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 SuperAnalogue™ 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.