Super 9000 is Solid State Logic\u2019s all-in-one analogue channel strip, <\/span>combining<\/span> the best of SuperAnalogue\u2122 technology to deliver the modern SSL sound. First introduced in the legendary SL 9000 J and perfected in the Duality, <\/span>the <\/span>Super 9000<\/span> Chann<\/span>el Strip<\/span> offers<\/span> the <\/span>ultra-low distortion, exceptional punch, and breathtaking clarity of our SuperAnalogue\u2122 studio consoles in 1 RU. <\/span><\/p>\n The 9000 Series made rock and pop mixes sound bigger than ever, while enhancing hip-hop and R&B with deep, extended low-end and shimmering highs. Renowned for making music sound larger than life, with unmatched dynamics and depth, the 9000 Series became the industry standard of its era \u2013 setting a milestone in analogue design and paving the way for the development of the Duality and Oracle consoles. Now, the Super 9000 brings that same professional polish \u2013 once exclusive to the colossal 9K consoles \u2013 straight into your studio.<\/span><\/p>\n Prestigious <\/span>facilities<\/span>, including Abbey Road and Metropolis Studios (London), Real World<\/span>Studios<\/span> (Bath), Record Plant (LA), and Avatar\/Power Station (NY), quickly made the 9000 Series their standard. Top engineers such as Manny Marroquin (Alicia Keys, Rihanna), Michael Brauer (Coldplay, John Mayer), Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin), and <\/span>Tony Maserati<\/span> (<\/span>Jay-Z<\/span>, <\/span>Beyonc\u00e9<\/span>) used SuperAnalogue\u2122 sound to craft genre-defining hits.<\/span><\/p>\n SuperAnalogue<\/span>\u00a0technology creates a signal path so transparent and wide bandwidth that nothing is lost, putting the engineer right there in the room with the artist. <\/span>Key<\/span> d<\/span>esign <\/span>elements include<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n The result is unmatched punch, <\/span>definition<\/span>, and a larger-than-life sound stage\u2014qualities that define the modern \u201cSSL sound\u201d and are why SuperAnalogue\u2122 consoles remain the professional\u2019s choice for music production.<\/span><\/p>\n Choose between two world-class preamps, just like on SSL\u2019s flagship Duality console. <\/span>Opt<\/span>for the pristine, high-headroom SuperAnalogue\u2122 preamp for unmatched <\/span>clarity<\/span>, or switch to the Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) circuit to add character and saturation. Shape your tone by <\/span>dial<\/span>l<\/span>ing<\/span> in<\/span> 2nd <\/span>order <\/span>harmonics for rich, valve-like warmth, or <\/span>add<\/span> 3rd <\/span>order <\/span>harmonics for a harder, transistor-style edge. The INPUT FLIP button allows you to move the VHD circuit from the Mic <\/span>I<\/span>nput <\/span>to the <\/span>Line Input<\/span>,<\/span> making it easy to add harmonic <\/span>colour<\/span> to DAW stems or line-level instruments and sources.<\/span><\/p>\n Variable Harmonic Drive <\/span>was created to provide engineers and producers with a <\/span>single <\/span>preamp <\/span>capable of covering a wide tonal spectrum. <\/span>I<\/span>niti<\/span>ally designed to complement the Duality console<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s ultra-accurate SuperAnalogue\u2122 preamp, VHD <\/span>technology can be found across <\/span>numerous<\/span> SSL consoles and rackmount units \u2013 over the years becoming <\/span>many engineers<\/span>\u2019<\/span> secret weapon for adding<\/span> vibe to recordings<\/span>. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Super 9000 features SSL\u2019s quintessential modern dynamics section, delivering ultimate control and punch. Built around the high-performance THAT 2181A VCA, the compressor includes a switchable <\/span>F<\/span>ast <\/span>A<\/span>ttack mode and the Peak Detect option\u2014first introduced on the SL 9000 console and carried through to the Duality series. It also incorporates SSL\u2019s classic Expander\/Gate section with variable hysteresis built into the Threshold, plus a HOLD control for precise gate and downward expansion management.<\/span> Additionally, <\/span>Super 9000 allows <\/span>the dynamics section <\/span>to be moved Pre and Post EQ. <\/span><\/p>\n Choose your SSL EQ: <\/span>the 292 G-Series \u2018Pink Knob\u2019 EQ circuit or the 242 E-Series \u2018Black Knob\u2019 EQ circuit.<\/span> The 292\u2019s variable-Q design delivers smooth, wide boosts and cuts that tighten as you push harder, while its shelves feature a steeper slope and the signature \u2018undershoot\/overshoot\u2019 for that <\/span>renowned<\/span> SSL musicality. The 242\u2019s constant-Q design<\/span>, developed in collaboration with Sir George Martin,<\/span> gives <\/span>more <\/span>surgical<\/span> control<\/span> when <\/span>compared<\/span> to the 292<\/span>. <\/span>The Super 9000 EQ section also features two buttons labelled \u2018E Bell\/G\u00f73\u2019 and \u2018Gx3\/E Bell.\u2019 When in 292 <\/span>mode<\/span>, these buttons allow the Low-Mid Frequency to be divided by 3 and the High-Mid Frequency to be multiplied by 3, so that the mid-bands can be used to target frequencies normally far outside of their standard range, providing incredible flexibility and range. In 242 <\/span>mode<\/span>, these buttons switch the Low Frequency and High Frequency bands between Bell and Shelving modes. <\/span>A<\/span>s expected from SSL, the EQ can be placed in the dynamics sidechain, and the high-pass (18dB\/oct) and low-pass (12dB\/oct) filters can be fully bypassed or routed to input or sidechain for ultimate control.<\/span><\/p>\n Super 9000 includes a balanced insert point for integrating additional outboard gear into the signal path. The insert can be repositioned from its default location (immediately after the input stage) to the output stage, just before the Output Trim. It also features a dedicated external sidechain (key) input, flexible processing re-ordering, and sidechain linking\u2014ideal when using two Super 9000 units as a stereo pair.<\/span><\/p>\n Input Flip <\/span>control <\/span>rout<\/span>e<\/span>s the LINE input to the Mic Pre, whilst the rear MIC connection <\/span>becomes<\/span> routed through the LINE path \u2013 an easy way to process line level DAW returns with saturation\/distortion processing at the mix stage, without having to manually re-patch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSuperAnalogue<\/span>\u00a0Design<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Dual<\/span> Mic Amp \u2013 <\/span>SuperAnalogue<\/span>\u00a0or V<\/span>HD<\/span><\/h4>\n
Variable Harmonic Drive<\/span> (VHD)<\/span>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
Full Dynamics Processing<\/span><\/h4>\n
Pink (292) and Black (242) EQ Circuits & High and Low Pass Filters<\/span><\/h4>\n
Flexible Processing & Routing<\/span><\/h4>\n
Key <\/span>Features\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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