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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
The Diagnostics 1,2, and 3 switches are for internal SSL factory use only and should
not be engaged by the user without dire repercussions on a truly monumental scale.
Well perhaps not that bad, but please don’t do it!
Cascading X-Panda and X-Desk
One of the most useful features of the X-Panda/Desk is the ability for multiple units to
be cascaded together to build a bigger SSL system.
It is possible to connect an X-Panda and X-Desk units together by simply connecting
the rear panel connection on the X-Panda
“
UNITE”
to the “
X-DESK LINK IN”
on
the X-Desk.
You should connect your monitor loudspeakers and FX processors to the
X-Desk as it will be the main audio
MIX
bus, as well as acting as the master sends for
the
CUE
and
FX
busses.
Currently we recommend that you connect no more than 8 X-Desk/Panda
combinations in a cascaded array.
As mentioned, once connected the
MIX
,
CUE
,
FX 1&2
and
AFL
solo Busses are
combined on the master X-Desk.
So for example:
If you engage
SOLO
on any channel, all other Channels in your cascaded X-
Panda/Desk System will mute.
A single FX processing unit can be connected to the
FX 1
or
2
output of the Master
Desk yet can be fed audio from sends on any of the cascaded desks.
More advanced users may wish to consider the possibilities of such delights as
parallel compression, differing FX destinations, extremely complex Cue sends and a
whole host of other creative possibilities
