S400 is the latest control surface for SSL’s System T range, providing the key benefits of dedicated per-fader displays and metering in a compact, cost-effective frame. Available alongside the S500, S500m, S300, TCR and TCA, the S400 can be specified in 16, 32 and 48 fader versions.
S400 control surfaces include the same fader experience as the known-and-loved S500, with premium faders, a dedicated OLED display for every path, advanced level metering and status LEDs covering dynamics, automix and external control. This is all provided in a compact frame suitable for studio, OB, event space and music applications.
The new S400-16, 32 and 48 can be combined with the complete portfolio of SSL’s ground-breaking System T consoles, control interfaces, Tempest Processing Engines and Network I/O options. It can be specified as part of a larger System T installation, including as a remote surface for flypack or cloud-based systems, or in stand-alone configurations for smaller broadcast facilities or OB vehicles.
Features
17, 33 or 49 faders
Standalone frames of 16+1, 32+1 or 48+1 faders
60 fader layouts per tile, 15 layers of 4 banks providing 960 addressable paths per fader tile
100mm touch sense faders with OLED channel display
1-3 multi-gesture touch screens with graphical user interface for control of all console parameters and configuration
On tile LED channel and bus signal metering
On screen channel and bus signal metering for mono, stereo, LCR, 4.0, 5.1, 7.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 ,7.1.4 and 4.0.4.
On screen and on tile automix gain sharing metering
On screen and on tile dynamics reduction metering
21 master section user soft keys
4 studio monitor outputs with assignable level control encoder, cut and talkback keys
Dedicated control room main monitor level encoder with Dim, Cut, PFL to main, Main/Alt flip keys
Dedicated hardware Monitor Ext 1 and Ext 2 keys, with soft keys for each 1-24 Ext source selector
Monitor Misc level encoder for Dim, Alt Monitor, PFL Monitor out, AFL and PFL Bus level control
Master section Focus fader can be locked to any bus or channel path
Fanless control surface with internal redundant power supplies
Per bay/tile individual power switches
Inbuilt screen for Loudness, True Peak and Phase metering
S400 Hardware Interface
S400 provides next-level operational control alongside the comprehensive System T feature-set in a cost-effective, compact format. S400 offers a compelling combination of extremely powerful features and hugely versatile installation options ideal for broadcast, OB, event space and music applications.
Flagship Fader Tile
Fader Tiles provide hands on control over signal paths. They are freely configurable to control a variety of different signal paths with clear, bright colour coding. Each tile has 16 faders with five layers, and four banks per layer. Each fader strip has a 100mm motorised fader, level meter and a collection of status LED’s covering Dynamics, De-ess mode, Dialogue Automix and Remote AFV or Production Automation control. There is a dedicated PFL Solo key plus back stop fader PFL. There are additional keys for Mute, AFL and Select, which controls a menu of tile functions in conjunction with the touch screen interface. A three line OLED delivers a variety of visual feedback of data. At the top of the strip is a multi function Quick Encoder with three switches. Each strip features SSL’s acclaimed ‘Super-Q’ key which allows the user to spill the contributing elements or destinations for a selected fader/path across the control surface providing instant feedback and mix control either from a channel- or mix-centric view. Querying a channel shows the destinations to which the channel is routed. Querying a mix bus will show the channels that are contributing to that mix.
Touch Screen World
At the heart of the S400 and System T is an exceptionally elegant software environment accessed and controlled using touchscreens. Channel View and Overview GUI’s present a comprehensive bigger picture view of your entire system and immediate screen tap access to a Channel Detail view. System configuration, routing and surface layout are all done using simple, intuitive screen actions. Organising even large scale showfiles is made simple and straightforward. An HDMI output and optional screen arm facilitate use of an external overview screen.
Slimline Master Section
S400 features a powerful, condensed Master Section. In the lower right area of the console a single tile combines a Monitor Section, a Focus Fader and a set of User Keys. The Monitor Section consists of main and misc monitor encoders (with displays), accompanied by DIM, CUT, and External source selection keys. The Focus Fader is a channel strip with a fader and a full set of function keys that can be set to follow the currently selected channel or locked to a specific function. In the upper right is a tile containing a five-inch touchscreen that provides an FX rack meterviewer. Inbuilt Loudness, True Peak and Phasescope metering removes the need for external metering. The master section includes 21 physical user keys, providing immediate control of features most relevant for each production.
