“Sigma is designed for the DAW user who seeks the legendary big sound
of an SSL console with the convenience of working in the box”
ANAHEIM – Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of tools for creative audio professionals, is presenting its new Sigma Remote Controlled Analogue Summing System at the 2014 NAMM Show (Booth 6900). A unique analogue mix engine in a 2U rack unit, Sigma is remote controlled using MIDI via Ethernet via a DAW or an iDevice-compatible software interface.
“Sigma is designed for the DAW user who seeks the legendary big sound of an SSL console with the convenience of working in the box,” says Piers Plaskitt, CEO of Solid State Logic, Inc. “Using proprietary MDAC control technology, first featured in the company’s Duality and AWS studio consoles, Sigma’s 100 percent analogue summing engine can be driven by automation data created within a user’s DAW of choice.”
Sigma features 16 flexible input channels, which can be individually switched between being mono or stereo, for up to 32 channels at mixdown. There is an accurate front panel LED metering for all channels. Sigma also offers two stereo mix busses with dedicated outputs for convenient printing of stems back to the DAW and individual stereo insert points to facilitate implementation of parallel compression. Each input channel also features an individual direct output. In addition, Mix Bus B can be injected into Mix Bus A for final mixdown.
An Artist and Studio monitoring section provides a monitor and headphone output. The main monitor output has Main and Alternative connections to accommodate two sets of monitors. A comprehensive switching matrix enables selection of the user’s monitor source while a large front panel rotary control uses a push-select mechanism to determine whether it adjusts Mix A, Mix B, main monitor, or headphone levels. There is also a talkback input with adjustable dim level. Additionally, the unit offers control and switching of a wide range of functions, including monitor level and source, inserts, talkback, sum B>A and mono check, which can all be achieved using any standard MIDI hardware control surface. A MIDI ‘learn’ feature makes setup simple and easy while a pair of user-assignable dual-action push/hold buttons on the front panel or foot-switch can be assigned to the same collection of switching functions. Sigma uses MIDI-over-Ethernet for control and to connect to a cross-platform software interface, which provides additional control and setup capability. The software interface enables Sigma to be remote controlled using an iDevice.
Key Features:
• Advanced DAW automation driven SSL SuperAnalogue™ mix engine
• Works with all major DAW’s including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase/Nuendo, Samplitude/Sequoia and Soundscape
• 16 flexible channels individually switchable between stereo or mono for up to 32 channels at mix down
• Two stereo mix busses with individual stereo insert points
• Independent main and alternate monitor outputs
• Direct outputs on all channels
• Talkback facility with adjustable dim level
• Intuitive cross-platform setup and configuration software and control interface
• High-speed external MIDI control via single Ethernet cable
Sigma is now available.
£2799, $4499 and € 3359+ VAT or Sales Tax
Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solidstatelogic.com.
