SSL Oracle Console – Overview & Specs
What is Oracle?
The SSL Oracle is a next-generation large-format analogue console purpose-built for today’s hybrid studio workflows. It combines SSL’s legendary analogue signal path with digital control and instant recall, powered by proprietary ActiveAnalogue™ technology. The result is a console that looks, sounds, and feels like a classic SSL—but with the speed, flexibility, and automation modern production demands. Oracle is equally at home in high-end tracking rooms, immersive mixing environments, and DAW-integrated facilities.
ActiveAnalogue™ Workflow
Oracle’s core innovation is its ActiveAnalogue™ technology—true analogue circuitry under complete digital control. Unlike digital emulation systems, Oracle retains full-voltage, latency-free signal flow. Every setting is instantly recallable, allowing engineers to switch sessions in seconds without sacrificing sound quality or workflow integrity.
Console Surface & Control
The surface layout follows SSL’s iconic in-line architecture, featuring dual signal paths (Large and Small Fader) per channel. Each strip includes hands-on EQ, pan, routing, solo, and cut functions. Real-time metering is displayed through a combination of VU meters and high-resolution bar graphs. Control software (O-Control) enables session snapshotting and offline prep, freeing up valuable studio time for creativity.
Routing & Bus Architecture
Oracle includes four stereo main mix buses (eight outputs total), ten configurable aux buses, and sixteen dedicated track buses. All paths are fully routable and designed to support mono or stereo channel linking, with AFL and PFL monitoring buses for critical cue and solo workflows. The result is a flexible yet structured routing environment suitable for stereo, surround, and immersive formats like Dolby Atmos.
Monitoring & Atmos Integration
The monitoring section provides main plus four alternate monitor outputs, with support for immersive monitoring configurations. Features include a large-format master monitor knob, DIM and CUT functions, headphone outputs, and integrated talkback. Designed to serve as the control center of your studio, Oracle’s monitoring capabilities rival standalone systems.
Modular Hardware System
The Oracle system consists of a 3-bay surface and up to three 13U racks (one centre rack and one or two channel racks). Racks house the full analogue audio engine and are whisper-quiet, with a noise floor below NR25. The console surface is available with tabletop or freestanding leg configurations, making it suitable for both custom studio builds and retrofit installations.
Standard System Configurations
Oracle 24 offers 64 mix inputs with one channel rack and a single centre rack. Oracle 48 expands the system to 112 mix inputs using two channel racks. Both configurations share the same 3-bay surface footprint, making them easy to scale without increasing surface real estate.
Physical Specifications
The 3-bay console surface measures 1363 mm wide, 857 mm deep, and 636 mm high with legs, weighing approximately 104 kg. Each rack measures 483 mm wide by 578 mm deep and 631 mm high, with the channel rack weighing 32 kg and the centre rack 36 kg.
Connectivity & Integration
Oracle is designed for clean studio integration with XLR, DB25, and Cat5e+ networking. The system supports GPIO, USB, SYNC, and RJ45-based control linking between surface and racks. Rear-panel access simplifies connection to patchbays, I/O interfaces, and DAWs.
Patchbay Compatibility
The console follows the AES59 DB25 pinout standard and includes suggested layouts for 24- and 48-channel setups. It integrates seamlessly with Neutrik and Signex DB25-based patchbays and can be customized to fit your studio’s signal flow.
Designed For High-End Production
Whether you’re building a tracking room, a Dolby Atmos mix stage, or a private mastering suite, the SSL Oracle is built for mission-critical environments that demand recall, precision, and performance.
