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Old 08-03-2018, 01:33 AM
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Default Protools 10hd and Ssl Sigma

My gear
mac pro os x 10.7.5
Protools hd10
3xDigi 192’s
SSL Sigma
1xpcie core 2xaccel
lol s of compressors etc outboard gear

My question is what is the best way to utilise the SSL Sigma
In my setup ? Will i be able to connect direct to the sigma
or will i need a ad/da converter ?
If i need a converter reconditions please :)
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Old 08-03-2018, 06:44 AM
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Default Re: Protools 10hd and Ssl Sigma

You'll need D/A, A/D

Easiest solution for you is to replace/add to your Digi 192D with 192A. They are cheap on the used market these days. Remember, though the 192A has four module slots, you can only use 3 for analogue so each 192A can be
16 in/8 out
or
8 in/16 out.

The 4th space can be used for a digital module.

And to fully utilize the Sigma, it has 32 channels (mono) input for the main summing inputs.
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Old 08-03-2018, 07:55 PM
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And to fully utilize the Sigma, it has 32 channels (mono) input for the main summing inputs.
Sorry but not quite correct.

The Sigma has 16 stereo pairs- each channel is able to be made mono.
It is not 32 channel mono capable.
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Old 08-03-2018, 08:37 PM
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Sorry but not quite correct.

The Sigma has 16 stereo pairs- each channel is able to be made mono.
It is not 32 channel mono capable.
The point is the supply DA needs to be 32 (that count being mono). That was not a reference to how the Sigma works which is inconsequential for wiring.

The OP needs 32 mono channels to feed the Sigma for full utilisation.
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Old 08-04-2018, 01:03 AM
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Default Re: Protools 10hd and Ssl Sigma

i do have 4x Audio outs on my 192’s problem i am having at the moment is the i/o for example i have managed to get channels 1-8 on protools to go to 1/8 of the sigma now if i choose channel 9-10 as out put it goes to 4-5 on the sigma
everything seems in order in the i/o in protools ..also all the channels are going to my bus so output 1-2 is going to 1-2 bus on the control 24 frustrating lol any ideas ? many thanks
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Old 08-04-2018, 12:57 PM
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Seems to be the cheap db25 leads i used ..The plastic kind seems when plugged in it mixes up the i/o order got some proper digidesign ones on order
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Old 08-04-2018, 06:48 PM
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The point is the supply DA needs to be 32 (that count being mono). That was not a reference to how the Sigma works which is inconsequential for wiring.

The OP needs 32 mono channels to feed the Sigma for full utilisation.
Actually it is more complicated than that and use dictates precisely how you want to wire it up and how many channels you need.

I'd actually suggest integration of the Sigma into a patchbay.

Say you want to use the Sigma in 16 mono channel mode.
Every 2nd channel on the 4 DB25's becomes null and you effectively need some custom cables that take 2xDB25's on one end down to a dingle DB25 on the other end.
Or you just put them all on a DB25 patchbay and jump every 2nd channel from DAW output to Sigma input.

If the OP wants to use the Sigma as a straight 16 stereo pair device then it is simpler and yes they will need 32 channels out of their DAW to fully utilise the channel count in the Sigma.

Having previously supported many Sigma users I can say that use differs wildly across the board.
A great many people are constantly changing their stereo/mono channels and patchbays are the way to accommodate this.

The most common usage is a mixture of stereo and mono channels, fwiw- usually around 8 mono and 8 stereo (ish).
I had one customer who only ever used 8 channels out of his DAW into 4 stereo pairs on the Sigma.
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Old 08-04-2018, 11:31 PM
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Default Re: Protools 10hd and Ssl Sigma

Thank you for your reply’s i am grasping the sigma slowly :) At the moment i am feeding my headphone amp from the Aux sends on the back of the control 24 but to be honest they sound terrible ..again it is a cheap behringer power play one .. but i like the control i have using the desk with talk back etc ...what would be the best way to feed a headphone amp from the sigma ? can i come out the sigma into the c24 and feed the amp via one of the sigma db25 outs
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