The Solid State Logic XL-Desk with 8 E Series EQ Modules is a modern twist on the classic analog studio console. It's designed for tracking or mixing engineers who require an analog console within a DAW-centric studio, but don't want or need the integrated DAW control and analog level automation other SSL console products have.

XL-Desk is in many ways a traditional 24 into 8 analog console, but it packs in a wide selection of features. It has 20 channel strips: 16 dual input mono (switchable between main input or DAW return) and 4 stereo channels. The first eight channels have VHD mic pre's. There is an 18-slot 500-series rack built in that can be used for processing or mic pre's. This version of the console comes loaded with 8 E Series EQ modules and 8 empty slots. XL-Desk ships with a legendary SSL Stereo Bus Compressor module in slots 17 & 18 (hard-wired to Mix A). The rack has its own dedicated power supply.

There are four main Mix Busses (A, B, C, D) with Busses B, C and D able to be summed into Mix A. The Busses and channels can access the 500 racks, and each has a separate insert point for processing. There are two mono aux sends and two stereo return inputs. Direct outputs on every channel, stereo return and mix bus enable convenient stem printing. Each channel has a Cue Stereo Bus section (with Pan and Level) used to provide one of the headphone mixes while tracking. At mixdown, the mono channel DAW return signals can be routed to the CUE ST bus and then summed into Mix A. As a result, there are 16 main faders, 16 Cue ST inputs, and 4 Stereo channels, providing 40 summing inputs (using the stereo returns and insert sum functions you can squeeze in over 50 summing inputs).

There is also a fully-featured monitoring section with bass management (3 sets of speakers + subwoofer), foldback A and B with individual talk-backs for headphone mixes, and a built-in Listen Mic input + classic compressor circuit, with its own direct output.

• 20 + 1 fader, over 40 input SuperAnalogue SSL console
• 8 built-in Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) preamps
• 16 dual-input mono channels (switchable between main input or DAW return)
• 4 stereo channels (switchable to mono for tracking)
• The legendary Stereo Bus Compressor, with new high-pass filter sidechain
• 18-slot 500 format rack built-in, accessible from channels or mix busses
• In addition to a 500 rack insert, each mono channel has a standard insert point
• 4 stereo Mix Busses with their own insert points and access to the 500 rack
• One stereo and 2 mono aux sends. Two dedicated stereo return inputs
• Direct outputs on every channel, stereo return, and mix bus for stem printing
• Fully-featured monitoring section with bass management
• Foldback A and B with individual talkbacks for headphone mixes
• Built-in Listen Mic input + classic compressor circuit, with its own direct output
• AFL and Solo-In-Place solo modes, with Solo Clear and Solo Safe (Protect) modes
• Balanced D-Sub rear panel inputs/outputs & Front panel headphones & iJack sockets
• High quality internal PSU

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this unit a 3RU?

A: Yes, the Yamaha TF-Rack Digital Mixing Console requires 3RU of rack space.

Q: 2. Is there an input & output XLR AT the rear of VI5000 , that we can use it as stand alone without needing the local rack ?

A: Yes, the Soundcraft Vi5000 Mixing Console can be used as a standalone mixer without the local rack. It does have XLR inputs and XLR outputs on the back.

Q: 3. 110 to 240 volt or only 110?

A: The included power supply on the PV 6 BT will accept 110 or 220 Volt.

Q: 4. Will this console playback a 16 channel WAV file via a USB thumb drive and output to the 16 outputs?

A: Thank you for your question. The TF1 Console will only playback multi-channel wave files from a computer. You can only playback a 2 channel stereo stereo from a USB flashdrive.

Q: 5. Does the TF-RACK have inbuilt Wi-Fi?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 6. any stagebox

A: Yes, Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1140424-REG/soundcraft_5049659_mini_stagebox_32r.html

Q: 7. Can i use a Dijital Shake with this mixer?

A: The TF mixer can be modified to utilize the proprietary Tio interface that connects via Cat5.

Q: 8. Is an accessory kit needed in order to rack mount this mixer?

A: Yes there is a rack mount kit. You can find it on the B&H website with this part number BH #YARK5014.

Q: 9. Is the Dugan Automixer still included on 8channels?

A: Yes it does: How the AUTOMIXER works: The TF series AUTOMIXER uses the Dugan speech system, which automatically adjusts the gain of up to 8 mics. Unlike limiters or auto-level controllers, the Dugan speech system lets the engineer control individual levels as usual, even when more than one person is talking at the same time. Also, the audio on the mics is detected and the gain is automatically distributed when no one is talking, so the faders can be left up When one person talks, the gain on that mic instantly rises, and the gain on other mics is lowered. This works the same when another person speaks. When two people talk at the same time, the gain between the two mics is automatically distributed to provide a uniform total gain, and the gain on the remaining mic is lowered. NOTE: • The AUTOMIXER is placed directly after the channel ON for CH1–CH8. • When the Pre button for SEND TO AUX on CH1–CH8 is off, signal is sent from directly after the AUTOMIXER to the AUX bus. • When CH1–CH8 are stereo linked together, the AUTOMIXER parameters will not be linked.

Q: 10. Can I daisy chain six of them?

A: Technically, yes, you could daisy-chain six of the Yamaha DM3-D Digital Mixing Consoles with Dante, but you should use them all on the same Dante network.