Each tile has 16 faders and is the same size as a main touch screen. Each tile has fifteen 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, level meter and a collection of status LEDs covering Dynamics, De-ess mode, Dialogue Automix and Remote AFV or Production Automation control. There is a dedicated PFL Solo key plus back stop fader PFL. Additional keys for Mute, AFL and Select control path functions in conjunction with the touch screen interface. An OLED delivers instant visual feedback. Each strip features SSL’s acclaimed ‘Query’ key that allows the user to spill the contributing elements or destinations for a selected fader/path across the control surface, providing instant feedback and mix control either from a channel- or mix-centric view. Querying a channel shows the destinations to which it is routed. Querying a mix bus shows the channels that are contributing to that mix. Querying a Stem Group shows its bus destinations and contributing channels on adjacent tiles.

On the left is the Focus Fader, which is assigned to the selected path and works in conjunction with the Channel Tile controls. To the right is a Master fader which can be assigned and locked to any desired path. Between the faders are the controls for the console’s powerful scene automation system and the switches for ten Mute Groups or User Keys.

At the top of the panel are the controls for System T’s flexible monitoring system, which accommodates a wide range of options and supports two-man operation of the console with two complete monitor sections. Four additional studio monitor sections provide control over multiple studio speakers or production spaces. The five push switch encoders and their associated displays on the right hand side are freely assignable.