Solid State Logic Super 9000 SuperAnalogue Channel Strip: The SSL sound of pop, hip hop, and R&B of the 90s, 2000s and beyond.

The Solid State Logic Super 9000 SuperAnalogue Channel Strip is the ultimate all-in-one analog channel strip, delivering the superior punch, breathtaking clarity, and modern sound perfected in SSL’s legendary 9000 consoles. Combining the best of SuperAnalogue™ technology in a single 1U rack unit, the Super 9000 brings professional polish—once exclusive to colossal 9K consoles—straight into your studio. It is renowned for making music sound larger than life, with unmatched dynamics and depth.

The Legendary Sound of the 90s

The 9000 Series defined the sound of a generation, setting a milestone in analog design and paving the way for the development of the Duality and Oracle consoles. Renowned for making music sound larger than life, with unmatched dynamics and depth, the 9K console delivered unprecedented clarity across all genres.

• Genre-Defining Tone: 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.
• Industry Standard: Prestigious facilities, including Abbey Road and Record Plant, quickly adopted the console, making the SuperAnalogue™ sound the professional choice for crafting genre-defining hits by engineers like Tony Maserati and Kevin Shirley.

Unparalleled SuperAnalogue™ Performance

The SuperAnalogue™ Design creates a signal path so transparent and wide bandwidth that nothing is lost, providing the precision relied upon by top engineers like Manny Marroquin and Michael Brauer.

• Pristine Fidelity: Features a ruler-flat frequency response (±0.1 dB between 20 Hz – 20 kHz), exceptionally low noise, and ultra-low transient intermodulation distortion.
• Transparent Path: Key design elements include no electrolytic capacitors in the audio path and extremely low phase shift across the audible spectrum, resulting in unmatched punch, definition, and a larger-than-life sound stage.
   
   

Dual Mic Amp: SuperAnalogue™ or VHD™

Just like on SSL’s flagship Duality console, you can choose between two world-class preamps to perfectly suit your source and desired character.

• Pristine Clarity: Opt for the ultra-clean, high-headroom SuperAnalogue™ preamp for unmatched transparency.
• Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD™): Switch to the unique VHD circuit to add character and saturation. Dial in 2nd order harmonics for rich, valve-like warmth, or add 3rd order harmonics for a harder, transistor-style edge.
• Tone Sculpting: The INPUT FLIP button allows you to move the VHD circuit from the Mic Input to the Line Input, making it easy to add analog harmonic color to DAW stems or line-level sources during the mix stage.

Dual EQ Circuits & Full Dynamics Processing

Achieve surgical precision or broad musical shaping with SSL’s flexible equalizer and dynamics sections.

• Switchable EQ: Instantly choose between two quintessential SSL EQ circuits:
  • 292 G-Series 'Pink Knob' EQ: Features a variable-Q design for smooth, wide boosts and cuts, known for its signature musicality and tighter focus when pushed.
  • 242 E-Series 'Black Knob' EQ: Features a constant-Q design, offering more surgical control and precision.2 
• Extended Range: Unique features allow the mid-bands to be divided by 3 or multiplied by 3, enabling the EQ to target frequencies far outside its standard range for incredible flexibility.
• Classic Dynamics: Built around the high-performance THAT 2181A VCA, the dynamics section delivers ultimate control and punch. It includes a compressor with switchable Fast Attack and Peak Detect options, plus SSL’s classic Expander/Gate with variable hysteresis and a HOLD control for precise management.

Flexible Processing & Routing

The Super 9000 is engineered for seamless integration into modern hybrid studios.

• Sidechain and Filters: The EQ can be placed in the dynamics sidechain, and the high-pass (18dB/oct) and low-pass (12dB/oct) filters can be routed to the input or sidechain for ultimate control. 
• Insert Flexibility: Features a balanced insert point that can be repositioned from its default location (immediately after the input stage) to the output stage (just before the Output Trim).
  Stereo Linking: Includes sidechain linking for using two Super 9000 units as a stereo pair.