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Based on the widely acclaimed Solid State Logic SiX desktop mixer and incorporating feedback from artists, producers and engineers to create the next step in SSL hybrid production, BiG SiX is a studio-grade mixing console. It combines features from legendary large-format SSL consoles with full USB integration, additional processing and extremely flexible routing to deliver the quality, features and workflow audio professionals have come to rely on from SSL.
BiG SiX’s SuperAnalogue design delivers the punch, clarity and ultra-low distortion that engineers love from the 9000 series consoles with the flexibility of 16 channels of high-quality AD/DA conversion and USB interface. Featuring an essential version of the SSL G-Comp Bus Compressor, now with renowned Auto release, channel processing in the form of dynamics and three-band EQ—based on the iconic SSL 4000E—comprehensive monitoring section, and up to 18 channels of analog summing at mix-down, BiG SiX is the essential SSL studio.
BiG SiX’s SuperAnalogue design delivers the punch, clarity and ultra-low distortion that engineers love from the 9000 series consoles with the flexibility of 16 channels of high-quality AD/DA conversion and USB interface. Featuring an essential version of the SSL G-Comp Bus Compressor, now with renowned Auto release, channel processing in the form of dynamics and three-band EQ—based on the iconic SSL 4000E—comprehensive monitoring section, and up to 18 channels of analog summing at mix-down, BiG SiX is the essential SSL studio.
Specifications
- Channels: 16
- Sample Rate: 96kHz
- Bit Depth: 24
- Stereo Inputs: Four
- Headphone Outputs: Two
- Cue Feeds: Two stereo
- Talk back: Yes
- Stereo Summing Inputs: Two, fully balanced
- Metering: Large 12-segment main, 8-segment channel
Features
- Two stereo cue feeds
- Bus B/Mute switching
- Two fully balanced stereo summing inputs
- Up to 18 inputs at mixdown
- Mix Bus inject for cascading additional SiX/BiG SiX
- Four SuperAnalog “Money Channels” featuring
- Mic/line level input/Hi-Z
- Phantom power/HPF
- Classic SSL Channel Dynamics
- Updated 3-band LF/MF/HF SSL EQ (based on SSL E Series)
- Fully balanced insert point
- Four stereo inputs
- Dual mono switching
- Wide gain range
- Built-in 16-channel high-quality USB AD/DA Converters
- 96kHz/24-bit
- Advanced routing
- Three compressor flavors
- Classic SSL Channel Dynamics
- Listen Mic Compressor
- Essential version of G-Comp Bus Compressor
- 100 mm studio-grade faders
- Classic SSL response curve with large sweet spot
- Long throw, as found on large-format SSL consoles
- Professional LED meters
- Fast and accurate peak response
- Large 12-segment main/8-segment channel metering
- Defined segments for +24dBu and +18dBu
- Essential version of SSL Bus Compressor
- Based on legendary G-Comp design
- Now with renowned Auto release
- Two headphone outputs
- Independently routable source matrix
- Professional-quality headphone amp
- Comprehensive Monitoring section
- Switch between two sets of monitors
- Mono/dim/cut
- Flexible monitoring source matrix
- Talk back