System T

Next-generation networked broadcast production

SSL System T
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 Highly configurable technology

Dante delivers cost savings, true scalability, interoperability System T control interfaces incorporate the latest
and discoverability. The Dante AoIP network integrates the multi-gesture touch screen technology, greatly expanding
AES67 and SMPTE 2110-30 audio transport standards. the range of controls that can be quickly accessed with
SSL is the only broadcast audio manufacturer to offer reduced overall size.
full routing control of the Dante network from within our
consoles and control interfaces. System T offers fixed format and modular control surfaces
which are highly configurable to suit individual preferences.
Exceptional audio quality This makes the production system ideal for news,
entertainment, multi-purpose event spaces, theatre,
Audio quality and performance is exceptional. SSL’s pristine OB and live streaming applications.
SuperAnalogueTM foundations combine with 64-bit floating
point processing and mixing to ensure unlimited audio Architectural flexibility enables channel signal flow suited
headroom with the power to execute algorithms within to the most sophisticated users that can also be presented
a single sample. Broadcast specific path processing is straightforwardly to match the skill and workflow of a full
augmented by an inbuilt comprehensive FX Rack. range of users.

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System T elements
The perfect balance of power and control
There are three main elements to System T: an AoIP-based routing and I/O system combining SSL’s own Network I/O range with over 2000 third-party
Dante-enabled products and AES67 / SMPTE 2110-30 based network audio interfaces; Tempest-based rack processors that deliver the most powerful
and versatile audio processing engine available today; and control interface technology that combines a range of consoles with remote hardware,
software and touch screen technology.

Fully networked control interfaces Routing and I/O Routing control can be achieved from an unlimited number
of devices or network terminals. Dante employs full plug
SSL has nearly four decades of classic audio console With System T, Dante AoIP network technology (with and play device discovery enabling devices to be moved
design legacy, with many of the hardware and software complete AES67 capability) replaces traditional TDM routing, around the network and re-connected with settings intact.
control surface paradigms taken as standard today having with an ecosystem that offers a wide range of operational Fully redundant network topologies widely used and proven
first appeared on an SSL console. System T takes this and commercial benefits. Dante is a licensed IP audio in many IT applications provide the security required for
DNA and creates a new broadcast specific set of control network technology that uses standard IT infrastructure for broadcast infrastructures.
interfaces, that combine hardware panels with large tablet audio transport, routing, device discovery and control.
style multi-touch screens, in a fully networked environment.
Dante is high-capacity, incredibly versatile and fully-scalable.
Fixed format compact consoles and modular large A single gigabit network connection can carry 512 audio Network interfaces
format consoles can be combined with remotely located channels at 48kHz, or 256 channels at 96kHz. With 512
computers or touch screen terminals and remote hardware audio channels bi-directionally on a 1Gb connection, a single SSL Network I/O interfaces bring renowned SSL audio
panels. Up to three control interfaces can share a single 24-port Gb switch is capable of equivalent routing capacity performance to Dante networks. They can be used as
processor engine simultaneously, facilitating, for example, to a 12,288 by 12,288 TDM router. Expansion of a network stand-alone solutions or used with System T to complete
an entertainment production, with one surface for a music is not subject to the square law growth required when powerful facility wide systems. 13 different devices offer
mix and a second for a production mix using a single expanding TDM routing systems; additional switches and mic/line analogue, MADI, AES and SDI embed/de-embed
engine. Multiple engines can be connected on a redundant capacity can be deployed without replacing core hardware. capability wherever it is required. System T control interfaces
network and interfaces can be moved between engines. and SSL Network I/O control software offer remote control
The various approaches to remote control capability Dante offers fully interoperable system design; over 350 of SSL mic/line I/O across the network.
enable true facility-wide control infrastructure design. licensed development partners with more than 2000 devices
commercially available, enabling you to select and combine
devices from different manufacturers. The system includes
AES67 and SMPTE 2110-30 audio transport capability.
System T offers full routing control of the Dante network from
within our consoles and control interfaces.

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Studio 1 control room

Audio control room

Studio 2 Tempest
Engine

Tempest
Engine

Technical core
Engineering office

All connections and network topologies can be fully redundant

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.

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Advanced broadcast architecture

Power meets flexibility Path processing System T FX rack

System T offers exceptional power and flexibility with Dedicated path processing provides EQs (T80 x 800, The System T FX Rack includes a comprehensive set
3072 input and 3072 output connections. The T80 T25 x 256), Dynamics (T80 x 800, T25 x 256) and Delays of SSL’s acclaimed studio quality signal processors and
Engine provides 800 active audio paths and the T25 (T80 x 400, T25 x 128). The primary signal path has eight broadcast tools, with ultra low latency and with their own
Engine provides 256. Paths are pooled and consumed process blocks that can be configured in any order using a dedicated DSP pool. The selection includes loudness
dynamically according to user configuration, with any drag and drop interface. These are preceded by the path metering, additional tone and dynamic shaping, reverbs,
console configuration within pool limits possible. gain trim (and input selection/conditioning on channels). room simulation, ambience processing, dialogue noise
reduction, signal generation and analysis tools.
Channel or bus paths can be added or reconfigured at The primary path output feeds either the panning and bus
any time without rebooting and without interruption to routing (channels and stems) or is available as a source Effects are accessible via the Path inserts, or via the
audio. A pool of up to 192 mono mix busses with the T80 in the main console signal routing (buses). Two dynamics console routing using the Aux and Track buses for
Engine or 128 with the T25 Engine can be used as desired sections can be placed in each path to enable cascaded parallel time based effects. All settings are saved in
within defined maximums for each bus type. This provides compressor/limiter configurations, or adding dynamics to System T showfiles and scene automation.
up to 16 master buses, 32 stems, 32 auxes, 48 mix minus the channel direct output, mix minus or track bus send. An
buses and 64 track buses. Paths and buses can be freely insert send accesses additional signal processing in the
configured in a range of formats up to 7.1.4. Path to layer System T FX Rack or external hardware via the console
configuration is via an intuitive drag and drop interface. routing.

