The new SSL Origin 16-channel variant follows directly the specifications of its larger 32-channel sibling, with the same features, intelligent hybrid workflows and recognized sound quality, all in a smaller footprint. Ideal for project studios, music technology schools and colleges, as well as producer rooms or smaller record/mix facilities, the SSL Origin 16 brings the dream of an SSL studio closer to a broader range of users who crave the legendary sound and advanced workflow of SSL.
With its legendary sound and powerful features, the Origin 16 is a comprehensive analog console and the ultimate solution for hybrid, DAW-based workflows where console automation is not required. Sharing the same centre section as the bigger 32 channel variant, the Origin 16 draws on traditional in-line consoles for inspiration, while leveraging SSL's latest cutting-edge designs.
"We are thrilled to extend the Origin range, offering no-compromise SSL quality to an even broader range of professionals. For its size and footprint, we are confident there is no other analogue console on the market today that offers superior performance or value," comments Nigel Beaumont, Managing Director of Solid State Logic.
With 16 mono in-line channels, 16 track busses, 8 stereo subgroups, and a total of 56 inputs at mixdown, the console's simple signal flow and layout make it easy to understand and use, while powerful features such as channel direct outputs, a fully balanced electronic architecture and precision bargraph meters make it an ideal companion for even the highest quality converters and the most demanding professional production applications.
Similar to its larger sibling, an innovative modular centre section allow the Origin 16 to adapt to different applications — for instance a tracking console with additional boutique analogue processing to its 19" rack centre section, or a more digital/analog hybrid approach with screens and controllers such as the SSL UF8 Advanced DAW Controller — all of which are easily reached from the listening position. The console's ultra-low power consumption and innovative power saving features equal lower operational costs for smaller rooms and musician-based project studios.
More importantly, the PureDrive microphone preamplifier provides a wide range of sonic options, bringing unparalleled flexibility whether used for tracking or mixing. Users can attain ultra-clean to driven sounds present in previous SSL mic pre designs, but also engage a warmer, more harmonically rich tone by activating the "Drive" function.
The Origin 16 also uses a classic SSL EQ design made famous on its previous generations of consoles. The E-Series '242' EQ was probably the most popular EQ from the SL 4000 Series console range, and this design was also present in several SSL console designs that followed, including the G-Series. A built-in classic SSL Bus Compressor, with sidechain access and HP filter, make the Origin 16 a perfect solution for mixing and summing.
The new SSL Origin 16 console is available now and priced at $39,999 (plus taxes).
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