We work tirelessly to provide the best selection, service and support anywhere to help our customers find the. Used and vintage recording consoles and mixing consoles shop our selection vintage and used recording consoles and audio mixing consoles. If you are gonna do live make sure you get a patchbay so you can patch gear in and out. I would like the eq to be set and forget for that usage. The dynamic duo of xdesk and xpatch brings superanalogue character. We have taken an ssl console and rebuilt it on a removable chassis stand, incorporating ssl. While it might seem modest, make no mistake this console is packed to the hilt with premium features including. 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. Ssl superanalogue summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your. The new solid state logic xldesk is a modern twist on the classic analogue studio console. 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. 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. Ssl xdesk and madi xtreme overview sweetwater duration. The ssl native channel strip delivers the legendary tone and features of an ssl console channel strip.
The xpatch should now be configurable within the first xpatch selector tab. All the mic lines coming from the live room appear in the patch bays allowing outside engineers to bring in their favorites or rentals. Patch provides a 16x16 superanalogue routing matrix that can be controlled remotely via ethernet. A look at the xpatch digitally controlled analog 16x16 patch bay. I read somewhere that ssl xpatch would be very expensive to try and do that or add double. The tascam m 700 is a 40x32 desk with patchbays and significant capabilities.
This user guide aims to provide you with all the necessary information to operate the console. Ssl installation instructions for zimbra ssl support desk. Proper wiring of your patch bay is a vital part of the home recording studio set up. It made sense to look into the very best products available. 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.
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 front panel has no controls not even an indicator to identify the current. Like all ssl superanalogue products, it is extremely robust, handbuilt in the uk with an allmetal chassis and highquality controls and components. I also trust if ssl could have made a bullet proof 32, they would have. Not cheap, but great if you have a pro setup and need recall outside the box.
Solid state logic xldesk owners manual pdf download. The ssl matrix 2 analog recording console is the ideal consolecontroller for your hybrid production studio. Xdesk brings benchmark audio performance to the compact mixer. Xdesk brings benchmark audio performance to the compact mixer format, meeting the demand for a world class, compact ssl mixing desk. Feagle vice president of technology thane international, ca.
If you look at large recording consoles, they all have a lot of patch bays. 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. Cue to hp assigns the stereo cue bus to the front panel. For the xrack series, ssl broke out individual components of its revered. Im playing with logic x and plug ins during the mixing stage. 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. Meeting the demand for a world class, compact ssl mixing desk, xdesk combines a 16 channel ssl. We custom build and meticulously hand solder a wide array of snakes, cables, patchbays, and rack. 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.
The basic desk is 40 channels assignable to a 32 bus output with 80 channels available at mixdown. Ssl xpatch gearslutz gearslutz pro audio community. Furthermore, ssls xrack and xpatch products also rely on dsubs with the same pinouts. From servicing and shipping consoles to creating custom furniture, patch bays and turnkey packages, weve been involved in every aspect of the industry.
Ssl x patch programmable patchbay youtube for me,this vid best show cases x patch s possible applications. Contents introductiontothexdesk 1 xdeskchannelstrip inputschannelinputchip,alternateinputalt 2 outputsdirectchanneloutschop,postfader 3 stereocuepostfader,altsource 3. When the xpatch matures to pass phantom power i would definitely replace all my patch bays with. Find neve, api, ssl, trident, amek, helios, rupert neve, neotek and more. Sonic circus has specified and installed analog and digital consoles in home, project, and pro sound studios around the world. Ssl xpatch 16x16 superanalogue routing matrix xpatch is designed to deliver the flexibility of plugin style routing to boutique analogue processing. Patch is based on the same technology employed at the heart of the matrix console.
Gepco and belden cable were used for the patch bays. Ssl mini consoles client feedback regarding ssl consoles has always been. With the 1u xpatch, you can bid farewell to patchbays, cables and the. Ssl xdesk summing mixer hi folks looking to move on my ssl xdesk. After one month i thinking this problem can be repeated and i change it to 1 ssl preamp. Tascam m700 40x32 recording console with patchbays and producers desk. I would love an ssl console and have all the ssl facilities but in a much smaller layout. Solid state logic ssl matrix 2 superanalogue mixing console matrix2 is the ideal consolecontroller for your hybrid production studio. We thought it would be a good idea to give you a roundup of some of the great coverage available. 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. Analogue summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your studio. The desk comes with the latest upgrade of the delta software and is in excellent physical and running condition. The only nonperfect element of this unit is that the monitor volume pot is a little scratchy sounding. 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.
Tascam m700 40x32 recording console with patchbays. No relation to monty pythons exparrot, nor nissans xtrail a derivative of the ntrail, the xdesk is perhaps an ssl for everyone. Patch point on the console that allows you to bypass the master fader vca and buss compressor for a cleaner signal. Introduction about this user guide congratulations on purchasing your solid state logic xldesk. Ssl 9080k 80channel console used ssl 9080k 80channel console used. Plus im probably not the only person who will be hoping that ssl follow up the x. 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. The only downside of the comprehensive connection arrangements is that db25s make a fully labelled patchbay rather more desirable, and although the xdesk. Solid state logic is proud to introduce its latest scion, the xdesk, built from the very same. It never bothered me while using it, but im very careful with volume changes when listening to mixes. Quite a few manufacturers put out products to suit my needs, but there are few highend options.
Ssl xdesk superanalogue summing mixer vintage king. Xdesk combines a 16 channel ssl superanalogue summing mixer with a compact analogue monitoring hub for your studio. 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. 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. Solid state logic xdesk superanalogue mixer sweetwater.
After a bit of investigation, the ssl xdesk seemed to be the best option. Page 3 english this booklet contains practical information for the safe installation of this apparatus. I tell to ssl support and she say return to company for fix them. If you had the option of server type during enrollment and selected other you will receive a x509. Flexible with patchbay deployment, great with outboard patching and zero latency monitoring for tracking session. Ssl xl desk outfitted and installed by pro audio boutique. A rundown of all front panel operations and suggested best practices. Contents introductiontothex desk 1 x deskchannelstrip inputschannelinputchip,alternateinputalt 2 outputsdirectchanneloutschop,postfader 3 stereocuepostfader,altsource 3. This is really common with this mixer and can be repaired pretty cheaply.
The front panel has no controls not even an indicator to identify the current routing preset. Protools, ssl, crazy patchbay, api, neve, jfl, 1176. Solid state logic are the worlds leading manufacturer of creative tools for music, live sound and broadcast. Im guessing the xpatch may be more transparent over the other two just a hunch.
Superanalogue analogue purity at the highest level. A video of jim talking about the ssl xdesk at musikmesse in frankfurt 09. Ssl matrix 2 superanalogue 16channel mixing console. 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. 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. The ssl aws cabling package includes the following items. The ssl xl desk ships directly from england via freight and ships tightly packed in a wood crate. The amp isolation room reveals a 6 x 10 sound city guitar cabinet, orange or15 and fender hotrod deluxe iii. 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.
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. It always seemed a little strange to me to have 15. Will an ssl xdesk give me the ssl sound if i have the. And if it has a problem, ssl has been a round for a long time. Pan and bus assignment ijack front panel input for portable playback devices high. 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. Extending solid state logics x range of products the others being the x. I just wanted to say what a great job you did on the patch bay. 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. 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.
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