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- Page 1 User Guide SiX. This is SSL.
- Page 2 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.
- Page 3 Introduction to SiX In the mid '70s Solid State Logic designed the first A Series Console and Studio Computer. The idea behind the project was to build a system for the company’s studio which was buried deep in the Oxfordshire countryside, in a small village called Stonesfield.
- Page 4 Small is beautiful... SiX may be small, but it is very serious. What follows are some of the key elements that make it a professional product for the highest quality audio applications. Fully balanced inputs and outputs All of SiX’s inputs and outputs are fully balanced (with the exception of the Phones output). This means professional equipment with balanced connections can be properly interfaced allowing longer cable lengths without noise/hum pick-up penalties and the best signal to noise performance from the whole signal chain.
- Page 5 Our philosophy is simple, we spare nothing in designing and manufacturing the best precision music tools available anywhere. There is no single magic stage in SiX - everything from the pre-amps through the line level electronics, signal processing and output stages plays its part.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Foldback Outputs as Effects Sends Main Meter Main Bus Main Bus Summing Main Bus Insert G-Series Bus Compressor Application Examples Recording A Singer/Songwriter Recording Drums Music Production - Writing and Tracking Music Production - Mixdown On Stage Post Production Podcasting SiX User Guide... - Page 7 SuperAnalogue Channel Microphone Amplifier SuperAnalogue Channel Line Input Amplifier Channel Equaliser Channel Compressor SuperAnalogue Stereo Channel Line Input Amplifier Overall Channel Signal Chain Specifications Overall Console Noise Environmental Requirements Appendix C - SiX Block Diagram Appendix D - Recall Sheet SiX User Guide...
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction SiX is a studio grade, SuperAnalogue mixing console that delivers all of the quality and flexibility audio professionals expect from an SSL console, but in a compact package that is designed to be small enough to fit into hand luggage. Its design doesn't compromise on performance because of its size, but delivers a powerful set of professional features in a small 1/2 rack width package. -
Page 9: Unpacking
Heat & Ventilation and Rack Mounting Option SiX packs a lot of SuperAnalogue electronics into its compact size. It is designed to get warm in normal operation. Please consult the operational specifications in Appendix B of this User Guide to make sure that it is used within its designed enviromental parameters. -
Page 10: Console Overview
Console Overview Console Overview This section details the console features of SiX. Front panel Talkback Fully Balanced SuperAnalogue Stereo Two Fully Two Fully Balanced Microphone Input, Microphone(XLR) or SuperAnalogue Headphone Balanced 48V and LMC Line (TRS Jack) Preamp Inputs Stereo Line Inputs... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Console Overview Rear Panel The rear panel of SiX is shown below. The connectors are identified on a panel that is fitted to the face above the connector panel. Channel and Main Bus B Outputs Main Monitor Outputs Main Bus Outputs... -
Page 12: Detailed Description
SSL Duality and AWS consoles. In these consoles, line and mic inputs are served by separate pre-amps. In SiX, a new wide gain range, ultra low noise SuperAnalogue design provides both Line and Mic facilities with a “Line” gain range switch to cover a wide range of source levels. -
Page 13: Channel Eq
Channel EQ The channel EQ on SiX has its roots in SSL’s classic E series EQ. It is a gentle, broad stroke two-band design with high and low shelving filters at 3.5 kHz and 60 Hz, adjustable from +15 dB to -15 dB of gain. -
Page 14: Channel Compressor
Detailed Description Channel Compressor The channel compressor on SiX is a new design, inspired by the sophisticated channel dynamics sections of earlier SSL analogue consoles, but with some clever design features to give powerful and versatile performance from its deceptively simple appearance. -
Page 15: Stereo Cue Sends
+24 dBu and +18 dBu as well as 0 dBu. The meter has a fast ‘peak’ response (rise time to 60% Full Scale Deflection approx 1 ms @ 1 kHz), and a slower release time to meter peaks while still showing useful signal levels. SiX User Guide... -
Page 16: Stereo Channels
Detailed Description Stereo channels There are two stereo channels on SiX - this section describes the features found on each of these stereo channels. SuperAnalogue Stereo Input The inputs to the stereo channels are on ¼” TRS balanced jack connectors. These are labelled 3L, 4R, 5L and 6R for the two pairs of inputs. -
Page 17: Monitor Section
Detailed Description Monitor section The monitoring facilities in SiX are very comprehensive given the size of the console. The block diagram below shows the structure of the Main Monitor, Alternate Monitor and Headphone outputs. MAIN and ALT monitor outputs The monitor section has two sets of balanced outputs for loudspeakers labelled MAIN MON and ALT MON (See rear connector layout below). -
Page 18: Headphone (Phones) Output
Detailed Description Headphone (Phones) output In addition to the Main and Alt loudspeaker outputs, SiX has a stereo headphone output on a ¼” Stereo Jack, on the upper connector panel above the Power indicator. The headphone level is controlled by the PHONES knob which is above the Monitor Level control. - Page 19 Detailed Description Monitor Source and External Inputs SiX User Guide...
