Solid State Logic System T Updates Enhance Cloud, On-Prem Audio Production
Solid State Logic has updated its System T audio production platform with new control surfaces, Tempest Engines, and I/O for on-premises, remote, and cloud workflows. The platform supports native Dante and ST 2110, including NMOS control, and offers virtualized audio processing for cloud and on-premises environments for mission-critical broadcast audio.
Key Takeaways
- System T introduces new control surfaces, including the S300 (16, 32, 48 faders), S400 (16, 32, 48 faders with 1-3 touchscreens), and modular S500/S500M (up to 384 faders).
- Tempest Engines now include TE2 (800 processing paths in 2RU) and TE1 (256 processing paths in 1RU), with a new VTE1 Virtual Tempest Engine offering 256 paths for cloud environments.
- Network I/O now features native Dante and ST 2110 with NMOS control, including a Net I/O ST 2110 Bridge for 512-channel conversion and an HC Bridge SRC for 256 bi-directional sample rate conversion.
- The platform supports immersive audio production with paths up to 9.1.6, facilitating Dolby Atmos and MPEG-H content creation.
- System T includes a comprehensive FX Rack with over 60 effects, supporting stereo, 5.1, and immersive formats.
Why It Matters
The System T platform's expanded control surfaces, processing power, and I/O integration address the growing demand for flexible and scalable audio production. This allows broadcasters to adapt to diverse workflows, from traditional on-premises setups to increasingly prevalent remote and cloud-based operations. The emphasis on native Dante and ST 2110 streamlines IP-based infrastructures, reducing the need for external converters and simplifying connectivity. Industry players should monitor the adoption rate of virtualized audio processing solutions, as these could influence infrastructure investment decisions and push further integration of cloud services in live production.
Additional Context
Solid State Logic (SSL) has been actively expanding its virtualized System T platform, with significant announcements made at recent NAB Shows. At NAB 2026, SSL is set to demonstrate new upgrades allowing users to run multiple software-based audio engines from a single on-premise hardware server, or utilize a single server for all broadcast production processing (per TV News Check, March 2026). The VTE1 Virtual Tempest Engine, offering up to 256 processing paths with support for stereo, 5.1, and immersive audio formats, can now be deployed in public, private, or COTS server environments (per Mixonline, March 2026).
SSL is also introducing a smaller 140-path VTE1 DSP package and flexible short-term licenses, lowering the entry barrier for smaller systems and temporary productions (per Hummingbird Media, March 2026). Connectivity enhancements include expanded native NDI and Dante support, allowing direct 'dual-domain' routing of NDI sources (per TWICE, March 2026). Additionally, SSL will debut the TCA Flypack Tour package, a compact, portable System T solution for broadcast and live environments, and preview System T V4.3 software with features like SolidPitch automatic tuning and increased scene capacity (per Solid State Logic, March 2026). These developments highlight a continued industry shift towards software-defined architectures and hybrid cloud strategies in broadcast audio production.
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