SSL SiX Small Format Desktop Mixer
Best premium audio hub for compact professional studios.
This compact analog desktop mixer is engineered for professional recording and mixing. It boasts two SuperAnalogue microphone preamps, each with comprehensive gain, EQ, and compression. Stereo line inputs and a G Series Master Bus Compressor enhance your mix. Enjoy versatile monitoring with dual headphone outputs. Built on renowned SuperAnalogue design principles, it ensures a pure signal path and high fidelity, perfect for portable studios or analog summing.
$1499.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
374
/ 1143
#374 in Audio Mixers
Price vs Category Average
+13%
Above average
Analog or Digital
Analog
/ Analog
Who it's for
- Audio professionals seeking iconic studio sound in a compact, reliable package.
- Producers wanting the famous SSL mix bus compression without extra hardware.
- Home studio owners needing a central, high-fidelity analog routing solution.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians or hobbyists seeking an affordable entry into studio gear.
- Engineers requiring extensive channel counts or per-channel processing for elaborate projects.
- Modern producers expecting direct digital I/O for their DAW-centric workflows.
Performance breakdown
Preamplifier Fidelity
SuperAnalogue circuitry delivers pristine, transparent gain for demanding studio microphones.
Bus Compression
The legendary G Series compressor provides that signature professional glue instantly.
Build Quality
Robust construction and console-grade faders built for years of daily use.
Routing Versatility
Extensive monitoring and cascading options make it a powerful desktop hub.
Channel Processing
Classic SSL dynamics and EQ offer surgical control over every input.
Interface Integration
High-resolution USB connectivity bridges the gap between analog warmth and digital.
Key Specs
Analog or Digital
Analog
Tube or Solid State
Solid State
Channels
6.0
Input Connectors
XLR, TRS
Output Connectors
XLR, TRS, Headphone
USB Interface
16 channel 96 kHz/24-bit
G Series Master Bus Compressor
3 Band SSL LF/MF/HF EQ on every channel
Know before you buy
Yes, the SiX features a 16-channel USB interface capable of 96 kHz/24-bit recording. This allows you to route your analog signals directly into your computer for high-fidelity tracking and mixing.
It is a simplified version of the legendary G Series Bus Compressor, featuring a fixed 4:1 ratio and specific attack and release settings. While it lacks the full range of controls found on the rack-mount units, it provides the same signature 'glue' and punch that SSL is known for.
Yes, they are genuine SuperAnalogue preamps. They offer the same transparent, ultra-low distortion performance and wide gain range found in SSL's large-format studio consoles.
The 100mm faders provide significantly more physical travel than standard rotary knobs or short-throw faders. This allows for much finer, more precise adjustments when balancing levels during a mix.
Yes, the SiX includes a 'Mix Bus Inject' feature. This allows you to cascade additional SiX or BiG SiX units, effectively increasing your channel count while maintaining the integrity of the main mix bus.
The EQ is a 3-band design with fixed frequencies optimized for versatility. While it is not a fully parametric EQ, it is highly musical and designed to provide effective tone shaping for both tracking and mixing tasks.
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