SSL System T S500m console for broadcasting

SSL System T S500m is a lighter version of the flagship T-series model S500.

The same functionality and components enclosed in a lighter chassis for OBvan carriage installations. Like the entire System T series, the S500m also operates in a network environment, allowing free expansion with additional controllers, i.e. not only S300, but also TCR, a DSP processor, and I/O devices.

The S500m console is exactly the same technological solutions found in the other models for broadcast and studio. It communicates over a protocol DANTE AoIP, and therefore provides true scalability and discoverability of devices in this standard from the controller. Both the T-System engines, as well as the T25 and T80 and dedicated I/O devices, create the ideal solution for spaces that require the highest quality and high computing power while maintaining optimal device weight. The sound quality known from SSL's flagship consoles with SUPERANALOGUE technology additionally combined with 64-bit processing is unquestionably the ideal solution for broadcast.

Controller ideal for OBVan applications

The SSL S500m is a design built on a lighter frame. The controller comes in versions with 32 or 48 faders, or custom versions up to a maximum of 96 faders. The T System S500m is a surface that can be combined with any T System component: controller, motor and stageboxes. What's more, it can also function as part of System T in combination with another SSL controller.

The S500m is designed to allow the mobility of a large control surface for broadcast. Therefore, the Meter Bridge on the S500m is fully mobile and has the option of being installed together with the control surface or as a separate piece mounted on another surface in the studio or on a sound / TV cart.

SSL System T is a tool for sports and music events

The complexity of today's sports and entertainment events means that OB/vehicle production requires uncompromising consoles. The S500m provides all the flagship features of the System T S500 console. However, it is specially designed to be over 25% lighter and more capable of fitting into both cart/OBvan and flypack installations. One where weight and portability are important. That's why the SSL System T S500m allows for easy transport of a complete production setup in a specially built rack, providing both a console rack, Meter Bridge storage space and two 8U spaces for Tempest DSP engines and Stageboxes.

S500m controller is all about comfort

The Fader Tile (a panel with 16 faders), Master Tile and Channel Tile sections are taken directly from the S500. Both in the controllers S300 and S500, as well as the S500m, the user gets quick access to 960 channels from dedicated buttons. What's more, the most important broadcast console functions can be accessed directly from the work surface.

Audio Over IP Network Control in SSL System T

SSL has nearly 40 years of experience building analog and digital consoles that have set the standard for studio and broadcast operation and functionality. The S500m controller is a generation of consoles for studio and broadcast working fully in a network environment. This makes it easy to connect with each other or with remote computers, touchscreen terminals and remote hardware panels. A single or redundant pair of processor motors can be simultaneously shared with three independent S300, S500 and/or TCR controllers. The T system enables a true remote control approach and convenient audio infrastructure design.

With SSL System T, Dante AoIP network technology (also AES 67) replaces traditional TDM routing. This solution has a wide range of operational and commercial benefits. Dante is a licensed AoIP technology that uses standard IT infrastructure for audio transmission, routing, device discovery and control. Dante is highly efficient, extremely versatile and fully scalable. A single gigabit network connection can contain 512 channels of audio at 48 kHz or 256 channels at 96 kHz. One 24-port switch can support up to 12,288 signals.

Why the DANTE protocol ?

The Dante protocol gives access to seamless interoperability with more than 350 licensed manufacturers that make more than 1,000 devices. The SSL System T S500m is also fully compatible with the AES67 protocol and is ready to work with the SMPTE 2110-30 protocol. The system allows full control of Dante network routing from the console and control interfaces.

Dante uses full plug-and-play device discovery with the ability to move across the network and reconnect with settings intact. Fully redundant network topologies used and proven in many IT applications provide the security required in studio and broadcast infrastructures.

DSP main processor

The engines for the SSL System T consoles called Tempest OCP (Optimal Core Processing) were developed so that the control software can also be used on PCs. The DSPs, enclosed in a 4U rackmount, are available in two versions:

• T80 - 800 audio tracks
• T25 - 256 audio tracks

Audio tracks and processing in the SSL System T can be dynamically allocated in real time without interrupting audio. Each TEMPEST unit can handle up to 3072 inputs and outputs giving the System T the ability to handle any production. Tempest engines can be arranged as mirrored redundant pairs, or each engine can be placed in separate zones. This allows audio switching from among the available 6 Dante HC I/O network cards, where each supports 512 inputs and 512 outputs (3072 signals in total).

Advanced architecture and highest quality consoles for broadcast

The SSL digital console has exceptional power and flexibility. This is due to the 3072 I/O and the processing power of the T80 (800 active audio tracks) and T25 (256 active audio tracks) engines. Tracks are collected and consumed dynamically according to user configuration. Any configuration of the SSL System T console within the limits of the available track pool is possible. Input channels or buses can be added or reconfigured at any time without restarting or disrupting the audio.

BUS output buses

The pool of 192 mono buses in the T80 unit or 128 in the T25 can be freely configured between the available types:

• 16 Master Bus
• 32 Stems
• 48 Mix Minus
• 32 Aux
• 64 Track Buses

The tracks and bus bars of the SSL System T S300 and S500 are freely configurable from mono to formats Immersive Sound. Layering with built tracks on the console is done via an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Audio processing in the audio circuit of a conosletta

Along with a large number of tracks, the SSL System T provides access to large audio processing resources. 800 (T80) or 256 (T25) equalizers, dynamics sections (T80 x 800, T25 x 256) and DELAY (T80 x 400, T25 x 128). The signal path has eight process blocks, which can be configured in any order by drag and drop. Two dynamics sections can be placed in each path. This allows you to cascade compressor/limiter configurations or add dynamics to a channel's direct output. In addition, there is an INSERT point on each channel, which allows you to access the FX Rack section or route external devices in a quick way. In addition, you will find 2fader for automation and the Automix section.

FX Rack in SSL System T S500m

The SSL System T has a built-in FX Rack as standard, which includes a comprehensive set of established high-quality processors with its own dedicated DSP package. You can choose from metering tools as well as a sound generator, dynamic effects, various types of reverbs, automix and much more. Effects can be accessed via INSERT point on channels or via routing via Aux and Track. All settings are saved in the System T Showfiles folder and snapshot in the automation section.

The effects available in the FX Rack can work in all the formats a console can work in. These include not only MONO, but also STEREO and 4.0, 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, 7.1.4 and 4.0.4. Therefore, with such tools, the SSL System T is a fully ready-made solution for studio and broadcast without the need for other external devices.