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Originally Posted by jdjustice Just to get BOT, what is the history of SSL with regards to their consoles, to be more specific, when was the 4000-series introduced and are they still in production |
Not sure when it was introduced, early 80's I think? No, it's not still in production, unless your Bob Rock or someone like that. They also made a 5K series that was aimed at post production. There is a company rack mounting modules from the 5K seried. Then came the 6K series, which is similar to the 4K, but with 3 VCA controlled "master busses" that feed the main stereo buss. They also changed the mic inputs on this board I believe. Not sure if there was ever a 7K series, if there was I've never heard of it. Then they built the 8K series. This was "cleaner" and offered more features than the 6K. I believe Ultimation was introduced with this model, but could be wrong. After that came the 9000J. They changed everything with this board. New mic inputs, new line inputs (without the headroom of the old ones), new metering, new faders (no more P&G), new 48 buss bussing system (8K might have had this, not sure), highly upgraded studio computer and automation system, fader groups in master section, expansive master center with surround option, etc etc. Then came the XL9K, which is the newest console. It's similar to the 9J, but "better" in some aspects.
I believe, somewhere between the 8K and the 9J they made the CS200. This is a digitally controlled analog console that failed miserably for some reason. The meter bridge sure is pretty...
There is a huge difference in sonics between the 4K/6K series and the 9J/XL9K series. The 4/6K have a rock friendly "grit" to them, and can handle a good pounding on the input. The 9J screams like a 2 year old when you hit it's inputs or master buss hard. It does have an amazing sounding sweet spot though, when you find it. The 9J also has a switchable E/G eq section. The E is suppost to "model" their E series (4K) eq's.
There's probably a ton of info on SSL's site. Hope this helps some. I'm sure other will chime in with more exact info.
BTW, Dirty Halo, take it easy on Lindell. It's rough tossing midgets all day.