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 Path processing pool Path pool
FX rack with T80 engine T25 engine
T80 engine T25 engine
dedicated DSP 800x EQ, 800x Dyn, 256x EQ, 256x Dyn,
800 256
400x Delay 128x Delay

T80 = 192 mono busses

T25 = 128 mono busses

Master Path
Dyn 1 Insert dB Filter EQ Fader Delay Dyn 2
Input Stem Output
Path in Pre EQ Pre fader Path out
(up to Source
(up to
3072) 3072)
Aux Path

Dyn Mix minus Path

Dyn Track bus Path

Source

Dyn Direct out

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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.

The core control elements always present in an S500 and the lighter, compact form factor
S500m, are a Fader Tile, large Multi Touch Screens, a Channel Tile and a Master Tile. A
console can have a range of frame layouts that present these core elements along with an
optional meter bridge and can include an intelligently switched screen bay, dual fader bay, S500
or additional channel control bays. S500/S500m can easily be scaled to suit multi-operator Multi-user control surface (3.5 bay configuration)
layouts with individual monitoring.

The fixed layout S300 comes in two versions ideally suited for smaller format
environments: S300-16 (16+1 faders) and S300-32 (32+1 faders). The streamlined Fader
Tile configuration, touch screen technology and condensed Master Section, provide more
than enough control for boutique broadcast applications.

Additional control interfaces including complete consoles, console bays, control surface
elements, Tempest Control Racks and PCs running ‘T-SOLSA’ remote control software
are added remotely across the network to suit production requirements. A main control
interface and two additional remote control interfaces can be connected to a single
processor core. Multiple processor cores can be used on a single network.

S300-16
16+1 fader fixed-format
compact control surface

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 Optional Detachable
meter bridge meter bridge

S500 S500m
2.5-bay configuration Mobile control surface

S300-32
32+1 fader fixed-format Remote Fader Tile
compact control surface and/or remote PC Tempest Control Rack

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S500 large format modular surface

Advanced intuitive ergonomics

Each element of a System T S500 large
format control surface offers a combination
of traditional broadcast production workflow
and new ways for operators to control their
audio environment.

SSL’s deep experience with control surface ergonomics

has delivered an interface that unites gestural touch screen
technology, hardware control and intelligently designed
workflow. It accommodates a range of working styles so
that mixing engineers from a range of backgrounds can
immediately benefit from its advanced capabilities.

Dynamic feature design provides the ultimate in responsive

console workflows. The S500 ‘intelligent bay’ functionality
means that a console which includes both Channel View
and Overview touch screens will automatically switch
according to channel selection. If a user selects a channel
in a Fader Tile within an intelligent bay the Channel View
will be called to the adjacent screen and the Overview
will move to the other screen.

Integrated KVM connectivity enables up to three external

computers to be connected and displayed via the S500
touch screens. Workflow benefits include bringing other
system control interfaces directly in front of the operator,
while removing the need for additional computers and
monitors around the console, ideal in OB vehicles and
compact audio control rooms.

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S500m mobile modular surface
Designed for flypack and OB audio applications
Manufactured for life on the road, the S500m console delivers
maximum control in a light weight and reduced form factor. As the
latest surface addition to the System T range, the S500m can be
specified as 32 and 48 fader versions with turnkey flight case solutions,
or as a larger custom specification surface with up to 96 faders.

The complexities involved in today’s major sports and entertainment events

means OB production still requires broadcast consoles with a high specification.
The S500m provides all the flagship features of the System T S500 console,
but is specifically designed to be over 25% lighter to suit OB and flypack
applications where weight and portability are key concerns.

Robust and easy to transport, the S500m’s unique modular functionality

also lets a console be deployed with or without an extended meter bridge.
This allows a complete production system to be easily transported
in a purpose built rack case, providing a console stand,
meter bridge shipping storage and two 8RU racks
for Tempest Engines and Network I/O.

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S500 / S500m features
Elegant operational control
Each element of a System T S500 or
S500m large format control surface offers
a combination of traditional broadcast
production workflow and new ways for
operators to control their audio environment.

SSL’s deep experience with control surface

ergonomics has delivered an interface that Fader tile Master tile
unites gestural touch screen technology, Each tile has 16 faders and is the same size as a main On the left is the Focus Fader, which is assigned to the
hardware control and intelligently designed touch screen. Each tile has fifteen layers with four banks per selected path and works in conjunction with the Channel
workflow. It accommodates a range of working layer giving rapid access to 960 paths via dedicated Layer & Tile controls. To the right is a Master fader which can be
Bank buttons. assigned and locked to any desired path. Between the
styles so that mixing engineers from a range
faders are the controls for the console’s powerful scene
of backgrounds can immediately benefit from Each fader strip has a 100mm motorised fader, level meter automation system and the switches for ten Mute Groups.
and a collection of status LEDs covering Dynamics, De-ess
its advanced capabilities.
mode, Dialogue Automix and Remote AFV or Production At the top of the panel are the controls for System T’s
Automation control. There is a dedicated PFL Solo key flexible monitoring system, which accommodates a wide
plus back stop fader PFL. Additional keys for Mute, AFL range of options and supports two-man operation of
and Select control path functions in conjunction with the the console with two complete monitor sections. Four
touch screen interface. An OLED delivers instant visual additional studio monitor sections provide control over
feedback. Each strip features SSL’s acclaimed ‘Super-Q’ multiple studio speakers or production spaces. The five
key that allows the user to spill the contributing elements push switch encoders and their associated displays on the
or destinations for a selected fader/path across the control right hand side are freely assignable.
surface, providing instant feedback and mix control either
from a channel- or mix-centric view. Querying a channel
shows the destinations to which it is routed. Querying a
mix bus shows the channels that are contributing to that
mix. Querying a Stem Group shows its bus destinations
and contributing channels on adjacent tiles.

