The Super 9000 combines Solid State Logic’s SuperAnalogue technology to deliver the modern SSL sound in a single analog channel strip. It draws from the circuitry and features of the iconic SSL 9000 J and the Duality console, offering ultra-low distortion, punchy dynamics, and exceptional clarity. This channel strip brings the sound of SSL’s flagship consoles into a compact rackmount format.
Renowned studios like Abbey Road, Metropolis, Real World, Record Plant, and Avatar/Power Station adopted the 9000 Series early on. Likewise, top engineers such as Manny Marroquin, Michael Brauer, Kevin Shirley, and Tony Maserati used SuperAnalogue technology to shape genre-defining hits for artists from Led Zeppelin to Jay-Z and Rihanna.
Dual Mic Preamps: Choose Transparency or Harmonic Color
Like SSL’s Duality console, the Super 9000 offers two world-class mic preamp options. First, the SuperAnalogue preamp delivers pristine clarity and massive headroom. Alternatively, you can engage the Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) circuit to add coloration and texture. VHD gives you the ability to dial in 2nd-order harmonics for tube-like warmth or push toward 3rd-order harmonics for a more aggressive, transistor-like edge.
For added flexibility, the INPUT FLIP function moves the VHD circuit from the mic input to the line input. This makes it easy to add saturation to DAW stems or other line-level sources without changing your patching.
Legendary SSL Dynamics and EQ
The Super 9000 features SSL’s modern dynamics section, built around the high-performance THAT 2181A VCA. It includes a Fast Attack mode and Peak Detect feature first introduced on the SL 9000. These give you enhanced control over fast transients and peak signals.
When it comes to EQ, you get two iconic SSL options. The 292 G-Series “Pink Knob” EQ offers a variable-Q design, ideal for smooth boosts and wide tone shaping. Meanwhile, the 242 E-Series “Black Knob” EQ uses a constant-Q design developed with Sir George Martin. This provides surgical precision for targeted frequency cuts or enhancements.
Smart Routing and Studio Integration
Beyond its classic tone-shaping circuits, the Super 9000 is packed with features for today’s hybrid workflows. There’s a balanced insert point that can be placed either pre or post-EQ and dynamics. You also get an external sidechain input, flexible processing order, and stereo sidechain linking.
Additionally, the INPUT FLIP control allows the line input to run through the mic preamp path, while the mic input gets routed to the line stage. As a result, you can process DAW stems or reamp signals with ease—no manual repatching required.
SuperAnalogue Power in a 1U Rack
The SSL Super 9000 packs the essence of the 9000 Series into a single rack space. From dual preamps and powerful dynamics to iconic EQ and flexible routing, it delivers the clarity and punch that made SSL consoles a studio standard. Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, the Super 9000 offers the full range of SSL’s sound-shaping capabilities in a modern, compact form.
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