ALL SSL Console Owners, Users & Techs: ROLL CALL!

[meteo]

Tancredi Barbuscia GreenRiver Studio
SSL 4040e 1983
im also a tech.
info@greenriverstudio.com

[Wiggy Neve Slut]

James,

You could also use this list as a forum for group buys on switches/modules/powersupplies/lamps/globes.

Im sure if you all got together to pool resources you'd be able to get a good deal on spares etc

Wiggy

[toolz]

My current home studio line up:

8 Channel E series sidecar: 1982 frame with 1989 channels, Brown EQ with Switched Filters.

2 Channel E series sidecar: 1984 frame with Mini 651 Centre Section + 1999 G series channels, Pink EQ






Tech, Chop, Build.. and everything 4k

Looking for a Fader Bus Card, if anyone has a spare :-)

[Lamebirdy]

Here's my little SSL setup at my home studio. Pulled from an 80 channel SSL 4000G+ at a television studio and saved from the dumpster. My version has 32 Channels with no center section or computer (they were sent to LA and kept by the network as the rest was being tossed) but we custom built one and have plans to keep adding more functionality to it. Right now all the logic works, next we're getting the VCA groups to work and after that I plan on adding MIDI automation to the VCA faders. Its the best I can do with what I have but I'm not complaining. Its an SSL for free with power supplies, and spares. I'll tell you its really nice to be working on a LFC again after 10 or so years of working all in the box.

[Demonslave]

I have a SSL 9056J (fully refurbished by the legendary Pro Audio Design in Boston Mass....and will officially be up in about a week and a half) 56 channel, ultimation moving faders, instant reset (not total recall, it's different) 56G+ AND 56E 242 Black EQ (with the pushofabutton) 112 automated inputs, and hi-z inz on every channel. I am not a tech, but can fix stuff. I know a few good techs that I can trust. Cheers!

[magnet]

I own a 80 input SSL SL-5000M series desk that I pulled from a major sports broadcast facility. I have been parting it out for almost a year now. I have attached a picture of the desk from the day I picked it up. It has not been set up as a full console since March of 2011. I have many spare parts such as EQ's, Compressors, Faders, Meters, Extender cards, cabling etc. including big bags of new spare parts.

Feel free to contact me if you need any parts.
magneticnorthstudio@gmail.com
www.magnocd.com

Best.
Magnet

[Papillon]

Originally Posted by Demonslave

.....56 channel, ultimation moving faders, instant reset (not total recall, it's different) 56G+ AND 56E 242 Black EQ (with the pushofabutton) .....

Hi there,

Could you explain a little more on the instant reset? Sounds interesting!

Thanks,

Papillon

[LeMauce]

Originally Posted by Papillon

Hi there,

Could you explain a little more on the instant reset? Sounds interesting!

Thanks,

Papillon

Yeah indeed. Sound indeed interesting!

[brewery]

hi,

56 channel E/G+ TR. All G+ Upgrades in 651; Ultimation and G Keyboard; DK Audio MSD200. 32 black, 8 orange, 16 G EQ. Konnektor DAW interface; master transport switcher.

I do all the tech work myself.

erik@brewerystudios.com

[nicpope]

Our SSL at Different Fur is a 4056 E series frame loaded 48.

[MichaelAngelo]

SSL 4064 loaded 56 modules and a SSL 6048 loaded 48 modules.. Refurb myself for over 20 years. www.MPSrecording.com

[fusoid]

Former Staff Tech at Dallas Sound Labs, Electric Lady Studios, A&M/Henson Studios, Interscope Studios. Installs, Wiring/Panel Design, Commission/Decommission, Repairs, Calibration, Record Engineering, Sight-reading Bassist, Stories/Jokes...

[Smokey510]

I got a empty X-Rack... Can I join the club 2?

[James Lugo]

Originally Posted by fusoid

Former Staff Tech at Dallas Sound Labs, Electric Lady Studios, A&M/Henson Studios, Interscope Studios. Installs, Wiring/Panel Design, Commission/Decommission, Repairs, Calibration, Record Engineering, Sight-reading Bassist, Stories/Jokes...

Thanks for joining in Mark!

[toolstudio]

Toolhouse Studios, Germany, 4048E, G+ Computer, servicing myself

[delcosmos]

What a great idea James.

1: Armando Avila, Mexico City, SSL 4048G+, Year 2000, Ultimation Moving faders.
2: Armando Avila, Mexico City, SSL 4040G+, Year 1999.
3: Tech: Ross Alexander RAlexan722@aol.com (Florida.)
4: Duality SE 48ch. Tech Support: Phill Scholes, Service Manager at Solid State Logic, Los Angeles.

Best regards.

delcosmos.

[Studio Trilogy]

9080 K with 24 remote pre's here.

[James Lugo]

Originally Posted by TonyBelmont

Are you kidding me? A list of SSL owners and techs without Dave Thibodeau being mentioned?

DT is without a doubt the premier SSL tech on the east coast. He should be the first person people call when they need work done. At least you guys got Bruce Millet mentioned. These two are the best in the biz, and I've worked with both of them extensively.

Also, if anyone needs to get in contact with DT, feel free to drop me an email and I'll forward your details to him (or vice versa). I wouldn't want to post his contact details on a public forum without permission.

Tony we just started this, ask him if he wants to be on the list and get a website or something.

