Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Analog Channel Strip

Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Analog Channel Strip

The Solid State Logic Revival 4000 channel strip brings the unmistakable sound of the early 1980s SL 4000 Series consoles into a single 1U rack unit. Drawing on circuitry from both the legendary 4000 B and 4000 E consoles, the Revival 4000 recreates the tone that shaped recordings by artists like Pink Floyd, Phil Collins, Prince, and Metallica. At its core sits a classic E Series mic preamp featuring the same Jensen JT-115K-E transformer found in the original consoles, paired with a Discrete Class A VCA dynamics section and SSL’s celebrated four-band parametric EQ. As a result, engineers get an all-analog, foundational legacy channel strip that delivers genuine 4000 Series character to vocals, instruments, and full mixes. In addition, flexible routing options including a balanced insert point, external sidechain input, and dynamics sidechain link make the Revival 4000 a serious workhorse for modern hybrid studios. OneStopMusic South Africa stocks the Solid State Logic Revival 4000 channel strip for studios across South Africa chasing that classic SSL sound.

Inside the Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Channel Strip

The dynamics section faithfully replicates the original E Series compressor/gate circuitry, complete with a true RMS sidechain detector and the same discrete Class A VCA gain element used on the original consoles, with switchable soft/hard-knee curves, fast attack on/off, and logarithmic or linear release modes. However, the dynamics aren’t the only highlight — the Revival 4000 also includes a one-knob de-esser lifted directly from the iconic 4000 B compressor/limiter, delivering a 10:1 ratio with a 7kHz sidechain high-pass filter for precise sibilance control. The EQ section offers a choice between two iconic circuits: the ‘Brown Knob’ 02 EQ from the 4000 E, with fully parametric mid-bands, ±15dB shelving highs and lows, and 12dB/octave filters, or the ‘Black Knob’ 242 EQ developed with George Martin, offering wider ±18dB cut/boost and a steeper 18dB/octave high-pass filter. Whether you’re after the warmth of the early 4000 B or the refined punch of the 242 EQ, the Solid State Logic Revival 4000 channel strip puts both classic SSL voicings in one box, with line output trim and switchable input/output metering for precise gain staging. OneStopMusic South Africa can help South African engineers add this iconic channel strip to their racks.

Tech Specs

• Format: 1U all-analog channel strip
• Mic Preamp: 4000 E Series preamp with Jensen JT-115K-E transformer
• Dynamics: Discrete Class A VCA compressor/gate with true RMS sidechain detector
• Dynamics Controls: Soft/hard-knee modes, fast attack on/off, logarithmic/linear release
• De-Esser: 4000 B-derived design, 10:1 ratio, 7kHz sidechain high-pass filter
• EQ: Switchable 4-band ‘Brown Knob’ (02) and ‘Black Knob’ (242) EQ circuits
• Brown Knob EQ: Fully parametric mid-bands, ±15dB shelving HF/LF, 12dB/octave HPF & LPF
• Black Knob EQ: ±18dB cut/boost, 18dB/octave HPF, 12dB/octave LPF
• Routing: Balanced insert point, external sidechain (key) input, dynamics sidechain link for stereo pairing
• Additional Controls: Line output trim, switchable input/output metering

Solid State Logic

Founded in 1969 by Colin Sanders, Solid State Logic began life building switching systems for pipe organs before evolving into the world’s leading manufacturer of analog and digital audio consoles. SSL pioneered industry-defining technologies — including motorized fader automation and total recall of mixer settings — and its large-format consoles became the backbone of major recording, broadcast, film, and live sound facilities worldwide, shaping the sound of countless hit records.

In recent years SSL has brought that console DNA into the personal and project studio space, with a range of award-winning audio interfaces (SSL 2, SSL 2+, SSL 12, SSL 1), compact mixers, control surfaces, channel strips, and processing plug-ins. Renowned for high-bandwidth, low-distortion signal paths and the iconic “SSL sound,” the brand remains a benchmark name across professional and home studios alike.

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