{"product_id":"solid-state-logic-ssl-bus-comp-classic-vca-mix-bus-glue","title":"Solid State Logic SSL Bus Comp Classic Stereo VCA Mix-Bus Glue","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"1192\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MOsxXcrvNp8\" title=\"SSL Bus Comp Classic | What makes a compressor become a studio legend?\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClassic SSL Bus Compression with Variable VCA Drive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSolid State Logic Bus Comp Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e brings SSL’s renowned stereo bus compression to a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e1U analogue rack processor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built around high-performance THAT 2181 VCAs, it combines familiar mix-bus control with expanded ratio and release settings, Variable VCA Drive, an integrated sidechain high-pass filter and a genuine stereo external sidechain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom subtle mix cohesion to more assertive drum and stem processing, Bus Comp Classic provides a focused, hands-on workflow for modern hybrid studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Clean Control to Harmonic Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable VCA Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you adjust the compressor’s harmonic character. With Drive disabled, the VCAs operate in a balanced configuration for low distortion. Engaging Drive switches to an unbalanced configuration, while increasing the control introduces progressively more colour and saturation. SSL specifies up to 10% THD for deliberately driven processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFamiliar Controls, Greater Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix-position stepped controls for ratio, attack and release make settings easy to repeat. The 2:1 ratio offers a gentle soft-knee response, while higher ratios provide firmer control. SSL’s programme-dependent \u003cstrong\u003eAUTO release\u003c\/strong\u003e adapts to changing material, making it a useful option for complex stereo mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShape the Compressor’s Response\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated \u003cstrong\u003esidechain high-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces the influence of low-frequency content on the detector, helping prevent kick drums and bass from triggering excessive compression across the mix. The filter affects the detector rather than removing bass from the main audio signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA separate \u003cstrong\u003estereo external sidechain input\u003c\/strong\u003e supports advanced routing, including using a full printed mix to trigger compression while individual stems pass through the audio path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDedicated 1U analogue stereo bus compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-performance THAT 2181 VCAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinuously variable VCA Drive for adjustable harmonic colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix-position stepped ratio, attack and release controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSSL programme-dependent AUTO release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated six-position sidechain high-pass filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine stereo external sidechain input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR audio connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six positions, 1.5:1 to 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six positions, 0.1 to 30 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six positions including AUTO; fixed times from 0.1 to 1.6 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e −20 to +20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake-up gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 to +20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidechain HPF:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six positions including OFF; 12 dB\/octave slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced stereo XLR inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal sidechain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced stereo XLR inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum input\/output level:\u003c\/strong\u003e +27.5 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 482.6 × 43.18 × 276.86 mm (W × H × D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.48 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–240 V AC, auto-ranging; 12 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Solid State Logic (SSL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41758997807162,"sku":"SS-BUS-COMP-C","price":3525.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/th_SolidStateLogic_Bus_Compressor_Classic_N13-12780_02.jpg?v=1792109788","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/solid-state-logic-ssl-bus-comp-classic-vca-mix-bus-glue","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}