Solid State Logic SSL Origin Evo – large-format analog mixing console

Solid State Logic is introducing an inline console with E Series dynamics, available in 16- or 32-channel versions.

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The product supports up to 84 inputs during mixing. The console combines SSL PureDrive microphone preamps with up to 70 dB of gain, the well-known E Series Black Knob 242 EQ, authentic E Series dynamics and a master section with an improved bus compressor. High-pass and low-pass filters can process the channel signal directly or feed the new dynamics section's sidechain. Each E Series compressor has a Link function that sends the sidechain to neighboring channels, allowing several consecutive channels to be linked. The dynamics section also has a true-RMS sidechain detector and a fully discrete gain reduction stage identical to the Class A VCA circuit.

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The new console includes the well-known SSL bus compressor with extra ratio settings, a built-in sidechain filter and insert/return connections for external processing. A modular 19-inch rackmount center section supports different console configurations, provides space for extra outboard processors and can accommodate an SSL UF8 or UF1DAW controller. The Stereo Group fader module can be moved higher in the center section to place a UF8/UF1 in the lower space, directly in front of the engineer. The central 3U meter panel can also be moved, allowing screens to sit closer to the user without blocking the main meters.

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Other features include two stereo cue buses, four mono buses and 16 track buses; sound ranging from Ultra-Clean to Warm and Drive; Compressor/Limiter and Expander/Gate; classic and logarithmic Release modes; an 18 dB/octave high-pass filter and a 12 dB/octave low-pass filter; SF/LF routing; four-band parametric EQ; HF/LF bell/shelf switching; dedicated HMF and LMF Q controls; integrated DAW control with UF8 or UF1; and more.

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The Solid State Logic SSL Origin Evo is available to order for about $50000 for the 16-channel model and about $75000 for the 32-channel version.