The XS-8 is the top of the range ‘Super Analog Series’ model. As well as exceptionally high sound quality, this "advanced" scratch mixer features fully adjustable and reversible crossfader and channel fader curves, three-band EQ on each channel, as well as dedicated EQ control on the microphone input. Balance controls and cut switches and switchable Master and Cue monitoring are featured, and an effects loop, for connection of an external effects processor, with effects level control and in and out switching on the mixer, is also included. A full complement of inputs includes two RIAA phono level and two line level ins, as well as a session input, mic input and additional, separate stereo line level in. Balanced XLR and unbalanced phone master outputs feature discrete level control; there is also a line level ‘record’ out.
The XS-4 is a more affordable model that features the same high quality analogue signal paths, with a more fundamental feature set, with a clear and highly logically control surface layout. Two-band EQ on each channel, four stereo inputs (two RIAA phono level and two line level), a mic input and separate line level stereo in are all included. Features include crossfader reverse and adjustable crossfader curve. Balanced XLR and unbalanced master outs include separate level control and there is a line level ‘record’ out.
Crossfaders and channel faders are replaceable on both these ‘Super Analog’ models.The highly affordable XS-3 is a more multi-purpose mixer, suited to a wider variety of DJ environments and installations. Its discrete, three-band channel EQ provides a comprehensive level of sound control and an external effects send and return is included. Features also include crossfader start and crossfader reverse, as well as adjustable crossfader curve. Balanced, unbalanced and ‘record’ outs are all included. Crossfaders are replaceable.
(Lee Baldock)
