SSL X-Panda

X-Panda description:

The SSL X-Panda is a highly versatile compact analogue mixer, providing expansion for X-Desk, X-Rack or works as a standalone summing or sub mixer.

The SSL X-Panda packs a versatile feature set into its compact frame. As a standalone product it serves as a compact, high quality 24 input mixer that can be used for tracking (in conjunction with external mic pres) or master mix summing.

In conjunction with an SSL X-Desk, X-Panda introduces 24 additional channels, which via the ‘X-Desk Link’ connection, feed directly into the X-Desk Master Buss, Cue and Aux Send/Return system. In conjunction with an X-Rack summing system, X-Panda adds faders and additional inputs to create a versatile mixer. X-Panda can also be used with any other mixer to expand available channel count.

X-Panda Mono channels feature a Main and Alt input with a +/-20dB input Level Trim control with a centre detent at unity gain, tri-colour signal indicator LEDs, Phase Invert, an Insert switch and it is also possible to source the Direct Channel Output post fader. Each channel has a Stereo Cue section with dedicated Level and Stereo Pan controls.

Each channel features independent FX1 and FX2 send level controls. Self illuminated heavy duty Solo and Cut buttons and precision 100mm faders complete the channel strip.

X-Panda Stereo channels feature Input Level control, along with individual L&R signal indicator LED’s, separate L&R Phase Invert and a true Stereo Insert point. The Stereo Cue section is dedicated to Cue Buss functionality (there is no Alt input on stereo channels.)

Each stereo channel has a Stereo Balance control and in addition to feeding the Mix Buss each channel has its own dedicated Stereo Direct Output which can also be sourced post the channel fader.

When linked to an X-Desk using the ‘X-Desk Link’ connection, the X-Panda Mix Buss feeds directly into the X-Desk Mix Buss (the X-Panda Stereo Cue Buss also feeds directly into the X-Desk Stereo Cue Buss). When linked to an X-Rack fitted with a Master Module using the ‘X-Rack Expansion’ connection, the X-Panda Mix Buss feeds directly into the X-Rack Master Module main Mix Buss (the X-Panda Stereo Cue Buss also feeds directly into the X-Rack Master Module Cue Buss).

When used as a standalone product the X-Panda main Mix Buss is set to sum at unity gain enabling it to act as a summing mixer without the need for a Master Level control. When Linked to an X-Desk or an X-Rack configured as a summing system, the X-Panda and X-Desk or X-Rack Solo systems are also linked so that Soloing any channel mutes all other channels on all connected units. It is possible to cascade up to 8 X-Desk and X-Panda units using the ‘X-Desk Link’ system, enabling very high channel count systems to be configured.

SSL X-Panda main features include:

Highly versatile compact analogue mixer with SSL SuperAnalogue benchmark audio quality
24 Ch Expander for X-Desk or any other analogue mixer
Adds long throw 100mm faders and 24 Ch Inputs to an X-Rack summing system
Stand alone 24 input summing mixer
8 mono fader channels with main and Alt inputs giving 16 mono inputs
4 stereo fader channels with Stereo Inserts and Stereo Direct Outputs
Stereo Cue, and FX1 & FX2 mono Aux send controls
Heavy duty self illuminated Solo/cut Switches
Compact desktop design with removable 19” rack ears
Rear panel connections via DB25 D-Sub