Solid State Logic SSL XL Desk Load with 16 EQ Module

Solid State Logic SSL XL Desk Load with 16 EQ Module

XL-Desk is designed for tracking or mixing engineers who require an analogue console within a DAW centric studio, but don’t want or need the integrated DAW control and analogue level automation other SSL console products have made the new hybrid studio standard.

• 8 SSL preamps deliver 75dB of pristine gain
• Switchable Variable Harmonic Drive on every pre
• Blend between tube and transistor distortion styles
• Phantom power and -20dB pad on every preamp
• Trim knob and hi-Z switch accommodate most levels
• Same DC-coupled circuit design found in SSL’s top gear
• Transparent signal path exceeds 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• Extremely wide frequency range with flat response
• Ultra-low distortion performance won’t color your sound
• Virtually non-existent noise floor offers extended dynamics
• Integrated 500 Series slots on all 16 mono channels
• Mix Bus A includes SSL G Comp bus compressor
• Slots 9–16 can be assigned to any stereo mix bus
• Slots 1–16 are also accessible via DB-25 connectors
• 4 mix buses provide legendary SSL summing
• Insert points and direct outputs offer additional routing
• ALT inputs on first 16 channels provide playback summing
• Stereo Cue and both Aux sends can be pre or post fader
• Uniform DB-25 I/O makes it easy to add a patchbay
• Effortlessly switch between 3 sets of monitors
• Assign a subwoofer in or out with each monitor set
• Mono fold down, dim, and 2 solo modes onboard
• Talkback mic feeds 2 of 3 headphone mixes
• Recordable Listen Mic input with classic compression

Specification

• Type: Analog
• Channels: 24
• Faders:  21 x 100mm
• Inputs – Mic Preamps: 1 x DB25
• Phantom Power: 8
• Inputs – Line: 1 x DB25
• Inputs – Other: 2 x DB25 (500), 2 x DB25 (Misc), 1 x DB25 (Mix)
• Outputs – Main:  2 x XLR
• Outputs – Direct:  2 x DB25
• Outputs – Other:  2 x DB25 (500), 2 x DB25 (Misc), 1 x DB25 (Mix)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4″
• Aux Sends: 1 x Stereo, 2 x Mono
• Send/Return I/O: 1 x DB25 (Mix Send), 2 x DB25 (Insert Return), 2 x DB25 (Insert Send), 2 x DB25 (500 Return), 2 x DB25 (500 Send)
• Busses/Groups: 4 x Bus (Stereo Mix)
• Channel Inserts: Yes
• USB: 1 x Type B (diagnostic only)
• Talkback:  Yes
• Effects: Yes (Compression)
• Height: 9.9″
• Width: 40″
• Depth:  32″
• Weight: 89.5 lbs.