Decksaver

Decksaver DS-PC-SSLSIX Solid State Logic SiX Cover

5.0 (2 reviews)

Custom-molded polycarbonate armor that keeps your SSL SiX road-ready without disconnecting a single cable.

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Overview

The Decksaver DS-PC-SSLSIX exists to solve a specific and costly problem: the SSL SiX is a precision analog desk with faders, trim pots, and switches that accumulate dust, attract liquid, and absorb impact in ways that degrade performance over time. Decksaver's polycarbonate shell is custom-molded to the SiX's exact footprint, meaning the protection isn't generic — it's engineered to the control layout of this specific mixer. The smoked/clear polycarbonate is a Decksaver signature, giving you visual access to the unit's state indicators while keeping the surface sealed against the dust and particulate that are constant presences in any working studio.

The cable-compatible design is what makes this cover genuinely useful rather than just cosmetically satisfying. In a real session environment, the SiX rarely gets fully unpatched between uses — being able to drop the cover over a live signal chain without disturbing gain structure or routing means the cover actually gets used rather than sitting in a drawer. The low-profile molding was designed with case compatibility in mind, and while fit will vary by case brand, the geometry is clearly oriented toward mobile use. For any engineer who moves the SiX between studio and location, or simply wants to protect a meaningful hardware investment from the wear of daily studio life, the Decksaver is straightforward functional value.

Key Features

Engineered specifically for the Solid State Logic SiX

Patented smoked/clear transparency, unique to Decksaver.

Protects against dust, liquid and impacts; Covers wihile cables remain conneccted.

Shields vulnerable faders, switches and knobs on the road, at home or in the studio

Low profile design enables compatibility with most flight cases and travel bags

Specifications

Product Type
Cover
Compatibility
Solid State Logic SiX
Material Transparency
Smoked/Clear
Protection Features
Dust, Liquid, Impacts
Connectivity
Covers while cables remain connected
Design
Low Profile
Compatibility with Cases
Most flight cases and travel bags

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Custom-molded fit means the cover sits precisely over the SiX's control surface without gaps that would allow dust ingress around faders and trim pots.
  • Polycarbonate construction is impact-resistant enough to absorb the kind of knocks that happen during transit in a bag or on a mobile rig.
  • Cable-compatible design allows the unit to remain patched into a signal chain while covered — no re-patching after storage or transport.
  • Smoked transparency lets you visually confirm unit state (LEDs, switch positions) without removing the cover.
  • Low-profile form factor preserves flight case compatibility for touring or studio-to-location work.

👎 Cons

  • At 12.8 x 10.8 x 3.5 inches, the cover adds meaningful volume to any bag or case carrying the SiX — not a negligible addition for tight-packed mobile rigs.
  • The cover provides no acoustic isolation — it protects the hardware but does nothing for noise from nearby sources during transport.
  • Polycarbonate can develop fine surface scratches over time with repeated removal and placement, which may affect the smoked clarity.
  • No locking mechanism means the cover can be displaced by a sharp impact during transport without a case to hold it in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the cover is specifically designed to accommodate connected cables. The molded profile provides clearance for patch cables and power connections along the rear and sides of the SiX, so you can cover and uncover the desk without disturbing your gain staging or patch bay connections.
The polycarbonate shell is rated to protect against liquid ingress from above and the sides. It won't survive a submerged unit, but a spilled coffee or condensation drip onto the cover will deflect away from the faders, switches, and knobs underneath.
Decksaver states compatibility with most flight cases and travel bags due to the cover's low-profile molding. That said, fit will depend on your specific case interior dimensions — measure your case's internal depth against the cover's 3.5-inch height before assuming it will close flush.
The interior of the Decksaver is smooth and does not contact the SiX's faders or knobs directly — the molded shape sits above the control surface. With normal use there should be no contact abrasion, though any debris trapped between cover and unit should be cleared before placing the cover on.
This cover is engineered specifically for the Solid State Logic SiX. If you are using the SiX Desktop variant, verify the physical footprint matches the dimensions listed (12.8 x 10.8 x 3.5 inches) before purchasing.