The XL-AES is an optional accessory for the Scorpio, 888 and 833 that provides 8 channels of AES3 audio connectivity through four heavy-duty TA3F input jacks. The accessory mounts directly to the expansion port on the mixer-recorder's top panel and features a rugged milled aluminum enclosure for years of reliable use.

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.