The SSL SiX was released earlier this year, it is SSL's first foray into an affordable desktop mixing console. It has a total of 12 channel inputs, the classic listen mic compressor, a G-Series Bus Compressor and more.
An SSL for this price is a wildly good deal. £1200ish
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