SSL Xl-Desk 44-Input Superanalogue Mixer w/ Empty 500 Slots
SSL Xl-Desk 44-Input SuperAnalogue Mixer with Empty 500 Slots
The Solid State Logic XL-Desk with Empty 500 Series Slots is a modern twist on the classic analog studio console. It’s designed for tracking or mixing engineers who require an analog console within a DAW-centric studio, but don’t want or need the integrated DAW control and analog level automation other SSL console products have.
Features:
- 20 + 1 fader, over 40 input SuperAnalogue SSL console
- 8 built-in Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) preamps
- 16 dual-input mono channels (switchable between main input or DAW return)
- 4 stereo channels (switchable to mono for tracking)
- The legendary Stereo Bus Compressor, with new high-pass filter sidechain
- 18-slot 500 format rack built-in, accessible from channels or mix busses
- In addition to a 500 rack insert, each mono channel has a standard insert point
- 4 stereo Mix Busses with their own insert points and access to the 500 rack
- One stereo and 2 mono aux sends. Two dedicated stereo return inputs
- Direct outputs on every channel, stereo return, and mix bus for stem printing
- Fully-featured monitoring section with bass management
- Foldback A and B with individual talkbacks for headphone mixes
- Built-in Listen Mic input + classic compressor circuit, with its own direct output
- AFL and Solo-In-Place solo modes, with Solo Clear and Solo Safe (Protect) modes
- Balanced D-Sub rear panel inputs/outputs & Front panel headphones & iJack sockets
- High quality internal PSU
Specifications:
- Connections:
- Power Supply: IEC320 3-pin connector, 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
- Analog I/O: 25-pin D-type socket, balanced, Zin > 10 kOhms, Zo ≈ 100 ohms, 3-pin XLR-M, balanced, Zo ≈ 100 ohms
- Headphones: Stereo 1/4″ jack socket, Zo ≈ 75 ohms
- iJack: Stereo 3.5 mm jack socket, Zi ≈ 10 k
- USB: 1 x type-B chassis socket (SSL diagnostic use only)
- Performance:
- Maximum I/O Level: +18 dBu or 24 dBu
- Frequency Response:
- Line/Alt in to Channel Out (post): 20 Hz – 40 kHz (±0.2 dB)
- Line/Alt in to Mix bus (single fader): 20 Hz – 40 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD + N: <0.05% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Noise:
- Line/Alt in to Channel Out (post): <-86 dBu (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Line/Alt in to Mix bus (single fader): <-83dBu (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- THD + N: > +24 dBu (into 10 kOhms)
- Electro Magnetic Compatibility:
- EN55103-1:2009, EN55103-2:2009
- Environment: E4
- Initial in-rush current: 3.2 A
- 5 sec in-rush current: 3.2 A
- Braid-screened cables should be used where applicable
- Star Quad cables should be used where applicable
- EMC Performance Criteria
- Line level inputs and outputs
- Measure at mid-gain, noise <-56 dBu
- Environmental:
- Temperature Operating: +41 to 86 deg F (+5 to 30 deg C)
- Non-operating:-3 to 122 F (-20 to 50 deg C)
- Max. gradient: 59 F (15 deg C/hour)
- Relative Operating: 20 to 80%
- Humidity Non-operating: 5 to 90%
- Max. wet bulb: 84.2 deg F (29 deg C), (non-condensing)
- Vibration Operating: <0.2 G (3 – 100 Hz)
- Non-operating: <0.4 G (3 – 100 Hz)
- Shock Operating: <2 G (10 ms max.)
- Non-operating: <10 G (10 ms max.)
- Altitude Operating: 0 to 3000 m
- Non-operating (above sea level): 0 to 12000 m
- Power: <300 watts
- Dimensions (WxHxD) 40 x 9.9 x 32″ (1015 x 251 x 812 mm)
- Weight 89.5 lb (40.6 kg)
