established location, the Studio 4 offers a versatile layout for serving customers with multiple product choices.
Note: This is a refurbished item. The credit card reader is not included. “Credit card capable” means the machine's electronics can accept a compatible reader. Additional reader, installation, processing, or service costs may apply.
| Refurbished | Yes |
|---|---|
| SKU | A-SST4 |
| Weight | 795.000000 |
| Manufacturer | Automatic Products |
| Capacity | 300 to 400 items |
| Size (H x W x D) | 72" H x 38" W x 35" D |
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Why Buy A Refurbished Machine?
Great Returns - Commercial Grade Machines - Affordability
New vs Refurbished
We used to sell new machines as well as reconditioned ones. We no longer sell new, for one main reason.
According to a recent survey of vending operators, about 93 out of 100 potential vending accounts don't generate enough revenue to justify the cost of new equipment. New machines are great if you have high volume accounts, but most people do not have these accounts.
Typical pricing on new "commercial grade" machines:
- Can drink machines: $6,200–$7,400
- Snack machines: $6,600–$8,500
- Cold food machines: $8,900–$11,700
(Priced with mech and validator, typical options, vendor pricing not including sales tax or shipping in some cases.)
As you can see, that's quite high compared to used or refurbished equipment.
Please remember 'anyone and everyone' can call their machines refurbished but what does that really mean? Please see our machine ratings page for what we actually do to our machines. Many of our competitors don't even 'clean or paint the inside' of the machines.
Start small and grow as you can afford it.Many people start in the vending business without much knowledge, and that can hurt them financially if they're not careful.
All of the machines that we sell are full size, commercial machines. There are many machines that are made that are small, countertop or mechanical coin acceptance. These machines are fine if you are a housewife looking to make a little extra money on the side. We used to sell those type of machines and no longer do. The main reason is that people who were serious about vending would out grow these type of machines in several months.
Small mechanical machines have two main problems:
- They don't make change or accept dollar bills
- They "work you to death" — frequent refills for very little payoff
Most hold under 100 products and gross only $40–$50 per full restock, and profit is less than half of that.
A full-size commercial machine, by contrast, usually holds 350 to 600 products and empties out at $250–$500. Since you spend most of your time just driving to the location, you might as well fill 500 products instead of 50.
