Solid State Logic has launched SiX, billing it as the Ultimate Desktop Mixer.

SiX is claims classic SSL design credentials, with a feature set driven by total flexibility to cover as broad a spread of creative eventualities as possible. SiX aims for ‘big console sound’ and extensive utility features in a format that is small enough to be carried in a bag. It offers two recording channels with SuperAnalogue mic preamps, a one-knob version of the classic SSL Channel Compressor, a new two-band Channel EQ, inserts and 100mm faders.

There is a two-knob version of the G-Series Bus Compressor on the main mix bus and the Listen Mic Compressor on the Talkback. In mixdown mode, it is a very capable 12-channel summing system that offers analogue detail, depth and width to mixes.

‘With more than 30 years’ involvement in the design of SSL consoles, when developing the concept of SiX, I really thought hard on what our users appreciate about our larger consoles; what helps their workflow and delivers quality results for them’ says SSL Director of New Products, Niall Feldman. ‘The big challenge then was how to deliver those values and features in a compact product. Working with a great team and focusing on audio quality, workflow and flexibility, the resultant SiX mixer is one our proudest achievements’.

‘SiX is everything an SSL console should be, but at a price point that makes the SSL audio pedigree more accessible’ adds James Gordon, CEO of Audiotonix. ‘When Fusion launched last year we hinted it was the start of a new line of studio offerings and SiX is step two of that commitment.’

SSL SiX is available now, priced at £999 +VAT, US$1499+Tax, €1199 +Tax.

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