The Sound of Legends: Introducing the SSL Super 9000 SuperAnalogue Channel Strip
For a generation of Grammy-winning engineers and producers, the Solid State Logic 9000 Series console represents the pinnacle of analog mixing consoles. The 9000 Series defined the clarity, punch, and sheer scale of music across genres, from the shimmering highs of R&B to the deep, extended lows of Hip-Hop, and the massive presence of Pop.
Now, SSL has distilled the iconic sound of that legendary console into a single, comprehensive 1U rack unit: the Solid State Logic Super 9000 SuperAnalogue Channel Strip.
This Super 9000 brings the exclusive sound of the 9K console—once reserved for elite facilities like Abbey Road and Record Plant—straight into your studio.
The Purest Analog Sound: SuperAnalogue™ Performance
The magic of the 9000 Series began with its revolutionary SuperAnalogue™ design. SSL engineers pioneered a signal path so pristine, so transparent, that nothing is lost between your microphone and your recording.
For engineers like Manny Marroquin and Michael Brauer, this isn't just a preference—it's a necessity. The Super 9000 Channel Strip delivers this performance with features that are textbook:
- Ruler-Flat Frequency Response: An astonishing ±0.1 dB between 20 Hz – 20 kHz.
- Ultra-Clean Path: Zero electrolytic capacitors in the audio path and extremely low phase shift ensure maximum transient detail and that signature SSL "punch."
The result is a large-format console sound that is truly larger than life, with dynamics and depth that immediately elevate your mix.
Dual Preamps: SuperAnalogue™ Meets VHD™
Just like on SSL's modern flagship consoles, the Super 9000 offers a choice between two world-class preamp tones, giving you the flexibility to perfectly match your source and your creative vision:
- SuperAnalogue™ Pristine Clarity: Select the ultra-clean, high-headroom preamp for unmatched transparency. This is your go-to for capturing a source exactly as it sounds.
- Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD™) Warmth: For when you need color, warmth, or aggression, switch to the unique VHD circuit. This allows you to dial in 2nd order harmonics for a warm, valve-like saturation, or push it further for 3rd order harmonics to achieve a harder, transistor-style edge.
Mixing Bonus: The unique INPUT FLIP button allows you to route your Line Input directly into the VHD circuit during mixdown, easily adding genuine analog harmonic color and weight to your DAW stems.
Total Control: Dual EQ & Masterful Dynamics
The flexibility of the 9000 console was its secret weapon and the Super 9000 Channel Strip brings this same toolkit to the forefront with legendary, switchable EQ and dynamics sections.
Choose Your Classic SSL EQ
The channel strip offers an instant choice between two quintessential SSL EQ flavors:
- The 292 G-Series 'Pink Knob' EQ: Known for its tight focus when pushed and its incredibly musical, variable-Q design, this EQ is the secret sauce behind countless Rock and Pop hits.
- The 242 E-Series 'Black Knob' EQ: Featuring a constant-Q design, this EQ provides surgical precision and control, making it a favorite for detailed restoration and targeted shaping.
Pro Tip: Unique frequency range extension features allow you to target frequencies far outside the standard range, giving you incredible control over sub-harmonics and ultra-high air.
The Ultimate VCA Dynamics
Built around the high-performance THAT 2181A VCA, the dynamics section delivers the aggressive yet musical control that SSL is famous for. You get a feature-rich Compressor with Fast Attack and Peak Detect options, plus SSL’s classic Expander/Gate with precise HOLD control for flawless transient management.
Designed For The Modern Hybrid Studio
With flexible routing, sidechain capabilities, and the ability to reposition the balanced insert point, the Super 9000 is engineered to integrate seamlessly into any modern studio environment, offering true hybrid flexibility.
