Authentic SSL bus compressor circuitry delivers classic SSL sound for professional mixes
Four modes of operation (Classic, Stereo, Dual Mono, Mid-Side) provide flexible compression control
Three distinct compression coloration options allow genre-specific tonal shaping
Dynamic equalizer and transient expander enhance mix clarity and punch
Configurable processing order and comprehensive connectivity support advanced routing
Summarized by Shop
If there is a single piece of analogue processing equipment that is synonymous with SSL, it must be the SSL Bus Compressor. From the very first commercially released SSL 4000B console in 1976 and through many generations of SSL consoles that have followed, the Bus Compressor has always been the stalwart of the console centre section. For
Compression Modes
Classic, Stereo, Dual Mono, Mid-Side
Compression Coloration
3 options (can be combined)
VCA
2181 op-amp, single VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion (4K mode)
Dynamic EQ
2-band, configurable
Transient Expander
Built-in
Side Chain Inputs
External and sends with variable side chain filter