[TonyBelmont]

Originally Posted by James Lugo

Tony we just started this, ask him if he wants to be on the list and get a website or something.

He probably doesn't need a website. He's a tech.

Anyway, I'll be glad to be the point man for him until he tells me it's OK to post his contact info. I just dropped him an email.

We've worked together numerous times over the last 15 years. He's probably refurbished hundreds of consoles... The "SSL refurbishing" companies hire him to do the work. He's the man, and he's always pretty booked.

James, if you didn't already know... this is the guy you should be working with if you're on the east coast now. Drop me an email and I'll give you his contact details.

[dillweed]

Reeltime Audio, Denton Tx. SSL4056 with TR (1985). info@reeltimeaudio.net

Tech: Skip Burrows, Sunrise Sound, Houston Tx.

Thanks James!

[Demonslave]

Originally Posted by Papillon

Hi there,

Could you explain a little more on the instant reset? Sounds interesting!

Thanks,

Papillon

All of the push buttons are soft (sends busses ect) digitally controlled, for faster recall/less crap in the audio path and NO coupling caps and ultra low noise floor! My board is like new and fully refurbished by Pro Audio Design...Some techs I was going to mention was Mark, but he already posted, and Norman Druce out of Detroit.

[TonyBelmont]

Originally Posted by Demonslave

All of the push buttons are soft (sends busses ect) digitally controlled, for faster recall/less crap in the audio path and NO coupling caps and ultra low noise floor! My board is like new and fully refurbished by Pro Audio Design...

As far as I know, there are no electrolytic caps in the audio path on any of the 9000's.

That's what "SuperAnalogue" was all about.. it used DC coupling.

BTW, they are also all surface mount... and because it doesn't have all those caps, there is little you can do when it comes to refurbishing (unlike the 4000's where there are tons of electrolytics, etc). Refurbishing those likely means a "cleaning, fault find and correction, and new leather trim". In my opinion, it's essential when purchasing a used console to have a line item of what the actual refurbishment consists of... In writing... and part of the signed agreement by both parties.

[Dean Landon]

Not exactly a whole console, but a few weeks ago, I purchased two SSL 4000 strips fitted with "Black 242 EQ and 241 Mic Pre's with transformer" from Rhoades Audio Designs in Nashville.

I'm using them with the Folcrom. Sounds pretty amazing.

They also have 9000 strips which is on my list to try.

[Demonslave]

Hi Tony!
Not arguing, but there are still quite a bit of electrolytics. My console has had it's supplies balanced, cleaning and lubing, finding faults and replacing of faders pots bulbs cards in the master section and switches. The only known failure common to the 9000s so far, has been in the dynamics card. The surface mount failed chip is replaced with a riser so that in the future that chip can easily be swapped out. Pro audio design charges 100.00 for the repair total. I have confirmed this problem with Peter Duncan's tech, who worked for SSL till the mid nineties. 9000j/K also have "self test" which help make them some of the most reliable mixers on the planet! Cheers!

[mixnova]

mine is a 4032 G+, total recall & automation.

[urbanaudio]

We have a 4056G/TR from 1987 with 52 mono / 4 stereo channels. Recapped by Australian tech guru Rob Squire in Jan 2010.

Can be configured for 5.1 (Quad bus + 2 mono busses) and routed to an SSL Xlogic 5.1 Bus Comp (rack) when needed.

Currently situated in Melbourne, Australia. Thanks for posting this James!

Henry

www.urbanaudio.com.au

[DaveThibodeau]

Originally Posted by TonyBelmont

He probably doesn't need a website. He's a tech.

Anyway, I'll be glad to be the point man for him until he tells me it's OK to post his contact info. I just dropped him an email.

We've worked together numerous times over the last 15 years. He's probably refurbished hundreds of consoles... The "SSL refurbishing" companies hire him to do the work. He's the man, and he's always pretty booked.

James, if you didn't already know... this is the guy you should be working with if you're on the east coast now. Drop me an email and I'll give you his contact details.

Hello Tony, Gee, do I owe you a check for the great mention on the forum? My availability is going to be very limited from now on. I just took a full time gig. There are a lot of factors involved, I will not get into it right now. I will still be doing my design work with Geoff Daking on the side since there is no travel involved. However, it is hard to ship an SSL for service! Phil Nickolay also needs to be mentioned in this forum. He is the guy that I usually refer people over to when I am not available. I have to run. I can explain more later.
Thanks,

[GabrielOgrin]

Our SSL 4056E/g+ 40 Black EQ , 8 Brown , 8 Orange totally refurbished in 2011.
Located in Europe - Slovenia.

We have a lot of spare parts for ssl 4000 consoles if somebody missing something contact me.
And we have rebuild from scratch the 242 Black EQ cards so there is 100pcs in stock if somebody is interested. More news for the 242 cards on ProAudioUpgrades.Com (online in about 1 week)

Gabriel
JORK Studios // Pro Audio Studio // Europe - Slovenia // Residential Studio // FunkJunk Slovenija

[Showcase]

Dreamix Studios
Mattias Thunell, +46(0)703344111

SSL 4056 E VU (w some G modules) G+ computer, both transfromerless and Jensen amps, Black, Brown, and Pulteq style eqs , Automation and TR!

Worth mention, I have alot of spares and fix everything by myself so anyone got any problem Im happy to try helping out!