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Solid State Logic X-PANDA 82BXEM01A User Manual

Solid State Logic X-PANDA 82BXEM01A User Manual

24 input mixer

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X-Panda User's Guide
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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  • Page 1 X-Panda User’s Guide 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to the X-Panda X-Panda Operator’s Guide Mono Inputs – Input (CH IP), Alternate Input (ALT) Outputs - Direct Channel Outs (CH OP), Post Fader Stereo Cue – Post Fader, ALT source FX Sends and Stereo Returns (ST RET) Channel Pan, Fader, Cut &...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Expand your studio with an SSL! 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.
  • Page 6 The X-Panda Mono Channel Strip 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.
  • Page 7: Outputs - Direct Channel Outs (Ch Op), Post Fader

    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)”.
  • Page 8: Channel Pan, Fader Cut & Solo

    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 Output) level.
  • Page 9: Stereo Inputs - Input (Ch Ip)

    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”...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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 &...
  • Page 12: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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...
  • Page 13 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) &...
  • Page 14: Racking Your X-Panda

    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”...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 Solid State Logic, Oxford, England Initial release June 2011 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. E&OE...

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