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System T - S
Network native compact broadcast console
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System T - S
Compact Broadcast Console
The S300 is the most powerful, versatile and user-friendly audio console in its class. It oers a
compelling combination of extremely powerful features, hugely versatile installation options and
outstanding value.
S300 is a compact control surface that can be combined with the complete portfolio of SSL’s System
T control, processing and I/O options. It can be specied as part of a larger System T installation or in
stand-alone congurations for smaller broadcast facilities or OB vehicles.
S300 comes in 2 versions: 16+1 faders and 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 soware as larger System T
S500 consoles.
S300 presents the extraordinary power and versatility of SSL’s System T audio production environment
in a streamlined console layout that remains intuitive for operators with a wide range of skill levels.
A smaller scale S300 based System T installation oers the simplicity of a console + processor + I/O
conguration with the benet of compatibility with the array of additional fully networked System T
control interfaces as required.
Within larger facilities S300 is a superb additional or backup console. Complete showle compatibility
between control interfaces means production can easily move between consoles and control rooms
within a facility. Where processing engines are of dierent sizes SSL’s unique compatibility mode
allows the pre selection of channel, busses and eects 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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Fully Networked Control
SSL has nearly four decades of classic audio console design legacy with
many of the hardware and soware control surface paradigms taken as
standard today having rst appeared on an SSL console. S300 is part of
System T, SSL’s next generation of broadcast console design. System T
is a fully networked control environment so S300 can be combined with
modular large format S500 consoles, remotely located computers or
touch screen terminals, and remote hardware panels. Up to three Control
Interfaces can share a single or redundant pair of processor engines
simultaneously. The System T approach to remote control capability
enables true network native facility wide control infrastructure design.
System Elements
The perfect balance of power and control
Routing & I/O
With System T, Dante AoIP network technology (with complete AES 67
capability) replaces traditional TDM routing with an ecosystem that oers a
wide range of operational and commercial benets. Dante is a licensed IP
Audio Network technology which uses standard IT infrastructure for audio
transport, routing, device discovery and control. Dante is high capacity,
incredibly versatile and fully scalable. A single gigabit network connection
can carry 512 audio channels at 48kHz, or 256 channels at 96kHz. With
512 audio channels bi-directionally on a 1GB connection, a single 24 Port
GB Switch is capable of equivalent routing capacity to a 12,288 by 12,288
TDM router. Expansion of a network is not subject to the square law growth
required when expanding TDM routing systems; additional switches and
capacity can be deployed without replacing core hardware.
Dante oers fully interoperable system design; over 350 licensed
development partners with more than 1000 devices commercially available
enabling you to select and combine devices from dierent manufacturers.
The system includes full current AES and future ready SMPTE -
audio transport capability. System T oers full routing control of the Dante
network from within our consoles and control interfaces. Routing control can
be achieved from an unlimited number of devices or network terminals.
Dante employs full plug and play device discovery enabling devices to
be moved around the network and re-connected with settings intact.
Fully redundant network topologies widely used and proven in many IT
applications provide the security required for Broadcast infrastructures.
SSL Network I/O interfaces bring renowned SSL audio performance to Dante
networks. They can be used to complete powerful facility wide systems. Six
dierent devices oer mic/line analogue, MADI, AES and SDI embed/de-
embed capability wherever it is required. System T Control Interfaces and
SSL Dante Control Soware oer remote control over SSL mic/line I/O across
the network.
There are three main elements to System T S300 installation: an S
control surface that can be combined with other consoles, remote
hardware, soware and touch screen technology, a Dante AoIP based
Routing & I/O system which combines SSL’s own Dante based Network
I/O range with over 1000 third party Dante enabled products (or AES67
or SMPTE 2110-30 devices), and a Tempest Engine that delivers the most
powerful and versatile audio processing available today.
Processor Engine(s)
Tempest processor engines deploy SSL’s patented Optimal Core Processing (OCP) soware using arrayed industrial PC
hardware in a controlled operating environment. Housed in a 4RU chassis there are two dierent Engines available, The
T (oering 800 path capacity) and the T (oering 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 re 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.
