SSL System T S500
SSL System T S500 - digital console for broadcast and studio
The T System S500 is a collection of many years of broadcast console design and audio technology experience. The real innovation of the T System lies in both the technology and the design of the concept through T linking. That's why the SSL System T works in a networked environment, allowing not only free expansion of user interface (controller) type units, but also DSP and I/O devices.
The S500 console communicates over the protocol DANTE AoIP, therefore, allows deletion and detection of devices in this standard from the controller. The T System (DSP) engine called TEMPEST was taken from the LIVE series consoles. It is the optimal solution for real-time audio transfer and mixing. Moreover, the sound quality is familiar from SSL's flagship consoles with the technology additionally combined with 64-bit processing.
Controller without compromise
S500 is an area that consists of a module Fader Tail with 16 faders, a 21-inch touchscreen, and a center and sectional channel tile. Depending on demand, the number of these modules can be increased for more workspace. Such flexibility provides the ability to provide a convenient workflow for sound engineers. The S500 can also be prepared to work independently for 2 or 3 realizers. An additional option is a fully customizable Meter Bridge, whose settings are saved in a session or can be transferred between sessions.
The controllers can connect to T25 engines (256 tracks at 48kHz) or T80 processor (800 tracks at 48kHz) and work the same as the smaller controllers T S300 System.
The S500 combines powerful features, versatile options and a friendly work style
The SSL S500 gives you great power, flexibility and versatility, with the quality known from SSL consoles. The S500 series controllers are simple and user-friendly. Combined with a processor and input and output modules in a variety of formats, you can easily set up a fully networked system tailored to your needs. What's more, full SHOWFILE compatibility between the S300 controllers /. TCR / SOLSA and S500 allows seamless switching between consoles.
Fader Tail SSL System T
The Fader Tile (a panel with 16 faders) on both the S300 and S500 controllers has 15 LAYER layers, each with 4 banks. This gives quick access to 960 channels from dedicated buttons. Motorized 100mm faders above which you'll find both PFL Solo and additional MUTE, AFL and „Q” (SuperQuery function) buttons, which gives direct access to sends and, in the case of output channels, to preview input channels. Each physical channel additionally has a set of quick controls (pulse encoder and three assigned keys) that work in conjunction with the vertical correspondents of the screen interface aspects above.
MASTER Section
The Master section area combines the monitor section, Fader Focus and a set of user buttons. The monitor section consists of main and secondary monitoring encoders with displays, source selection keys, and DIM, CUT and External. What's more, the Fader Focus is a full physical channel with a set of function keys that can be set to be the currently selected channel or to lock a special function on it.
Channel Tile - canal view
For those who prefer a separate section for channel control, SSL has prepared a Channel Tile, which provides a set of control tools. In this section, we have at our disposal both a 7-inch touch screen and 15 rotary potentiometers assigned under the functions of EQ, Dynamic, PAN, INSERT EFFECT, etc.... Channel Tile can operate in parallel with the main touchscreen or can be assigned to a selected channel along with the Focus Fader. In addition, this panel also includes encoders to control the brightness level of the displays, four programmable buttons with displays, a power switch with redundancy switching, and a USB port for writing and reading SHOWFILE.
The main components of the SSL System T digital console:
- SSL System T S500 console, which can be combined with other consoles, remote equipment and touchscreen with Dante AoIP technology.
- Tempest Engine (T80 or T25), which provides the most comprehensive audio processing today.
- Input/output modules in all currently available audio formats.
All SSL digital console components are connected via a convenient Routing system that can connect more than 1,000 products running both Dante and AES67 or SMPTE 2110-30.
Unique features
Audio Over IP Network Control in SSL System T
SSL stands for almost 40 years of experience in building analog and digital consoles. They have set standards in terms of operation and functionality for studio and broadcast work. The S500 controller is a new generation of consoles for studio and broadcast labeled System T. The units operate fully in a network environment. This makes it easy to connect them to each other or to remote computers, touchscreen terminals and remote hardware panels. A single or redundant pair of processor engines can be simultaneously shared with three independent controllers S300, S500 and/or TCR. In addition, 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. What's more, a single 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 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, named Tempest OCP (Optimal Core Processing), have been developed so that the control software can also be used on PCs. What's more, the DSPs enclosed in a 4U rack 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. Therefore, this allows switching audio from among the available 6 Dante HC I/O network cards, where each supports 512 inputs and 512 outputs (3072 signals in total).
Advanced digital console architecture for studio and 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. In addition, 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 on both the T80 unit and 128 on the T25 can be freely configured between both 16 Master Buses and 32 Stems, 32 Aux, 48 Mix Minus, 64 Track Buses. The tracks and bus buses on 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. In addition, 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. What's more, 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 S500
The SSL System T has a standard built-in FX Rack, which contains a comprehensive set of established processors. These are of high quality with their own dedicated DSP package. There is a choice of not only metering tools, but also 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. What's more, 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. They include: MONO, STEREO, 4.0, 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, 7.1.4, 4.0.4. Therefore, with such tools, the SSL System T is a fully turnkey solution. For both studio and broadcast - without the need for other external equipment.
- full AoIP network management
- changing the configuration during operation without interrupting the operation
- built-in effects
- all currently available audio formats; MONO, STEREO, 4.0, 5.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 7.1.2, 7.1.4, 4.0.4. on input and output channels
- flexible, scalable controllers
- large selection of I/O formats
- Processing quality and SuperAnalogue technology for analog inputs
SSL A16.D16
- 16 SSL SuperAnalogueTM class line inputs: 4 switchable to microphone inputs
- 4 GPIOS. A16
- 16 line outputs
- digital inputs (16) I/O in 8 AES3 pairs
The SSL A16.D16 has redundant network connections (DANTE/AES67) and power supply.
SSL A32
- 32 line inputs
- 32 SSL SuperAnalogueTM class line outputs
The A32 has redundant network connections (DANTE/AES67) and power supply.
SSL D64
- 32 AES input pairs
- 32 AES output pairs
The SSL D64 has redundant Dante and AES67 network connections.
SSL SDI
It's a bridge between SDI Audio, and a Dante IP Audio network running on MADI and Dante. Highlights include eight 3G-SDI Embedders and eight SDI De-Embedders, providing up to 256 SDI channels, full PSU redundancy, MADI and Dante ports.
SSL MADI-BRIDGE
A device offering conversion of 64 MADI channels to the DANTE protocol. The SSL MADI-Bridge has a level-adjustable (rotary) headphone jack on the front panel. It also has built-in headphone monitor routing, which replaces the traditional patch bay.
SSL SB8.8 and SBi16
The units offer 8 microphone inputs and 8 line outputs or 16 microphone/line inputs sequentially. Stageboxes feature a pair of RJ45 DANTE connections, a GPIO link and redundant power supply. The 48V phantom power supply and localization LEDs are individually switched. The units additionally feature built-in limiters and the SSL AutoPad system, which automatically applies Pad depending on the gain setting.
SSL SB32.24 and SB16.12
The SSL SB32.24 features 32 MIC/LINE inputs, 16 line outputs and 4 AES3 digital pairs.
The SSL SB16.12 model is 16 inputs/12 outputs and 2 AES.
Both the SB32.24 and SB16.12 feature redundant Dante connections, as well as an SFP port. It can provide network splitting for “Split” Dante signals, for connecting another Dante console or device on another network. Sampling frequencies are 96 kHz or 48 kHz.
SSL GPiO
The SSL GPiO model features 32 GPiO connections, redundant power supply and redundant DANTE connections.
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