Product details

The Solid State Logic SSL Revival 4000 is a professional analogue channel strip that brings the celebrated sound and workflow of SSL 4000 Series consoles into a compact 1U rack-mount unit. Combining an E Series Jensen transformer-balanced microphone preamp, a B Series de-esser, discrete Class A VCA dynamics, and switchable Brown Knob and Black Knob four-band EQ circuits, it offers comprehensive tonal shaping for recording and mixing. With flexible signal routing, balanced inserts, external sidechain connectivity, and selectable processing order, the Revival 4000 is designed for engineers seeking classic SSL character with modern studio versatility.

Key Features

Jensen Transformer-Balanced Mic Preamp: Based on the JT-115K-E transformer circuit used in classic SSL E Series consoles.
Classic B Series De-Esser: Dedicated one-knob de-essing circuit with a 10:1 ratio and a 7 kHz high-pass-filtered sidechain.
Discrete Class A VCA Compressor: Delivers the punch and character associated with SSL 4000 E Series dynamics.
Flexible Compressor Controls: Features switchable soft/hard knee, fast attack, and logarithmic or linear release modes.
Gate and Expander: Provides additional control over noise, ambience, and transient detail.
Switchable Four-Band EQ: Choose between Brown Knob (02) and Black Knob (242) EQ circuits.
Fully Parametric Midrange Bands: Shape vocal presence, instrument clarity, and tonal balance with precision.
High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters: Flexible filtering with selectable EQ modes and different filter slopes.
Flexible Processing Order: Reposition filters, dynamics, de-esser, and insert within the signal path.
External Sidechain Input: Enables advanced compressor and gate triggering using an external audio source.
Stereo Linking: Link two units for coordinated dynamics processing in stereo setups.
Balanced Insert Point: Integrate external analogue processors into the channel strip.
Switchable Input/Output Metering: Monitor signal levels throughout the processing chain.
Professional Rack Construction: Durable 19-inch, 1U enclosure for studio rack installation.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Analogue Channel Strip
Processing: Fully analogue
Form Factor: 19-inch, 1U rack-mount
Microphone Preamp: Jensen JT-115K-E transformer-balanced design
Input Features: Microphone/line selection, +48V phantom power, polarity inversion, and pad
De-Esser: B Series circuit, 10:1 ratio, 7 kHz sidechain filter
Compressor: Discrete Class A VCA design
Dynamics Controls: Threshold, ratio, attack, release, knee selection, and fast attack mode
EQ: Four-band parametric EQ with Brown Knob (02) and Black Knob (242) modes
Brown Knob EQ Range: ±15 dB
Black Knob EQ Range: ±18 dB
Brown Mode Filter Slopes: High-pass and low-pass filters at 12 dB/octave
Black Mode Filter Slopes: High-pass at 18 dB/octave; low-pass at 12 dB/octave
Connectivity: Microphone/line inputs, balanced insert, balanced output, external sidechain, and dynamics sidechain link
Metering: Switchable input/output level metering
Power Supply: Internal mains-powered operation
Installation: Standard 19-inch equipment rack