All connections and network topologies can be fully redundant.
Control Room
Studio
Engineering O ce
Technical Core
Tempest
Engine
Tempest
Engine
Control Room I/O
Dante Stagebox
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System T oers exceptional power and flexibility with 3072 input and 3072 output connections. The T80 Engine
provides 800 active audio paths and the T25 Engine provides 256. Paths are pooled and consumed dynamically
according to user conguration. Any console congurations within pool limits are possible. Channel or bus
paths can be added or recongured at any time without rebooting and without interruption to audio. A pool
of up to 192 mono mix busses with the T80 Engine or 128 with the T25 Engine can be used as desired within
dened maximums for each bus type (providing up to 16 Master Buses, 32 Stems, 32 Auxes, 48 Mix Minus
Buses and 64 Track Buses). Paths and buses can be freely congured in a range of formats up to 5.1. Path to
Layer conguration is via an intuitive drag and drop interface.
Path Processing
Dedicated path processing provides EQ’s (T80 x 800, T25 x 256), Dynamics (T80 x 800, T25 x 256) and Delays
(T80 x 400, T25 x 128). The primary signal path has eight process blocks that can be congured in any order
using a drag and drop interface. These are preceded by the Path gain trim (and Input selection/conditioning
on Channels). The primary path output feeds either the panning and bus routing (channels and stems) or is
available as a source in the main console signal routing (buses). Two dynamics sections can be placed in each
path to enable cascaded Compressor/Limiter congurations, or adding dynamics to the channel direct output,
mix minus or track bus send. An insert send accesses additional signal processing in the System T FX Rack or
external hardware via the console routing.
System T Fx Rack
The System T FX Rack includes a comprehensive set of SSL’s acclaimed studio quality signal processors with
their own dedicated DSP pool. The selection includes loudness metering, additional tone and dynamic shaping,
reverbs, room simulation, ambiance processing, dialogue noise reduction, signal generation and analysis tools.
Eects are accessible via the Path inserts, or via the console routing using the Aux and Track buses for parallel
time based eects. All settings are saved in the System T Showles and snapshot automation.
Advanced Broadcast Architecture
Power meets flexibility
Output
Up to
3072
Path
Path
Path
Path
Direct Out
T80 = 192 Mono Buses
T25 = 128 Mono Buses
Track Bus
Mix Minus
Aux
Stem
Master
Dyn
Dyn
Dyn
Source
Source
FX Rack
with dedicated
DSP
Path out
Pre FaderPre EQPath in
Input
Up to
3072
Insert FaderdB DelayFLTR Dyn 2Dyn 1 EQ
T80 Engine
800 x EQ : 800 x Dyn
400 x Delay
T25 Engine
256 x EQ : 256 x Dyn
128 x Delay
Path Processing Pool
T80 Engine
800
T25 Engine
256
Path Pool
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S Interface
Streamlined Intuitive Control
The S300 control surface presents the unique power of System T in an
extremely compact form that oers a simple, intuitive operational environment.
Touch Screen World
At the heart of the S300 and System T is an exceptionally elegant soware environment
accessed and controlled using touchscreens. Channel View and Overview GUI’s present
a comprehensive bigger picture view of your entire system and immediate screen tap
access to a Channel Detail view. System conguration, routing and surface layout are
all done using simple, intuitive screen actions. Organising even large scale showles is
made simple and straightforward. An HMDI 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 een 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. There are additional keys for Mute,
AFL, Select, and a ‘Q’ key that accesses SSL’s unique Super Q system. Each strip also
features a set of Quick Controls (a push switch encoder and three assignable keys)
that work in combination with vertically correspondent aspects of the screen interface
above. Colour flag LEDS visually indicate selected functions.
Slimline Master Section
S300 features a powerful, condensed Master
Section. In the lower right area of the console
a single tile combines a Monitor Section, a
Focus Fader and a set of User Keys. The Monitor
Section consists of main and misc monitor
encoders (with displays), accompanied by DIM,
CUT, and External source selection keys. The
Focus Fader is a channel strip with a fader and
full set of function keys that can be set to follow
the currently selected channel or locked to a
specic function.
