With the abundance of top-level rack gear and the popularity of 500 Series preamps and processors, the XL-Desk is geared perfectly toward this new balance. It gives you the SuperAnalogue sound you expect, breathtaking VHD preamps, incredible routing flexibility, and the signature SSL monitoring and talkback options you need. At the same time, built-in 500 Series racks and a wealth of I/O make it easy to integrate your external hardware and DAW rig effortless.

Features


-8 SSL preamps deliver 75dB of pristine gain
-Switchable Variable Harmonic Drive on every pre
-Blend between tube and transistor distortion styles
-Phantom power and -20dB pad on every preamp
-Trim knob and hi-Z switch accommodate most levels
-Same DC-coupled circuit design found in SSL's top gear
-Transparent signal path exceeds 24-bit/192kHz resolution
-Extremely wide frequency range with flat response
-Ultra-low distortion performance won't color your sound
-Virtually non-existent noise floor offers extended dynamics
-Integrated 500 Series slots on all 16 mono channels
-Mix Bus A includes SSL G Comp bus compressor
-Slots 9–16 can be assigned to any stereo mix bus
-Slots 1–16 are also accessible via DB-25 connectors
-4 mix buses provide legendary SSL summing
-Insert points and direct outputs offer additional routing
-ALT inputs on first 16 channels provide playback summing
-Stereo Cue and both Aux sends can be pre or post fader
-Uniform DB-25 I/O makes it easy to add a patchbay
-Effortlessly switch between 3 sets of monitors
-Assign a subwoofer in or out with each monitor set
-Mono fold down, dim, and 2 solo modes onboard
-Talkback mic feeds 2 of 3 headphone mixes
-Recordable Listen Mic input with classic compression

Tech Specs