Introducing the Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Analog Channel Strip

Introducing the Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Analog Channel Strip. The unmistakable SSL 4000 sound—reborn for today’s studios, in a single 1U rack. If you’ve ever chased that larger‑than‑life sound of the early ’80s—the punch, the presence, the mix‑ready polish—the name on everyone’s lips is Solid State Logic. With the Revival 4000 Analog Channel Strip, SSL has distilled flagship 4000‑Series DNA into a modern, rackmount channel built for today’s production workflows. It’s the classic vibe without the console footprint, and it’s ready to become the heartbeat of your front end, your mix chain, or both.

Why engineers are excited?

• Authentic 4000 lineage: Revival 4000 draws directly from the SL 4000 B & E consoles that shaped records by Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, U2, Metallica, and more. This isn’t an homage—it’s the circuitry and feature set that made those boards legendary, thoughtfully re‑engineered for a compact format.
• Track, shape, and control—end to end: Mic/line preamp, de‑esser, compressor/expander/gate, four‑band parametric EQ, and filters—plus inserts, sidechain keying, and flexible routing. One box, complete channel.
• Modern ergonomics: A clean 1U layout with clear metering, smart process‑order options, and a stereo‑linkable dynamics section when you add a second unit.

Where it shines

• Vocal tracking: Use the Jensen preamp for weight, tickle the de‑esser to keep consonants in check, and add a dB or two of Black‑Knob top for air that doesn’t “hiss.”
• Drums: Gate the toms musically, squeeze the snare with fast attack, and carve midrange with Brown‑Knob grit that keeps shells sounding big.
• Guitars & keys: The E‑Series EQ’s proportional feel helps you push presence without harshness, while the VCA dynamics add attitude that sits guitars in a dense mix.
• Voiceover & broadcast: Set‑and‑forget control with natural‑sounding de‑essing, consistent level, and tone that sounds finished right off the preamp.

The Solid State Logic Revival 4000 Analog Channel Strip is available for purchase now at Front End Audio! If you have any questions about the Revival 4000 or anything else from Solid State Logic, give us a call at 888-228-4530. We're here to help!