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ORACLE
An ActiveAnalogue™ console:
The Studio Revolution
Since the groundbreaking SL 4000E with Total Recall in 1979, producers, engineers, and studios have dreamed of a console that delivers sublime analogue sound quality, but without the disruption and uncertainty of manual recall between sessions – a mixing console that could instantly recall, adapt on the fly to creative shifts, and effortlessly switch between multiple sessions in a single day. That dream now becomes a reality, as Solid State Logic revolutionises analogue mixing console technology once again.
Solid State Logic proudly introduce Oracle – a fully analogue in-line mixing console offering large-format featuresin a compact AWS-size footprint, with instant, effortless, and complete recall of all processing, routing, gain and pan settings, thanks to innovative new ActiveAnalogue™ technology. With the ability to instantly switch between mixing or tracking set-ups, change the session’s workflow in less time than it takes the artist to switch tracks, Oracle’s ActiveAnalogue™ technology significantly increases the potential throughput of any studio facility, while delivering the authentic analogue tone that artists and producers crave.
Revolutionary ActiveAnalogue™ Technology
ActiveAnalogue™, a revolutionary new technology from Solid State Logic that combines the renowned sound and power of SSL analogue processing and summing, with ultra-precise adjustment and an active control system. No trade-offs. No downtime. No disruption. Superior SSL SuperAnalogue™ sound and workflow with instant recall at your fingertips. ActiveAnalogue™ redefines audio production for professionals by preserving the unmistakable analogue warmth and depth that producers and engineers depend on, while totally removing the flaws that disrupt creative flow and hinder studio efficiency.
– Large-format, small footprint, in-line console, with up to 112 inputs at mixdown.
– 4x Stereo Mix Busses, 16 Track Busses, 10 Aux Busses, 8 Stereo ‘Flex’ Groups.
– Available with 24 or 48 mono-inline Channels.
– Iconic SSL analogue circuitry, controlled with new ActiveAnalogue™ technology.
– Next-gen PureDrive Mic Pre’s with ‘Drive’ control.
– Legendary SSL 4-Band parametric EQ with switchable E/G Series curves.
– Integrated THE BUS+ and Dynamic EQ processors.
– Flexible channel architecture – track, overdub, and mix with Oracle.
– Small & Large Fader paths with assignable EQ, High Pass Filter, and Insert point.
– Flexible monitoring provides multiple stereo and immersive mix options.
– Insightful VU or Plasma ‘style’ metering with dynamic ‘Detail View’.
– Advanced DAW control with SSL 360 integration.
– SSL Dynamic Automation System.
– O-Control App: offline tool for session preparation and console configuration.
– 13U 19” rack(s) houses all analogue circuity and can be located remotely, within the control room, or under the console.
A New SSL Sonic Signature
Merging the harmonic drive technology of the latest SSL PureDrive Mic Preamps, the current-driven busses introduced in ORIGIN, and various flavours of harmonic saturation accessible throughout the console. Oracle delivers instant recall and reset capabilities along with the sonic flexibility of SSL’s latest analogue circuit design. Capable of producing beautifully precise SuperAnalogue™ audio, to a palette of driven analogue tones, Oracle embodies the DNA of the classic E, G, and J/K consoles while taking SSL’s sonic signature into the future.
Future Analogue Channel Strip
Oracle’s ‘Future Analogue’ channel strip retains the much-loved elements of classic SSL consoles while integrating the latest analogue circuitry. Featuring stereo/dual mono channel strips that offer a second line level input per channel, each of Oracle’s channels is a traditional in-line design with separate ‘record’ and ‘monitor’ paths, with independent input gain and output level control, and processing routing flexibility. Each channel features dedicated controls for input gain, filter, aux sends, four-band parametric EQ, in addition to an ultra-premium 100mm motorised fader which can be assigned to Small or Large Fader paths. High-resolution Channel Screen displays level, pan, and full track name.
