Solid State Logic – ORIGIN

This is our ORIGIN.
As the latest in a long heritage of SSL studio
mixing consoles, ORIGIN has traditional
analogue studio workflow at its heart whilst
providing the perfect partner for a modern
DAW-driven ‘hybrid’ production studio.
Its classic design looks back to the origin of
in-line consoles for signal flow inspiration,
incorporating cutting-edge analogue developments
to deliver a unique sonic signature that’s still
unmistakably SSL.
ORIGIN is more than just the culmination of four
decades of technical innovation. With our deep
knowledge of workflow and studio integration,
we understand that a console has to provide theimmediacy and well-executed ergonomics that will
inspire and engage a modern studio environment.
We believe ORIGIN does this and more; leading theway with a fresh look at how an analogue console
compliments the latest digital tools and production
techniques.

Solid State Logic – ORIGIN

Large format or small
footprint
Both 32 and 16-channel ORIGIN bring apurely analogue SSL studio console within

the reach of a wide range of production room
sizes and provide great tools for managing
complex studio workflow and maximising

the efficiency of modern workstation driven
production processes.

ORIGIN – Next generation analogue studio console
The legendary SSL consoles of the 70’s and 80’s helped define studio production.
ORIGIN takes these principles and combines them with a modern feature-set thatbridges the gap between digital production and analogue console workflow.
A purely analogue in-line design with 16+2 buses,
E-Series EQ and the classic SSL Bus Compressor,
ORIGIN breathes new life into a design classic
across the whole console. The new PureDrive™
mic pre inherits the clarity and purity of previous
SSL Mic Pre designs, with the ability to switch
character to a warm, harmonically-rich and driven
tone that varies with mic pre gain.
The new mix bus and mix amp architecturedelivers an amazingly low noise floor along withhuge headroom. The result is a mix bus thatretains the classic SSL sound, whilst bringing thebreadth and space to mixes that engineers andproducers love from analogue summing.

Solid State Logic – ORIGIN

Balanced insert points per channel path (both largeand small fader), dedicated channel direct outputs,
stem-ready 0dB fader bypass switches, plus a
new configurable centre section, make ORIGIN anideal way of adding console workflow to a modern
production studio.
The adjustable centre section features 12U ofrack space, allowing the modular 6U master tile
to be repositioned to create space for software
controllers, a computer keyboard or additional
outboard processing. The meter bridge can also
be lowered into the centre section, enabling ascreen to be positioned so all your production
software can be viewed just where you need it.

ORIGIN master control
The master control section is the heart ofconsole, designed with easily accessible
features and tools needed for fast andcreative session flow.

Talkback and listen mic

The top of the centre section features an XLR
input for a talkback mic, with level trims and +48Vswitches for both the talkback and rear panel
Listen Mic Input.

Bus masters trim and routing

ORIGIN features sixteen ±10dB trims for the track
buses, with routing assign switches for each bus.

Stereo returns

Four Stereo Return Inputs provide the ability to routeto Mix and Track Buses, with level-controlled feeds toStereo Foldback Outputs A & B.

Monitor source, select and levels

The monitoring section features independent Trims for
Alternate Monitors 1 & 2, variable DIM level, MONO
plus Left & Right MUTES and øL polarity switch. You
can select your monitor source from the main mix,
three external stereo sources or a front panel stereo
3.5mm jack input, with a Sum switch allowing selectedsources to be listened to simultaneously. The monitor
speaker selector allows you to choose between theMain monitors plus two Alternate monitor sets, plus
headphones with level control (under console armrest).

Solid State Logic – ORIGIN

Bus compressor, oscillator and sleep

Classic SSL Bus Compressor with sidechain access and HP filter.
The 400Hz internal oscillator has an additional switched 3.5mm jackexternal input, a level trim plus To Mix and To Buses switches. The unique
Auto Sleep mode enables automatic detection of prolonged inactivity toput the console in stand-by, reducing power consumption and making
ORIGIN significatly more efficent than legacy SSL consoles.

Solo master and meters

Comprehensive Solo controls provide choice of Solo-In-Front with MixBalance, Solo-In-Place for Large, Small & Group Faders and PFL options.
Solo Level, Solo Clear and Red Light Switch complete the availableoptions. Peak Hold Selection plus Peak Clear for all console LED Meters.
Mix Meter Follow Monitor Source option increases main mix meter
flexibility. Independent DIM controls for Channel and Monitor Inputs toreduce meter distractions in busy sessions.