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Multi-touch screens Channel tile Quick controls
System T’s multi-gesture touch screens provide intuitive Designed to satisfy the preferences of a wide range of The Quick Control system provides an intuitive balance
crystal clear interfaces to the console’s extensive functionality. operators, the Channel Tile provides immediate hands- of touch screen and hardware control. At the top of each
Carefully considered and well organised GUIs provide on control over any selected path. Featuring a 7-inch strip within the Fader Tile is a set of controls consisting
comprehensive, streamlined control of the entire console touchscreen with an array of push switch encoders of a touch sensitive push-encoder and three buttons.
environment. Operational functions can all be controlled and buttons, it offers rapid access to the full range of In standard mode, these are user assigned globally to a
by a combination of gestural touch and hardware control processing and configuration functionality for a single range of level control and routing functions such as Aux
via the Fader Tile Quick Encoders and the Channel Tile. channel. It operates in parallel with the main touchscreen, sends and input gain, with each set of controls assigned to
Screen group assignment provides intelligent mapping Fader Tile Quick Encoders and with the Focus Fader an individual fader strip.
of the Channel View to the screen where you are working. in the Master Tile.
When switched to ‘follow detail’ mode, these controls
Within consoles, the Channel View screen acts as the This panel also includes brightness controls for the are assigned to specific parameters defined within the
‘primary’ operational interface in parallel with the adjacent console’s screens and displays, four user-programmable touch screen according to the currently selected channel
Fader Tile. Intelligent bay switching means that any switches with displays, the power on switch, manual process - with the entire row of controls within a Fader
screen and tile bay can be the current primary, providing redundancy switch-over and a USB port for showfile Tile assigned to the selected channel. The Quick Controls
maximum operational flexibility. transfers. operate independently of the Channel Tile allowing two
different processing elements to be edited simultaneously.

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Software interface features
Work your way
Multi-gesture touch screens, now ubiquitous and everyday, offer the
means to present and control a very large range of parameters quickly,
intuitively and in a compact space.

Intuitive GUI
Every aspect of the system is logically organised with a clear and intuitive GUI. Console
layout management is quick and easy with a drag and drop interface. GUI layouts
re-flow to give selected detail views more visual space with intuitive screen tap control.
Channel view
EQ, Dynamics and Processor interfaces feature quick, easy and adaptable drag and pinch
control that will be instantly familiar to tablet users. The Channel View provides a clear and logically organised
overview and interface for detailed channel information.
System configuration This GUI aligns with the faders in the Fader Tile and
provides touch access for all the path functions.
System T software includes all setup GUIs directly on the console’s touch screen.
Additional channels or busses can be configured without audio interruption via the SSL Eyeconix displays ensure that channel identification
Console Configuration page. Layer Manager provides intuitive drag and drop assignment is immediate. Double tapping individual channels opens
of paths to any hardware fader. Physical Dante I/O configurations can be organised, up detailed GUIs for routing assignments, EQ, Dynamics
managed and easily searched and routed with SSL’s unique I/O tagging and logical device and Panning. Uniquely, System T allows changes in
I/O management and routing GUIs. Showfile management, Presets, Event Manager (GPIO path processing order and bus architecture on the fly
and macro programming), Access Control, Scene Automation and other options all benefit through straightforward drag and drop actions. The
from intuitive on screen graphical interfaces. Quick Encoders in the Fader Tile work in conjunction with
selected Channel View functions.

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Overview screen Integrated KVM switching Remote control software
In on-air applications, an at-a-glance view of the whole On a large format control surface, not only do the T-SOLSA (the System-T On/Offline Setup Application) is
console’s signal flow is essential. The Overview Screen console’s Channel View and Overview screens intelligently an invaluable tool that can be used offline to prepare for
provides this on a touchscreen that enables the operator to swap locations as you work at different parts of the productions or online as a remote control application,
immediately access a channel or bus that needs attention. console, so can other external devices. An in-built KVM directly connected or via suitable Wi-Fi. The application
Selection of any channel or bus to the Focus Fader and provides three external video inputs; two of these include mirrors all of the console’s functionality without the audio
Channel Tile is literally one press away at all times. USB connectivity. processing: configurations can be built, input routing
assigned and named, buses allocated, effects inserted,
With meters and bright red overload indicators for every Whether it’s the overall broadcast control and monitoring VCA and mute group subgroups setup and Eyeconix
input and output, identifying such sources is easy and system, a digital audio workstation or playout system, images allocated.
a single press brings the full set of path controls to the intercom software or even an office computer, any
hand. Colour coding enables input channels, mix buses, software from any system in a facility can now be viewed During a production T-SOLSA can be used to enable a
auxiliaries, mix minuses, main outputs and VCA groups to and controlled without moving from the mixing console. second pair of hands to manage supplementary tasks.
be readily recognised. T-SOLSA also acts as a useful training tool enabling users
to get up to speed offline at their convenience.

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S300 control surfaces
Compact control surface
The S300 is a fixed layout compact control surface that can be combined
with the complete portfolio of System T control, processing and I/O
options. It can be specified as part of a larger System T installation or in
stand-alone configurations for smaller broadcast facilities or OB vehicles.

The System T S300 comes in two versions: S300-16 (16+1 faders) and S300-32
(32+1 faders). It can connect to either a T25 (256 paths @ 48kHz) or a T80 (800 paths
@ 48kHz) processor engine and runs the same software as larger System T S500
consoles.

S300 presents the extraordinary power and versatility of System T in a streamlined

console layout that remains intuitive for operators with a wide range of skill levels.
An S300-based System T configuration offers an unrivalled balance of cost,
features and performance that makes it an ideal stand-alone system for smaller
broadcast installations.

Within larger facilities, the S300 is a superb additional or backup console. Complete
showfile compatibility between control interfaces means production can easily move
between consoles and control rooms within a facility. Where processing engines are
of different sizes, SSL’s unique compatibility mode allows the pre-selection of channel,
busses and effects resources that will be inactive on the smaller processing engine.
Settings from the larger device are never lost and resources can be reassigned at
any point during the show, even with audio passing.

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S300 interface
Streamlined intuitive control
The S300-16 and S300-32 control surfaces
present the unique power of System T in an
extremely compact form, offering a simple,
intuitive operational environment.

Touch-screen world
At the heart of the S300 and System T is an exceptionally
elegant software environment, accessed and controlled
using touchscreens. Channel View and Overview GUIs
present a comprehensive bigger picture view of your entire
system with immediate screen tap access to a Channel
Detail view. System configuration, routing and surface
layout are all performed 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.

Hands-on hardware
System T’s excellent screen interface combines with robust,
responsive hardware. The S300 Fader Tile has fifteen layers
with four banks per layer, giving rapid access to 960 paths
via dedicated Layer & Bank buttons. Each fader strip has
a 100mm motorised fader and a PFL Solo key plus back
stop fader PFL. Additional keys include Mute, AFL, Select
and a ‘Q’ key that accesses SSL’s unique Super Q system.
Each strip features a set of Quick Controls (a push switch
S300-16
encoder and three assignable keys) that work in combination 16+1 fader control surface
with vertically correspondent aspects of the screen interface
above. Colour flag LEDS visually indicate selected functions.

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Slimline master section
S300 features a powerful, condensed Master Section. In the lower right area of the In the upper right is a tile containing a five inch touchscreen that provides an FX rack
console a single tile combines a Monitor Section, a Focus Fader and a set of User Keys. meterviewer. Inbuilt Loudness, True Peak and Phasescope metering removes the need for
The Monitor Section consists of main and misc monitor encoders (with displays), external metering. The master section includes 21 physical user keys, providing immediate
accompanied by DIM, CUT, and External source selection keys. The Focus Fader is control of features most relevant for each production.
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.

S300-32
32+1 fader control surface

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Tempest control rack
Control interface PC in a 3U rack
with retractable touchscreen
The Tempest Control Rack (TCR) offers an
ideal solution for broadcast environments
where a powerful audio mixer is required
but a traditional console is not.

The Tempest Control Rack consists of a 3U PC enclosure

with an optional retractable 15.6" touchscreen. TCR runs
the complete System T control software so acts as a
stand-alone control interface for a System T installation.
The custom screen mounting system enables the screen to
be used at a wide range of angles, allowing the unit to be
mounted in a traditional 19" rack or in angled studio furniture.

TCR features dual PSUs, primary and secondary OCP

network connections, primary and secondary Dante network
connections, Studio Integration network connection (for
Production Automation systems) and SSL network connectivity
for other System T control interfaces or T-SOLSA control
from any PC on the network. There are HDMI and DVI-D
video outputs, plus front and rear panel USB connections for
keyboard, mouse and USB storage devices.

When combined with a 4U T25 (or T80) Tempest Engine,

the Tempest Control Rack creates a stand-alone System
T mixer in just 7RU of space. This combination is ideal
for Production Automation controlled studios or can be
combined with SSL Network I/O to create a ‘Flypack’
for remote production. Free standing or furniture mount
touchscreens are also available.

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Production automation

Integration with production/newscast

automation systems
System T can be integrated with Axon Cerebrum,
Grass Valley Ignite, Kahuna, Ross Overdrive,
Sony ELC and Viz Mosart systems.
Production Technology Experts

The SSL Broadcast Automation interface provides the

production automation system with a remote controlled mixer.
This mixer follows commands issued from the Automation
System (or the vision mixer/switcher) and thus controls the
audio mix of the production.

The Automation System works in parallel with the console’s

physical controls, so if the audio operator adjusts the level of a
channel under automation control, the audio will change level.
The fact that the level has changed will also be flagged to the
automation system. The parameters available to the Automation
System (fader level, on/off etc.) means that the console is likely Key features
to be pre-configured for a specific show, to set mic gains,
• Support for Axon Cerebrum, Grass Valley Ignite,
EQs, master bus settings, etc..
Ross Overdrive, SAM Kahuna, Sony ELC and Viz
This can all be simplified by the creation of projects to work Mosart systems
with specific automated productions. Automation can be • Automation can be applied to a flexible number
applied to anything from a single channel up to as many of console paths, including channels, stems,
audio channels as the specific production automation system masters and auxes
supports, but typically a small number of channels are • Channel faders under control can be hidden
controlled. The Channel faders under control can be hidden from the operator’s view
from the operator’s view of the surface, so that the console
• Automation can globally be switched on/off
can be used simultaneously by an operator and the automation
from the console surface
system without distraction. Automation can globally be
switched on/off.