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Page 20: Foldback And Stereo Cue Master Section (Including Talk Input)
Detailed Description Foldback and Stereo Cue Master Section (including Talk Input) The two Stereo Cue buses in SiX feed the Foldback Master section. This section is split vertically with the left column controlling Foldback 1 and the right controlling Foldback 2. -
Page 21: Switching The Stereo Cues From Pre To Post Fader
Artist Cue Mixes The Foldback features of SiX are designed to provide a separate artist mix from the engineer’s monitoring and headphone feed using the Mono and Stereo Channel’s Cue Send buses. Typically, the fully balanced outputs will be connected to a dedicated Headphone amplifier or Cue system, although there is enough level to drive many headphones directly with suitable wiring (balanced left and right outputs wired to unbalanced left/right headphone connection). -
Page 22: Main Meter
Main Bus The Main Stereo Bus on SiX connects to dedicated MAIN XLR outputs on the rear connector panel. These are balanced XLR connectors with pin 2 carrying the +ve (hot). Connection details are in the Connectors section, later in the document. -
Page 23: G-Series Bus Compressor
Detailed Description G-Series Bus Compressor The G Series Bus Comp in Six is a stereo compressor applied across the Main Mix bus, using exactly the same circuit topology as the original design found on the SL4000 G-Series console released in 1989 (which in-turn was evolved from the earlier E-Series consoles). -
Page 24: Application Examples
Stereo Channels allowing for separate click-track and playback level controls to the artist's cue feed. The talkback system keeps the producer in touch with the artist using a phantom powered condenser Mic and the Listen Mic Compressor and TALK level control conveniently manage the talkback levels. SiX User Guide... -
Page 25: Recording Drums
Application Examples Recording Drums SiX is easily reconfigured for other recording tasks. Here's a slightly more complex example that explores some of the more advanced routing features of SiX to set-up a classic drum recording technique. Here we have a three mic drum setup; kick, snare and mono overhead. -
Page 26: Music Production - Writing And Tracking
Music Production - Writing and Tracking Let's take a look at how SiX might be configured for a writing and tracking session. A guitarist with a pedalboard is connected to channels one and two, processed through the SSL Channel Compression and EQ. -
Page 27: Music Production - Mixdown
A hardware insert has been created using the Channel Inserts so a pair of channels can be processed from the DAW through the SiX channel EQ and Dynamics. This is done by connecting a pair of DAW outputs to the main inputs of Channels 1 and 2. Then connecting a return path from the Insert Send on Channels 1 and 2 back to the DAW. -
Page 28: On Stage
On Stage SiX is your professional, personal on-stage mixer, delivering true sonic excellence. Here we have two artists, each with a microphone connected to SiX’s high quality SuperAnalogue mic pres and their own SSL channel compression and EQ. Artist two has a Stage Piano connected to Stereo input one and a DAW playback system connected to Stereo Input two, as well as a phone/tablet connected to an external input. -
Page 29: Post Production
SiX offers deceptively powerful connectivity and routing that sets it apart from other desktop mixers. Up to four local and remote playback outputs can connect to the two stereo channels and master section external inputs. We also have two talent mics in the booth connected to SiX’s high quality SuperAnalogue mic pres with SSL compression and EQ. -
Page 30: Podcasting
It’s ideal for vloggers, producers and podcasters who need to achieve high fidelity audio recordings quickly and intuitively. Here, SiX acts as the nerve centre, with local sources including, two mic inputs connected to SiX’s high quality SuperAnalogue mic pre’s, with SSL Compression and EQ, local playback connected to one of the Stereo Channels and remote playback feeds connected to the second stereo channel. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting & Faqs
When I connect only to a Left Input, there is also a signal on the Right This is a feature of the stereo inputs of SiX (see page 9). If an input is only connected to the left input of the stereo input pair (i.e. -
Page 32: Warranty
For all warranty inquiries or claims please address your claim to the dealer that you purchased the product from or to Solid State Logic if the purchase was directly from Solid State Logic. -
Page 33: Appendix A - Physical Specification
0V Chassis Sleeve 0V Chassis Talkback Microphone Input Foldback/Stereo Cue Outputs 3-pin XLR Female 1/4" TRS Jack Socket Description Description 0V Chassis Signal +ve (Hot) Signal +ve (Hot) Ring Signal -ve (Cold) Signal -ve (Cold) Sleeve 0V Chassis SiX User Guide... -
Page 34: Insert Sends/Returns, Alternate Inputs And Auxilliary Outputs
** NOTE: Monitor outputs on D-Sub connecter are not muted by ‘ALT’ speaker switch. The ALT switch only affects the main monitor output on rear TRS Jack connectors. DC Power Inlet 5-pin XLR Male Description 1,2,3 Not Connected 0V Common +15 V, 3.3 A Shell Chassis SiX User Guide... -
Page 35: Appendix B - Performance Specification
>+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 SiX User Guide... -
Page 36: Channel Equaliser
>+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 Equivelant Input Noise (EIN) 150Ω termination, maximum gain <-93dBu SiX User Guide... -
Page 37: Overall Channel Signal Chain Specifications
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. SiX User Guide... -
Page 38: Appendix C - Six Block Diagram
Appendix C Appendix C - SiX Block Diagram SiX User Guide... -
Page 39: Appendix D - Recall Sheet
Appendix D Appendix D - Recall Sheet SiX User Guide... - Page 40 Notes Notes SiX User Guide...
- Page 41 Notes Notes SiX User Guide...
- Page 42 SiX. This is SSL.
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