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Appendix E: XL8 Live Performance
System
The XL8 Live Performance System is a very powerful and flexible audio processing
system that provides a complete solution for any audio mixing and signal distribution
application in a live sound environment.
The standard XL8 system offers 96 channel inputs, 51 outputs, 51 buses
(32 auxes/groups, 16 matrices and three masters), 16 on-board effects processors,
PEQs (four-band on inputs and six-band on outputs), up to 48 assignable GEQs (if all
stereo effects units are being used), 16 configurable stereo effects (from eight options),
surround panning (5.1, LCRS and quad) and comprehensive, easy-to-use routing. XL8
automation provides up to 1,000 scenes with snapshot save/recall capability and global
edit, presets and show file archiving.
The XL8 Control Centre forms the core of the XL8 Live Performance System, which also
includes a number of 19" rack modules that are interconnected by a networked data
system. The network carries both proprietary control data and open architecture
AES50 digital audio, and uses readily available standard cabling and connectors. The
XL8 uses the proven stable Linux operating system. Third party hardware and software
(and plug-ins) can be easily integrated into the system.
Included with the XL8 Control Centre are four mic splitters, five I/O units, 10 DSP units,
two routers and a Klark Teknik DN9331 RAPIDE that, collectively, form the standard
XL8 Live Performance System configuration.
The XL8 Live Performance System is tolerant of any single failure of hardware or
software. To achieve this the system employs dual redundancy, where a key
component has an identical redundant spare that is ready to take over should it fail.
Other failure scenarios are managed by the N+1 principle, where redundant
components form an acceptable fraction of the system, for example, one of the DSP
units in the rack is a redundant spare.
Features
Please remember, the XL8 is not just a console, it's a LIVE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM!
Concert sound
The standard XL8 system, which provides the full 96 inputs and 51 outputs, comprises:
• 1-off XL8-5BCC (flight-cased, five-bay control centre).
• 4-off XL8 stage box (DL431).
• 5-off XL8 I/O box (DL451).
• 10-off XL8 DSP units (DL471).
• 2-off XL8 router units (DL461).
• All interconnecting cables (Cat 5e and Cat 6).
Install
The XL8 is flexible and the system can be customised with the needs of the install.
DL431 Mic Splitter
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