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DAW control Fader Tile Control

Advanced DAW control for broadcast entertainment Push Switch Encoder

The encoder (V-Pot)
V-Sel Status
When the V-Pot is
controls panning or controlling a send:
SSL leads the way in audio production for entertainment programming with unrivalled sonic A-E send level. The Blue = Pre Fader Send
encoder switch (V-Sel) Red = Send Mute.
performance and feature-set, including advanced DAW control for multi-track recording, flips the send pre/post
or can be used to mute.
editing and playback. S500 only - DAW
Track Label V-Pot
value bar is displayed
when the V-Pot is
System T DAW control makes best ergonomic use of the Hardware control is via the System T Fader Tiles with the touched or moved.
hardware controls within the Fader & Master Tiles and faders, switches and encoders mapped to DAW mixer Activates the DAW Can also be set to
System T’s superior multi-gesture touch screens. The DAW functions instead of System T processing. The faders control Track Solo function. show Automation
Mode when the Q
control system uses a networked HUI implementation, and DAW track level and the encoders track panning and send switch is active.
is optimised for use with the industry standard Pro ToolsTM levels. A Flip function allows the faders to set send levels. Used to call the DAW
but is compatible with ReaperTM, LogicTM and any DAW that Track arming and automation modes can be set via the Q track to the Focus DAW Track Select
supports HUI control. Channel or to access
switch. The DAW popout software interface available in the can be used for Track
the Fader Detail View. Record Arm or to set
Channel View on the touch screen contains buttons to assign
Track Automation
DAW control can be configured in banks of 8 consecutive the encoder function, setup track automation modes, offers Status.
channels with a maximum of four banks providing 32 physical basic transport control, plus channel scrolling and banking
console faders for DAW control. The system supports control buttons and other useful master functions. All these functions,
for up to four separate DAWs. There is no limit to the number DAW Track Mute can
together with additional commands available in the HUI
be used for Track
of tracks in a Pro Tools session that can be accessed as protocol, can be mapped to User Keys in the Master Tile as Record Arm or to set
DAW Track Level
tracks can be scrolled or banked on to the console faders as well as incorporated into Event Manager. or Send Level Track Automation
required using the on screen scroll and bank keys or via front when Flipped. Status.
panel user keys. Pro Tools Memory Locations can also be A DAW Channel View interface replaces the standard System T
used to recall specific track layouts. path Channel View when a layer containing DAW Channels is S500 only - DAW
selected on a Fader Tile. This DAW Channel interface shows Track Metering for
When using System T as the primary control surface in a additional information and provides touch screen control for stereo tracks shows
Pro Tools mix session, configuring two bays as a 32-fader the track with the
an extensive collection of DAW track parameters. highest level.
surface and banking in 32 track increments is the optimal
solution. When Pro Tools is being used as playback DAW control is available with T-SOLSA software and will
source together with other live console inputs configuring use the port selected in the Setup Options Network page to
a dedicated 16 Fader DAW layer on a control bay with the communicate with a Pro Tools system on another PC or Mac.
other console bays available to handle standard input and A System-T fader tile may be connected via USB, enabling the
output channel paths provides maximum flexibility. T-SOLSA PC to function as a remote 16 fader DAW controller.

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Dynamic automation system
Dynamic automation system (DAS) software option
for complex audio production
Dynamic automation has become a necessity for many major broadcast clients, for both live to
air and complex television post production tasks. SSL has taken the history and heritage of its
renowned Mix Automation developed for previous generation analogue and digital consoles,
and updated this to match the flexible and mission-critical needs of a modern broadcast
production environment.

Automated parameters on the console are stored with

mixes against MTC or LTC, and managed from within
the console’s file system. Touch sense faders and
encoders, plus touch screen controls, provide multiple
ways of writing automation data across all processing
on all channel and bus paths. With the ability to record
mix data during play speed and stationary timecode,
or when stepping through frames or markers, DAS
provides ultimate control when conforming audio
for picture.

A mix is developed via multiple passes through the

timeline, with each pass auto incrementing at the rollback
position. Mixes stored in the Mix Pass manager can easily
be recalled for printing later, or used as starting points for
further mixes when working with drama, film or music.
Mix data can be constantly stored in the background
showfile ensuring capture throughout lengthy live
performances, ideal for situations with a short turnaround
for minor post show edits.

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Immersive audio
Multichannel 3D sources and intelligent downmixing
Supporting the demand for Next Generation Audio (NGA) within broadcast content, System T’s
architecture provides processing for multiple audio formats for immersive and three-dimensional audio;
channel-based, objects, Ambisonics and binaural. Supported formats include ATSC 3.0, Dolby Atmos,
and MPEG-H, plus on-board conversion support for Sennheiser AMBEO VR technology.

