Ssl The Bus+ 2-Channel Compressor & Dynamic Eq

Ssl The Bus+ 2-channel Compressor & Dynamic Eq

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By combining the infamous SSL Bus Compressor circuit design with 2-band parallel dynamic EQ and recall-friendly stepped controls, SSL THE BUS+ 2-Channel Compressor & Dynamic EQfrom SSL THE BUS+ 2-Channel Compressor & Dynamic EQushers in both classic and innovative dynamics processing for anything from single tracks and stems to mixes and masters. Its top-of-the-line analog sonics and immense headroom scream "integrity" while the digitally controlled settings ensure precision, clean switching, and exemption from the unpredictability of traditional analog devices.

With four operating modes—Dual Mono, Mid-Side, Classic Stereo, and S/C Stereo, a stereo mode with a summed sidechain—and compression coloration options ranging from the gritty texture of the 4K console's "Hit Maker" to the transparency of the X Logic variant, THE BUS+ is an impressively versatile compressor. The addition of internal/external sidechains with a variable high-pass filter, a hidden transient expander, and a mix knob for variable parallel compression makes THE BUS+ a crown for any studio.

Stereo, Dual Mono, or Mid-Side Operation Legendary Bus Compressor Circuit Three Compression Coloration Modes 2-Band Parallel Dynamic Equalizer External Sidechain Inputs and Sends Mix Knob for Easy Parallel Compression Unlockable Transient Expander Negative Ratios for Pumping Effects Reliable Recall via Stepped Pots Moving-Coil Gain Reduction Meters

General
Number of Channels	2
Inputs	2 x XLR 3-Pin Female (Balanced)
Outputs	2 x XLR 3-Pin Male (Balanced)
Sidechain	2 x XLR 3-Pin Female Inputs 2 x XLR 3-Pin Male Sends
Audio Performance
Input Impedance	10 Kilohms
Output Impedance	60 Ohms
Maximum Input Level	27.5 dBu at 1% THD
Maximum Output Level	27.5 dBu at 1% THD
Compression Threshold	-20 to +20 dB
Compression Ratio	1.3:1, 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 10:1, 20:1, -2.5:1, -1.5:1, -0.5:1
Attack Time	0.1 to 40 ms
Release Time	0.05 to 1.2 Sec, Auto, Auto 2
Make-up Gain	Range: -10 to +20 dB Precision: <0.003 dB
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.025 dB, Bypassed) <1 Hz to >200 kHz (-3 dB Low and High Cut-Offs, Bypassed) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.01 dB, Compressor In) <2 Hz to >180 kHz (-3 dB Low and High Cut-Offs, Compressor In)
THD + Noise	-95 dB / 0.0017% Typical (Bypassed, 1 kHz at 0 dBu) -106 dB / 0.0004% Typical (Bypassed, 1 kHz at +20 dBu) -88 dB / 0.004% Typical (Compressor In, 1 kHz at 0 dBu)
Noise	-95 dBu Typical (Bypassed) -90 dBu Typical (Compressor In) -89 dBu Typical (4K Mode In, Any Intensity)
Dynamic Range	122.5 dB (Bypassed) 117.5 dB (Compressor In)
Crosstalk	< -118 dB (Bypassed, 20 Hz at +24 dBu) < -110 dB (Bypassed, 1 kHz at +24 dBu) < -90 dB (Bypassed, 10 kHz at +24 dBu)
Matching Tolerance	<0.05 dB (Bypassed) <0.02 dB (In, 1 kHz at 0 dBu) <0.1 dB (Dual Mono, Any Setting Gain Reduction <8 dB)
Equalizer
Bands	2
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, LF In) <2 Hz to >200 kHz (-3 dB Low and High Cut-Offs, LF In) 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.05 dB, HF In) <2 Hz to >200 kHz (-3 dB Low and High Cut-Offs, HF In)
THD + Noise	-88 dB / 0.004% Typical (LF In, 40 Hz at 0 dBu) -81 dB / 0.008% Typical (HF In, 10 kHz at 0 dBu, 40 kHz Bandwidth)
Noise	-90 dBu Typical (LF In) -87 dBu Typical (HF In)
Headroom	>27 dB (LF and HF In)
Gain Accuracy	LF: ±0.05 dB Typical (LF In, 40 Hz at 0 dBu: -10 dB to +10 dB) HF: ±0.05 dB Typical (HF In, 10 kHz at 0 dBu: -10 dB to +10 dB)
Matching Tolerance	<0.05 dB (LF/HF In, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 0 dBu) <0.1 dB (LF In, 40 Hz, Any Gain Change) <0.1 dB (HF In, 10 kHz, Any Gain Change)
Power
Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Auto-Ranging)
Power Consumption	38 W (Operating) <1 W (Sleep) 10 W (Auto Sleep)
Physical
Rack Height	2 RU
Dimensions (W x D x H)	19 x 3.5 x 11.9" / 48 x 8.9 x 30.3 cm (Chassis Only) 19 x 3.5 x 12.9" / 48 x 8.9 x 32.8 cm (Including Front-Panel Controls)
Weight	13.1 lb / 5.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	19.03 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	21.6 x 18.3 x 8.6"

