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SS-6 MKII Switchable Input Stereo DI

$550.00 AUD

The MKII is here.

The original breakthrough switching DI, upgraded to our dream specs.

Now upgraded with a heavyweight folded-steel enclosure and streamlined rear panel connections, the SS-6 MKII is built for ultimate convenience and the demands of constant studio use.

Your studio setup, simplified. The SS-6 MKII is a 6-input stereo switcher and DI designed to make your workflow effortless. With its industrial-grade, heavyweight folded-steel build and intuitive rear panel connections, the SS-6 MKII keeps your synths, drum machines, guitars, and other instruments connected and accessible, so you can focus on creating, not rerouting.

Quickly switch between sources with a turn of the dial and capture every spark of inspiration without the hassle. The SS-6’s high-quality DI circuitry ensures that every instrument comes through with studio-grade clarity and depth. Say goodbye to cable clutter and setup friction—the SS-6 MKII is designed to work quietly in the background, delivering reliable performance and effortless control every session.

Just connect, select, and stay in the flow.

Key features
Simplified Workflow
Studio-Grade Audio
Heavy Duty Construction
Made In Australia
More details

The SS-6 is a transformer balanced DI box with six stereo inputs, selectable via a large rotary control.

Minimise your I/O footprint with one pair of balanced DI outputs to keep connected to your preferred signal chain.

Leave up to six stereo or twelve mono instruments like synths, drum machines, keyboards or guitars permanently connected.

Stereo through connectors mean you can run FX in parallel, send to an amp or tuner without compromising your recording chain.

What the Pros are saying

“A brilliant solution for flipping between all my synths and drum machines without crawling under stands and tables”

Stella Mozgawa

 

Warpaint, Kurt Vile, the xx, Kim Gordon, Tom Jones, Regina Spektor

"Best piece of studio gear I’ve ever bought. Wish I had this years ago."

Tim O'Sullivan

 

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Potter, Leonard Cohen, Liam Gallagher

“It's AWESOME! It's used every single day in the studio”

Matt Beckley

 

Machine Gun Kelly, Ke$ha, Major Lazer, Selena Gomez

"Why the f*&k did it take so long for this to exist?"

Benn Jordan

 

The Flashbulb, YouTuber

“I’ve wanted something like this to exist for so long”

Andrew Huang

 

YouTuber

Specs & features

Inputs

6 x Stereo / 12 x Mono TS Jacks
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Outputs

Stereo Balanced XLR + Stereo Through TS Jacks
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Circuitry

Passive with custom-wound Franklin Audio transformers
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Construction

Heavy duty 1.5mm folded steel enclosure
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Origin

Designed and hand made in Sydney, Australia
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More/Less

Frequency response

10Hz-40kHz +/-1dB
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Signal to noise ratio

>90dB
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THD

<0.001%
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DI circuit attenuation

20dB
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Weight

1.25kg / 2.75lb
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Dimensions

L: 165mm / D: 100mm / H: 92mm
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FAQs

Can I hear all of the inputs simultaneously?

No, the SS-6 offers no mixing or summing function. Only the selected input is routed to the DI circuit, as well as the “through” jacks.

What transformers are in the DI circuit?

We use a special custom-wound transformer that we worked closely with a factory to create. Tireless testing and adjustments resulted in a transformer with an incredibly flat frequency response and low distortion. We are very proud of it.

What are the "through" connectors?

The through connectors are simply outputs which are “tapped” before the DI circuit. Whatever signal is present at the selected input will be reflected exactly at the through connectors. These are handy for running synths out to an amplifier, effects pedals, a tuner or any number of other creative applications without interrupting the main DI signal.

Why not just use a mixer instead?

A DI box and a mixer have quite different applications. The SS-6 is a DI box which means you can record your favorite synths and instruments through your mic preamps. This minimal signal path keeps noise to a minimum and sound quality to a maximum!
 

Mixers by their very nature have a lot of circuitry that adds up to noise and sometimes unwanted colouration. If you need to mix your synths then use a mixer, but if you just need to record one synth at a time through a great signal chain, and you want to be able to swap instruments really quickly then the SS-6 is your answer!

What is a DI box?

A DI (Direct Inject) box takes instrument level signals (such as those from drum machines, synths and guitars) and attenuates them so they can properly interface with microphone preamps.
 

It also converts the unbalanced signal to a balanced one so that long cable runs can be made without picking up extra noise from the environment.

The signal level on the DI outputs seems low?

Yes, that’s what a DI box does. The signal from the input is attenuated so it can correctly interface with microphone preamplifiers.

Is there any noise or popping when switching inputs?

No, the switching function is silent. In some rare cases where a synth or instrument is failing it might create DC on its output and that will result in switch popping, but if all the connected instruments are working correctly the switching will be silent.
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