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ORIGIN EVO builds on the very foundations of Solid State Logic, carrying forward the legacy of the iconic 4000 Series console while integrating the latest hybrid features and workflows. ORIGIN reignites the 4K lineage; ORIGIN EVO takes it even further, delivering an in-line console with the unmistakable SSL sound engineers know and love \u2013 thanks to flexible PureDrive\u2122 mic preamps, an authentic E Series dynamics section, and the iconic \u2018Black Knob\u2019 242 EQ with LP\/HP filters. ORIGIN EVO\u2019s high-headroom mix bus, paired with the enhanced Bus Compressor and forward-thinking routing capabilities, delivers mixes with analogue warmth, creative edge, and the renowned SSL glue and punch.<\/p>\n

The expanded modular centre section of ORIGIN EVO provides true hands-on control and ergonomic freedom for hybrid workflows. It seamlessly integrates a UF8 DAW controller or 19″ processors, ensuring the workstation and outboard processors sit exactly where you need them. With advanced bus routing, a power-friendly design, and an intuitive \u2018freelance-friendly\u2019 in-line workflow, ORIGIN EVO faithfully recreates the character that defined the E Series \u2013 and evolves it.<\/p>\n

Pure Drive\u2122 Mic Pre<\/strong>
\nORIGIN EVO\u2019s PureDrive\u2122 Mic Pre offers engineers a complete sonic palette, from high-resolution, ultra-clean capture to rich, driven tones. Its discrete transistor design delivers pristine, low-noise transparency; engage DRIVE \u2013 an evolution of SSL\u2019s VHD technology \u2013 to introduce warm, harmonically rich colour when the track demands it. Whether you\u2019re tracking, printing stems, or shaping tones through channel processing, PureDrive\u2122 provides the flexibility to choose between pure transparency and characterful saturation \u2013 one preamp, two distinct personalities, unmistakably SSL.<\/p>\n

E Series EQ<\/strong>
\nEvery channel strip on ORIGIN EVO features the most sought-after EQ design from the 4000 Series consoles: the iconic E Series 242 \u2018Black Knob\u2019. Originally developed in collaboration with Sir George Martin for the SL 4000 E, this EQ has been the choice of professionals for shaping exceptional mixes for more than four decades.<\/p>\n

E Series Dynamics
\n<\/strong>ORIGIN EVO brings SSL\u2019s E Series dynamics to every channel \u2013 one of the defining elements of the classic \u201980s SSL sound. Expect punchy, aggressive compression and ultra-fast gating, faithfully recreated with original-spec circuitry and components to deliver the authentic 4000 E character.<\/p>\n

Each compressor includes a LINK function, feeding the sidechain signal to the adjacent channels, allowing multiple consecutive channels to be linked together. ORIGIN EVO\u2019s dynamics section features a true RMS sidechain detector and an all-discrete gain-reduction stage, identical to the Class-A VCA chip used in the original console. Flexible controls let you bypass the soft-knee curve, engage fast attack, and select logarithmic or linear release \u2013 providing three distinctive compression characteristics that have shaped countless classic records.<\/p>\n

High- and Low-Pass Filters
\n<\/strong>High-pass and low-pass filters are integral to the ORIGIN EVO channel strip, with the typical routing flexibility expected from an SSL in-line analogue console. ORIGIN EVO adds a 12dB\/octave low-pass filter to ORIGIN\u2019s existing 18dB\/octave high-pass filter, providing enhanced tonal shaping options. Both filters can be switched to the dynamics sidechain, allowing precise control over frequency response \u2013 ideal for gating drums or triggering the compressor with a tighter focus for tasks such as de-essing.<\/p>\n

Hybrid Production Workflows
\n<\/strong>One of the key design principles behind ORIGIN EVO is authentic E Series sonics, delivered through hybrid production workflows and ergonomics. At its core is a 19-inch, rack-based modular centre section that adapts to different control priorities and adds space for custom outboard processing, keeping the engineer in the sweet spot with workstation control and processing within arm\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

Seamlessly integrate a UF8 DAW controller, while the Stereo Group fader tile can be moved up the centre section to place the UF8 in the lower bay, directly in front of the engineer. The 3U centre meter panel can be repositioned to bring a workstation monitor closer without obscuring the main meters.<\/p>\n

