As a standalone unit it offers 24 inputs that can be used for tracking (in conjunction with external mic pres) or master mix summing. In conjunction with an SSL X-Desk, it provides 24 additional channels, which via the X-Desk Link connection, feed directly into the X-Desk Master Bus, 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 to create a versatile mixer. X-Panda can also be used with any other mixer to expand available channel count.
X-Panda offers eight mono channels (each with Main and Alt inputs giving 16 mono inputs) and four stereo channels, giving a total of 24 channels at mixdown. All channels feature an input Level Trim with a centre detent 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 precision 100mm faders complete the channel strip.
X-Panda features a stereo Mix Bus, Stereo Cue Bus and Solo Bus. When linked to an X-Desk using the X-Desk Link connection, the X-Panda Mix Bus and Stereo Cue Bus feed into the respective buses 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 Buses are also Linked. It is possible to cascade up to eight X-Desk and X-Panda units using X-Desk Link.
When used as a standalone product the X-Panda main Mix Bus and FX Buses are set to sum at unity gain enabling it to act as a summing mixer without the need for Master Level controls.
Key features:
24-channel expander for X-Desk or any other analogue mixer
Adds long-throw 100mm faders and 24 channel inputs to an X-Rack summing system
Stand-alone 24 input summing mixer
Eight mono fader channels with main and Alt inputs, giving 16 mono inputs Inserts &
Direct Channel Outputs
Four 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-inch rack ears
Rear panel connections via DB25 D-Sub
X-Panda is available from June 2011.
