SSL SiX 12 Channel SuperAnalogue Desktop Mixer
SSL SiX 12 Channel SuperAnalogue Desktop Mixer
SiX is a condensed professional console for use in the studio, in post-production, on stage, and for podcasting. SiX offers big console sound and an impressive set of utility features in a format that is small enough to stick in a bag a go wherever you need it. SiX is stunning value; it offers two recording channels with SuperAnalogueTM mic pres, two band EQ, an essential one knob version of the classic SSL Channel Compressor, a new two-band Channel EQ, inserts and 100mm faders.
Features:
- Benchmark SuperAnalogueâ„¢ audio performance – Ultra low noise : ultra-low distortion
- Stunning Record Path – Two SSL console grade SuperAnalogue mic pre’s
- Classic SSL Channel Processing – Essential versions of SSL Channel EQ and Dynamics
- The unique Listen Mic Compressor – Nothing slams drums quite like it!
- Professional Routing & Monitoring – The hidden versatility of truly professional features
- 12 Input Summing at Mixdown – 12 line level inputs with channel and Master Bus inserts
- Legendary Master Bus Compressor – An essential version of the incredible SSL legacy
- Completely balanced signal path – Everything except the headphone jack is fully balanced
Specifications:
- Physical Specification:
- Front to Back Depth: 310 mm / 12.2 inches
- Height (from table top inc. feet): 120 mm / 4.7 inches
- Width: 218 mm / 8.6 inches (Excluding Trim):
- 270 mm / 10.6 inches (Including Trim)
- Power: 38 Watts
- Unboxed Weight: 3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs
- Boxed Size:
- Depth x Height x Width
- 325 mm x 155 mm x 360 mm (12.8″ x 6.1″ x 14.2″)
- Boxed Weight: 6.0 kg / 13.3 lbs
- Note: All physical specification values are approximate.
- Performance Specification:
- Audio Performance:
- Source impedance of Test Set: 40 Ω
- Input impedance of Test Set: 200 kΩ
- Reference frequency: 1 kHz
- Reference level: 0 dBu where 0 dBu = 0.775 V into any load
- All unweighted measurements are specified as 22 Hz to 22 kHz band limited RMS and are expressed in units of dBu
- The onset of clipping (for headroom measurements) should be taken as 1% THD
- All distortion measurements are specified with a 36dB/Octave low pass filter at 20 kHz and are expressed as a percentage
- All levels are intended balanced
- SuperAnalogue Channel Microphone Amplifier:
- Gain: Variable from +6dB to +72dB** (**dependent on potentiometer tolerances)
- Input Impedance: 1.2kΩ
- Max Input Level: 1% THD 21 dBu
- Output Headroom: >+27dBu at onset of clipping
- Frequency Response:
- 20Hz to 20kHz: – +0.1/-0.3dB
- -3dB high rolloff: > 100kHz
- THD+Noise (-20dBu applied, +30dB gain) @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz): < 0.0015%
- CMRR (-10dBu applied, +30dB gain): > 80dB
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN):
- 150Ω termination, maximum gain: <-127.5dBu
- typically -129dBu
- SuperAnalogue Channel Line Input Amplifier:
- Gain: Variable from -3dB to +63dB** (**dependent on potentiometer tolerances)
- Input Impedance: 10kΩ
- Hi-Z Input Impedance: 1MΩ
- Max Input Level: 1% THD >+27dBu before clipping
- Output Headroom: >+27dBu at onset of clipping
- Frequency Response:
- 20Hz to 20kHz: +0.1/-0.3dB
- -3dB high rolloff: > 100kHz
- THD+Noise (-20dBu applied, +30dB gain) @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz): < 0.0015%
- CMRR: > 70dB
- Equivelant Input Noise (EIN):
- 150Ω termination, maximum gain <-110dBu
- Channel Equaliser:
- Output Headroom: >+27dBu at onset of clipping
- THD+Noise: +20dBu @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz): < 0.0015%
- Noise: <-88dBu
- Channel Compressor:
- Ratio (slope): 2:1
- Threshold: +10 to -20 dB (typical)
- Attack Time: 8ms to 30ms
- Release Time: 300ms
- Output Headroom: >+26dBu at onset of clipping
- THD+Noise:
- +10dBu @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz): < 0.03%
- +20dBu @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz) Threshold @-20: < 0.5% (typical)
- Frequency Response – 20Hz to 20kHz +0.9/-0.9dB
- Noise <-90dBu
- SuperAnalogue Stereo Channel Line Input Amplifier:
- Gain Variable from: -10dB to +20dB
- Input Impedance: 10kΩ
- Max Input Level: 1% THD >+31dBu before clipping
- Output Headroom: >+27dBu at onset of clipping
- Frequency Response:
- 20Hz to 20kHz: +0.1/-0.3dB
- -3dB high rolloff: > 100kHz
- THD+Noise: (-20dBu applied, +30dB gain) @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz): < 0.0007%
- CMRR: > 50dB
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): 150Ω termination, maximum gain <-93dBu
- Overall Channel Signal Chain Specifications:
- Conditions: Foldback, B-Bus & Main Output
- Output Headroom:
- into 600Ω at onset of clipping: >24dBu
- into 10kΩ at onset of clipping: >27.5dBu
- THD+Noise: +20dBu @ 1kHz (filter 22Hz to 22kHz): < 0.0015%
- Frequency Response:
- 20Hz to 20kHz: +0.1/-0.3dB
- -3dB high rolloff: >100kHz
- Output Impedance: 100Ω
- Pot centre detent accuracy: +/-1dB, typically <0.5dB
- Overall Console Noise:
- Noise at Main Output:
- 1 mono channel routed (all other muted): <-90dBu
- (<–116dB with respect to +26dBu)
- All channels routed: < –85dBu
- (<–111dB with respect to +26dBu)
- Environmental Requirements:
- Temperature range:
- Operating: +1 to 30 degrees Celsius.
- Storage: -20 to 50 degrees Celsius.
- Audio Performance: