The SSL Fusion is an all-analogue 2U stereo outboard processor for the modern hybrid studio, built to add real analogue tonal character, weight, and space to a mix bus or stereo stems. The SSL Fusion has 6 different modes for plenty of tone shaping options. Six Colours Vintage Drive: non-linear saturation, from subtle glue to heavier overdrive for that analog overload sound you get from pushing vintage equipment into the sweet spot Violet EQ: 2-band shelving EQ perfect for adding low-end weight and gorgeous high-end air on your mixbus, 4 fixed frequency points per band with ±9dB boost/cut HF Compressor: compresses only the top end, smoothly tames harshness and sibilance Stereo Image: true Mid/Side processing with width and space controls for wider mixes and more depth Transformer: custom 600Ω SSL transformer, adds subtle low-end harmonics and top-end sparkle LMC: full-band Listen Mic Compressor mode, unlocked by holding the HF Compressor button for 5 seconds Each circuit switches in or out independently to compare with and without. A stereo insert point (switchable to Mid/Side mode) lets you patch in outboard gear like the SSL Bus Compressor, positioned pre or post the Violet EQ or Stereo Image controls depending on mode. ±12dB Input and Output Trim controls handle gain-staging, and a master bypass switch offers a full bypass or one that keeps the input trim active. Key features 6 analogue colour circuits Individual bypass switch per circuit Stereo insert point, switchable to Mid/Side mode, pre/post EQ routing ±12dB Input and Output Trim controls 3rd-order High-Pass Filter (OFF, 30Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz) Master bypass with standard and post-input-trim modes Balanced XLR inputs and outputs Specifications Input Impedance 10kΩ Output Impedance 75Ω Max Input/Output Level 27.5dBu (1% THD) Frequency Response 20Hz–20kHz, ±0.05dB (all circuits off) THD+Noise (all circuits off) Less than 0.005% (+20dBu, 1kHz) Noise Floor (all circuits off) Less than -86dBu Dimensions (W x H x D) 480 x 88.9 x 303mm (19 x 3.5 x 11.9in), chassis only Weight 5.86kg (12.9lb), unboxed Power 50W maximum, 40W typical Sound on Sound reviewed the Fusion saying it's "A very classy, versatile signal processor" with "Six elegant, intelligently specified and extremely effective signal-colouring tools". Well suited to hybrid studios wanting real analogue colour on a mix bus or stereo stem, whether tracking, mixing, or mastering. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery
