Solid State Logic Super 9000 SuperAnalogue Channel Strip

The Solid State Logic Super 9000 brings the unmistakable sound and precision of SSL’s flagship studio consoles into a single 1 RU channel strip. Combining the core technologies of the legendary SL 9000 J and the modern Duality series, the Super 9000 delivers ultralow distortion, remarkable punch, and pristine clarity—the hallmarks of SSL’s SuperAnalogue design.

SuperAnalogue Technology

SuperAnalogue technology creates a signal path so transparent and wide bandwidth that nothing is lost, putting the engineer right there in the room with the artist. Its key design elements include a super-wide audio bandwidth, a ruler-flat frequency response, ultralow transient intermodulation distortion, the absence of electrolytic capacitors in the audio path, extremely low noise and harmonic distortion, and exceptionally low phase shift across the audible spectrum.

Dual Mic Amp: SuperAnalogue or VHD

Choose between two world-class preamps, just like on SSL's flagship Duality console. Opt for the pristine, high-headroom SuperAnalogue preamp for unmatched clarity, or switch to the Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) circuit to add character and saturation. Shape your tone by dialing in 2nd order harmonics for rich, valve-like warmth, or add 3rd order harmonics for a harder, transistor-style edge. The INPUT FLIP button allows you to run the line-input through the VHD preamp, making it easy to add harmonic color to DAW stems or line-level instruments and sources.

Full Dynamics Processing

The Super 9000 features SSL's quintessential modern dynamics section, delivering ultimate control and punch. Built around the high-performance THAT 2181A VCA, the compressor includes a switchable Fast Attack mode and the Peak Detect option-first introduced on the SL 9000 console and carried through to the Duality series. It also incorporates SSL's classic Expander/Gate section with variable hysteresis built into the Threshold, plus a HOLD control for precise gate and downward expansion management. Additionally, Super 9000 allows the dynamics section to be moved pre and post EQ.

Pink (292) and Black (242) EQ Circuits & HP/LP Filters

Choose your SSL EQ: the 292 G-Series ‘Pink Knob’ EQ circuit or the 242 E-Series ‘Black Knob’ EQ circuit. The 292’s variable-Q design delivers smooth, wide boosts and cuts that tighten as you push harder, while its shelves feature a steeper slope and the signature ‘undershoot/overshoot’ for that renowned SSL musicality. The 242’s constant-Q design, developed in collaboration with Sir George Martin, gives more surgical control when compared to the 292. The Super 9000 EQ section also features two buttons labelled E Bell/G÷3 and Gx3/E Bell.

Flexible Processing & Routing

Super 9000 includes a balanced insert point for integrating additional outboard gear into the signal path. The insert can be repositioned from its default location (immediately after the input stage) to the output stage, just before the Output Trim. Super 9000 also features a dedicated external dynamics sidechain (key) input, flexible processing re-ordering, and dynamics sidechain linking—ideal when using two Super 9000 units as a stereo pair.