Fusing proven hit features from 40 years of legendary large-format SSL consoles with user-requested enhancements to the SiX mini mixer, the Solid State Logic BiG SiX is a 12-channel SuperAnalogue mixing console and 16x16 USB audio interface offering SSL s high-end sonic signature, powerful analog processing, and versatile configurability in a frame that s equally at home stationed in a studio or living life on the road.
It features four mono input channels each containing a console-grade SuperAnalogue microphone preamp with phantom power, a high-pass filter, and up to 72 dB of gain, plus a line / Hi-Z 1/4" input and four stereo input channels. The mono channels boast single-knob compressors, 3-band EQ, and balanced insert points for flexible onboard and outboard processing, and all channels are outfitted with smooth 100mm faders.
Fully equipped to function as the hub for your recording session operations, the BiG SiX provides an XLR talkback mic input with selectable phantom power, the LMC (SSL s heralded Listen Mic Compressor), and adjustable output level. Separate talk buttons enable the talkback signal to be sent to either or both of the two cue buses, which can be sourced from the channel cue sends or external inputs. Connect the rear-panel 1/4" foldback outputs to your headphone amps, and plug in control room headphones to the top-panel headphone jacks. After all recording is done, this desktop console grants 18-input summing at mixdown. With a G-Series stereo bus compressor on the main mix bus, a pre-fader mix insert, and an alternate B bus (great for parallel mix compression), the BiG SiX is highly capable of handling in-demand mixing styles. Also, its comprehensive control room section accommodates two sets of speakers, source selection, and easy access to mono, dim, and mute functions.
Based on the SiX
- Based on the widely acclaimed Solid State Logic SiX desktop mixer
- Represents the next step in SSL hybrid production
- Includes functionality and options requested by artists, producers, and engineers
A Mixing Console and More
- Includes features from legendary large-format SSL consoles
- SuperAnalogue design delivers the punch, clarity, and ultralow distortion from the 9000 Series
- Built-in USB Type-C audio interface with 16 channels of high-quality AD/DA converters (24-bit / 96 kHz)
Four SuperAnalogue Input Channels
- XLR mic inputs with individually selectable 48V phantom power
- 1/4" inputs, switchable between line and Hi-Z
- Polarity reverse and high-pass filters
- Classic SSL channel compressors with adjustable threshold and 3-segment LED meters
- Updated 3-band EQ based on SSL E Series
- Fully balanced insert points
Four Stereo Inputs
- Balanced 1/4" input connectors
- Dual mono switching
- Wide gain range
- 3-band EQ
Built-In Bus Compressor
- Essential version of SSL Bus Compressor
- Based on legendary G-Comp design
- Features renowned auto release
- 5-segment LED meter
Studio-Grade Faders
- 100mm faders on all input channels and main bus
- Classic SSL response curve with large sweet spot
- Long-throw design, as found on large-format SSL consoles
Professional LED Meters
- Fast and accurate peak response
- Large 12-segment main meter
- 8-segment channel meters
- Defined segments for +24 and +18 dBu standards
Cue and Headphone Outputs
- Two 1/4" stereo headphone outputs fed by a pro-quality headphone amp and an independently routable source matrix
- Two stereo cue feeds with 1/4" outputs
Comprehensive Monitoring Section
- Switch between two sets of monitors
- Flexible monitoring source matrix
- Mono, dim, and cut functions
Full Talkback Facilities
- XLR talkback mic input with switchable 48V phantom power
- One-button LMC (Listen Mic Compressor) as found on legendary 4000E console
- Adjustable talkback level
Additional Features
- Bus B / mute switching
- PFL solo facilities
- Two fully balanced stereo summing inputs
- Mix Bus inject for cascading additional SiX or BiG SiX mixer
- Up to 18 inputs on mixdown
EAN: 878076001616
Solid State Logic BigSix Specs
Mixer
| Number of Analog Input Channels | 12 (4 Mono / 4 Stereo) |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 4 |
| Analog Output Channels | 1 x Stereo Master Output 1 x Stereo Bus/Subgroup Output 1 x Stereo Control Room/Monitor Output 1 x Stereo ALT Control Room/Monitor Output 2 x Stereo Headphone Output 2 x Stereo Foldback/Cue Output |
| Max I/O Capacity | 18 x Input / 12 x Output |
| Mix Routing | 2 x Stereo Aux Send per Input Channel 1 x Stereo Main Mix 1 x Stereo Bus/Subgroup |
| Faders & Level Adjustment | 8 x 3.9" / 100 mm Channel Fader 1 x 3.9" / 100 mm Master Fader |
| Meters | Channel Meter: 12 x 8-Segment LED Main Meter: 2 x 12-Segment LED Bus Meter: 1 x 5-Segment LED |
| Meter Range | Channel Meter: -21 to +24 dB Peak/Clip Main Meter: -21 to +24 dB Peak/Clip |
