SSL E-Series Dynamics MK2 500 Series Compressor Module

The SSL E-Series Dynamics 500 series module reproduces the legendary sonic signature of an early 80's classic, the SL 4000 E console channel strip, which was featured on countless 1980s recordings. The versatile E-Series Dynamics Module features a compressor/limiter and an expander/gate, both of which return faithfully to the circuitry and key components which define the sound of the original SL 611E Series channel strip.

A true RMS converter is used in the side chain while the gain element is an all-discrete design identical to the Class A VCA chip used in the original unit. The compressor contains additional switching options to defeat the over-easy curve and to use a linear release instead of the more usual logarithmic curve. The result is a compressor with three distinct voices, each with its own musical character. Producers loved the SSL SL 4000 E console for lots of reasons, not least of which is the channel dynamics section. Perfect for maximizing the thump of a kick drum, the richness of a bass, or taming an expressive vocal performance.

Multiple switching options provide the right response for any sound source. The flexible design can switch between overeasy and hard-knee compression curves and switch between logarithmic and linear release curves. This flexibility combined with a classic sound is what made this dynamics processor such a legend.

FEATURES:

• 500 Series module based on the channel dynamics sections of the SSL SL 4000 E console
• Switchable over-easy/hard-knee operation for flexibility
• Choose between logarithmic and linear release curves to match a wide range of material
• Four tools in one: compressor, limiter, expander, and gate
• Sidechain with RMS converter for precise operation
• Original Class A VCA replication

SSL MK2 SERIES

Building on the success of a new range of SSL retail products, SSL have revised their SSL 500 Series module range giving them a fresh, sleek new look to match SSL’s latest brushed steel look and feel. Other than that, these modules are identical in design and quality to previous MK1 versions.