With the emergence of 3D immersive audio, in broadcast as to floor (bottom) mix and the side channels to front and AMBEO support
well as in film, SSL’s 3-axis co-ordinate panning for System rear permits user adjustment of the system derived
T incorporates 2 or 4-channel overhead speakers into the defaults. An elegant unified approach to divergence The Sennheiser AMBEO
available channel and bus formats. As well as positioning processing eliminates the complexity of requiring multiple A-B converter works
mono and stereo sources in a 3D soundfield, System T can parameters to determine the balance between the discrete hand in hand with SSL’s
accept multichannel 3D sources and fine tune their spatial and phantom components of the center and side channel 360 transcoder. While
components as they are added to the final production mix. signals that are found in the panning solutions offered on the former provides
This is essential in multilingual sports productions where workstations and other digital consoles. the processing-ready
effects and ambience multichannel 3D ‘beds’ will be used B-format from the
extensively as the basis of the individual program mixes. Partnering the new 3D channel and bus formats is a
Ambisonics AMBEO VR
12-channel monitoring section. 49 12-channel monitor
Mic, the latter converts
Supported formats include 5.1.2 and 5.1.4, 7.1.2 and inputs configured as a primary monitor input and two
this signal to a broad
7.1.4 with side channels as well as rear channels. A 24-channel preselectors, together with a 3D AFL monitor
range of output formats and loudspeaker arrangements,
novel 4.0.4 format designed primarily for beds and stems bus, and a pair of 12-channel insert points for external
ranging from 4.0. to 5.1.4 and 7.1.4. Broadcast engineers
ensures that the centre channel remains exclusively processing and rendering engine returns, offers all the
available for dialogue and commentary. The 4.0.4 format is tools required in a 3D production environment. are able to record and process immersive content with
also ideal for the output of the new generation of VR mics far greater ease, and without the need for any additional
that capture a 4 channel ambisonics scene representation. Two independent sets of main monitor outputs support physical equipment.
This can then be rendered in a multichannel format for use of both conventional monitor speakers as well as
incorporation into an ‘object/bed’ based immersive mix. a secondary sound bar or other domestic style monitor
setup for real world quality checking. A further two
Intelligent downmixing means that conventional 5.1, stereo outputs can be used for nearfield monitors or for
stereo and mono mixes can be created simply by routing simultaneous secondary program monitoring in multi-
a 3D channel or Stem to a suitably formatted master bus. language productions. Independent channel level and delay
Downmix Coefficient control of the overhead (top) adjustment is available for both main monitor outputs.

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Network I/O
A comprehensive range of interfaces for Dante, AES67 and SMPTE 2110 networks

A16.D16 – Versatile combination SDI – SDI embedder/de-embedder HC Bridge SRC – High capacity AoIP
of mic/line and digital I/O sample rate conversion device
Bidirectional bridging between embedded SDI Audio, an
The A16.D16 provides a combination of SSL IP network and MADI. SDI has eight SDI circuits, each The HC Bridge SRC provides 256 bi-directional channels
SuperAnalogueTM and AES3 digital I/O to AoIP networks. capable of embedding and de-embedding, and the unit of sample rate conversion for AoIP networks. HC bridge
A16.D16 includes redundant network connections and has dual Dante and triple MADI connectivity (2 x optical, 1 SRC facilitates connecting audio between devices running
PSUs. It features 16 line inputs - four of which also have x coax I/O). In addition to SDI-Dante bridging SDI allows at different sample rates or in different clock domains on
switchable mic circuits, 16 line outputs and 16 digital I/O in direct bridging between SDI and MADI infrastructure. Dante (48khz and 96khz), AES67 or ST 2110-30 networks.
eight AES3 pairs. There are four pairs of GPIO. Internal channel-by-channel routing enables flexible The two network connections can be physically or virtually
routing between all three domains. SDI includes redundant separate networks, providing control isolation between two
A32 – Bulk analogue line level I/O network connections and PSUs. sets of equipment where an “AoIP discovery and control
firewall” is required.
The A32 provides 32 line inputs and 32 line outputs of Dante PCIe-R – Fully redundant high capacity
SSL SuperAnalogueTM I/O to AoIP networks. A32 includes interface HC Bridge – High capacity AoIP interfacing
redundant network connections and PSUs.
High capacity Dante connectivity for any suitably specified
for Tempest processing engines
D64 – Bulk AES to Dante conversion Mac or PC. Featuring primary and secondary network The HC Bridge and Dante HC cards are used with
connections up to 128 channels (at 44.1 - 96 KHz) or 64 System T T80 and T25 Tempest processing engines.
The D64 provides 32 input/output pairs of AES3 digital channels (at 176.4 or 192 kHz). The card is compatible
audio I/O. Sample Rate Convertors allow seamless An HC bridge includes 2 HC cards, each HC card provides
with external PCIe chassis for laptops. 512 Tx and 512 Rx channels at 48khz, 256 Tx and 256 Rx
integration of unlocked AES sources. D64 includes
redundant network connections and PSUs. at 96khz, with 128 Tx and 128 Rx streams at all sample
TCM1 – Classic MIDI and LTC connectivity
rates. Each card includes a redundant pair of SFP cages
GPIO 32 – High capacity GPIO TCM1 brings MIDI and LTC hardware connections to for RJ45 or fibre Dante/AoIP connectivity. Plus four SFP
System T, plus additional GPIO and USB connections for HC link connections, for redundant cable and redundant
32 pairs of GPIO connections for interfacing with System T use with your control surface. The front panel provides Tempest Engine configurations.
consoles and transporting GPIO across System T networks. MIDI IN, OUT and THRU connections, LTC IN and OUT
connections, GPI and GPO connectors plus two USB
ports. On the rear are redundant PSU connections and
the USB connection to your control surface. The control
surface connection can be extended with external USB to
RJ45 extenders if required.

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MADI Bridge – MADI to Dante interface with
full redundancy and confidence monitoring
The MADI Bridge is a broadcast specification bridge
between the MADI audio format and Dante. It is a bi-
directional interface that can deliver 64 channels @ 48kHz
(32 channels at 96kHz, 16 channels @ 192kHz). MADI
Bridge ‘Split Mode’ enables 2 x 32 channels @ 96kHz
streams to be merged to form a single 64 channel @
48kHz stream. MADI Bridge also features bidirectional
sample rate conversion between any asynchronous
sample rates, from 44.1kHz to 192kHz.

MADI Bridge features redundant PSU, MADI and IP

network ports and, in addition to the inbuilt clock
redundancy options in Dante Controller, the MADI Bridge
also includes a pair of redundant sync inputs for use as
a self-redundant Dante Grand Master clock. 32bit MADI
control tunnelling allows a pair of MADI Bridges to be used
to pass audio and user bits (including control data) of a
whole MADI stream across a network.

