Solid State Logic SiX Channel 500 Series Channel Strip

The Solid State Logic SiX Channel Strip packs the SuperAnalogue channel processing from SSL’s popular SiX desktop mixer into a single-width 500 Series module. Featuring a SuperAnalogue mic preamp with 48V phantom power, polarity invert, and a high-pass filter, the SiX Channel Strip delivers wide gain range and ultra-low noise for tracking vocals, instruments, or full ensembles. As a result, engineers get console-quality preamp tone directly in their 500 Series rack, ready to feed any DAW or analog signal chain. In addition, a front-facing TRS line input makes it easy to add instruments on the fly or use the module as a flexible summing channel. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the Solid State Logic SiX Channel Strip for studios across South Africa building out their 500 Series racks with genuine SSL tone.

Why the Solid State Logic SiX Channel Strip Belongs in Your 500 Series Rack

The line input offers a 10kΩ nominal impedance that can be switched to 1MΩ via a Hi-Z switch, making it suitable for very high-impedance sources such as passive guitar pickups without needing an external DI box. However, the SiX Channel Strip’s processing is just as capable as its inputs: a classic SSL-style two-band EQ provides gentle, broad-stroke shelving at 3.5kHz and 60Hz with ±15dB of gain, and each band can be switched to bell curves operating at 5kHz and 200Hz for greater tonal flexibility. A ‘one knob’ compressor rounds out the module, using SSL’s proven feed-forward circuit design with program-dependent attack time and automatic make-up gain to keep levels consistent without complex setup. Whether you’re tracking a quick vocal overdub, recording a DI bass, or adding a touch of SSL compression to a mix bus return, the Solid State Logic SiX Channel Strip brings genuine SuperAnalogue processing to any 500 Series chassis. Marshall Music South Africa makes this compact channel strip available to studios and producers across South Africa.

Tech Specs

• Format: Single-width 500 Series channel strip module
• Mic Preamp: SuperAnalogue mic preamp with 48V phantom power, polarity invert, high-pass filter
• Line Input: Front-facing TRS, 10kΩ nominal impedance, switchable to 1MΩ via Hi-Z switch
• EQ: 2-band SSL-style EQ, high shelf at 3.5kHz / low shelf at 60Hz, ±15dB gain
• EQ Bell Mode: Switchable bell curves at 5kHz (high) and 200Hz (low)
• Compressor: ‘One knob’ SSL feed-forward compressor with program-dependent attack and automatic make-up gain
• Use Cases: Tracking, summing, mix bus processing

Solid State Logic

Founded in 1969 by Colin Sanders, Solid State Logic began life building switching systems for pipe organs before evolving into the world’s leading manufacturer of analog and digital audio consoles. SSL pioneered industry-defining technologies — including motorized fader automation and total recall of mixer settings — and its large-format consoles became the backbone of major recording, broadcast, film, and live sound facilities worldwide, shaping the sound of countless hit records.

In recent years SSL has brought that console DNA into the personal and project studio space, with a range of award-winning audio interfaces (SSL 2, SSL 2+, SSL 12, SSL 1), compact mixers, control surfaces, channel strips, and processing plug-ins. Renowned for high-bandwidth, low-distortion signal paths and the iconic “SSL sound,” the brand remains a benchmark name across professional and home studios alike.

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