Analogue summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your studio. A video of jim talking about the ssl xdesk at musikmesse in frankfurt 09. The dynamic duo of xdesk and xpatch brings superanalogue character. Ssl installation instructions for zimbra ssl support desk. Sonic circus has specified and installed analog and digital consoles in home, project, and pro sound studios around the world. Feagle vice president of technology thane international, ca. Stillthe video shows only a few frames of the cabling nightmare of breaking out the dsubs snakes to to all the bits of gear thats 14 inch and spread out across the room. The solid state logic xdesk is a compact 16channel line mixer with ssls superanalogue line amp and summing circuitry as used in the matrix, aws and duality consoles. I am using ssl xdesk with my uad apollo16 and now the real analog magic is there great cost effective solution for those who are looking for analog sound sub mixing of tracks using its 16 analog inputs is very easily configurable. Quite a few manufacturers put out products to suit my needs, but there are few highend options. This user guide aims to provide you with all the necessary information to operate the console. We work tirelessly to provide the best selection, service and support anywhere to help our customers find the. Im playing with logic x and plug ins during the mixing stage.
Constructed to the highest standards, as you would expect from world beaters in audio technology, the ssl xdesk is clearly laid out, simple and easy to use. It never bothered me while using it, but im very careful with volume changes when listening to mixes. I read somewhere that ssl xpatch would be very expensive to try and do that or add double. The ssl matrix 2 analog recording console is the ideal consolecontroller for your hybrid production studio. Ssl matrix 2 superanalogue 16channel mixing console. Patch is based on the same technology employed at the heart of the matrix console. Ssl xdesk 162 rackmount mixer bstock ex demo built from the same superanalogue dna as our aws, duality and matrix consoles, ssl are proud to deliver the solid state logic xdesk. Its designed for tracking or mixing engineers who require an analogue console within a daw centric studio, but dont want or need the integrated daw control and analogue level automation other ssl console products have made the new hybrid studio standard.
Extending solid state logics x range of products the others being the x. The ssl xl desk ships directly from england via freight and ships tightly packed in a wood crate. Meeting the demand for a world class, compact ssl mixing desk, xdesk combines a 16 channel ssl. Furthermore, ssls xrack and xpatch products also rely on dsubs with the same pinouts. A rundown of all front panel operations and suggested best practices. I would love an ssl console and have all the ssl facilities but in a much smaller layout. The front panel has no controls not even an indicator to identify the current routing preset. Im guessing the xpatch may be more transparent over the other two just a hunch. After a bit of investigation, the ssl xdesk seemed to be the best option. Ssl superanalogue summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your. See section 3 for more details if the xpatch remote is unable to locate the xpatch, check that the ethernet cable is properly plugged in.
Superanalogue analogue purity at the highest level. Pan and bus assignment ijack front panel input for portable playback devices high. Protools, ssl, crazy patchbay, api, neve, jfl, 1176. Ssl xpatch gearslutz gearslutz pro audio community. Flexible with patchbay deployment, great with outboard patching and zero latency monitoring for tracking session. The new solid state logic xldesk is a modern twist on the classic analogue studio console.
Tascam m700 40x32 recording console with patchbays. The tascam m 700 is a 40x32 desk with patchbays and significant capabilities. Not cheap, but great if you have a pro setup and need recall outside the box. Developed from technology at the heart of ssls acclaimed matrix console, xpatch provides a 16x16 superanalogue routing matrix that can be ethernet controlled remotely from a standard. It always seemed a little strange to me to have 15. Ssl 9080k 80channel console used ssl 9080k 80channel console used.
Gepco and belden cable were used for the patch bays. It has more channels, which with the keyboards i prefer to a patch bay, and have a live room set up for drums, two guitars and bass. If i wanted to get all the necessary modules to make my 8 channel xdesk into a full 8 channel mini ssl console, what would i need to purchase and how much would i need to spend. The front panel has no controls not even an indicator to identify the current. Meeting the demand for a world class, compact ssl mixing desk, xdesk combines a 16 channel ssl superanalogue summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your studio. Solid state logic xdesk superanalogue mixer sweetwater. Ssl xdesk superanalogue summing mixer vintage king. Xdesk brings benchmark audio performance to the compact mixer format, meeting the demand for a world class, compact ssl mixing desk. Ssl x patch programmable patchbay youtube for me,this vid best show cases x patch s possible applications. We thought it would be a good idea to give you a roundup of some of the great coverage available. Cue to hp assigns the stereo cue bus to the front panel. Patch provides a 16x16 superanalogue routing matrix that can be controlled remotely via ethernet. This version of the ssl xl desk is fully loaded which means the 500 series slots come preloaded with 16 ssl 611eq e series eqs. No relation to monty pythons exparrot, nor nissans xtrail a derivative of the ntrail, the xdesk is perhaps an ssl for everyone.
