Solid State Logic Revival 4000 – Legendary 4000-Series Analogue Channel Strip

The SSL Revival 4000 brings the unmistakable sound of the legendary SSL 4000-series consoles into a modern 1U rackmount channel strip. Built around authentic 4K-era circuitry, including the original Jensen transformer mic preamp and classic SSL EQ and dynamics designs, the Revival 4000 delivers the tone, punch, and musical character that defined countless hit records of the ’80s, ’90s, and beyond.

Crafted for today’s hybrid studios, it offers the full power of a console channel in a space-saving format—perfect for vocals, drums, guitars, voiceover, and analog processing of stems from your DAW. Whether you’re capturing performances or sculpting mixes, the Revival 4000 puts the iconic SSL sound directly into your rack.

Key Features

Authentic SSL 4000-Series Sound

• Features the Jensen JT-115K-E transformer-balanced mic preamp, delivering the rich, present tone found in the classic SSL 4000 E-Series consoles.

Classic SSL Dynamics

• Class A VCA compressor/expander/gate based on original 4000 circuitry

• Fast attack, soft/hard knee, and musical release curves for punchy, polished tracks

• Ideal for vocals, drums, percussion, guitars, and mix-bus shaping

Two Legendary SSL EQ Flavors

• Switchable Brown Knob (02) and Black Knob (242) EQ circuits

• Four-band parametric EQ with musical curves and wide cut/boost

• Includes high-pass and low-pass filters for sculpting tone with precision

Built-In De-Esser (4000 B-Series Inspired)

• One-knob de-esser with 10:1 ratio

• Automatically tames vocal sibilance and harshness without killing clarity

Flexible Routing & Integration

• Balanced insert point for integrating external hardware

• External sidechain input for creative compression techniques

• Stereo link capability when pairing two units

• Perfect for hybrid DAW workflows, stem processing, or front-end tracking

1U Rackmount Format

• Console power in a compact, portable unit

• Ideal for studios, production houses, podcasting setups, and mobile rigs

Why Engineers Love It

The SSL Revival 4000 gives you the exact character that made the original 4K consoles famous—punchy compression, musical EQ, warm transformer tone, and effortless mix-polish. It’s a complete “channel-in-a-rack,” capable of handling everything from aggressive drum shaping to silky vocal production to analog mix processing.

For studios wanting that SSL sound without buying a large format console, the Revival 4000 delivers premium analog performance at a remarkably accessible price.