Located at the top of Oracle’s Channel Strip are next-generation PureDrive Mic Pre’s with dedicated Drive control, delivering a powerful 75 dB of gain and a broad range of tones.
At the heart of every Oracle channel is a production tool that is relentlessly chosen by professionals to shape extraordinary mixes – the iconic “242 Black Knob” E Series EQ. This four-band parametric EQ offers switchable sonic characteristics, allowing you to toggle seamlessly between the constant-Q ‘aggressive’ sound of the E Series and the variable-Q ‘smooth’ character of the G. Both modes provide a dedicated HP Filter, selectable high- and low-frequency Shelf/Bell curves and fully parametric mid-frequency bands, delivering the distinctive tonal signatures of SSL’s acclaimed EQ design legacy.
EQ can instantly be moved between the Small Fader and Large Fader paths. All this processing power per channel may be ‘linked’ in odd/even channel pairs to provide a simple, single control set to handle stereo sources. Each path has an independent, switchable and movable Insert point, and is equipped with an independent Direct Output for direct stem or track output to the DAW.
In addition to clear markings on the console surface, when Channel Detail View is accessed, the associated meter screen displays a breakout of all the channel parameters and routing, including both Large and Small Fader paths. Detail View displays interact with the per-bay Navigator control to allow ‘scroll and control’ access to all parameters, switch functions and signal routing.
Centre Section
Oracle’s centre section is mission control, providing visual feedback and tactile control over key functions of the console. All Main, Track, and Aux Bus control and Foldback information and levels are accessible via high-resolution displays and encoders.
Detail Views not only cover Channel Processing, but also detail views for all the Centre Processing. These appear when a centre section Detail View is called up, and when they appear, they ‘shrink’ the main meters to continue to allow the metering of the console’s output busses. Below are examples of those screens, which show some of the power of Oracle’s Centre Section processing.
Bus Architecture
The bus architecture of Oracle also has innovative flexibility. There are a total of 34 Mix Busses that any channel can access. These are divided up as 16 Track Busses, 10 Aux Busses and four Stereo Mix Busses (Main A + B, C, D).
The 10 Aux Busses can be configured as individual mono busses or joined in pairs to create up to five Stereo Aux Busses, ideal for the duties of foldback sub-mixes, mono or stereo stems or effects sends. Each channel path can either individually or simultaneously route to any or all of these busses, providing the ability to create stem mixes for separate output, or parallel mixes for independent processing, before summing to the Main A bus.
Integrated THE BUS+, Dynamic EQ, and more
THE BUS+ is a modern-day classic that takes the glue & punch of the G Comp into the future. Offering four modes of operation, LOW THD, Feed-Back, and ‘4K’ Saturation Modes, along with sought-after analogue processors such as Dynamic EQ, Transient Expander, and much more. Oracle’s integrated THE BUS+ adds exceptional flexibility to the console’s sonic capabilities and is fully recallable thanks to ActiveAnalogue™ technology.
Control Room Monitoring & Foldback
Oracle’s monitoring continues the tradition of previous SSL consoles supporting Main & four alternative Stereo Monitor sections. The fourth alt monitor can be configured as a subwoofer/LFE output with bass management. Remote Monitor Control capabilities give access to control of third-party immersive processors, such as Dolby Atmos, creating the perfect hybrid immersive production system. Three independent Foldback feeds, a surface headphone output, as well as four stereo external source inputs, including a console surface stereo input suitable for direct connection to an instrument or a third-party Bluetooth receiver unit.
Eight Stereo Group Inputs
Oracle has eight flexible fader-controlled Stereo Group inputs, which can also pick-up the sixteen Track Busses in pairs. Each Stereo Group Input has an image control and a switched insert and can route to any of the track, Aux or Mix Busses, as well as a dedicated Direct Output. Additionally, path-level control can be assigned to 24 VCA control faders, which provides a convenient way to control several path-level controls simultaneously from the centre section of the console.