The basic desk is 40 channels assignable to a 32 bus output with 80 channels available at mixdown. The desk comes with the latest upgrade of the delta software and is in excellent physical and running condition. After one month i thinking this problem can be repeated and i change it to 1 ssl preamp. Ssl mini consoles client feedback regarding ssl consoles has always been. In fact, because the dsub connectors are in a recessed area, its possible to rackmount an xdesk with other gear right up against its top edge. Will an ssl xdesk give me the ssl sound if i have the. If you look at large recording consoles, they all have a lot of patch bays. I would like the eq to be set and forget for that usage. Solid state logic xldesk owners manual pdf download. I have been reading up on the xdesk and with the xrack filled with the right ssl modules, you would apparently get the same result as if mixing on a full ssl console. Like all ssl superanalogue products, it is extremely robust, handbuilt in the uk with an allmetal chassis and highquality controls and components.
Although the price makes it easily the cheapest ssl mixing desk yet, some may be disappointed that there is no recall, no automation, no dynamic control, nor any eq. The rear of the ssl xl desk is all db25 connectors except for the main monitors out xlr m lr and listen mic in xlr f. The ssl xdesk superanalogue mixer is 16channel summing mixer using the ssl superanalogue system used in their aws, duality and matrix consoles appearances can be deceptive and the xdesk is much more than it appears at first sight. While it might seem modest, make no mistake this console is packed to the hilt with premium features including.
Solid state logic are the worlds leading manufacturer of creative tools for music, live sound and broadcast. I just wanted to say what a great job you did on the patch bay. We have taken an ssl console and rebuilt it on a removable chassis stand, incorporating ssl. I tell to ssl support and she say return to company for fix them.
The xpatch should now be configurable within the first xpatch selector tab. Contents introductiontothex desk 1 x deskchannelstrip inputschannelinputchip,alternateinputalt 2 outputsdirectchanneloutschop,postfader 3 stereocuepostfader,altsource 3. But after 1 month x patch forget or change ip adresses, and so i trid with famous network and computer engineers and i couldnt resolve. Xdesk combines a 16 channel ssl superanalogue summing mixer with a compact analogue monitoring hub for your studio. The ssl aws cabling package includes the following items. Tascam m700 40x32 recording console with patchbays and producers desk. With the 1u xpatch, you can bid farewell to patchbays, cables and the. From servicing and shipping consoles to creating custom furniture, patch bays and turnkey packages, weve been involved in every aspect of the industry. When the xpatch matures to pass phantom power i would definitely replace all my patch bays with. Solid state logic is proud to introduce its latest scion, the xdesk, built from the very same. Xdesk brings benchmark audio performance to the compact mixer. Patch point on the console that allows you to bypass the master fader vca and buss compressor for a cleaner signal.
Proper wiring of your patch bay is a vital part of the home recording studio set up. The only downside of the comprehensive connection arrangements is that db25s make a fully labelled patchbay rather more desirable, and although the xdesk. Plus im probably not the only person who will be hoping that ssl follow up the x. The only nonperfect element of this unit is that the monitor volume pot is a little scratchy sounding. We custom build and meticulously hand solder a wide array of snakes, cables, patchbays, and rack. The amp isolation room reveals a 6 x 10 sound city guitar cabinet, orange or15 and fender hotrod deluxe iii. If you are gonna do live make sure you get a patchbay so you can patch gear in and out. Ssl xdesk summing mixer hi folks looking to move on my ssl xdesk. Used and vintage recording consoles and mixing consoles shop our selection vintage and used recording consoles and audio mixing consoles. All the mic lines coming from the live room appear in the patch bays allowing outside engineers to bring in their favorites or rentals. Ssl xdesk and madi xtreme overview sweetwater duration. Patch comes in the form of a smart, 1u, rackmounting box, finished in the usual ssl silver and extending about 230mm behind the rack ears.
This is really common with this mixer and can be repaired pretty cheaply. It made sense to look into the very best products available. The solid state logic xl desk superanalogue mixer is a modern take on an old standard offering engineers who want an analogue console without the integrated automation that has become standard. Ssl xl desk outfitted and installed by pro audio boutique.
Contents introductiontothexdesk 1 xdeskchannelstrip inputschannelinputchip,alternateinputalt 2 outputsdirectchanneloutschop,postfader 3 stereocuepostfader,altsource 3. A look at the xpatch digitally controlled analog 16x16 patch bay. Find neve, api, ssl, trident, amek, helios, rupert neve, neotek and more. Ssl xpatch 16x16 superanalogue routing matrix xpatch is designed to deliver the flexibility of plugin style routing to boutique analogue processing. I also trust if ssl could have made a bullet proof 32, they would have. For the xrack series, ssl broke out individual components of its revered. Page 3 english this booklet contains practical information for the safe installation of this apparatus. And if it has a problem, ssl has been a round for a long time. The ssl native channel strip delivers the legendary tone and features of an ssl console channel strip. Solid state logic ssl matrix 2 superanalogue mixing console matrix2 is the ideal consolecontroller for your hybrid production studio. Introduction about this user guide congratulations on purchasing your solid state logic xldesk.
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