Solid State Logic Duality Musical Instrument Brochure page 2

Duality is an analogue large format music console like no Love analogue : Work digital
other. It is a console that carries the DNA of the SSL E, G
& K Series that through the decades have defined and re-
defined what a music console should be.
Duality takes the evolution into its next great leap
forward by splicing the Digital Audio Workstation control
and integration concepts of the AWS 900 plus all of the
visual feedback advantages of the TFT displays from our
C Series digital consoles into our analogue DNA. Duality
is the best of everything, an incredible powerhouse of
possibilities. It combines the sonic edge of analogue
audio with 'at a glance' visual feedback and total DAW
control right from the heart of the console... yet all that
power is comfortable, familiar and inspiring to use.
Duality is the next generation console for those who love
analogue but work digital.
NEW Dual Mic Pre's – In addition Workstation Control – A high-resolution, digitally
to the pristine, ultra clean sound of controlled gain element in each channel allows the
the XL 9000 K SuperAnalogue™ motorised faders to be switched to control any DAW that
mic pre, each channel features the supports the HUI or Mackie Control protocols, while
VHD™ input stage. The unique retaining the analogue signal path. Duality features large-
'Variable Harmonic Drive' circuitry format, high-quality, high-resolution faders that bring true
introduces controlled distortion of precision to DAW control. The faders and their associated
either second or third harmonic, Channel Rotary Encoders provide direct control of DAW
providing variable valve-type plug-ins, faders, pans, sends, input and output routing.
warmth or transistor-type
distortion on every channel.
NEW Constant Visual
NEW 'SPLIT Signal Flow Feedback – Large TFT
Architecture' – A new approach displays across all
to signal flow that supercedes channels and center
the in-line concept and enables section deliver
channel processing resources unprecedented visual
to be placed in the input or feedback on input
monitor path. This means any source, signal level,
desired combination of output routing, DAW
analogue channel processing status, processing
can be used in conjunction with order, channel routing and split channel architecture.
the DAW record path, whilst monitoring the rest of the A new Eyeconix feature offers the ability to use icons and
signal path through the console remains extremely simple. images as track markers for simple, at a glance
identification of track source.
NEW Comprehensive Surround –
Duality features the most
comprehensive and powerful 5.1 SuperAnalogue™ & More – SSL's renowned
panning ever offered as standard on an SuperAnalogue™ circuit design uses revolutionary DC
analogue console. Every channel coupled, capacitor free circuitry to provide the holy grail of
includes dedicated controls for LR/LCR, ultra-wide and flat frequency response, extremely low
divergence, front/rear position & LFE distortion and an excceptionally low noise floor. This bus
level. Duality features four 5.1 stem and channel signal processing technology is coupled with
busses in addition to the main 5.1 bus, the VHD™ (Variable Harmonic Drive) circuitry to add colour
a facility that usually requires heavy to this wonderful 'straight wire' performance and warm up
modification to accomplish in an analogue console. Duality digital signals, bringing the soul of early analogue
also features a versatile 5.1 master bus compressor with a recordings to 21st century production technology.
selection of average or peak channel sensing side-chain
control.
Channel Routing Tile – Central soft switch
assignment of channel processing
(EQ/dynamics) is available on one, many or all
channels, recallable via 'Instant Reset'.
Use of central click-free electronic soft
switching delivers improved operational
flexibility and significantly reduces long-term
maintenance.
NEW Multi Operator
TR – Display of Total
Recall™ settings on
large TFT displays
across the meter
bridge for all channels
and center section
enables several
operators to work
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simultaneously to recall analogue settings in a fraction of
the time previously required.
NEW Session Management – Studio browser session
management software provides one-stop external
archiving and retrieval of automation and Total Recall data.
Here, users can also load custom images into the Eyeconix
library.
GREEN Power consumption has been reduced by 50%, so
the power supplies can be built into the console,
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eliminating the need for a separate air conditioned
machine room, cutting the bottom line and helping protect
our environment.