SSL X-Rack Dynamics Module
SSL X-Rack Dynamics Module
The X-Rack Dynamics Module, XR 618 from Solid State Logic provides a single channel of dynamics for an X-Rack or Mynx enclosure. The unit was designed around the same SuperAnalogue circuitry as used in SSL’s XL 9000 K console, and provides compression, limiting, expansion, and gating.
Features:
- Single channel, modular dynamics processor based around SSL’s XL 9000 K SuperAnalogue console circuitry
- Comprises a compressor/limiter and a gate/expander, both of which use the same gain element
- “Key” side chain input on the rear panel of the unit allows for external control of the dynamic process
- The side chain control signals of multiple modules can be linked
- When two (or more) Dynamics sections are linked, whichever section has the most gain reduction will control the other section
- Dual five-LED ladders display gate/expander functioning
Specifications:
- Function: Variable Compressor/limiter and expander/gate
- Number of Channels: Single
- Inputs:
- 1 x XLR Main
- 1 x XLR Key Input
- Outputs: 1 x XLR
- Maximum Input Level: Not specified by manufacturer
- Compression Threshold: +10dB to -30dB, variable
- Compression Ratio :1 to infinity (limit)
- Attack Time: Normally auto sensing, switchable to 1mSec
- Release Time: Variable from 0.1 to 4 seconds
- Gate Threshold: -30dB to +10dB, variable
- Gate Rate:
- Attack: Normally auto-sensing, switchable to 150µs
- Hold: Variable from 0 to 4 seconds
- Release: Variable from 0 to 4 seconds
- Maximum Output Level: +26dBu
- Make-up Gain: No
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.2dB (-3dB at 130kHz)
- Dynamic Range: Not specified by manufacturer
- Noise: THD + N (+10dBu applied): < 0.01% at 1kHz (all pots anti-clockwise and switches “out” except for Dynamics “in”)
- Dimensions: 1.4 x 7.9 x 6.75″ (35 x 200 x 171mm)
- Weight: 9.5 oz (260 g)
- Specialties: When turned fully clockwise, the range control allows for a gate depth of 40dB
