The SSL Matrix Console is the world’s first audio console designed to truly integrate project studio workflow, from idea to process to release.
The Solid State Logic Matrix Console UK debut will be hosted by James Motley (SSL) at the Digital Village / Gateway School of Recording facility (Clapham, London) on April 10th. Sessions will start at 12pm and finish at 8pm. Digital Village will provide free beer and catering throughout the day. Register for your SSL Matrix workshop at sslmatrix@digitalvillage.co.uk.
Solid State Logic Matrix Console
The SSL Matrix Console is a new affordable small format console configuration that encapsulates a high quality 16 channel, 40 input analogue line mixer with a multilayer 16 fader DAW controller. The Solid State Logic Matrix Console is designed for both acquisition and mixing, Matrix is pivotal in the integration of existing boutique signal processing in a professional DAW based project studio environment.
An integrated signal router offers DAW style plug in management in the analogue domain and eliminates the need for complex external hardware interfacing of outboard equipment. On board Total Recall fully supports up to 6 SSL X-Rack Modular Rack system to further expand the processing and mixing capabilities of the system.
More than 40 summing SuperAnalogue inputs, enough for a substantial mix. 16 Dual Line channels that provide 32 line signals each with foldback capability. Six aux busses, for complex tracking sessions and foldback requirements. Analogue routing matrix with reset for instant routing and recall.17 motorized faders with multiple layers for working with different DAW applications simultaneously over TCPIP via Ethernet.
The SSL Matrix Console includes as standard, a fully balanced and resettable SSL Super Analogue router to manage the sends and returns of sixteen outboard processor units together with the assignment of the console’s channel strip insert points.
In addition to patch free insertion of outboard processing into the channel strips, complex processing chains can be created which can include single ended devices such as Mic Pre’s and Instrument DI’s as part of the chain. In many cases this feature will eliminate the need for any external patch bay and dramatically simplify integrating Solid State Logic Matrix into the project studio environment.
SSL Matrix: Powerful Main, Mini and Independent ‘Artist’
Monitor Output for deriving a separate monitor output for headphones or a recording area. Five additional stereo Monitoring inputs with SUM mode allowing multiple inputs to be monitored simultaneously. Stereo Inputs include AES/EBU and Optical Digital I/O with on board SSL quality AD/DA converter. Analogue monitoring also includes features such as SuperCue and foldback for low latency monitoring performance.
SSL’s trademark Logictivity provides direct communication to XRack IO systems for Total Recall Management. An accompanying SSL Matrix Studio Browser application manages Total Recall setups, controls the integral signal router, and configures DAW control soft keys & keystroke macros. This is application can run on the same computer as the workstation software or on a separate Mac/PC.
All this means that SSL Matrix puts the operator in charge of the process and the technology.
Solid State Logic Matrix Console Features:
- SSL SuperAnalog summing mixer with up to 40 inputs, 6 aux busses, and 4 Stereo Returns with full stereo mix bus routing
- Intergrated computer controlled routing matrix with Total Recall and support for up to 6 Xrack
- 16 Motorised Faders with Multiple layer DAW control via Ethernet TC/PIP with additional motorised ‘Focus’
- fader for simultaneous DAW/Console control
- Functions as a companion to Duende Firewire
- Optical and Coaxial stereo digital I/O with SSL converter technology
The SSL Matrix Console- Bringing the soul of analogue sound into the machinery of digital workflow, giving a unique sonic signature to mark-out the passion and artistry of the producer’s work.
The SSL Matrix Console will ship May 2008 and has a UK MSRP of £12,500 excluding VAT. If you wish to reserve your place at the SSL Matrix UK launch event on April 10th, please e-mail sslmatrix@digitalvillage.co.uk