In a nutshell
The optionnal XL-AES module provides 8 channels of AES3 audio connectivity through four TA3M input jacks. The rugged milled aluminum enclosure mounts directly to the expansion port on the 888 top panel.
The XL-AES appears in the Channel Input Source menu with all other possible input sources. Any of the 8 audio channels from the XL-AES may be routed to any channel on the mixer-recorder.
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The XL-AES appears in the Channel Input Source menu with all other possible input sources. Any of the 8 audio channels from the XL-AES may be routed to any channel on the mixer-recorder.