SOLID STATE LOGIC BIG-SIX Analog - 16 channel analog + USB 2x 16 channel

studio quality 16-channel mixing console combines the features and

technologies of legendary SSL studio consoles, with full

USB integration, advanced signal processing and routing capability, all

with the level of quality audio professionals have come to expect from Solid

State Logic.

Following in the footsteps of the legends.
The SSL Big Six console takes the features of the legendary SSL studio consoles that made history by capturing the sound of the greatest artists and giving many famous albums that unique color, in a compact size and at a much wiser price. This high performance analogue console is capable of offering exceptional flexibility in a wide variety of studio and live situations. Carrying over 40 years of Solid State Logic's accumulated expertise and know-how, this comprehensive console fits perfectly into the larger SSL console family.

Professional analog interface.
Like the brand's other mixing consoles, the SSL Big SiX has an impressive array of analog connections to capture the essence of the connected instrument. No less than four XLR mic inputs and a switchable line and instrument jack input, featuring the renowned high-gain SuperAnalogue preamps, are available for connecting mics and instruments. These channels feature a single potentiometer compression circuit based on the classic SSL Channel Compressor and a 3-band EQ section taken from the SSL E-Series with two curve settings for HF and LF: Bell or Shelf. Each SuperAnalogue slice offers an insert I/O for running the signal through an external processor.

To provide even more connection capability, the Big SiX also offers four stereo slices equipped with the same 3-band EQ, ideal for connecting all your stereo instruments. These inputs are switchable to Dual Mono, allowing the stereo inputs to be used as two mono inputs.

A high quality 16 channel USB audio interface on board.
Big news, this SSL console features a high quality (96 kHz / 24 bit) 16 channel audio interface to send captured sound to a DAW, or send sound from the computer into a selected slice. True to its reputation, SSL has equipped this audio interface with exceptional routing flexibility, allowing both sending and returning signal via USB to the SuperAnalogue, Stereo and External slices, as well as sending sound from Stereo Cue, Bus B or Master to a DAW.

A mythical compression bus.
Like the Six, the Big SiX embeds a G Series Compressor, offering the same rendering and sound as the highly acclaimed Channel Compressor available on the 500 format and G Series consoles of the 1980s. Designed to bring cohesion and reinforcement to your mix without compromising its clarity, this compression bus offers fixed ratio and attack parameters, while the release now features the famous "Auto" mode. This compressor can be activated and adjusted directly on the four SuperAnalogue slices, as well as on the main outputs.

Impressive monitoring and routing capabilities.
The Big SiX stands out very clearly from other consoles in this format with its incredibly advanced monitoring and routing capabilities. To the delight of artists, the Big SiX incorporates two stereo monitor busses, known as Foldback, with adjustable levels and individually selectable sources (they can even be sent to a DAW via the audio interface), output in balanced jack format. The monitoring section is not to be outdone, with a part that allows you to select the source, and a part that manages the level, attenuation or mute of the monitor outputs, as well as sending it to the Alternative output. The two headphone outputs have their own source control matrix, while the main output offers the possibility of summing the signals from Stereo Cue 1, External 1 and External 2 to the main bus. With its summing capabilities, the Big SiX is then capable of outputting 18 channels via its main output.

A precision tool.
Beyond its ultra-complete interface and professional capabilities, the Big SiX features professional control tools. The studio quality 100mm faders on board feature a classic SSL response curve with a large "Sweet Spot"' and a long travel for accuracy. Visual feedback is no slouch, with the console featuring large 12-segment meters for the Main, and 8 segments on the channels, offering exceptional readability and speed.

Ideal for post-production, studio and professional recording setups, the Big SiX follows in the footsteps of the brand's larger models, and brings you the benefit of over 40 years of experience in developing professional mixing consoles by SSL.

- Display: Vumeter

- Phantom Power: Yes

- Buses / Groups: Stereo Cue Bus (2x balanced jacks), B Bus 2x balanced jacks

- Category: analog table

- Compressor / gate: G-Comp Bus Compressor, SSL Classic Compressor on each SuperAnalogue input, Listen Mic Compressor on talkback

- Fader travel: 100 mm

- EQ: 3-band

- Built-in effects: Yes

- Recording: 16-channel 96 kHz / 24 Bit USB multitrack audio interface

- Inputs (other): Inserts (returns): 2 balanced jacks per SuperAnalogue channel

- Line inputs: 12 x balanced jacks

- Mic inputs: 4 x XLR

- Motorized faders: No

- Insert: Yes

- PFL/AFL mode: Yes

- No. of channels: 16

- No. of faders: 9

- No. of mic preamps: 4

- No. of aux returns: 4

- Outputs (other): alternate 2x balanced jacks, Inserts (sends): 2 balanced jacks per SuperAnalogue channel, monitor 2x balanced jacks

- Main outputs: 2 x balanced jack

- Additional Specs:

- 4 SuperAnalogue XLR and jack channels with ultra-low noise, high gain (66dB) preamps from SSL Duality and AWS consoles, with Mic / Line / Hi-Z level selectors, phantom power activation, High Pass Filter, insert.

- SuperAnalogue slice settings: gain, compressor activation and threshold, cue 1 and 2 stereo level and pan with Post switch, 3-band EQ with Bell/Shelf curve adjustment, channel panning, balanced insert point.

- SuperAnalogue insert connections: 4 balanced jack Sends/Returns

- 4 balanced jack format stereo channels with Dual Mono mode, Trim, Stereo Cue 1 and 2 with Post switch, 3-band EQ, Balance.

- XLR format talkback input with 48V switch and LMC, with Stereo Cues level and source control.

- 2 pairs of balanced jack format external inputs

- G Series compression bus: insert, threshold, make up, "Auto" release mode.

- Stereo Cue section: 2 stereo Cue busses for artists, with individual level control and source selection switches

- Monitor Source section: monitor and headphone output control, with source selector between Main, Bus B, Ext 1 and Ext 2

- Monitor section: With Alt switch to switch signal to Alternate, Mono and Dim / Cut outputs to attenuate or mute the monitor signal

- 16 channel 96 kHz / 24 Bit USB audio interface with ultra comprehensive routing, advanced audio send and return capability, with post fader USB output option.

- Bus B outputs: balanced jack format

- Main bus inserts: balanced jack format

- Main outputs: balanced jack format

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