Solid State Logic’s Sigma Remote Controlled Analogue Summing System features 16 flexible input channels, which can be individually switched between being mono or stereo, for up to 32 channels at mixdown. The unit also offers two stereo mix buses with dedicated outputs for convenient printing of stems back to the DAW and individual stereo insert points to facilitate implementation of parallel compression. Each input channel also features an individual direct output. In addition, Mix Bus B can be injected into Mix Bus A for final mixdown. Accurate LED metering for all channels is shown on the front panel.
Sigma is remote controlled using MIDI via Ethernet via a DAW or an iDevice-compatible software interface.
An Artist and Studio monitoring section provides a monitor and headphone output. The main monitor output has Main and Alternative connections to accommodate two sets of monitors. A comprehensive switching matrix enables selection of the user’s monitor source, while a large front panel rotary control uses a push-select mechanism to determine whether it adjusts Mix A, Mix B, main monitor, or headphone levels. There is also a talkback input with adjustable dim level.
Additionally, the unit offers control and switching of a wide range of functions, including monitor level and source, inserts, talkback, sum B>A and mono check, which can all be achieved using any standard Midi hardware control surface. A Midi ‘learn’ feature makes set-up simple and easy while a pair of user-assignable dual-action push/hold buttons on the front panel or foot-switch can be assigned to the same collection of switching functions. Sigma uses Midi-over-Ethernet for control and to connect to a cross-platform software interface, which provides additional control and set-up capability. The software interface enables Sigma to be remote controlled using an iDevice.
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‘Sigma is designed for the DAW user who seeks the legendary big sound of an SSL console with the convenience of working in the box,’ says SSL Inc CEO, Piers Plaskitt. ‘Using proprietary MDAC control technology, first featured in the Duality and AWS studio consoles, Sigma’s 100 per cent analogue summing engine can be driven by automation data created within a user’s DAW of choice.’
Sigma is shipping at a price of £2799/US$4499/€ 3,359+ VAT or sales tax.
More: www.solidstatelogic.com
