Solid State Logic Big SiX

About: Solid State Logic Big SiX

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 that 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 SuperAnalogueTM 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 analogue summing at mix-down, BiG SiX is the essential SSL studio.

Features:

• Lots (18 channels) of analogue summing for larger stem mixes from a workstation
• 16 In-built studio grade A to D and D to A convertors with 96kHz USB 16 channel interface mean single cable workstation integration.
• Versatile monitor control with outputs for dual speaker sets, mono selection and cut and dim controls.
• Four SuperAnalogue mic inputs plus the Listen Mic input provide enough mic inputs for simple drum kit, acoustic ensemble or multiple vocals.
• Four Stereo Line Level channels with versatile Mono switching provide inputs for synths, drum machines or samplers.
• USB/Convertor connections to signal inputs and individual channel outputs plus main mixes provide an easy way to sum stem mixes and also print mix stems to the workstation for later mix revisions.
• Dual independent headphone outputs plus stereo cue/foldback outputs provide versatile artist and engineer monitoring in both the recording area and the control room for larger production spaces.
• Direct Main Bus summing insert provides way to cascade consoles without using dedicated path inputs (e.g. SiX Main out into BiG SiX Main Bus Summing Input)
• New 500 Series SiX Channel plus BiG SiX Stereo/Mono channel features provide useful way to increase Mic Input capacity.
• Three band EQ expands on SiX broad strokes philosophy, with per SuperAnalogue Channel balanced inserts for professional external processing.
• BiG SiX plus UF8/UC1 provide a perfect combination of DAW fader and processing control, with Analogue Summing/Stem mixing. A powerful first hybrid mixing set-up.