SSL Super 9000 Channel Strip: Big League Recording Front-end for Your Home Studio
A complete 9000 series/Duality processing chain in a 1U channel strip.
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The SSL Super 9000 combines a dual preamp stage, dynamics, and EQ from high-end Solid State Logic consoles into one versatile channel strip.
The renowned mixing console manufacturer, Solid State Logic, is always busy cooking up some tasty new recording device. Who knew that shortly after the release of the Revival 4000, SSL would follow suit with another amazing channel strip? This time, drawing inspiration from its 9000 series and Duality consoles.
SSL Super 9000
The Super 9000 processing chain starts with a dual preamp stage that allows you to choose between the SuperAnalogue or VHD, just like the Duality, and you can dial in 2nd or 3rd order harmonics with the drive control. This means you can imbue sonic characteristics onto input signals ranging from organic warmth to gritty distortion.
Next up, you have a dynamics stage similar to the 9000 series/Duality channel strips with compressor and expander/gate sections, and an external sidechain input that can be linked across multiple Super 9000 units. The 4-band EQ section is particularly impressive, with G series (292) and E series (242) modes that change the shape of the different bands.
In addition, both the filter and EQ sections can be used to process the sidechain input signal. This allows you to control the onset of your compression very precisely for corrective processes like de-essing or creative dynamics shaping. The Super 9000 is also extremely flexible, because you can place the dynamics after the EQ if you prefer, or add the VHD circuit into the line input path.
Overall, the Super 9000 is going to attract a wide range of users. From ex console users to those who’ve always wanted to record or mix with the help of a high-end SSL channel strip. If you consider the range of processing you can achieve with a pair of these channel strips, and the cost of replacing a single channel on a Duality console, the price isn’t bad at all.
Pricing and Availability:
The SSL Super 9000 is currently available for pre-order. Get it at Thomann.*
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