Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Channel Strip
MPN #729747X2
Jensen mic pre, 4000 B De-Esser, Class A VCA dynamics, 4-band E EQ with Brown/Black modes, insert point, flexible routing, stereo linkable compression
The Solid State Logic Revival 4000 is a high-performance analogue channel strip that brings the unmistakable sound of the early 1980s SL 4000 Series into a modern 19" rack format. Drawing directly from the revered circuitry of both the B and E Series consoles, it captures the very DNA that shaped countless iconic records from artists like Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, U2, Prince, and Metallica. From the Townhouse Studios' rare 4000 B console to the globally influential 4000 E, SSL's 4000 Series defined an era of music production. The Revival 4000 carries this heritage forward, delivering the warmth, punch, and flexibility of those consoles in a streamlined and powerful 1U design.
Inside the Revival 4000 are the most beloved circuits of SSL's history: a Jensen-equipped E Series mic preamp for pristine front-end capture, the musical B Series De-Esser, and the legendary E Series Class A VCA dynamics section for compression, gating, and expansion with vintage character. Add to this the iconic four-band SSL EQ, switchable between the Brown Knob ?02' and Black Knob ?242' variants, complete with high- and low-pass filters, and you have an unparalleled tone-shaping toolkit. Flexible routing, a balanced insert, external sidechain input, and stereo linking further expand its studio utility. Whether you're tracking, mixing, or enhancing a hybrid workflow, the Revival 4000 is more than a channel strip-it's the definitive embodiment of SSL's analogue legacy in today's studios.
Features
Authentic SSL 4000 Sound: Brings the iconic tone of the early 1980s SSL 4000 B and E consoles into a modern 1U rack unit.Classic SSL Mic Preamp: Equipped with a Jensen transformer-balanced mic preamp from the original 4000 E, delivering rich clarity and warmth.4000 B De-Esser: One-knob design derived from the original B-Series compressor, taming sibilance with smooth, musical results.Legendary E-Series Dynamics: Fully recreated compressor, expander, and gate with discrete Class A VCA design, soft/hard knee, fast attack, and switchable release curves.Iconic SSL EQ: Four-band parametric EQ with selectable Brown Knob (02) and Black Knob (242) circuits, offering flexible tone shaping and filters.Flexible Routing: Includes insert point for external gear, sidechain input, EQ-to-dynamics routing, and dynamics linking for stereo use.Studio-Ready Features: Switchable input/output metering, line output trim, phantom power, polarity invert, and pad.
Specifications
General Specifications:
Product: Revival 4000 Signature Analogue Channel StripBrand: Solid State Logic (SSL)Type: Analogue channel stripFormat: 1U 19-inch rackmount
Mic Preamp:
Classic SSL 4000 E Jensen transformer-balanced mic preampTransformer: JT-115K-E JensenFunctions: +48V phantom power, polarity invert, pad, line input
De-Esser:
Based on SSL 4000 B-Series design10:1 ratio broadband compression triggered by 7 kHz sidechain filterMusical one-knob controlDerived from SSL Bus Compressor circuitry
Dynamics Section:
Discrete Class A VCA compressor sectionTrue RMS sidechain detectorSoft/Hard knee modesFast attack on/offLogarithmic or linear release modes
Gate/Expander:
Classic SSL 4000 E Series designFast attack on/off
Equalizer:
Classic SSL 4-band parametric EQFully parametric mid-bandsSwitchable Brown Knob (02) and Black Knob (242) circuits+/-15 dB boost/cut (Brown 02)+/-18 dB boost/cut (Black 242)Shelving high/low bands switchable to bell (Brown 02)High-pass/low-pass filters: Brown 02 mode: 12 dB/octave HPF & LPF, Black 242 mode: 18 dB/octave HPF & 12 dB/octave LPF
Routing & Processing:
Balanced insert point for external device integrationExternal sidechain (key) inputSidechain link for stereo compressor pairingFilters to dynamics sidechainEQ to dynamics sidechainFlexible process-order routing: filters to input, dynamics and de-ess post-EQ, insert to outputLine output trimSwitchable input/output metering
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