SSL (Solid State Logic) / Big SiX 16ch Desktop Mixing Console

The SSL BiG SiX is a new production tool that combines the best of SSL's studio consoles with the latest hybrid workflows: G-Series bus compressors and E-Series EQs with "Auto" release, rich sounding mic pres, advanced monitoring and routing capabilities, all designed with SSL's SuperAnalogue technology and now with USB integration.

BiG SiX is equipped with four SuperAnalogue mic preamps, four stereo inputs with dual mono switches, and a three-band E-series EQ on every channel. Two independent headphone outputs feature a source matrix. ■Features ・Mono 4ch + Stereo 4ch + Stereo EXT 2ch ・SSL SuperAnalogue mic preamps on Mono 4ch ・100mm stroke fader ・E-series based three-band EQ on Mono 4ch / Stereo 4ch ・G-series based stereo bus compressor ・16 In/Out 24bit/96kHz USB audio interface ・In addition to the main stereo bus, it also has a stereo bus B ・Two stereo CUE systems ・Talkback microphone input ・Two headphone outputs ■Bus Compressor BiG SiX's mix bus is equipped with the legendary G-series bus compressor, giving you drive, energy, and most importantly, a "finished" sound at any time. Designed with the exact same circuitry as the original SL4000 G series, it has a fixed 4:1 ratio, 30msec attack time, and 100msec release time. These "set and forget" settings are what many SSL large console users leave on from the very beginning of a session without even realizing it. And the BiG SiX bus compressor has the famous "Auto" release function, giving you even more freedom to create a compressor that is true to the original's tenacity and punch. ■USB interface BiG SiX also has a 96kHz / 24bit USB audio interface function that works with standard drivers. The interface is equipped with 16in / 16out AD / DA converters and is connected directly to the SuperAnalogue signal chain. The first 12 channels are connected in parallel to the first 12 channels of BiG SiX, and can be switched pre- and post-fader. USB channels 13-16 in/out are routed to the External input and Master Bus, and channels 9/10 and 11/12 can also be sent from the stereo Cue bus. ■Pre-amp's BiG SiX's SuperAnalogue preamps are fast-responding, highly resolving and extremely punchy, and their incredibly wide gain range means they can comfortably handle a wide variety of microphones, including ribbon microphones. Each has a Hi-Z line input, 48V, HPF and phase reverse switch, so they can be used with line-level sources such as your new devices or vintage instruments. ■Channel compressor Adds the smooth, uninterrupted character of SSL's classic channel compression. The channel compressor provides variable compression with an attack time (8ms-30ms), a release time of approximately 300ms, and a gentle 2:1 ratio compressor that is suitable for a wide variety of content. ■3-band SSL EQ The BiG SiX channel EQ has its roots in the classic SSL E series, providing consistent EQ curves across a wide range of settings. The wide-range 3-band design features shelving filters at Hi (3.5kHz) and Lo (60Hz), and a fixed midrange at 700Hz with ±15dB gain control. HF and LF can be switched between shelving and bell curves independently. This EQ is available on all BiG SiX channels.