THE BUS+ is designed to be SSL's supreme version of the SSL Bus Compressor, building on the original circuit with premium components (including 2181 THAT VCAs), sophisticated control, customizable harmonic saturation, advanced sidechaining, flexible routing, and unexpected processing tools such as dynamic EQ.

Authentic, 100% analog circuit, controlled digitally using stepped front-panel pots
Four modes of operation—Classic Stereo, Stereo (with summed sidechain), Dual Mono, or Mid-Side
Huge +27.5 dBu headroom and selectable operating level (0, +10, or -5 dB)
External sidechain inputs and sends
Configurable processing order; put the Bus Compressor before or after the D-EQ
Global bypass, clipping indicators, and manual/automatic sleep modes

This is the heralded SSL Bus Compressor of old, remade for today's production needs.

LOW THD Mode reduces low-frequency distortion caused by compression
F/B Mode alters the compression characteristics for a more "relaxed" style of compression
4K Mode's single-VCA operation with variable harmonic distortion brings grit and grunge
Negative ratios allow for creative pumping effects and control of particularly loud signals
New attack and release time constants including an additional auto setting
Precision MDAC-controlled make-up gain in coarse (1 dB) or fine (0.5 dB) steps
Variable sidechain high-pass filter control up to 300 Hz in 10 Hz steps
Moving-coil gain reduction meters

The D-EQ is SSL's powerful 2-band analog dynamic equalizer that lets you tweak the balance between background material and the main signal.

Compress/expand modes with three choices of time constants for each band
16 selectable frequency points per band
Adjustable range per band from 0.5 to 15 dB
HF band can be switched to Bell shape, with selectable frequencies covering high-mids and highs
Frequency band static make-up gain for LF and HF bands (in Stereo or Summed S/C Stereo) or LF band (in Dual Mono or Mid-Side)
G-Series mode changes LF filter to be second order with degree of undershoot/overshoot
Tricolor activity LEDs to indicate D-EQ activity
Per-band bypass

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. when using the thumb drive for recording or playback of multi-tracks...how do you access a play / record or fast forward search of a track...as in a standard recorder with buttons for play, record etc...?

A: Instructions for these operations can be found on page 97 of the Allen & Heath SQ-5 manual located here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/773695.pdf

Q: 2. Will this board interface with a Behringer S16 digital snake?

A: The Allen & Heath SQ-5 is not designed to interface digitally with Behringer products. Compatibility is not guaranteed and results may vary.

Q: 3. Will this card run with this SSDs Western Digital WD Green, 2TB, SATA III?

A: Yes, you can connect SATA HDD and SSD's to the HighPoint RocketRAID 2840C PCIe Host Bus Adapter.

Q: 4. does the mackie 3204-VLZ4 have an USB audio interface?

A: The Mackie 3204VLZ4 32-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer with USB features a USB port in the back panel.

Q: 5. How many channels are available for multi-track recording via the USB interface?

A: The Allen & Heath SQ-7 Digital Mixer has a built-in 32 x 32 USB audio interface. Only USB channels that have been patched to will be recorded when using the SQ-Drive multitrack recording feature. You can find instructions for multitrack recording on page 97 in the user manual: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/774223.pdf

Q: 6. I have one ESXi 5.5 Server installed with SuperMicro X9DRD-iF server-board. So I'd like to know whether it is compatible with ESXi 5.5 and with SuperMicro X9DRD-iF server-board??

A: Yes, that HBA will work fine on this MoBo. We use x8 and x9s with the Celerity 8Gb HBAs all the time with no issues. It willactually work at full speed in any slot, as all the x8 slots are full x8 (not x4 in x8, for example).

