Super 9000 Channel Strip

All-in-One Channel Strip
Combines SSL’s most iconic analog technologies in one compact rack unit.

Legendary SSL Sound
Delivers the ultra-clean, powerful character of the 9000 Series consoles used in top studios worldwide.

SuperAnalogue Clarity
Provides a wide bandwidth, ruler-flat frequency response, and extremely low distortion for unmatched transparency.

Dual Mic Preamp Choice
Switch between pristine SuperAnalogue™ or character-rich VHD™ preamps with two selectable impedance options.

Flexible Harmonic Drive
Add warmth or edge with VHD™ by blending second and third-order harmonics for tailored saturation.

Modern Dynamics Section
Features a VCA compressor with fast attack, Peak Detect mode, and classic SSL Expander/Gate controls.

Classic SSL EQ Options
Choose between Pink (G-Series 292) or Black (E-Series 242) EQ circuits for musical shaping or precise tone control.

High and Low Pass Filters
Built-in filters can be routed or bypassed, offering 18 dB per octave high-pass and 12 dB per octave low-pass options.

Insert and Sidechain Flexibility
Includes a switchable insert point and external key input for deep routing options and sidechain linking.

Stereo Pair Linking
Two units can be linked for stereo compression using a standard cable. It's ideal for mix bus or stereo sources.

Process Order Control
Reorder filters, dynamics, EQ, and insert path to match your preferred signal flow.

Trusted by Pros
Based on SSL consoles used by Abbey Road, Real World, Avatar Studios, and legendary engineers across genres.

General Specifications
Product Name: SSL Super 9000
Device Type: SuperAnalogue™ Channel Strip
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Launch Date: 21 October 2025
Signal Path: All-analogue with digitally controlled features
Channel Strip Origin: Based on SL 9000 J and Duality consoles
Key Technologies: SuperAnalogue™ Circuitry, Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD)

Microphone Preamps
Mic Pre Options: SuperAnalogue™ or VHD™
Phantom Power: +48V
Polarity Invert: Yes
Pad: Yes
Mic Input Impedance: 1.3 kΩ or 11 kΩ (selectable)
Input Flip: Routes Line input to Mic preamp or vice versa

VHD (Variable Harmonic Drive) Circuit
Harmonics Control: 2nd order for warmth, 3rd order for edge
Placement: Assignable to Mic or Line input

Dynamics Section
Compressor Type: THAT 2181A VCA
Knee: Peak/Hard Knee or Soft Knee
Attack: Fast Attack switch
Expander/Gate: Included with variable hysteresis and HOLD control
Dynamics Routing: Pre or Post EQ selectable
Sidechain Link: Stereo link via TS/TRS cable

EQ Section
Bands: 4-band parametric
EQ Circuit Options: G-Series ‘Pink Knob’ 292 (variable-Q), E-Series ‘Black Knob’ 242 (constant-Q)
Additional EQ Features: 292 Mode: E Bell/G÷3 and Gx3/E Bell frequency shifting,  242 Mode: Bell/Shelf switching on LF and HF bands
Filter Slopes: High-Pass Filter: 18 dB/octave, Low-Pass Filter: 12 dB/octave
Filter Routing: To input or to dynamics sidechain
EQ Routing: To dynamics sidechain

Insert and External Routing
Insert Point: Yes, balanced; routable post-input or post-processing
External Sidechain Input: Yes
Process Order Routing: Customizable to Filters to input, Dynamics post-EQ or Insert to output

Metering & Output
Input and Output Metering: Switchable
Line Output Trim: Yes

Stereo Pairing
Compressor Link: Yes, using external TRS/TS cable
Link Mode: Loudest signal wins (ideal for stereo use)