Mid/Side Encoder
M/S encoding prior to the Stereo Group Insert allows independent processing of mid or side signals, while a selectable MS Decode circuit—located after the insert return—can decode mid/side signals into stereo group channels. The Stereo Group Inputs can each route to any of the console’s four main Mix Busses, Track Busses, and also access any of the 10 Aux Busses.
Classic VU or Plasma Style Metering
Instantly understand Channel EQ, Insert and Filter configuration and routing via Oracle’s high-resolution displays located above each bay. Small and Large Fader routing and level metering, Bus Routing, and full track names are available on the switchable classic VU or Plasma ‘style’ metering – each modelled on the original 4000 console meter options.
16 Track and 10 Aux busses
Oracle features a wealth of Track and Aux Busses, with uniquely flexible features. 10 Aux Busses can be individually configured as either mono or stereo. Oracle’s 16 Track Busses can be routed from both large or small fader channel paths. This routing can either be in mono or follow the channel to mix bus panning in odd/even track bus pairs to create stereo group mixes.
Handle the Largest Projects
For the largest mix sessions, the combination of paths to mix from both record and monitor faders, independent path inserts and direct outputs. As well as multiple parallel sub and stem mixes from the four Main Busses, ten Aux Busses and sixteen Track Busses, and 24-channel processing rack, Oracle can mix up to 48 paths, with 16 stereo sub-mixes and a main stereo bus all under fader control. An additional rack of 24 in-line channels doubles the channel processing count, providing up to 96 paths to mix.
Advanced DAW Control
Since the AWS range, SSL’s console-integrated DAW control has allowed engineers to instantly go from the analogue world to hybrid and in-the-box mixing, while still benefiting from the efficiency of a mixing console. Oracle’s surface faders can be switched between Analogue Processing and DAW Control using the FOCUS key. This can be done on a bay-by-bay basis, providing a powerful way to combine Analogue and DAW control in adjacent bays of the console.
O-Control Application
O-Control Application suite is a cross-platform (Win & OSx) suite of control, configuration, and session management applications for Oracle. The application(s) can run stand-alone/off-line, and in this way, they can be used as tools to edit/update/create project information from or for Oracle consoles. The application can also run in tandem with the console, to help with session configuration and management, such as saving/loading presets, snapshots and projects.
O-Setup: Manages the console settings.
O-Session: Manages the saving/loading of Projects, Presets, Snapshots as well as control and inspection of console processing sections.
O-View: Shows an ‘overview’ of the console.
Immersive Production
Oracle’s remote-control capability is planned to extend to be able to be switched to control third-party immersive monitoring solutions, such as the Dolby Atmos renderer. In practice, this mutes the console’s analogue stereo monitoring and passes surface monitoring control messages to the nominated immersive renderer.
Templates
A byproduct of ActiveAnalogue™ technology is Oracle’s ability to create Templates which recall all settings and routing across the console. Every producer and engineer has their way of working, and Oracle’s Templates are intended as a starting point for particular applications. Coupled with the O-Control application, Oracle makes console setup superbly fast, allowing recording and mixing to start quicker than ever before.
Oracle Rack
A typical Oracle system will have two processing racks. These racks can be located away from the surface, floor mounted, or rack mounted. They can also be mounted in the control room or a separate machine room. One rack is for the centre section processing, the second rack is for the channels. A system could have one or two channel racks, depending on specification, to make a system total of two or three racks (Centre + Ch Rack(s)). The racks are actively cooled, but are designed to have an acoustic noise floor below NR25.
ORIGIN
Next generation analogue studio console
As the latest in a long heritage of SSL studio mixing consoles, ORIGIN has traditional analogue studio workflow at its heart whilst providing the perfect partner for a modern DAW-driven hybrid production studio.
A purely analogue in-line design with 16+2 buses, E-Series EQ and the classic SSL Bus Compressor, ORIGIN breathes new life into a design classic across the whole console. The new PureDriveTM mic pre inherits the clarity and purity of previous SSL mic pre designs, with the ability to switch character to a warm, harmonically-rich and driven tone that varies with mic pre gain.
