Zaor MATRIX Angled Cherry Studio furniture

Studio Desk Built Around the SSL Matrix Console

The Zaor Matrix Angled Cherry is a hybrid-production studio desk designed for engineers and producers who anchor their workflow around the Solid State Logic (SSL) Matrix console. Its central pocket is shaped and measured to cradle the SSL Matrix / MKII exactly, so the console sits flush while every other piece of the studio — computer screens, monitor speakers, keyboard and mouse — has a defined place around it. The result is a single, ergonomic workstation that brings analogue outboard and modern DAW control into one continuous workflow.

Angled Racks and Workflow-First Layout

What separates this desk from a generic studio table is the angled rack architecture: eleven rack units on each side of the central pocket, tilted toward the operator so every processor's front panel can be read and adjusted without leaning forward. The desk can house up to sixteen hardware insert devices — the maximum the SSL Matrix itself supports — keeping the entire analogue signal chain within arm's reach. Optional 6 RU drawers underneath the desktop add further storage, while an elevated shelf lifts computer screens and nearfield monitors to the correct listening height. A padded armrest with room for keyboard and mouse, combined with extensive cable management channels, keeps the working surface clean across long mixing sessions.

Technical Specifications

The verified dimensions and construction details of the Zaor Matrix Angled Cherry translate directly into how the desk performs in a real studio: enough width to host a full console plus outboard, and enough depth to seat the operator comfortably.

• Type: Studio desk / workstation table — purpose-built for mid-sized hybrid consoles
• Width: 2530 mm — accommodates the SSL Matrix plus dual 11 RU rack bays per side
• Height: 900 mm — overall height including the elevated shelf
• Depth: 1250 mm — leaves room for the central console pocket, armrest, and outboard gear
• Material: Solid wood and MDF — durable and stable
• Finish: Cherry — warm wood tone suited to professional studio interiors
• Rack Capacity: 2 × 11 RU on top per side, optional 6 RU drawers underneath — supports up to 16 hardware insert devices

Who Is It For

The Zaor Matrix Angled Cherry is the right choice for professional producers, mixing engineers, and project-studio owners who run an SSL Matrix or comparable mid-sized hybrid console and need a desk that integrates the console, outboard rack, computer screens, and DAW controller into one ergonomic surface. It suits hybrid studios that mix analogue summing with in-the-box production, facilities that want their SSL console to look and feel like the centrepiece of the room, and engineers who prefer angled racks so every processor's meters and knobs stay readable from the mix position. The Cherry finish and solid-wood construction also make it a strong fit for client-facing rooms where the desk itself is part of the studio's visual identity.

About Zaor Studio Furniture

Zaor is a European studio-furniture maker whose desks, racks, and monitor stands are designed by working audio professionals and built in their European factory. The Matrix line is purpose-engineered around specific high-end consoles — in this case the SSL Matrix — so the central pocket, rack angles, and cable paths are not generic adaptations but measurements taken directly from the console it houses.