At its heart lies a dual microphone preamp, offering both SuperAnalogue (9000) and VHD (Duality) circuits, complete with variable impedance, +48V phantom power, pad, and polarity invert. The dedicated line input and Input Flip function provide additional routing flexibility for engineers and producers alike. A fully featured dynamics section pairs a THAT 2181A VCA compressor with classic SSL gate/expander controls, offering both precision and character through switchable knee, attack, and release behaviors.
The four-band SSL EQ continues the tradition of SSL tonal flexibility, with fully parametric mids and switchable G-Series 292 ("Pink Knob") and E-Series 242 (“Black Knob”) circuits. High- and low-pass filters, a balanced insert point, sidechain options, and process-order routing make the Super 9000 a studio workhorse ready for any task—from recording and mixing to mastering. With stereo link capability, line output trim, and detailed metering, the Super 9000 brings SSL’s modern analog excellence to a compact, rack-mountable form.
The result is unmatched punch, definition, and a larger-than-life sound stage—qualities that define the modern SSL sound and are why SuperAnalogue consoles remain the professional’s choice for music production.
When in 292 mode, these buttons allow the Low-Mid Frequency to be divided by 3 and the High-Mid Frequency to be multiplied by 3, so that the mid-bands can be used to target frequencies far outside of their standard range, providing incredible flexibility. In 242 mode, these buttons switch the Low Frequency and High Frequency bands between Bell and Shelving modes. As expected from SSL, the EQ can be placed in the dynamics sidechain, and the High-Pass (18 dB / oct) and Low-Pass (12 dB / oct) filters can be fully bypassed or routed to input or dynamics sidechain for ultimate control.
The Input Flip button routes the LINE input to the Mic Pre, whilst the rear MIC connection becomes routed through the LINE path—an easy way to process line-level DAW returns with saturation/distortion processing at the mix stage, without having to manually re-patch.