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Product Description
The SSL Matrix is a small-format console configuration that encapsulates a high quality 16-channel, 40-input analog line mixer with a multilayer 16-fader DAW controller. 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 analog 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. Analog 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.
Matrix includes as standard, a fully balanced and resettable 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 Matrix into the project studio environment.
FEATURES::
- 16 SuperAnalogue mono line channels with two separate inputs per strip
- 32 x 16 x 16 insert router for up to 16 external processing devices
- Stereo aux send and 4 mono sends per channel
- 'Input to Cue Stereo' doubles mixdown channel count
- 'In Line' DAW monitoring with 'SuperCue' headphone mode
- Dual stereo mix busses with summing inserts and reassign
- 4 stereo returns with full stereo mix bus routing
- Stereo digital I/O (S/PDIF, AES/EBU) with SSL converter technology
- Stereo monitoring with independent Main and Mini monitor outputs
- 3 external monitor inputs with source summing
- iJack front panel monitor input
- Artist Monitor output with independent EQ and monitor source selection
- 16 motorized faders with multiple layer DAW control
- General purpose MIDI controller mode
- Additional motorized 'Focus' fader for simultaneous DAW/console control
- Programmable function keys for keyboard key strokes/macros
- DAW-based MIDI fader automation
- Ethernet MIDI connectivity and PC/Mac Browser Interface
- Integrate your analog outboard
- Ethernet DAW connection - Avoids multiple cables and additional interface boxes
- Plug-in & virtual instrument control - Map plug-in parameters to faders, V-pots etc. via MIDI
- Control up to 4 DAWs simultaneously, including Logic, Cubase, and Digital Performer
- Programmable soft-keys for DAW shortcuts - Rapid access to essential DAW commands (up to 350 per DAW layer)
- Full DAW transport control - Punch-friendly controls and navigation wheel