{"product_id":"solid-state-logic-ssl-bus-comp-classic-stereo-bus-compressor-1u","title":"Solid State Logic SSL Bus Comp Classic Stereo Bus Compressor (1U)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUD Pricing \u0026amp; Release Date TBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SSL mix bus sound in a 1U box, with more range than the original.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bus Comp Classic is Solid State Logic's dedicated rackmount version of the stereo bus compressor that has sat in the master section of SSL consoles for decades. It keeps the familiar controls and the way it pulls a mix together. Then it adds Variable VCA Drive, extra ratio and release settings, a sidechain high-pass filter and a true stereo external sidechain input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been reaching for the plug-in on your 2-bus and want the hardware circuit, SSL built this unit for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MOsxXcrvNp8?si=x9Llp_U_aaxTo-xP\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic SSL bus compression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHAT 2181 VCAs.\u003c\/strong\u003e They sit in the audio path. SSL's sidechain design adds another VCA inside the feedback loop, which gives the punchy, cohesive response engineers know from the console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-knee 2:1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gain reduction comes in gradually. Leave it on the mix bus and you won't notice it until you bypass it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatios up to 10:1.\u003c\/strong\u003e For drum buses, stems and parallel chains where you want density, not subtlety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSSL Auto Release.\u003c\/strong\u003e A two-stage, programme-dependent release. Loud peaks recover quickly and quieter passages recover slowly, so dense mixes keep moving without obvious pumping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariable VCA Drive: pick your SSL era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne continuous control covers several decades of SSL console character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean.\u003c\/strong\u003e At its lowest setting the VCAs run balanced, for the low-distortion SuperAnalogue sound of the 9000 Series, Oracle and Odyssey consoles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoured.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn it up and the VCAs switch to unbalanced operation, for the harmonic character of the FX384 and 4000 Series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriven.\u003c\/strong\u003e Push it further for dense, early-4K-style saturation, approaching 10% THD. Useful on hard-hit drums and parallel buses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for recall and stem delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-position stepped controls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ratio, Attack, Release and the Sidechain HPF are all stepped, so you get exact recall between revisions and sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidechain high-pass filter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Goes up to 185 Hz at 12 dB\/octave. It stops kick and bass from driving the gain reduction, so the low end keeps its weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo external sidechain input.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed the full mix into the sidechain while you print stems through the audio path. Each stem gets the same compression it had in the full mix, so your stems and alt versions match the approved master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIlluminated moving-coil meter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper analogue gain reduction meter on the front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix engineers who want hardware SSL bus compression on the 2-bus. Producers building a hybrid analogue\/DAW setup. Recording and mix studios that deliver stems and need consistent compression across every version. If you also want dynamic EQ, Mid-Side, dual mono and a Mix control for parallel compression in one unit, look at SSL THE BUS+ (2U). If you want the classic SSL bus compressor with the shortest path from patching in to finished mix, choose the Bus Comp Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo analogue VCA bus compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVCAs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHAT 2181\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRatio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 positions, 1.5:1 to 10:1 (soft-knee 2:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 positions, 0.1 to 30 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 to 1.6 s, plus programme-dependent Auto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThreshold\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to +20 dB, continuously variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake-up gain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to +20 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSidechain HPF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 positions, up to 185 Hz, 12 dB\/octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVCA Drive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuously variable, up to approx. 10% THD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\/outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR stereo in and out; balanced stereo external sidechain input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax input\/output level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+27.5 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDynamic range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122 dB (compressor engaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIlluminated moving-coil gain reduction meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal auto-ranging supply, 100–240 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\" rackmount, 1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e483 x 277 x 43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e [CONFIRM: warranty term and who handles service in Australia]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid State Logic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53871624192289,"sku":null,"price":2699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1502\/9317\/files\/SSL-Bus-Comp-Classic_c476b967-4bae-4a5e-a938-c8f1a3604415.jpg?v=1792104903","url":"https:\/\/koalaaudio.com.au\/products\/solid-state-logic-ssl-bus-comp-classic-stereo-bus-compressor-1u","provider":"Koala Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}