Solid State Logic has brought to market the latest update to its live sound platform, and it includes a new MPL 16-8 mic/line stagebox and enhancements SSL says are “designed to expand immersive mixing workflows and enable even greater flexibility, control, and performance for live sound professionals.”
The new SSL Live V6.1 features an update to its generic Open Sound Control (OSC) interface, including a new PAN graphic that enables X-Y or X-Z touchscreen interaction, as well as encoder and fader control for up to 8 fader and 8 switch functions. “This ensures deeper integration with OSC-enabled immersive processing systems – including those using published OSC profiles or the ADM-OSC standard, in addition to SSL’s existing bespoke OSC external pan implementations,” Oxford-headquartered SSL says.
From an AoIP perspective, SSL’s live built-in Dante routing allows a Dante network to be part of the console. Resource shared outputs and mic gain control are owned and arbitrated with first-in-wins logic, preventing consoles on the network from accidentally stealing resources. A Showfile ‘Load with Owner Override’ feature can be used to defeat this safety mechanism when required, making moving I/O or console surfaces across systems quicker and easier.
SSL continues, “When using SSL Live V6.1, engineers will notice a significant improvement in Channel View and Detail View responsiveness, enhancing usability during critical tasks. Meanwhile, an additional option for infinite peak hold and overload metering, with a manual clear, provides a history of audio events so a mix engineer can easily track issues down across very large input counts. A new expansion capability means that compact SSL Live L100 consoles now support the TCM1 device, bringing hardware MIDI, LTC, and GPIO connectivity to the entry-level model for the first time.”
SSL Live V6.1 will be available soon as a free download for the entire console range. For more information, please visit: https://solidstatelogic.com/
Alongside Live V6.1, SSL has introduced a new Dante-enabled stagebox: MPL 16-8. The MPL 16-8 is designed to deliver streamlined audio connectivity for SSL Live and System T platforms. The device offers 16 mic/line inputs and 8-line outputs.
Optimized for single console SSL Live L100 Plus, L200 Plus, and System T TCA-based configurations, MPL 16-8 provides reliable and high-quality I/O in a rugged, portable format. It also offers robust Dante connectivity with redundant network support, using etherCON RJ45 connectors, ensuring reliable performance in mission-critical environments.
MPL 16-8 key features
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16 mic/line inputs with high-quality high-density mic preamps
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Gain range of +5 dB to +60 dB in precise 1 dB steps
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48 or 96kHz operation for integration into a range of installations
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8-line outputs for clean, reliable signal distribution
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Dante Primary and Secondary ports for network redundancy
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Single-console control support, simplifying operation for dedicated systems
“The MPL 16-8 broadens access to SSL digital consoles, and it’s a great option for live sound engineers and broadcast teams working with the L100 Plus, L200 Plus, or System T TCA who want a more economical way to expand their I/O,” said Tom Knowles, Director of Product Management at SSL.
The new stagebox will be available through SSL Live & System T distributors and resellers starting in October. IBC 2025 attendees in Amsterdam enjoyed a sneak peek of the product.
