The SSL Revival 4000 is a full-feature, all-analogue channel strip inspired by the iconic SSL 4000 Series consoles — the very consoles that defined the sound of countless hit records.
With the same Jensen transformer-balanced mic preamp, discrete Class-A VCA dynamics section and the celebrated 4-band parametric EQ (with both “Brown Knob” and “Black Knob” modes), this unit delivers the unmistakable SSL tone in a compact 1U rack format.
Why it matters
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The original SSL 4000 Series consoles (B and E series) revolutionised music production in the late 70s and 80s, and shaped the sonic character of artists like Prince, U2, Pink Floyd and many more.
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Now, with the Revival 4000 you get that heritage sound with modern studio-friendly features—so you can record, mix and produce with authenticity and flexibility.
Key Features
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Jensen JT-115K-E transformer-balanced mic preamp: delivers rich, clear recordings and uses the same transformer found in the original 4000 E channel strips.
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B-Series De-Esser with 10:1 ratio and 7 kHz high-pass sidechain filter — ideal for taming sibilance or harsh sources.
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Authentic E-Series VCA Dynamics: Discrete Class-A VCA compressor/gate section, with selectable soft/hard knee, fast attack, logarithmic or linear release modes.
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Classic 4-band parametric EQ: Includes full mid-bands, switchable “Brown Knob” (02) and “Black Knob” (242) curves — both legendary in their own right.
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Flexible processing & routing: Balanced insert point, external sidechain (key) input, flexible signal-order routing, and sidechain link for stereo setups.
Ideal for
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Recording engineers and producers who want the classic SSL character in a studio-friendly format.
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Mix engineers who require high-end analogue signal chains with maximum flexibility.
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Anyone seeking to bring authentic console-level sound into their racks.
Technical Highlights
Classic SSL 4000 E Jensen transformer-balanced mic preamp.
Musical one-knob 4000 B De-Esser section.
Ultimate 4000 E Series Dynamics section:
Discrete Class A VCA compressor section.
Soft or Hard Knee modes.
Fast Attack on/off.
Logarithmic or Linear Release Modes
Classic Gate/Expander Section
With Fast Attack on/off.
External sidechain (key) input.
Dynamics sidechain link – allows two Revival 4000 compressors to work as a stereo pair.
Classic 4-band SSL EQ:
Fully parametric mid-bands.
Switchable 'Brown Knob' 02 and 'Black Knob' 242 EQ Circuits.
High and Low Pass Filters:
Brown 02 mode – 12 dB per octave HPF & LPF.
Black 242 mode – 18 dB per octave HPF & 12 dB per octave LPF.
Balanced Insert point for connecting external devices into the signal path.
Extensive ‘to sidechain’ functionality:
Filters to Dynamics sidechain.
EQ to Dynamics sidechain.
Flexible process-order routing:
Filters to input, Dynamics and De-Ess post-EQ options, Insert to output.
Line Output Trim.
Switchable input/output metering.
