New SSL Mixer Ships

US BiG SiX SuperAnalogue mixer with USB interface is now available 17/01/22

Solid State Logic and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased have announced immediate availability of SSL's latest desktop mixing console, BiG SiX. Based on the Solid State Logic SiX desktop mixer and incorporating feedback from artists, producers and engineers to create the next step in SSL hybrid production, SSL tells us that BiG SiX is a 16 channel studio grade mixing console that combines features and technologies from legendary large-format SSL consoles with full USB integration, additional processing and advanced routing capabilities -- all with the quality that audio professionals have come to expect and rely from the company.

Nigel Beaumont, Managing Director of Solid State Logic, told us, "SiX introduced SSL console-grade processing and workflow to a wider range of users, and BiG SiX, with its enhanced feature set and full USB interface integration takes this a stage further, providing all of the essential tools of a hybrid studio. BiG SiX sets a new benchmark in desktop mixer performance and we can't wait to see how users enhance their productions with it."

Here's more details direct from SSL...

BiG SiX is the ultimate tool for artists and musicians working in a hybrid recording and mixing environment. The console's SuperAnalogue™ design delivers the punch, clarity, and ultra-low distortion that engineers love from the company's 9000 consoles, along with a new 16 channel AD/DA USB interface. Also included is an 'Essential Version' of the SSL G-Comp Bus Compressor, now with the renowned 'Auto' release feature, channel dynamics processing and a three-band EQ based on the iconic SSL 4000E console. Producers and mix engineers will appreciate BiG SiX's comprehensive monitoring section featuring full source matrix feeding two independent headphone outputs, along with its impressive 18-channel analogue summing at mixdown capability. The result is that BIG SiX is the essential SSL studio.

BiG SiX is a nimble and capable solution at any point in the production process. In addition to 16 channels of high performance 96 Khz / 24-bit USB conversion which the user can reroute to External Inputs, Stereo Cues and Pre/Post Fader options, BiG SiX also features fully balanced insert points on all SuperAnalogue™ inputs, full size 100 mm SSL console grade faders, Mix Bus Inject for cascading additional SiX and BiG SiX, dual independent headphone outputs and much more. As well as offering four SuperAnalogue™ Mic/Line/Hi-z inputs with polarity switch, the four Stereo Inputs can be individually switched to dual mono, adding further recording flexibility.

Key features:

Four SuperAnalogue™ 'Money Channels' with Mic / Line level input / Hi-Z / phantom power / HPF / Polarity switch / classic SSL Channel Dynamics / updated three-band EQ (based on SSL E Series) / fully balanced insert point

Four stereo inputs featuring dual mono switching and wide gain range

Built in 16-channel high quality USB AD/DA converters (96 Khz / 24-bit) with advanced routing capabilities

Three compressor flavours: Classic SSL channel dynamics, Listen Mic Compressor and Essential version of G-Comp Bus Compressor now featuring 'Auto' release

100 mm studio grade faders

Professional LED meters with fast and accurate peak response

Two independent headphone outputs

Comprehensive monitoring section

Two stereo cue feeds

Up to 18 inputs at mixdown

Mix Bus inject for cascading additional SiX/BiG SiX consoles