The new mix bus and mix amp architecture delivers an amazingly low noise floor along with huge headroom. The result is a mix bus that retains the classic SSL sound, whilst bringing the breadth and space to mixes that engineers and producers love from analogue summing.
Balanced insert points per channel path (both large and small fader), dedicated channel direct outputs, stem-ready 0dB fader bypass switches, plus a new configurable centre section, make ORIGIN an ideal way of adding console workflow to a modern production studio.
The adjustable centre section features 12U of rack space, allowing the modular 6U master tile to be repositioned to create space for software controllers, a computer keyboard or additional outboard processing. The meter bridge can also be lowered into the centre section, enabling a screen to be positioned so all your production software can be viewed just where you need it.
Talkback and listen mic
The top of the centre section features an XLR input for a talkback mic, with level trims and +48V switches for both the talkback and rear panel Listen Mic Input.
IGIN features sixteen ±10dB trims for the track buses, with routing assign switches for each bus.
Stereo returns
Four Stereo Return Inputs provide the ability to route to Mix and Track Buses, with level-controlled feeds to Stereo Foldback Outputs A & B.
Monitor source, select and levels
The monitoring section features independent Trims for Alternate Monitors 1 & 2, variable DIM level, MONO plus Left & Right MUTES and øL polarity switch. You can select your monitor source from the main mix, three external stereo sources or a front panel stereo 3.5mm jack input, with a Sum switch allowing selected sources to be listened to simultaneously. The monitor speaker selector allows you to choose between the Main monitors plus two Alternate monitor sets, plus headphones with level control (under console armrest).
Bus compressor, oscillator and sleep
Classic SSL Bus Compressor with sidechain access and HP filter.
The 400Hz internal oscillator has an additional switched 3.5mm jack external input, a level trim plus To Mix and To Buses switches. The unique Auto Sleep mode enables automatic detection of prolonged inactivity to put the console in stand-by, reducing power consumption and making ORIGIN significantly more efficient than legacy SSL consoles.
Solo master and meters
Comprehensive Solo controls provide choice of Solo-In-Front with Mix Balance, Solo-In-Place for Large, Small & Group Faders and PFL options. Solo Level, Solo Clear and Red Light Switch complete the available options. Peak Hold Selection plus Peak Clear for all console LED Meters. Mix Meter Follow Monitor Source option increases main mix meter flexibility. Independent DIM controls for Channel and Monitor Inputs to reduce meter distractions in busy sessions.
Mix bus, communications and masters
The mix bus features a high-quality 100mm fader, with fully balanced switched Insert for external bus processing. There are Master Talkback and Listen controls, while a matrix of sources and outputs manage communications and foldback to studio floor and artists, with Listen To Talkback feature for simple artist-to-artist communication. Cues and Aux Masters feature output trims and AFL switches for Stereo Cue A & B buses plus mono Aux Buses 1 to 4.
DUALITY FUSE
Large-Format SuperAnalogue™ Console with SSL δelta control and Fusion colouration processor
Superior technology for creative audio professionals
The Studio Standard
Duality is firmly established as the industry standard for large-scale professional audio production worldwide.
Akin to previous generations of classic SSL consoles, Duality enables engineers and producers to work quickly and ergonomically, as well as delivering superior sonic results.
It’s innovative hybrid approach has found many fans, by combining a traditional analogue path and signal processing along with exceptional DAW control and integration, all within a single hardware surface. The introduction of δelta-Control launched the next evolutionary step in plug-in control for Duality, and now with integrated Fusion processing, it’s simple to add an almost limitless range of tonal character, weight and space to your mix, delivering superior sonic results on any style of production.
Workflow
Comprehensive DAW Workstation Control
Hardware control over two DAWs simultaneously with high speed Ethernet connectivity.
