Solid State Logic BiG SiX

Solid State Logic has announced the BiG SiX desktop mixing console.

Based on the SSL SiX desktop mixer and incorporating feedback from artists, producers and engineers, BiG SiX is a 16-channel studio grade mixing console combining features and technologies from large-format SSL consoles with full USB integration, additional processing and advanced routing capabilities.

Solid State Logic BiG SiX BiG SiX is aimed at artists and musicians working in a hybrid recording and mixing environment. The console’s SuperAnalogue design delivers the punch, clarity and ultra-low distortion of the company’s 9000 Series 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 ‘auto’ release feature, channel dynamics processing and a three-band EQ based on the SSL 4000E console.

The comprehensive monitoring section features full source matrix feeding two independent headphone outputs, along with 18-channel analogue summing at mixdown.

In addition to 16 channels of high performance 96kHz, 24-bit USB conversion that can be routed to external inputs, stereo cues and pre/post fader options, BiG SiX also features fully balanced insert points on all SuperAnalogue inputs, full-sized 100mm SSL console grade faders, Mix Bus Inject for cascading additional SiX and BiG SiX, and dual independent headphone outputs. 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.

‘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,’ says Solid State Logic MD, Nigel Beaumont. ‘BiG SiX sets a new benchmark in desktop mixer performance and we can’t wait to see how users enhance their productions with it.’

Key features:

Four SuperAnalogue channels with fully balanced insert point.
Four stereo inputs with dual mono switching and wide gain range.
High quality USB AD/DA converters with advanced routing capabilities.
Classic SSL channel dynamics.
Listen Mic Compressor.
Essential version of G-Comp Bus Compressor.
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 SiX/BiG SiX consoles.
100mm studio grade faders.

The Solid State Logic BiG SiX will be available from January 2021, priced at £1,999 RRP (ex VAT), US$2,999, €2,499.00 (ex VAT).