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Side Operator XL

The expanded Side Operator for larger teams and more complex setups. Maximum workspace with full rack integration and multi-monitor capability.

Extended Collaboration, Maximum Capability

The Side Operator XL takes the collaborative design philosophy of the standard Side Operator and scales it up for larger teams and more demanding workflows. With significantly expanded operator workspace, this model accommodates multiple technicians working simultaneously while maintaining full rack-mount equipment integration and multi-monitor display capability.

Extended operator workspace for larger teams
Full 19" rack integration with front and back rails
Multi-monitor mounting for 2+ displays
Lid options: open, closed, hinged, or lift-off
Keyboard tray and multiple accessory positions
Extruded aluminum frame with composite panels
Heavy-duty locking casters

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The Side Operator XL combines the signature side-access workflow with expanded capacity for larger teams and more complex equipment loads.

Film & Television

For DIT teams working on large productions where a single rack bay is not enough, the Side Operator XL provides expanded rack space while maintaining the side-access workflow DITs prefer. House multiple shuttle systems, LTO drives, color processing, networking, and power management in a single platform with a full-size operator workspace beside it for managing complex multi-camera data workflows.

Broadcast Production

Production teams that need an operator to work alongside rather than behind their equipment choose the Side Operator XL for positions like technical director or audio engineer. The expanded workspace accommodates a full control surface beside the rack section, enabling an ergonomic side-by-side layout in mobile production trucks and temporary control rooms.

AV Integrators

AV integrators building custom systems for clients appreciate the Side Operator XL's expanded layout for complex installations. The larger workspace and rack section accommodate enterprise AV systems with room for signal processing, control systems, and networking hardware, all accessible from the side for easier installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance by on-site technical staff.

Configuration Examples

Common Configurations

The Side Operator XL's expanded capacity opens up configurations not possible with the standard Side Operator.

DIT+

Advanced DIT Suite

A full-featured DIT workstation for large-scale productions with multiple camera units. The expanded rack section houses dual SSD shuttle systems for parallel offloading, LTO archive drive, color management hardware, network switch for set connectivity, UPS, and power distribution. The XL workspace provides room for dual monitors, a full keyboard, and reference materials. Multi-monitor mounting supports a primary reference display and secondary metadata monitor.

Technical Director Station

A side-access TD position for mobile production environments. The rack section holds a compact production switcher, multiviewer processor, and signal routing. The expanded workspace accommodates the switcher's control panel positioned beside the rack, giving the TD an ergonomic layout with their switching surface at the proper height and angle while all processing hardware remains rack-mounted and accessible from the side.

Enterprise AV Control

A comprehensive AV control platform for large corporate or institutional installations. The rack section houses video matrix switching, audio DSP, streaming infrastructure, and control system processors. The expanded workspace accommodates a touch panel controller and monitoring displays. The side-access design lets the AV technician operate the system while remaining visually connected to the event space during corporate presentations and live events.

Model Comparison

Why Choose the Side Operator XL

The Side Operator XL scales the side-access concept for larger operations. Here is when you need the XL over the standard model.

More Rack Space, Same Workflow

The XL provides significantly more rack units than the standard Side Operator while maintaining the identical side-access workflow. When your equipment list outgrows the standard model but you need to maintain the side-operator ergonomics, the XL is the direct upgrade path without changing how you work.

Expanded Operator Workspace

The XL workspace is larger than the standard Side Operator, providing room for larger control surfaces, dual monitors, and additional peripherals. This makes it suitable for operator positions that require more surface area such as technical directors, audio engineers, or DIT professionals managing complex multi-camera workflows.

Multi-Monitor Capability

The XL frame supports mounting for two or more displays, giving operators the multi-screen environment that complex productions demand. The standard Side Operator supports single or dual displays, while the XL accommodates larger and heavier monitoring arrays for applications requiring comprehensive visual oversight of multiple signal feeds.

Alternative to Double Rack

If your workflow benefits from side-access rather than front-access operation, the Side Operator XL offers comparable rack capacity to a Double Rack with a fundamentally different ergonomic approach. Choose the Side Operator XL when operator positioning and sightlines matter as much as raw equipment capacity.

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