The MADI Bridge features a front panel headphone socket

(with rotary level control) and inbuilt headphone monitor
routing. Simple front panel controls route mono or stereo
paths from MADI In, MADI Out, Dante In or Dante Out
directly to the headphones. A front panel LCD screen
provides signal present metering selectable to show four
points in the signal chain: MADI In, MADI Out, Dante In and
Dante Out. GPIO connections allow for transfer of tally info
and switching functions across the network with the audio.

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Stageboxes
Superior SSL mic/line preamp technology
for your Dante audio network
Network I/O Stageboxes make SSL’s renowned
SuperAnalogueTM preamp design with its superior
audio performance available for a wide range
of Dante network applications.

Designed for use on any Broadcast studio floor, venue or

recording room, SSL Network I/O Stageboxes allow easy
deployment of Mic Pres and Speaker feeds where needed.
The plug and play features of Network I/O allow devices
to easily be moved, even between locations and retain
routing and settings if required. All units can be remote
controlled via System T broadcast consoles and control
interfaces, SSL Live consoles, and the SSL Remote
Stagebox Application.

There are four different models available; SB 8.8, SB

16.12, SB i16 and SB 32.24. All four stageboxes can
operate at 48kHz or 96kHz sample rates and include
on-board gain compensated splits as Tx signals on the
network. For example the SB8.8 could include eight SB 8.8 & SB i16
Dante Tx signals with an adjusted mic signal and eight that
These 2RU units offer slightly different configurations but share identical features. The SB 8.8
include gain compensation from an installation point of the
offers eight mic/line inputs and eight line level outputs. SB i16 offers sixteen mic/line inputs.
operator’s choosing.
Both models feature a pair of redundant RJ45 Dante network connections, a pair of network
extension connections, GPIO connectivity and redundant PSUs. They have individual signal
present, phantom power and local attention LEDs to provide intuitive front panel feedback.
They feature inbuilt limiters and SSL’s innovative AutoPad system that automatically applies
a pad according to gain setting. The AutoPad is applied if the gain is set at a low value that
would require a pad to achieve, making the entire possible mic gain range available at all times.

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SB 16.12 SB 32.24
SB 16.12 is a 3U ruggedised enclosure featuring dual redundant power supplies, SB 32.24 is a 5U ruggedised enclosure featuring dual redundant power supplies,
16 mic/line inputs, 8 analogue line outputs and 4 digital inputs and outputs on two AES3 32 mic/line inputs, 16 analogue line outputs and 8 digital inputs and outputs on four AES3
input/output pairs. It has a pair of redundant RJ45 Dante network connections in addition to input/output pairs. It has a pair of redundant RJ45 Dante network connections in addition to
a user configurable SFP port that can be fitted with RJ45 or optical connectors. These can a user configurable SFP port that can be fitted with RJ45 or optical connectors. These can
be used for network extension or to provide network separation for the gain-compensated be used for network extension or to provide network separation for the gain-compensated
Dante split, for connection to a second Dante-equipped console or appropriately equipped Dante split, for connection to a second Dante-equipped console or appropriately equipped
device on a different network. It has individual signal present, clip and phantom power LEDs device on a different network. It has individual signal present, clip and phantom power LEDs
as well as global indication of PSU, Network A and B and Hardware status. as well as global indication of PSU, Network A and B and Hardware status.

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S500 specifications
S500 large-format modular surface

2.5 bay configuration 3 bay configuration

1417mm (55 13/16") 1684mm (66 5/16")

1331mm (52 3/8") 1598mm (62 15/16")

• Scalable, modular control surface available in a range • 100mm touch sense faders with OLED channel display
of frame sizes and bay configurations
• 1 to 6 multi-gesture touch screens with graphical user interface
• 16 to 384 faders for control of all console parameters and configuration
• Remote stand-alone frames of 16 to 96 faders • Integral KVM with switched touchscreen control for up to three
external connections, two with touch
• 60 fader layouts per tile, 15 layers of four banks providing
960 addressable paths per fader tile

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• On screen channel and bus signal metering for mono, stereo, 880mm (34 5/8")
LCR, 4.0, 5.1, 7.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2 ,7.1.4 and 4.0.4.
• On tile LED channel and bus signal metering
• On screen and on tile automix gain sharing metering
• On screen and on tile dynamics reduction metering
• 19 master section user soft keys
• 4 individual studio monitor outputs with dedicated level control
encoders, cut and talkback keys
• Dedicated control room main monitor level encoder with Dim, Cut,
LR reverse, L polarity invert, PFL to main, Main/Alt flip keys
• Dedicated hardware Monitor Ext 1 and Ext 2 keys, with soft keys

320mm (12 3/5")

for each 1-24 Ext source selector

1103mm (43 7/16")

• Monitor Misc level encoder for Dim, Alt Monitor, PFL Monitor out,

873mm (34 3/8")

AFL and PFL Bus level control

726mm (28 3/5")

• Hardware Scene Automation controls
• Master section Main fader assignable to any bus or channel path
• 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
• Optional RTW and DK audio metering integration
• Optional meterbridge with configurable meter layouts,
up to 65 formatted path meters per bay

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S500m specifications
S500m mobile modular surface

2.5 bay configuration 3 bay configuration

1344mm (52. 14/16”) 1609.8mm (63 6/16)

S500m offers the same core feature set as S500.

