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Solid State Logic - SIX 6-Channel Super Analogue Desktop Mixer

Description

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 SuperAnalogue™ 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.

SiX delivers a powerful set of professional features in a small 1/2 rack width package.

The SuperAnalogue™ Sound of SSL
SiX is an SSL SuperAnalogue™ design - it gives you the sonic signature of a large format SSL console on your desktop or in your backpack. Its signal path is fully balanced from front to back on everything except the headphone output. It delivers pristine, detailed audio with wide dynamic range, ultra-low noise, ultra-low distortion and superb imaging.

Key Features
A fully professional condensed console for use in the studio, in post-production, on stage, and for podcasting.

Audio Excellence
* Two SuperAnalogue wide gain range mic pres for pristine recording quality
* Two wide gain range stereo line inputs
* Individually switchable phantom power on each Mic Input
* Line level input with true HiZ (1 MΩ) impedance switch for passive coil inputs (e.g. guitar pickups)
* Two recording channels with fully balanced inserts, simple SSL EQ and Dynamics and true bypass processing switching
* Fast, accurate peak response LED meters

Mixing Versatility
* 12 channel stereo summing - probably more studio grade analogue summing per square inch than any other console
* Main bus with fully balanced insert
* Simplified SSL Bus Compressor
* 100 mm studio grade long throw faders - unique in this form factor

Application Flexibility
* A 'proper' foldback section with two stereo send/cue buses with talkback, local monitoring plus two stereo cue feeds
* Versatile B-Bus/Mute switching provides record and mix buses for simple overdubs
* Useful, flexible signal routing and summing
* Versatile 'summing' monitor section with two external source selectors
* 'Listen mic compressor' with flexible routing for studio talkback or more creative applications

Included:
- SiX
- IEC power cord
- External Power Supply with 5-Pin XLR connector