Q: 7. i purchased a zed 428 used with no recording software. how can i get the software?

A: Hi Radcliffe, Since SONAR/Cakewalk went out of business, we no longer include that software with our ZED consoles. The ZED will work with any other DAW, however.

Q: 8. Is this compatible for HPE LTO-8 External Tape Drive?

A: Yes, the ATTO Technology ExpressSAS H1280GT Host Bus Adapter is compatible with SAS storage devices such as the Hewlett Packard Enterprises StoreEver LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 External Tape Drive.

Q: 9. What are the dimensions of the unit itself?

A: The dimensions of the Allen & Heath SQ-6 are as follows: 25.1 x 20.3 x 7.8" / 638 x 514.9 x 198 mm.

Q: 10. Is there any way to use this for recording in a dedicated studio?

A: Yes, the Allen & Heath SQ-6 48-Channel / 36-Bus Digital Mixer with 24+1 Motorized Faders features a 32x32 USB audio interface which will allow you to record 32 channels.

John	29/08/2024
[0.1 to 40 ms] Tough and solid. Compact and clean. Over the years the newer-model pre-amps just keep getting better and better. Consistent channel-to-channel quality. Will I be purchasing Mackie in the near future? Is the Pope ... well, you know the rest. 5

Russell	22/08/2024
[19.03 lb] Had a sound system die in a church and needed something temporary to get them by. This combined with a DSP made my job MUCH easier and it solved a lot of problems for me. 5

Scott	01/08/2024
[60 Ohms] I needed a new mixer for permanent installation at my church. A friend of mine with extensive experience in the recording industry recommended the Mackie VLZ4 series for their build quality and design for live recording as opposed to studio recording (previous mixer was for studio recording). I went with the 32-channel model so that I could have everything plugged in at the same time: the 16-channel snake that runs to front of house, 4 wireless mics, 4 ceiling mics, and 2 computers. We have 4 mono channels leftover for future growth. I love that this board has everything I need (post-fader aux sends, EQ, compressors) and very little of what I don't need (FX). The sound quality is fantastic - very rich and warm natural sound. Many people commented to me about how big the thing is, but we had the space for it and the 24-channel model wasn't big enough for my needs. 5

Don	06/07/2024
[-20 to +20 dB] This is the 3rd one of these that I've bought over the past 26 years as a full time musician. It fits perfectly in my rack, has more than I need for bussing etc., has a very well thought out design for those of us that are pretty much plugin and play. It's strength is the quality and versatility fitted into a compact mixer. This has always been the niche of this mixer. Before this entered the market, the only mixers that had all of it's features were MUCH bigger in size. With this in mind it is not intended for the sound man sitting at the back of the room needing to make adjustments constantly throughout the night. I say this because the faders are intentionally narrow and it can be easy to accidentally hit a channel assignment button. For most of us who only need to move chanell faders or make minor adjustments every now and then, you couldn't ask for better. 5

El Jefe	19/06/2024
[0.1 to 40 ms] Solid. Been using Mackie Mixers for years. Really dig the new sliders, away with the white and there's even a better feel with the black. The color pattern makes this arrangement of knobs the best visually and it's very easy on the eyes to discern. Quality is like always, top notch. 5

Edward	03/06/2024
[-20 to +20 dB] Killer quality and sound. It definitely widens the stereo field a bit. The transformer button wont be for everyone. I tried it on the 2 track and didnt like it, but gave it a go on the bass buss and yeah dude big time. 5

Lou	06/05/2024
[19.03 lb] I've been lusting after a physical LA2A for years. I actually first used one in the early 1970's in a radio station, their original market. I've tried a number of plugins, some of which aren't bad. But the weird mixture of tubes, transformers and a light bulb (panel in this case) is just hard to beat. Like all great audio gear, you may cease to notice it when it's there, but you'll truly miss it when it's not there. I have a number of wildly dynamic singers in the studio, and this just works the magic to make their vocals sit in the mix. And it makes those same vocals bigger sounding at the same time. Is it the best LA2A clone out there? I don't know since I can't test it against all the rest. But it's darn good. BTW, let me put to rest any fears about build quality, etc. This is my second (and won't be my last) piece of Warm Audio kit. Absolutely no issues with the way these beasts arrive and work. Possibly, outside of acoustic treatment, the best investment I've ever made in my studio. 5