Beyond the adaptable layout, each channel strip is optimised for hybrid work with a 0 dB fader bypass for printing stems and insert points on both the large and small faders for easy integration of additional processing.<\/p>\n

The Bus Compressor \u2013 Enhanced
\n<\/strong>Few pieces of studio production equipment have earned the legendary status of the SSL Bus Compressor. For decades, it has been the secret weapon behind countless hit records \u2013 trusted by producers and engineers for its ability to deliver the \u2018glue\u2019 that brings a mix together. In ORIGIN EVO, this heritage lives on through the authentic circuit and design, built true to original specifications. Its signature mix bus cohesion adds power, drive, and clarity, creating the polished sound professional\u2019s demand.<\/p>\n

The Bus Compressor in ORIGIN EVO adds new compression ratios, an insert return for external processing, and a built-in sidechain filter \u2013 delivering the classic SSL punch with modern flexibility.<\/p>\n

The SSL Mix Bus
\n<\/strong>A defining element of SSL consoles is their mix bus, and ORIGIN EVO is no different. ORIGIN and ORIGIN EVO take a new approach compared to other SSL large-format consoles to deliver excellent noise performance and very low distortion via a new \u2018all-analogue\u2019 design. Part of the magic of SSL consoles is their ability to effortlessly sum sounds together with detail and separation, while creating an extremely wide stereo image for the engineer to use creatively.<\/p>\n

Many engineers comment that the mix bus on SSL consoles \u2018bends\u2019 sonically, allowing them to add more sounds, dynamics, and energy into a mix without it \u2018falling apart\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Advanced Bus Routing
\n<\/strong>ORIGIN EVO\u2019s electronic routing overcomes several ergonomic and reliability issues associated with traditional routing switches at the top of the channel. The new routing approach avoids the need for the user to repeatedly reach to the top of the strip and improves console reliability, with electronic switching removing components that are often located in the hottest part of the channel strip and therefore prone to cleaning or replacement.<\/p>\n

A single ROUTE select switch allows each channel to address the centrally located bus assignments, and with intelligent multi-select finger presses, setting up a session is far simpler and less prone to issues than traditional switch-based routing.<\/p>\n

Mission Control
\n<\/strong>The Centre Tiles are the heart of ORIGIN EVO, designed with easily accessible features and tools needed for fast, creative session workflows. Taking sustainability, ergonomics, modern gain-staging, and communication requirements into consideration, ORIGIN EVO offers a reassuringly familiar Centre Tile feature set with some ahead-of-the-curve functionality:<\/p>\n

Bus Trim Masters and Routing \u2013 Central track bus routing matrix featuring sixteen \u00b110dB trims for the track buses, with routing assign switches for each bus.<\/p>\n

Auto Sleep \u2013 Unique Auto Sleep mode automatically detects prolonged inactivity and places the console in standby, reducing power consumption and making ORIGIN EVO significantly more efficient than legacy SSL consoles.<\/p>\n

Solo Master Section \u2013 Comprehensive solo controls including Solo-In-Front with mix balance, Solo-In-Place for Large, Small and Group faders, and PFL options. Solo Level, Solo Clear, and Red Light switch complete the available options.<\/p>\n

Mix Bus \u2013 Features a high-quality 100mm fader with fully balanced, switched insert for external bus processing.<\/p>\n

Monitoring \u2013 Independent trims for Alternate Monitors 1 and 2, variable DIM level, MONO plus Left and Right mutes, and \u00d8L polarity switch. Monitor sources can be selected from the main mix, three external stereo sources, or a front-panel stereo 3.5mm jack input, with a Sum switch allowing selected sources to be monitored simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Returns \u2013 Four stereo return inputs enable ORIGIN EVO to route to mix and track buses, with level-controlled feeds to Stereo Foldback Outputs A and B.<\/p>\n

Mains Supply Requirements \u2013 Voltage: 100V to 240V AC, Current: 12.0A to 6.0A<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

16- or 32-Channel In-Line Console<\/strong><\/p>\n