Solid State Logic Expands and Refreshes 500 Series Module Range

Building on the success of the Fusion stereo analog processor and the SiX SuperAnalogue compact console, Solid State Logic decided to revitalize its popular 500 series modules, so often emulated. The SSL 500 Series classic G-Comp Bus Compressor, E-EQ and E-Dynamics processing modules have been given a new brushed steel facelift, while a feature enhanced VHD+ module, brand new stereo UltraViolet Stereo Equalizer (UV-EQ) and SiX Channel (SiX CH) modules, complete the new-look range.
 
"For nearly 20 years we have made many of our classic console and processor-based innovations available to more producers, engineers and musicians via the 500 module series. The opportunity with our more recent product to continue this work and bring a new range of modern classic 500 modules to a broader market, was too good to resist," explains Niall Feldman, SSL Director of New Products.

The new UltraViolet module takes the acclaimed minimum phase-shift Violet stereo EQ section from the new studio-favorite analog processor Fusion, and puts it into the 500 series format. Over and above Fusion’s Violet EQ, the SSL 500 Series UltraViolet module takes features one step further, adding two dedicated mid-bands, with precision Focus mode for ultimate EQ control. The module draws on the SSL legacy of selecting key frequencies and response curves to create a musical and intuitive EQ, designed to quickly dial in the sound of your mix, sub groups and individual instruments.

Also new in the SSL 500 Series is the SiX Channel, a single-width channel strip using the SuperAnalogue processing features from SSL’s incredibly successful compact SiX console, including Mic-pre, low and high frequency EQ, as well as the single knob compressor. The SiX Channel is a simple way to add additional Mic/Line inputs to the line level inputs of any professional audio device, including the Stereo channels of the SiX console. It is also a flexible way to create a professional modular mixer from a ‘summing’ 500 Series rack unit.

The versatile VHD+ Pre in the SSL 500 Series modules now features front and rear inputs with four different impedance selections making it an even more versatile mic pre and DI box for a wide range of microphones and instruments. Delivering an ultra-clean SSL SuperAnalogue grade recording path, the switchable patented Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) system uses a 100% analogue signal path to generate rich harmonic distortion.

The new UltraViolet Stereo EQ (UV-EQ) 500 Series module is available for $1299 USD / €1039 EUR, while the new SiX Channel (SiX CH) 500 Series module is available for $399 USD / €349 EUR. All SSL 500 modules are shipping and available worldwide.
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