In the upper right is a tile containing a ve
inch touchscreen that provides an FX rack
meter viewer. Inbuilt Loudness, True Peak and
Phasescope metering removes the need for
external metering. The master section includes
21 physical user keys, providing immediate
control of features most relevant for each
production.
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Soware Environment
Complete, eortless multi-touch control
More System T Control Interfaces
An array of network objects
Channel View
The main operating environment for System
T is the Channel View. It provides a clear
and logical interface for detailed channel
information. This GUI aligns with the
faders in the Fader Tile and provides touch
access for all path functions. SSL Eyeconix
displays ensure that channel identication
is immediate. Double tapping individual
channels opens up detailed GUI’s for routing
assignments, EQ, Dynamics and Panning.
Uniquely, System T allows changes in path
processing order and bus architecture on the
fly through straightforward drag and drop
actions. The Quick Encoders in the Fader Tile
work in conjunction with selected Channel
View functions.
System Conguration
System T soware includes all setup
GUIs directly on the console’s large touch
screen. Additional channels or busses can
be congured without audio interruption
via the Console Conguration page. Layer
Manager provides intuitive drag and drop
assignment of paths to any hardware fader.
Physical Dante I/O congurations can be
organised, managed and easily searched
and routed with SSL’s unique I/O tagging
and logical device I/O management and
routing GUIs. Showle management,
Presets, Event Manager (GPIO and Macro
programming), Access control, Scene
Automation and other options all benet
from intuitive on screen graphical interfaces.
Larger Modular S500 Consoles
S300 can be specied alongside the
complete range of System T S500 control
surfaces. The S500 takes a modular approach
and allows a range of frame sizes to be
congured with a selection of Fader, Master
and Channel Control Tiles and Touchscreens
to suit requirements. S500 consoles can have
optional meter bridges and feature Intelligent
Bay Switching and integrated KVM to ensure
that the right interface is always in front of
the operator at all times.
Remote Tiles & Screens
System T is designed for truly versatile,
distributed control via a console connectivity
VLAN. S300 can be specied with remote user
interfaces which can combine PC’s running
T-SOLSA with touchscreens and remote S500
Fader Tiles. Creation of additional operator
positions in Production Galleries or additional
control rooms is straightforward.
Overview Screen
The Overview Screen provides an at-a-glance
view of the whole console’s signal flow on
a touchscreen that enables the operator to
immediately access a channel or bus that
needs attention. Selection of any channel or
bus to the Focus Fader is literally one press
away at all times. With meters and bright
red overload indicators for every input and
output, identifying such sources is easy
and a single press brings the full set of path
controls to hand. Colour coding enables
input channels, mix buses, auxiliaries, mix
minuses, main outputs and VCA groups to be
readily recognised.
Remote Control Soware
T-SOLSA (the System-T On/Oline Setup
Application) can be used oline to prepare
for productions or online as a remote control
application, directly connected or via suitable
wi-. The application mirrors all of the console’s
functionality without the audio processing:
congurations can be built, input routing
assigned and named, buses allocated, eects
inserted, VCA and mute group subgroups set
up and Eyeconix images allocated. During a
production T-SOLSA can be used to enable a
second pair of hands to manage supplementary
tasks. T-SOLSA also acts as a useful training
tool enabling users to get up to speed oline at
their convenience.
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The Tempest Control Rack (TCR) oers an ideal solution for situation where a
powerful broadcast audio mixer is required but a traditional console is not.
The Tempest Control Rack consists of a 3 RU PC enclosure with an optional
retractable 15.6” touchscreen. TCR runs the complete System T control soware
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 PSU, Primary and Secondary OCP Network Connections,
Primary and Secondary Dante Networks connections, Studio Integration Network
connections (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 a4RU T25 (or T80) 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 Stageboxes
to create a ‘Flypack’ for remote production. Free standing or furniture mounting
touchscreens are also available.
Tempest Control Rack
Control interface PC in a U rack with retractable touchscreen
System T can be integrated with Grass Valley Ignite, Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC and Viz Mosart systems.
