Solid State Logic SiX 6-Channel Desktop Analog Mixer

To the casual observer SiX looks like any other compact desktop mixer. Look a little closer and like all SSL consoles, SiX reveals a carefully considered feature set that is driven by an obsessive desire for total flexibility, to encompass every creative eventuality. It may be small but SiX is a classic SSL design. It carries the DNA of 40 years of true expertise in creative studio workflow. Listen to SiX and you will experience the impeccable sonic performance that is the hallmark of every SSL console. It is powerful and intuitive. Inspired and rewarding. 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. There is a two-knob version of the legendary G-Series Bus Compressor on the main mix bus and the unique Listen Mic Compressor on the Talkback. In mixdown mode it is a very capable twelve channel summing system that offers analogue detail, depth and width to your mixes.

FEATURES

• Benchmark SuperAnalogue audio performance
• Professional routing and monitoring
• Classic SSL channel processing
• Full-size 100mm faders, Mute–Bus B, PFL
• 12-input summing at mixdown
• Legendary G Series Master Bus Compressor
• Completely balanced signal path
• A superb front end for recording
• Channels 1 and 2 equipped with:
• SuperAnalogue mic preamps with 66dB of gain
• Phantom power; 75Hz highpass filter
• Line-level input, switchable to instrument level
• Newly designed SSL compressor
• Balanced insert points
• Channels 3 and 4 equipped with:
• Line-level stereo inputs with trim
• Master section includes:
• 2 cue buses (sends available on channels 1–4)
• Main and Alt monitor outputs with monitor source matrix, mono check, dim, and cut
• Talkback mic input with phantom power and LMC

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Analog Console
• Channels: 6
• Faders: 5 x 100mm
• Inputs - Mic Preamps: 2 x XLR (SuperAnalogue)
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Inputs - Line: 2 x 1/4" (line/Hi-Z), 4 x 1/4" TRS (2 x stereo line), 4 x 1/4" TRS (2 x stereo SuperAnalogue line)
• Outputs - Main: 2 x XLR (main out), 2 x 1/4" TRS (main monitor), 2 x 1/4" TRS (alt monitor)
• Aux Sends: 2 x Cue Sends
• Send/Return I/O: 2 x 1/4" TRS (send L/R), 2 x 1/4" TRS (send L/R), 2 x 1/4" TRS (Bus B out)
• Busses/Groups: 1 x Bus B
• Inserts: 2 x DB-25 In/Out (channel, main)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS
• Talkback: 1 x XLR
• EQ Bands: 2-band EQ, Switchable Bell Curve
• Effects: Channel Compressor, G Series Bus Compressor
• Power Source: 5-pin 15V DC Power Supply (included)
• Height: 4.7"
• Width: 10.6" (including trim)
• Depth: 12.2"
• Weight: 7.7 lbs.