{"id":774,"date":"2021-03-18T11:21:37","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T10:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commercialaudio.pl\/?post_type=product&p=774"},"modified":"2023-12-08T09:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T08:46:37","slug":"analog-console-ssl-xl-desk","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/commercialaudio.pl\/en\/produkt\/konsoleta-analogowa-ssl-xl-desk\/","title":{"rendered":"SSL analog console - XL Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"

SSL XL-DESK ANALOG CONSOLE - MODERN STUDIO CONSOLE<\/b><\/h1>\n

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The SSL XL Desk is an SSL analog console designed for recording and mixing in an analog environment without the need for both the integrated DAW control and automation that other SSL devices offer.<\/p>\n

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It is a traditional device that additionally features a suite of innovative features. Among them were 20 channels, 16 dual mono channels (switchable between the main input and return from the DAW) and 4 stereo channels.<\/p>\n

The first eight channels of the console are equipped with microphone preamplifiers VHD<\/a>, and the remaining channels have line inputs. The console has 18 slots for 500-format modules, which can be freely configured and used for mixing or recording (preamps). The last slots 17 and 18 feature the legendary SSL Bus Compressor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What's more, the 500-format module slot section has its own dedicated high-end power section. It ensures the highest module performance.<\/p>\n

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SSL XL-Desk: 4 BUS MIX SUMMARY RACKS (B, C, and D CAN BE SUMMARYED TO RACK A)<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Each bus has an insert and the ability to send to 500 format slots. The SSL XL-Desk analog console has 2 mono AUX buses on each channel and two STEREO RETURN inputs. Each channel has a Bus Cue section (with PAN and TOM), which can be used for headphone mixes for recorders.<\/p>\n

What's most important about the design of the SSL XL Desk console: when mixing as an option Return Channel DAW<\/i> The signal can also be routed to the Cue ST bus, resulting in 16 Cue ST inputs, 16 MONO + 4 STEREO faders. A total of 40 channels for summing (using stereo and SUM returns, up to 50 channels).<\/p>\n

The monitoring section is equipped with 3 independent outputs for monitors plus subwoofer, Foldback A and B, and a built-in talkback microphone.<\/p>\n

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PREAMPS IN SSL XL-DESK<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Device<\/a> features 8 preamps with Solid State Logic's patented VHD technology, which are built into the first eight channels of the console. The VHD preamps guarantee clean SSL recording as well as the ability to use the VHD circuitry derived from the world-renowned flagship console DUALITY<\/a> (Duality has 2 independent preamps; SuperAnalogue and VHD. XL-Desk has a VHD circuit while it does not have a Super Analogue preamp).<\/p>\n

The VHD circuit uses an analog signal in the 100%, which generates rich harmonic saturation. When we increase the level of gain<\/i> At the input, the VHD circuit adds a 2nd or 3rd harmonic or a combination of two harmonics. At lower level settings gain<\/i> VHD circuitry adds tube-like warmth or a touch of transistor sharpness. As the level increases gain<\/i> The overdrive becomes more and more extreme, until at the settings of the Hi-gain<\/i> we get transistor-sharp dirt. The VHD preamps give the user all the variety expected of top-end studio preamps.<\/p>\n

Whether you're looking for ultra-clean traditional SSL sound, subtle warming, or dirty transistor overdrive, the VHD will change the user's approach to sound.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n

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CONSTRUCTION OF ANALOG CONSOLE CHANNEL<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Although the XL-DESK is a compact design, it has all the classics channel strip<\/i>, which make SSL consoles so versatile. Each mono channel can work with a 500 module and also has a traditional INSERT. The last four STEREO channels do not work with 500 modules and have no INSERTs. Each channel has a DIRECT output for sending the mixed channel to a DAW program, switchable between PRE\/POST.<\/p>\n

Moreover, each channel is equipped with TRIM +\/-20dB, which can be used in two ways. First as an output level control from the VHD to the channel. Secondly, when using saturated overdrive when using a 500-format module to overdrive the incoming signal to the module. A phase change switch has been placed on the channels. Next to the TRIM knob is a three-color LED signal indicator.<\/p>\n

The meters on the XL-Desk can be switched from +24 dBu to +18 dBu scale.<\/p>\n

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Each color shows the following parameters:<\/h4>\n