Solid State Logic SSL 2+ MKII User Manual page 16

SSL 2+ MKII User Guide – SSL Support
is suitable for sources such as Vocals or Guitars.
LED METERING
5 LEDs show the level at which your signal is being recorded into the
computer. It is good practice to aim for the '-20' mark (the third green meter
point) when recording. Occasionally going into '-10' is fine. If your signal is
hitting '0' (top red LED), that means it is clipping, so you'll need to lower the
GAIN control or output from your instrument. Scale markings are in dBFS.
GAIN
This control adjusts the pre-amp gain applied to your microphone, line-level
source or instrument. Adjust this control so that your source is lighting all 3
green LEDs most of the time whilst you are singing/playing your instrument.
This will give you a healthy recording level into the computer. Note that
when in LINE mode, the gain range is deliberately reduced to 27 dB
(instead of 64 dB for Mic/Instrument), to provide a more appropriate gain
range for line-level sources.
LEGACY 4K - ANALOGUE ENHANCEMENT EFFECT
Engaging this switch allows you to add some extra analogue 'magic' to your
input when you need it. It injects a combination of high-frequency EQ-boost,
together with some finely tuned harmonic distortion to help enhance
sounds. We have found it to be particularly pleasant on sources such as
vocals and acoustic guitar.
This enhancement effect is created completely in the analogue domain and
is inspired by the kind of extra character the legendary SSL 4000-series
console (often referred to as '4K') could add to a recording. The 4K was
renowned for many things, including a distinctive 'forward', yet musical-
sounding EQ, as well as its ability to impart a certain analogue 'mojo'. You
will find that most sources become more exciting when the 4K switch is
engaged!
'4K' is the abbreviation given to any SSL 4000-series console. 4000-series
consoles were manufactured between 1978 and 2003 and are widely
regarded as one of the most iconic large-format mixing consoles in history,
due to their sound, flexibility and comprehensive automation features. Many
4K consoles are still in use today by the world's leading mix engineers.
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