SSL XLogic G Series Compressor

Full Description

Exceptionally crafted compression

The ability to patch into the SSL XLogic SL 4000's centre compressor, and also control its sidechain from an internal sub-mix, allowed engineers to discover the amazingly unique qualities of this compressor for use on instruments like piano and drums, as well as its classic mix finalising capabilities. This versatility created the demand for a rack mount equivalent and a legendary piece of outboard gear was born

The XLogic G Series Compressor is the latest version of the compressor and it uses the same classic twin VCA design as its console counterpart. Combined with improved input and output circuitry, this new unit provides improved audio performance, while retaining the dynamics characteristics that have provided numerous hit mixes for the world's best audio engineers.

Rich audio heritage

It's no doubt that the original SL 4000 G serious is a favourite amongst the world's best producers.

Its reputation is built upon SSL's design excellence, advanced electronic engineering and sound quality that has produced hundreds of best-selling recordings. A key element in the sound of many of these recordings is punch and drive of the mixes created by the classic G-series centre compressor. This incredible tool takes what you know about compressors and offers the ultimate of what this studio staple has to offer. It provides unmitigated power through its compressor design elements and offers universally acclaimed, centre section compression.

Reviews

If you are looking for a simple but very effective master stereo compressor, built to exemplary standards, then you can't go far wrong with the SSL pedigree. - Sound on Sound

Features

• Legendary SSL G series stereo buss compressor
• Gain reduction meter as fitted to the classic SSL console range
• External side chain source select
• Auto fade with rate control automatic linear fade in/out control
• Remote connector for remote operation of the auto fade function
• The Evolution of a Classic
• The SL 4000 console was the first console to incorporate dynamics processing in every channel and a master compressor in the console centre section

Specifications

• Depth: 350mm / 13.8 inches, 425mm / 16.75 inches including connectors
• Height: 44.5mm/1.75 inches (1 RU)
• Width: 480mm / 19 inches
• Weight: 3.3kg / 7.5 pounds
• Power: 23 Watts / 29VA
• Boxed size: 520mm x 520mm x 182mm (20.5" x 20.5" x 7.2"), 12.75" x 21.75" x 3.25"
• Boxed weight: 5.6kg / 12.5 pounds
• Input Impedance: more than 10k ohms
• Output Impedance: less than 50 ohms
• Measured reference level at 1kHz. Any gain setting. Source impedance 50 ohms:
• 20Hz to 20kHz
• ±0.2dB (–3dB @ 100kHz)
• Headroom: more than +28dBu output level, 20Hz to 20kHz at 0dB gain
• Dynamic Range: more than 118dB
• Gain +0dB, input level +4dBu. Compressor switched out
• 20Hz to 20kHz (80kHz filter): less than 0.008%, typically 0.005%
• Gain +0dB, input level +20dBu. Compressor switched out
• 20Hz to 20kHz (80kHz filter):
• THD with the compressor switched in is dependent on attack and release times and signal content