EDIT: [Musikmesse] SSL X-Panda

EDIT: Pricing & Availability info have been announced:

X-Panda should be available from June 2011, priced £1899 + Tax, €2268 + Tax, $3199 + Tax.

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X-Panda is a new analogue mixer aimed at project studio owners. As a standalone product it serves as a 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 into the X-Desk Master Buss, Cue and Aux Send/Return system. In conjunction with an X-Rack summing system fitted with a Master Module, X-Panda adds faders and additional inputs. X-Panda can also be used with another mixer to expand available channel count.

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X-Panda provides 8 mono channels (each with Main and Alt inputs giving 16 mono inputs) and 4 stereo channels, giving a total of 24 channels at mix down. All channels feature an input Level Trim with a centre détente at Unity Gain, tri-colour signal indicator LEDs, Phase Invert, an Insert and a Direct Channel Output (which can be switched post fader). Each channel has a Stereo Cue section with dedicated Level and Pan controls. When tracking this is traditionally used to create a monitor feed to the Stereo Cue Buss Output but on mono channels Alt buttons flip the Stereo Cue section controls to adjusting the Alt input Level & Pan for mix down. Each channel features independent FX1 and FX2 send level controls (globally switched Pre/Post fader). Self illuminated heavy duty Solo and Cut buttons, Pan/Balance controls and 100mm faders complete the channel strip.

X-Panda features a stereo Mix Buss, Stereo Cue Buss and Solo Buss. When linked to an X-Desk using the ‘X-Desk Link’ connection, the X-Panda Mix Buss and Stereo Cue Buss feed into the respective Busses on the X-Desk. The Solo systems are also linked so that Soloing any channel mutes all other channels on all Linked units. Similarly when an X-Panda is Linked to an X-Desk with a Master Module fitted the Mix, Cue and Solo Busses are also Linked. It is possible to cascade up to 8 X-Desk and X-Panda units using the ‘X-Desk Link’ system.

When used as a standalone product the X-Panda main Mix Buss and FX Busses are set to sum at unity gain enabling it to act as a summing mixer without the need for Master Level controls.

Key Features

• Analogue mixer
• 24 Ch Expander for X-Desk or other analogue mixer
• Adds 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
• Self illuminated Solo/cut Switches
• Desktop design with removable 19” rack ears
• Rear panel connections via DB25 D-Sub

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