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

The SSL BiG SiX is a new production tool that combines the hallmarks of SSL's studio consoles with a modern hybrid workflow. It features G-Series bus compressors and E-Series EQs with ""Auto"" release, rich-sounding microphone preamps, advanced monitoring and routing capabilities?all designed with SSL's SuperAnalogue technology, and now with USB integration.

The BiG SiX features four SuperAnalogue microphone preamps, four stereo inputs with dual mono switches, and a 3-band E-Series EQ on every channel. Two independent headphone outputs include a source matrix.

■Features

・Mono 4ch + Stereo 4ch + Stereo EXT 2ch

・SSL SuperAnalogue microphone preamps on the 4 Mono channels

・100mm stroke faders

・3-band EQ based on the E-series on the 4 Mono and 4 Stereo channels

・Stereo bus compressor based on the G-series

・16 In/Out 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface

・In addition to the main stereo bus, a stereo bus B is included

・Two stereo CUE inputs

・Talkback microphone input

・Two headphone outputs

■Bus Compressor

The BiG SiX's mix buses feature the legendary G-series bus compressor, allowing you to always get drive, energy, and, most importantly, a ""finished"" sound. Designed with the exact same circuitry as the original SL4000 G-series, it features a fixed 4:1 ratio, a 30msec attack time, and a 100msec release time. These ""set-and-forget"" settings are often left on from the beginning of a session without many SSL large console users even noticing.

The BiG SiX bus compressor also features the famous ""Auto"" release function, adding further flexibility to a compressor that faithfully reproduces the original's sustain and punch.

■USB Interface

The BiG SiX also features a 96kHz/24bit USB audio interface function that works with standard drivers. The interface has 16-in/16-out AD/DA converters and is directly connected to the SuperAnalogue signal chain. The first 12 channels are connected by splitting the first 12 channels of the BiG SiX in parallel, allowing for pre- and post-fader switching. 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 routed from the stereo Cue bus.

■Pre-amps

With their fast response, high resolution, and incredibly punchy sound, the BiG SiX's SuperAnalogue preamps, combined with an astonishingly wide gain range, comfortably handle a wide variety of microphones, including ribbon microphones. Each features a line input with Hi-Z, 48V, HPF, and a phase inversion switch, accommodating your new devices and line-level sources such as vintage instruments.

■Channel Compressor

Adds the classic SSL channel compression character smoothly and seamlessly. The channel compressor offers compression that varies with attack time (8ms-30ms), a release time of approximately 300ms, and a gentle 2:1 ratio, making it suitable for diverse content.

■3-band SSL EQ

The BiG SiX's channel EQ draws its roots on SSL's classic E-series, delivering consistent EQ curves across a wide range of settings. The wide-range 3-band design features shelving filters on the Hi (3.5kHz) and Lo (60Hz) bands, and a fixed 700Hz midrange with ±15dB gain control. The HF and LF bands can be independently switched between shelving and bell curves. This EQ is equipped on every channel of the BiG SiX.