SOLID STATE LOGIC Revival 4000 – Analog Channel Strip with Iconic SSL Console Sound

The Revival 4000 is the essence of classic analog sound from Solid State Logic, packed into a compact 1U format. This fully analog channel strip is inspired by the legendary SSL SL 4000 series consoles that shaped the sound of the 1980s. These are the tools behind tracks by Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, and more. Revival 4000 brings that vintage magic into the modern studio.

Product Features

• Premium channel strip with SSL 4000 E mic preamp and Jensen transformer
• De-Esser from the 4000 B series with a 7 kHz sidechain filter
• Class-A VCA dynamic section with true RMS detection, soft/hard knee, and attack control
• Legendary 4-band parametric EQ with switchable Brown Knob and Black Knob circuits
• Flexible routing with insert point, re-orderable processing path, and external sidechain

Authentic Analog Character

The SSL Revival 4000 is designed for audio professionals seeking the true sound of vintage productions. With its Jensen JT-115K-E transformer and discrete class-A VCA section, it delivers harmonic richness, analog warmth, and musicality that plugins can't replicate.

Perfect for Recording, Mixing & Mastering

Whether you're tracking vocals, shaping drums, guitars, or full mixes – the Revival 4000 offers pro-level tone shaping. Switchable EQ circuits, flexible filters, and a responsive dynamics section make it a perfect addition to any serious studio setup.

Technical Specifications

• Mic Preamp: Jensen transformer, +48V, PAD, Line In, Phase Reverse
• De-Esser: 10:1 ratio, sidechain at 7 kHz
• Compressor: Class-A VCA, soft/hard knee, true RMS, fast attack
• Gate/Expander: with fast attack
• EQ: 4-band parametric (Brown Knob “02” / Black Knob “242”), fully parametric mids, shelving or bell high/low bands
• Filters: HPF/LPF with 12 or 18 dB/octave depending on mode
• Insert: balanced insert point
• Sidechain: external key input, EQ and filters in sidechain path
• Routing: reorderable processing chain
• Output level control, input/output meter, stereo link option

Construction & Build

Sturdy 1U rack-mount chassis with high-grade audio components, shielded power supply, and rugged metal knobs. Designed for long-term professional use in studio environments.

What's in the Box

• SSL Revival 4000 Channel Strip
• Power cable
• User manual
• Original packaging

Conclusion

If you're looking to bring the unmistakable SSL console sound into your studio in a single compact unit, the Revival 4000 is your go-to solution. It's more than a channel strip – it's a time machine for analog tone lovers.