Fader Control From The Sweet Spot
8 group faders and master fader focus, enable you make level adjustments and solos from the centre of the console.
Constant Visual Feedback
New look Channel TFT screens deliver complete optical feedback of channels status, processing, routing etc, and the innovative Eyeconix icons.
Multi Operator Total Recall
With channel Autoscan, utilising the welcome real estate of the TFT screens, allowing more than one operator to recall the console.
Sound
Beautiful, precise SSL SuperAnalogue™ mix buss
Near linear phase, flat frequency response, 0.005% THD, exceptionally low noise floor, ultra-wide stereo imaging
Fuse
Integrated Fusion processor – Limitless sonic flavors for any production style
Dual Mic Pre’s – SuperAnalogueTM & VHD
From the purity of your microphone through to creative distortion and all the stops in between through the versatile Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) circuit.
SSL Bus Compressor
The classic SSL master bus compressor can work in Stereo or 5.1 mode, with useful side-chain functions for complete control.
Classic SSL Processing on every channel
Each channel strip features a compressor/gate, high and low pass filters and EQ (switchable between E/G series curves).
Automation
NEW! δelta-Control Automation
Seamless integration with all the benefits of classic SSL analogue console automation and DAW based workflow.
On Board SSL Automation
The traditional SSL automation system with all of the much loved SSL modes.
Routing
Split Signal Flow Channel Architecture
Unique dual path channel architecture provides unrivalled flexibility for placing processing in the record/monitor paths.
Flexible Bussing
3 stereo mix busses and 24 track busses for flexible routing. Internal busing feature allows patch-free sub groups by allowing channels inputs to be sourced from track bus outputs.
Complete 5.1 Surround Support
Full range of monitor calibration and setup options for today’s surround productions.
Configurations
A range of frame sizes
Available in 24, 48, 72 & 96 fader configurations, expandable in bays of 24 (up to 96) and with producer and patch options.
Duality Pro-Station Option
A winged layout for producer/engineers who wish to conduct their DAW session editing/arrangement and audio mixing from a single central position.
Low Running Costs
Classic SSL console benefits without the overheads of a vintage console
Reduced overall power consumption demands, minimised requirement for air conditioning and controlled maintenance costs (via standard warranties and available service contracts) all contribute to reduced overall running costs.
Features
Duality Fuse combines the analogue colouration tools
of Fusion with our industry-standard large-format Duality SuperAnalogueTM console, adding the detail, warmth
and finesse that only real analogue circuits can provide.
The console combines a traditional analogue path and signal processing along with exceptional DAW control and integration, all housed within a single hardware surface. And with integrated Fusion routing and patch layout, it’s simple to add tonal character, weight and space to your mix, delivering superior sonic results.
With an incredibly versatile set of features for tracking and mixing, Duality Fuse features six distinct colours to help users realise the perfect combination of added tonal character, weight and space to stereo stems. The discrete analogue processors include Vintage Drive, Violet EQ, HF Compressor, Stereo Image, Transformer and a full-band LMC processor.
The Fusion panel strip
Duality Fuse offers a powerful, comprehensively-equipped large format analogue console, which also integrates seamlessly into a DAW-based facility. It offers hands-on control of important recording, routing, mixing and editing functions in all major DAW applications.
The addition of Fusion to the centre section brings even more flexibility to this industry- leading console and only adds 90mm/3.5-inches to the width. There’s flexible, patch-free press-button routing with Mix Bus A and Stereo Submix inserts, plus an independent Fusion Insert on patch. The simple vertical layout of the panel is intuitive too, with high-quality rotary controllers for Vintage Drive, EQ, compression and precision stereo image control, plus four user buttons with indicators.
Creative colour control for limitless sonic flavours
The integrated Fusion processor provides producers and engineers with limitless sonic flavours, adaptable for any recording or production style. Whether it’s Fusion’s Vintage Drive adding non-linear harmonic enhancement, dialling in low-end weight with the Violet EQ or switching between the soothing HF Compressor and LMC processor, Duality Fuse offers the ultimate in tonal control within a large-format console.