Signal Processing
| Gain/Trim Range | Mic Input: +6 to +72 dB (Mono Channels) Line Input: -3 to +63 dB (Mono Channels) Line Input: -10 to +20 dB (Stereo Channels) |
| Input Polarity | Normal/Reverse |
| Dynamic Processing | Mono Channels: Compressor Master: Compressor |
| Compressor Parameters | Channel: Threshold: -20 to +10 dB Ratio: 2:1 Attack: 5 ms Release: 300 ms Bus: Threshold: -20 to +20 dB |
| Sidechain Filters | None |
| EQ | Input Channels: 3-Band EQ |
| EQ Parameters | High: ±15 dB at 3.5 kHz Mid: ±15 dB at 700 Hz Low: ±15 dB at 60 Hz |
| Graphic EQ | None |
| Filters | Mono Channels: High-Pass: 75 Hz, 12 dB/Octave |
| Solo/Mute | PFL per Input Channel Mute per Input Channel Mute per Master |
| Channel Output/Source Monitoring | PFL, Insert Return |
| Built-In Effects | None |
Digital Audio
| Sample Rates | AD/DA Conversion: 96 kHz |
| Bit Depth | AD/DA Conversion: 24-Bit |
| DSP | None |
| Converter Dynamic Range | A/D: 117 dBA at 48 kHz D/A: 117 dBA at 48 kHz |
Performance
| Headroom | Channel: > +24 dBu (into 600 Ohms) > +27.5 dBu () Channel Compressor: > +26 dBu Channel EQ: > +27 dBu Mic Input: > +27 dBu Line Input: > +27 dBu |
| Frequency Response | Mic/Line Input: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.2 dB 20 Hz to 80 kHz -3 dB Stereo Input: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.2 dB 20 Hz to 100 kHz -3 dB |
| Max Input Level | Mic Input: +21 dBu (1% THD) Line Input: +27 dBu (1% THD) Stereo Input: +27.5 dBu (1% THD) |
| I/O Impedance | Mic Input: 1.2 Kilohms Line Input: 10 Kilohms Hi-Z Input: 1 Megohm Stereo Input: 10 Kilohms Main Output: 100 Ohms |
| CMRR | Mic Input: > 90 dB Line Input: > 80 dB Stereo Line Input: > 55 dB |
| EIN | Mic Input: -129 dBu at Max Gain (Typical) Line Input: < -120 dBu at Max Gain Stereo Input: < -93 dBu at Max Gain |
| Noise Floor | Channel EQ: < -87.5 dBu Channel Compressor: -87.5 dBu Main Output: < -90 dBu (One Channel Level at Unity) < -116 dBu (One Channel Level at Unity, with Respect to +26 dBu) < -82.5 dBu (Channel Levels at Unity) < -108.5 dBu (Channel Levels at Unity, with Respect to +26 dBu) |
| THD+N | Mic Input: < 0.0015% at +30 dB Gain (at 1 kHz) Line Input: < 0.0015% at +30 dB Gain (at 1 kHz) Stereo Line Input: < 0.001% at +30 dB Gain (at 1 kHz) |
Connectivity
| Analog Inputs | 4 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Hi-Z Input 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input (4 Stereo Pairs) 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Return 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Main Input (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Main Return (1 Stereo Pair) 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Tape Input (2 Stereo Pairs) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Talkback Input |
| Analog Outputs | 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Line Send 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Main Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Bus Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Main Send (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Monitor Output (1 Stereo Pair) 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Alt Output (1 Stereo Pair) 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Foldback Output (2 Stereo Pairs) 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output |
| Phantom Power | +48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs, on 4 Channels, Talkback Mic) |
| Digital I/O | None |
| MIDI I/O | None |
| USB | 1 x USB-C 2.0 (Host Connection) |
| USB I/O Capacity | 16 x Input / 16 x Output |
| Bluetooth | None |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | macOS 10.14 or Later Windows *As of December, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Internet Connection | Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download |
| Required Hardware | Available USB Port |
Power
| DC Input Power | 15 VDC at 3.3A |
| Power Consumption | 70 W |
Physical
| Rack Mountable | No |
| Rackmount Size | 9 RU (with Optional Hardware) |
| Operating Temperature | 33 to 86°F / 1 to 30°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C |
| Dimensions | 19.3 x 5.6 x 15.4" / 49 x 14.2 x 39.1 cm (Including Feet, Including Trim) |
| Weight | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 21.66 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 23.6 x 21 x 10.2" |
In the Box
- Solid State Logic BiG SiX SuperAnalogue Mixing Console and USB Audio Interface
- External Power Supply with Multipin Connector
- IEC Power Cable (5.9`)
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable (4.9`)
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable (4.9`)
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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