SSL - BUS+
Analogue 2-channel bus compression and analogue dynamic equalisation processor in 19" rack format. It combines the brand's famous Bus Compressor (which has been fitted to SSL consoles since 1976), with significant improvements, with a very powerful, customisable 2-band analogue equaliser called D-EQ. A little gem!
Presentation
Other features
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SSL BUS+
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Bus compressor
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4 operating modes - Classic Stereo, Σ S/C Stereo, Dual Mono or Mid-Side
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External side-chain inputs and sends
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Authentic SSL bus compressor circuit
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LOW THD mode reduces low-frequency distortion caused by compression.
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F/B mode modifies compression characteristics for a more "relaxed" compression style.
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4K mode - single VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion to bring a little 'grit' and 'grunge' to the mix.
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Negative ratios - for creative pumping effects and control of particularly strong signals.
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New attack and release options, including the new "Auto 2" setting.
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MIX control for instant parallel compression
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Moving coil gain reduction indicators
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Unlockable transient expander
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General
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100% analogue circuit, digitally controlled using front-panel potentiometers.
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Huge gain reserve of +27.5 dBu
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Configurable processing order - Pre-D-EQ (default) or post-D-EQ bus compressor.
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CH 1 IN and CH 2 IN buttons for global bypass
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Configurable operating level - 0 dB (nominal), +10 dB, -5 dB
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Sleep and Auto-Sleep modes
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MAKE-UP gain controlled by MDAC with two ranges - 1 dB or 0.5 dB in steps.
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D-EQ
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Powerful 2-band parallel analogue dynamic equaliser - D-EQ
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Compression/Expansion modes
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3 choices of time constants for each band - Nominal, FAST or AUTO
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16 selectable frequency points per band
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Range control adjustable per band from 0.5 dB to 15 dB
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The HF band can be switched in a bell shape, with selectable frequencies covering the upper midrange and treble.
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Static boost gain per frequency band for the LF and HF bands (Stereo/ Σ S/C Stereo) or the LF band (Dual Mono/Mid-Side).
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G Series mode modifies the LF filter to be 2nd order with a degree of under/override.
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Tricolour activity LEDs to indicate digital EQ activity.
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Individually bypassable bands
Spotlight on
A legend among legends, the British brand Solid State Logic, commonly known as SSL, is one of the most prestigious manufacturers of analog and digital consoles for film, audio and broadcast professionals. Today, SSL offers a range of professional yet affordable SSL2 and SSL2+ audio interfaces, controllers to drive your DAWs and virtual instruments with ease, 500 Series audio processors and peripherals, and SuperAnalogue mixers such as the Matrix 2 and XL-Desk.