Workflow-enhancing integration
The new Duality Fuse console contains many workflow-enhancing features thanks to the integrated Fusion panel in the central section. These include:
Press button routing
– Mix Bus A Insert
– Stereo Submix Insert
– Independent patch routing
Precision image adjust
– 31-step control, with ±1dB image shift – Rebalance processing image changes
Four user keys
– Opto-isolated indicators / tallies
– Relay closure outputs
– Programmable latching/momentary action
– Independent SSL automation
Duality Fuse key featuresr
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– Full SSL dynamics and switchable ‘E & G’ EQ
Beautiful, precise SSL SuperAnalogueTM mix bus n Dual Mic Pres per channel
– SuperAnalogueTM and VHD
Classic SSL bus compressor
Fusion mix processing
– Unlimited sonic colours from 6 discrete analogue processors: Vintage Drive, Violet EQ, HF Compressor, Stereo Image, Transformer and full-band LMC processor
Classic SSL processing on eve
Integrated with the DAW
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– δelta control, automation of Duality as if it were
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– DAW automation and control from console surface
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AWS δelta
Digital Control for Analogue Souls
The AWS (Analogue Workstation System) reinvented the professional production console by combining classic SSL SuperAnalogue™ console technology with comprehensive DAW
control hardware in a single work surface. The AWS is now used by leading international recording artists, producers and engineers and has shaped expectations for session workflow within today’s and indeed tomorrows’ production environments. The spring 2015 release of AWS delta saw another significant step in the constant evolutionary development that has characterised its enormously successful life. delta-Control (d-Ctrl) is a completely new analogue console automation platform for SSL studio technology that unites the very best of automation in the analogue console domain with DAW based workflow. All new AWS consoles feature delta technology and console upgrades are available for all preceding models. In October 2016 SSL released an update to the AWS 948 that introduces new channel hardware to provide Stereo Channel Outputs and a new independednt Insert IN/OUT switching system.
Designed for mid-scale commercial recording and production facilities, the AWS is available with 16 inputs (AWS 916), 24 inputs (AWS 924) or 48 inputs (AWS 948) within a compact 24 fader frame. The AWS 916 has 16 mic pre’s, the AWS 924 and 948 have 24 mic pre’s. The AWS 916 & 924 have mono channel strips and the 948 has stereo/dual mono channel strips that offer a second line level input per channel to provide 48 summing channels. All models deliver pristine SuperAnalogue™ summing, 24 ultra-clean SSL SuperAnalogue mic pre’s, classic SSL dual curve EQ on every channel, two assignable SSL Dynamics channels, legendary Stereo Bus Compressor, TotalRecall™ and full 5.1 monitoring. In addition to on board classic SSL Automation, all models feature the new d-Ctrl system.
The AWS also features Ethernet connectivity for streamlined hardware control over your entire Digital Audio Workstation environment. AWS delivers elegant, ergonomic physical control with dedicated heavy duty DAW transport, V-Pot multifunction encoders with position indicating LED’s, Digital Scribble Strips, DAW fader mode, global and channel routing control and built-in TFT display for advanced plug-in editing. Project Session Management is kept simple through SSL’s proprietary Logictivity interface.
The AWS is an SSL SuperAnalogue™ console, featuring the audio performance specifications that have established the benchmarks by which other manufacturers are measured. Exceptionally low THD, noise floor & crosstalk levels keep your audio absolutely pristine, while our legendary headroom carries every nuance of your audio and allows engineers to mix ‘hotter’ without distortion.
SYSTEM T
Next-generation networked broadcast production
Control interfaces
System T control interfaces allow extremely flexible and adaptable configurations. The fixed-format S300 consoles and modular S500/S500m large format consoles provide faders and tactile encoders, for instant channel and feature access. Any console can be combined within a single system along with additional control interfaces, providing custom solutions to fit any application or environment.