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 limited abilities of the Automation System (fader level, on/o
etc.) mean that the console is likely to be pre-congured for a specic show, to set mic gains, EQ’s,
master bus settings etc.
This can all be simplied by the creation of projects to work with specic automated productions.
Automation can be applied to anything from a single channel up to as many audio channels as
the specic production automation system supports, but typically a small number of channels are
controlled. The Channel faders under control can be hidden from the operator’s view of the surface,
so that the console can be used simultaneously by an operator and the automation system without
distraction. Automation can globally be switched on/o.
Key Features
• Support for Grass Valley Ignite, Ross Overdrive, Sony ELC and Viz Mosart
• Automation can be applied to a flexible number of console paths, including channels,
stems, masters and auxes
• Channel faders under control can be hidden from the operator’s view
• Automation can globally be switched on/o from the console surface
Production Automation
Integration with Production/Newscast Automation systems
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SB. - Stagebox
The SB32.24 is a 5U ruggedised enclosure featuring dual redundant power
supplies, 32 mic/line inputs, 16 analogue line outputs and 8 digital inputs
and outputs on four AES3 pairs. It has a pair of redundant RJ45 Dante network
connections in addition to a user congurable SFP port that can be tted
with RJ45 or optical connectors. These can 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
device on a dierent network. It has individual signal present, clip and phantom
power LED’s as well as global indication of PSU, Network A and B and Hardware
status. The SB32.24 can operate at 96kHz or 48kHz sample rates.
SB. & SBi - Stageboxes
These 2RU units oer slightly dierent congurations but share identical
features. The SB8.8 oers eight mic/line inputs and eight line level outputs.
SBi16 oers sixteen mic/line inputs. Both models feature a pair of redundant
network connections, a pair of network extension connections, GPIO connectivity
and redundant PSU’s. They have individual signal present, phantom power and
local attention LEDs to provide 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 seamlessly
available at all times. An Audition feature provides an automatic gain reduction
when checking mic levels, greatly simplifying pre show mic checks for operators
of any skill level.
SSL Network I/O
SSL interfaces for Dante & AES based IP networks
A.D
A versatile combination of mic/line and digital I/O
The A16.D16 provides a combination of SSL SuperAnalogueTM and AES3 digital
I/O. A16.D16 includes redundant network connections* and PSUs. It features
16 line inputs - four of which also have switchable mic circuits, 16 line outputs
and 16 digital I/O in 8 AES3 pairs. There are four GPIO.
A
Bulk analogue line level I/O
The A32 provides 32 inputs and 32 outputs of SSL SuperAnalogueTM line level
I/O. A32 includes redundant network connections* and PSUs.
D
AES to Dante conversion wherever you need it
The D64 provides 32 input/output Pairs of AES3 digital audio I/O. Sample
Rate Convertors allow seamless integration of unlocked AES sources. D64
includes redundant network connections* and PSUs.
SDI
SDI embedder/de-embedder to Dante and MADI
The SDI provides bidirectional bridging between Embedded SDI Audio and
an IP network. It has eight SDI circuits, each capable of Embedding and De-
Embedding. It has dual Dante and triple MADI connectivity (2 x optical, 1 x
coax I/O). SDI also allows direct bridging between SDI and MADI.
Channel-by-channel routing enables flexible routing between all three
domains. SDI includes redundant network connections and PSUs.
Dante PCIe
Fully redundant high capacity Dante computer connectivity
Providing Dante connectivity to any suitable Mac or PC, the SSL Dante PCIe
interface has Primary and Secondary network connections and streams up to
128 channels. Minimum latency and synchronisation is less than 1 μSec.
MADI-Bridge
MADI to Dante interface with condence monitoring
The MADI-Bridge provides up to 64 channels of bidirectional bridging between
MADI and an IP network. MADI-Bridge oers a collection of versatile features
including; Split Mode (merge 2 x 32 ch 96kHz streams into 1 x 64 ch 48kHz
stream), Sample Rate Conversion, redundant sync inputs for use as a
self-redundant Dante grand master clock, control tunnelling , front panel
headphone monitoring with source selection controls, metering and GPIO.
*Network B conectivity provides a future hardware upgrade path for direct SFP
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