Solid State Logic 82BXEM01A manual

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    X-P anda Us er’s Guid e This documentation is intended to be read along side the “X-Panda Installation Guide” which is available for download from our website www.solidstatelogic.com 82BXEM01A[...]

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    Con tent s Intr odu ctio n to the X-P and a X-P and a O pera tor’ s G uide Mono In puts – I nput ( CH IP ), A lternate In put ( ALT ) Outputs - Direct C hannel O uts ( CH OP ), Post Fade r Stereo C ue – Pos t Fader, ALT source FX Send s and Ste reo Re turns ( ST RET ) Channel Pan, Fad er, Cut & Solo Stereo In puts – I nput ( CH IP ) Pow[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Exp and you r stu dio with an SS L! Solid State Logic are delighted to introduce its latest analogue offering, the X-Panda, built with the very same SuperAnalogue™ DNA as our AWS, Duality and Matrix consoles . SSL sincerely hope that you enjoy this compact analogue product. X-Panda is a 24 Input mixer that can be used for tracking an[...]

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    2 T he X -Pa nda Mo no C ha nne l S trip Inputs – Channel Input (CH IP), Alternate Input (ALT) Each one of the 8 mono channel inputs ( CH IP ) on the X- Panda has a choice of two Line Inputs. The first input is traditionally sourced from the Output of a microphone pre amplifier, D.I box or perhaps even a line level instrument. These connections a[...]

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    3 Outputs - Direct Channel Outs (CH OP), Post Fader Each Mono channel of the X-Panda has a Direct Output. The Channel Direct Outputs ( CH OP ) are primarily used to feed the inputs of your chosen recorder or DAW. On the rear panel connection panel of X- Panda they are labelled “ CHAN OUT 9-16 (1-8) ”. The operator has a choice of whether the ou[...]

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    4 Channel Pan, Fader Cut & Solo At the base of the X-Panda Mono channel strip you will find traditional analogue desk functions. The channel stereo “ PAN” control, which controls the channels Left/Right positioning on the Stereo Mix bus. The analogue signal level FADER, for feeding the Stereo Mix Bus or controlling the CH OP (Direct Channel[...]

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    5 THE X-PANDA STEREO CHANNEL STRIP The X-Panda features 4 Stereo Input Channels that differ slightly from the Mono Channels. Stereo Inputs – Channel Input (CH IP) The X-Panda Stereo Input channels ( CH IP ) feature a +/- 20 dB gain stereo Level Trim , indented in the centre at Unity Gain and a pair of independent Phase Reverse “ Ø” switch fo[...]

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    6 Stereo Outputs - Direct Channel Outs (CH OP), Post Fader Each X-Panda Stereo channel features a dedicated Channel Output ( CH OP ). This provides a direct Stereo Output. Normally this is sourced Pre Fader but by engaging the “ POST” switch that source becomes Post Fader. The Channel Direct Outputs ( CH OP ) are primarily used to feed the inpu[...]

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    7 Note that it is possible to globally switch the FX Sends independently for the X-Panda to source the signal pre fader by engaging the “ PRE ” switch for either of the two FX Send busses on the last X-Panda Stereo Channel. Channel Balance, Fader, Cut & Solo At the end of the Stereo Channel there is a Balance control. Note that this is enti[...]

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    8 ADD ITI ON AL INF OR MA TIO N Rear DIP Switch Options The rear of the X-Panda unit features a 4-way DIP switch which allows you to change the Meter scaling of the signal LEDs on the channels. Switch number “1” alters the meter scaling between: 0 dbfs= +18 dBu or 0 dbfs= +24 dbu Note: that the default factory setting is set to +24 dBu The Diag[...]

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    9 Using X-Panda with an X-Rack Summing System Although not essential, a natural partner for the X-Panda is an SSL X-Rack. While some of the more obvious X-Rack modules such as the Mic Amp (XR621) or the VHD Input modules (XR627) would be suitable for recording various sources, and of course the X-Rack EQ and Dynamics modules, Superanalogue (XR625) [...]

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    10 Racking your X-Panda Supplied with the X-Panda are 2x Racking “ears”. These can be simply fitted to the Desk by the use of 3x screws per side (included) thus facilitating 19” rack mounting of the X-Panda. We recommend 4x screws for securing an ear equipped X-Panda into a standard 19” rack. CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections: LINE IN 9-16[...]

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    11 INSERT SEND ST 1-4 D-Sub 25 way female The Stereo Channels Insert Send (Remember the Send is always active!) INSERT RETURN ST 1-4 D-Sub 25 way female Stereo Channels Insert Return CHAN OUT ST 1-4 D-Sub 25 way female Stereo Channels Direct Output ( CH OP ) UNITE D-Sub 25 way female AFL L+R Provides AFL Output MIX L+R MIX Bus Output CUE L+R CUE Bu[...]

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