System T is a new generation of dedicated
broadcast audio production systems from Solid State Logic. Designed for the unique challenges of modern broadcast production, System T provides
a fully networked and flexible platform that delivers in the studio for news and entertainment programming, or for OB covering live events and sports. For more than 40 years, SSL has been
at the forefront of innovative broadcast console design and has incorporated decades of research and customer feedback into the development of System T.
System T is a fully networked production environment. New ways to combine multiple control interfaces, processor cores and I/O devices can be specified to create previously impossible system configurations.
Dante AoIP-based routing and I/O
Dante delivers cost savings, true scalability, interoperability and discoverability. The Dante AoIP network integrates the AES67 and SMPTE 2110-30 audio transport standards. SSL is the only broadcast audio manufacturer to offer
full routing control of the Dante network from within our consoles and control interfaces.
Exceptional audio quality
Audio quality and performance is exceptional. SSL’s pristine SuperAnalogueTM foundations combine with 64-bit floating point processing and mixing to ensure unlimited audio headroom with the power to execute algorithms within
a single sample. Broadcast specific path processing is augmented by an inbuilt comprehensive FX Rack.
Highly configurable technology
System T control interfaces incorporate the latest multi-gesture touch screen technology, greatly expanding the range of controls that can be quickly accessed with reduced overall size.
System T offers fixed format and modular control surfaces which are highly configurable to suit individual preferences. This makes the production system ideal for news, entertainment, multi-purpose event spaces, theatre,
OB and live streaming applications.
Architectural flexibility enables channel signal flow suited
to the most sophisticated users that can also be presented straightforwardly to match the skill and workflow of a full range of users.
Processor engines
Tempest processor engines deploy SSL’s patented Optimal Core Processing (OCP) software using arrayed industrial PC hardware in a controlled operating environment. Housed in a 4RU chassis there are two different engines available, The T80 (offering 800 path capacity) and the T25 (offering 256 path capacity). Paths and processing can be dynamically allocated in real time without interrupting audio. With 3072 inputs and 3072 outputs per engine, System T can handle any large-scale production. Tempest Engines can be deployed as mirrored redundant pairs and if required each engine can be placed in separate fire zones. Near instant audio changeover happens via up to 6 Network I/O HC bridging cards, each providing 512 channels of inputs and 512 outputs.
Advanced broadcast architecture
Power meets flexibility
System T offers exceptional power and flexibility with 3072 input and 3072 output connections. The T80 Engine provides 800 active audio paths and the T25 Engine provides 256. Paths are pooled and consumed dynamically according to user configuration, with any console configuration within pool limits possible.
Channel or bus paths can be added or reconfigured at any time without rebooting and without interruption to audio. A pool of up to 192 mono mix busses with the T80 Engine or 128 with the T25 Engine can be used as desired within defined maximums for each bus type. This provides up to 16 master buses, 32 stems, 32 auxes, 48 mix minus buses and 64 track buses. Paths and buses can be freely configured in a range of formats up to 7.1.4. Path to layer configuration is via an intuitive drag and drop interface.
Path processing
Dedicated path processing provides EQs (T80 x 800,
T25 x 256), Dynamics (T80 x 800, T25 x 256) and Delays (T80 x 400, T25 x 128). The primary signal path has eight process blocks that can be configured in any order using a drag and drop interface. These are preceded by the path gain trim (and input selection/conditioning on channels).
The primary path output feeds either the panning and bus routing (channels and stems) or is available as a source
in the main console signal routing (buses). Two dynamics sections can be placed in each path to enable cascaded compressor/limiter configurations, or adding dynamics to the channel direct output, mix minus or track bus send. An insert send accesses additional signal processing in the System T FX Rack or external hardware via the console routing.