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• Optional meter bridge with configurable meter layouts, up to 65 937.1mm (36 7/8")
formatted path meters per bay.
• Removable meter bridge for transportability without feature compromise
• Ability to mount screens on arms at side for alternate layout
• Ability to feed meter bridge video into other screens (e.g. multiviewers) –
HDMI on ruggedised Neutrik connectors
• Tabletop mounted (or used on top of rack flight case)
• Reinforced base plate with handles on the rear for lifting
150 deg
• OB vehicle fixings (on the base plate)

607.6mm (23 7/8")

401.2mm (15 13/16”)

• Integral KVM with switched touchscreen control for
up to three external connections, 2 with touch

201.5mm (7 7/8”)
872.8mm (34 3/8")

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S300 specifications
S300-16 and S300-32 compact control surfaces

764mm (30 1/16”) 1297mm (51 1/16”)

694mm (27 5/16”) 1227mm (48 5/16”)

S300 is a fixed layout control surface that is available in 16+1 and 32+1 fader configurations.

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• 17 or 33 faders
• Remote stand-alone frames of 16+1 or 32+1 faders
• 60 fader layouts per tile, 15 layers of 4 banks providing
764mm (30 1/16”)
960 addressable paths per fader tile
• 100mm touch sense faders
• 1-3 multi-gesture touch screens with graphical user interface
for control of all console parameters and configuration
• On screen channel and bus signal metering for mono, stereo,

528mm (20 13/16”)

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 channel and bus signal metering
• On screen Automix gain sharing metering
• On screen dynamics reduction metering
• 21 master section user soft keys

1062mm (41 13/16”)

• 4 studio monitor outputs with assignable level control encoder,
cut and talkback keys
• Dedicated control room main monitor level encoder with Dim,

725mm (28 9/16”)

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
• Optional fanless control surface with internal redundant power supplies
• Per bay/tile individual power switches
• Inbuilt screen for Loudness, True Peak and Phase metering

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General specifications
Control software Routing and interfaces

• 32 multiple and nested VCA groups • Native AoIP: AES67, Dante, SMPTE 2110-30
°° Moving or VCA style options • Console software automatically discovers and can immediately route audio
between any Dante product including all third-party equipment
°° Multiple additive group mode (Live console mode)
• Redundant Dante AoIP connections, SMPTE 2022-7
• Unlimited number of Audio-Follow-Video events with total time envelope of 20s
encompassing delay, rise, hold and fall times • 48kHz and 96khz operation (other sample rates and SRC capability available
across I/O range)
• Path/Mic Live and On Air Transmission modes for four studio outputs and
two control rooms speaker sets with global controls • Networked Mic/Line in, Line in, Line out, AES3, 3G SDI, HD-SDI, MADI, GPIO,
MIDI and LTC interfaces
• Fader control of all variable parameters
• Synchronisation options across processing and I/O hardware; Tri-Level,
• Unlimited programmable events triggers for GPIOs, console functions, scene
Black and Burst, PTPv1, PTPv2, AES3, MADI - high availability of
automation triggers, fader open/closed and ipMIDI PGM change messages
multi-redundant options with auto changeover
with programmable logic using a GUI
• Routing from third-party IP routing control system with Dante API
• Scene Automation system with fade/switch times, store and recall filters for
(Lawo VSM, BFE KSC, AXON Cerebrum)
all parameters with per scene per path granularity
• Production Automation control from AXON, Grass Valley Ignite, Kahuna,
• Online/offline remote control software with 2 online remote slots per console
Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC, Vizrt Viz Mosart
• DAW control for up to four DAWs including panning, sends and automation control
• ipMIDI connectivity
• EMBER+
• SNMP
• TSL UMD v5

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Signal processing

• Flexible channel and bus architecture with up to 800 processing paths • 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 path formats
for any input channel and all busses
• Dedicated Aux, Mix-Minus, Track, Stem (Group) and Master buses
• Integrated additional Effects Processing engine (including reverb, multiband
• Add channels and buses or change path formats without interrupting audio
compression, all pass filter, de-esser, dynamic EQ, single ended noise reduction)
• Full processing on all channels and bus types:
• A/B input on all channels
°° Digital trim
• Recorder and rehearsal loop on all channels and stem busses
°° High and low pass filters with 12/18/24dB per octave slope
• 2 AFL buses: one 5.1, one stereo
°° 4 band EQ with different modes per band: shelving, constant Q, legacy & notch
°° 2 dynamics sections each with compressor/limiter and gate/expander • 2 stereo PFL buses
–– Dynamics sections include de-esser mode • Solo in place
–– Ducker mode for the gate/expander • 12 Channel Monitor Section with two sets of 12 channel Monitor outputs plus
–– Independent peak/RMS sensing for the compressor/limiter two sets of stereo nearfield outputs
and gate/expander
°° Additional Stereo PFL Monitor Output
–– Each dynamics section has a key input with separate
°° Dual 12 Channel Monitor Insert points
gate/expander and compressor/limiter sidechain filters
°° 49 12 Channel Monitor Inputs
–– 4xFs oversampled true peak look ahead brick wall limiter
°° Independent Level and Delay compensation for the main monitor outputs
–– 32 compressor and 32 gate link busses
°° Dual 5.1 monitor section mode
• Insert point
• Loudness Metering according to EBU R128, ATSC A/85, ARIB TRB-32 (or any user
• Delay from 1 sample up to 3 seconds, configurable in sample, time or distance formats entered parameters) for up to 282 paths with no loss of channel or bus processing
• Direct Output feedpoint switchable between post all, post fader, pre EQ or post trim
• 2nd fader gain that can be controlled from AFV, Production Automation, T80 engine T25 engine
Automix or manually
Path pool 800 256
• Assignable processing order including ability to move dynamics into Mix Minus,
Path processing pool 800 Dyn, 800 EQ, 400 Delay 256 Dyn, 256 EQ, 128 Delay
Track Bus or Channel Direct Output send
• 64-bit floating point processing and mixing Inputs & outputs Up to 3072 Up to 3072

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