SSL 500-Series 611 DYN

I miss make-up gain

The unit works perfectly. The gate function is amazing. And the compressor is very subtle and nice in the over-easy configuration. At the same time it can work in a faster attack setting that is way more aggressive.

I miss having make-up gain. The manual says this is automatic, but I'd crank it a bit more most of the time... anyway.

Recommended.

Great dynamic module

A handy 500 series that I purchased together with the SSL EQ module and Buzz Audio Mic pre. I intended to use this for a stereo recording set up for guitar and sometimes Vocal.

Build quality

Great and professional looking with all the classic elements.

Ease of use

Typical dynamic parameters and pretty handy for set up.

Sound quality

Great warm and smooth sound. The gate function is very important to minimise the white noise created for the compressor in. It does not change that much the sound quality. I am extremely happy with its presence with my pre amp and eq module. I tested it with a Beyerdynamic M88 dynamic mic for a guitar strumming session. Great flat sound and make a lot of difference to the recording. It is also great for finger picking style.

Overall

Great 500 series module and given the price tag and sound quality, it should be a must go for pop/rock song production