System T FX rack
The System T FX Rack includes a comprehensive set
of SSL’s acclaimed studio quality signal processors and broadcast tools, with ultra low latency and with their own dedicated DSP pool. The selection includes loudness metering, additional tone and dynamic shaping, reverbs, room simulation, ambience processing, dialogue noise reduction, signal generation and analysis tools.
Effects are accessible via the Path inserts, or via the console routing using the Aux and Track buses for parallel time based effects. All settings are saved in System T showfiles and scene automation.
SSL TriniTy Solution 
SSL brings you TriniTy, a unique solution that combines the strengths of Duality Fuse’s SuperAnalogue console and DAW controller, with the adaptability of System T for Music, all skillfully integrated into custom furniture. TriniTy offers an exceptional tool for tracking, mixing, and immersive audio production, providing demanding operators and facilities with an outstanding solution.
Tracking, mixing, and immersive audio production
TriniTy is a highly customisable solution, allowing you to tailor it to various physical footprints and channel capacities. As an initial example, it can feature a Duality Fuse providing 24 analogue channel strips and a comprehensive centre section. Enhanced with System T processing, fader and master tiles, and intuitive touchscreen-based control software, TriniTy delivers a versatile package. It provides multi-format immersive mix busses, a comprehensive 9.1.6 monitor section, an integrated effects rack and the convenience of recallable patch control for your entire studio setup. All of this alongside the analogue familiarity, immediacy and zero latency foldback monitoring many music studios, producers, engineers, and musicians require.
The ultimate in analogue and digital
Duality Fuse mic inputs provides the front-end, while Dante conversion across the Duality is expertly managed by System T’s integrated Dante routing. This setup offers seamless flexibility, allowing you to switch between stereo tracking sessions and fully-fledged Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 mixing sessions with the simple loading of a file. Monitoring control can be adjusted between Duality and System T for each session as needed.
The TriniTy solution workflows and signal paths can be fine-tuned to suit various production requirements. In a typical Atmos mixing configuration, Duality channels serve as object processing, with channel outputs routed directly to the renderer. Duality’s LFE bus effortlessly incorporates object audio into the LFE bus within the 7.1.2 bed, which is then directed to System T.
Advanced workflow
System T can handle all other tracks as additional objects or input channels, ready to be mixed into multi-format immersive buses with onboard XYZ and rotational Theta pan. System T’s fully configurable DSP structures can create one or multiple 7.1.2 bed buses and manage multi-channel FX returns, either for internal mixing or external recording within the renderer. The 16-channel monitor section readily accommodates the renderer output in a 9.1.6 format, and it also features 2×24-way external source selectors in up to 9.1.6 format for added convenience.
Seamless integration
The TriniTy solution seamlessly integrates into any existing or new installation, thanks to its Dante infrastructure. SSL’s Network IO range covers Mic amps, Line level, AES, and MADI I/O, complementing the Tempest Processing Engines with native Dante, AES67, or ST2110 connectivity. It also handles third-party equipment control, including devices like Focusrite MP8R or Shure wireless microphones providing a truly comprehensive solution for all applications. For concert halls linked to an in-house recording studio, TriniTy seamlessly integrates into the studio setup. Not only can it receive signals from the stage and control stage mic amps through the Dante Network when needed, but it also offers compatibility with SSL Dante stageboxes if the FOH/MON consoles are from the SSL Live range. This enables effortless signal sharing and distribution, leading to significant savings on wiring and equipment. Importantly, the system is easily modifiable and expandable at any time, ensuring flexibility and managed costs.
Remote production, flypack configurations, and more… 
In addition to providing flexible and cost-effective local resource sharing, TriniTy extends its capabilities to enable remote production and recording. With the ability to control a System T fly pack or even virtual SSL console in the Cloud, TriniTy makes it feasible to record performances from anywhere in the world. As another illustration of SSL’s commitment to its customer basis, TriniTy is available as an upgrade path to any existing Duality studio, where there would be the need to deal with extensive immersive formats and/or remote recording.