Mix bus, communications and masters

The mix bus features a high-quality 100mm fader, with fully balanced
switched Insert for external bus processing. There are Master Talkbackand Listen controls, while a matrix of sources and outputs managecommunications and foldback to studio floor and artists, with Listen To
Talkback feature providing a simple way for artist-to-artist communication.
Cues and Aux Masters feature output trims and AFL switches for Stereo
Cue A & B buses plus mono Aux Buses 1 to 4.

Analogue in-line studio console

ORIGIN channel strip
The in-line structure delivers
the twin paths needed forrecording to and summingfrom a workstation, withsimple path-routing indicationand fast push button accessto alter signal flow.

Channel andMonitor Inputs
and Direct Output

4-bandparametricchannel EQChannel Input typicallyfeeds Small Fader pathfor recording, withversatile switchable Mic/Line pre-amp with Gain,
48V and Polarity Invert.

 cclaimed SSL E-Series
Afour-band parametricchannel EQ, withvariable Cut/Boostper band.

Line Level Monitor Input
with Gain Trim, typicallyfeeds the Large Fader
and is used with discrete
DAW feeds for analoguesumming or record signal
monitoring.
Channel Direct Output
helps print post fader
paths to a DAW to create
Mix Stems.
Two Stereo Cue feeds
with level and panprovide foldback mixes,
with four mono Auxbuses with level control
to feed mixes to external
effects or create monoparallel mixes.

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HF and LF bands have
Bell switches to change
from shelving curves tobell curves for additional
EQ sculpting.

Large and small
fader
Features a balanced
Insert Point per Large
Fader and Small Fader
path.
The small fader control
consists of a 60mm highquality audio fader, plus
Pan with centre detent,
while a 0dB switch
bypasses fader to set
unity gain. Small Fader
path also features Soloand Cut.
100mm high quality
audio fader (not shown)on the Large Fader
path, with independantPan, Solo, Cut and 0dBswitch.

ORIGIN Centre Section

DAW Controller

Processing Modules

With the evolution of more sophisticateddigital audio workstations and new hybrid
approaches to session workflow, ORIGIN
takes a fresh look at what an analogue
console provides to complement these
sophisticated digital tools.
While ORIGIN has a familiar surface, its design
makes it adaptable for many different production
scenarios. The 19” rack based ‘modular’ centre
section allows the console to adapt to different
control priorities and adds space for custom
outboard processing. For example, the additionof a central 500 series rack provides a way toaccommodate flexible analogue processing
from a number of manufacturers, the ability tomove the centre section allows for workstation
controllers to be centrally located, even the3U centre meter panel can be moved to allow
a workstation monitor to move closer to theengineer without obscuring the main meters.

Analogue in-line studio console

ORIGIN Feature Specifications
ORIGIN 16

ORIGIN 32

Channel Count

16 mono in-line

32 mono in-line

Total Inputs to Mix5688

Track Busses

1616

Audio Sub Groups

8 stereo sub groups(stereo fader)

8 stereo sub groups(stereo fader)Mix Busses

1x stereo

1x stereo

Foldback Outputs

33Monitor Outputs

4x stereo

4x stereo

Fader Technology

audio through faders

audio through faders

Mic Pres

16x PureDrive mic pre& drive circuit

32x PureDrive mic pre& drive circuit

Channel Insert Point

2 (1 per path)

2 (1 per path)

High Pass Filter

Sweepable HPF

Sweepable HPF

EQ

4-band E-Series

4-band E-Series

Aux Sends

2x stereo, 4x mono

2x stereo, 4x mono

Channel Direct Outputs

1632

Channel Panning

StereoStereoORIGIN Dimensions
ORIGIN 16

ORIGIN 32

Width48.03 inches, 1220mm(including optional end trim)

70 inches, 1870mm(including optional end trim)

Height40 inches, 1000mm

40 inches, 1000mm

Depth

43 inches, 1080mm

43 inches, 1080mm

WeightSolid State Logic – ORIGIN

198lb, 90kg

(including optional legs)

330lb, 150kg(including optional legs)*UF8 not included with ORIGIN

Analogue in-line studio console

Used in some of
the finest recordingstudios and colleges
Since its launch, Origin hasbeen installed in different
academic institutions, state of
the art recording facilites andprivate studios. Thanks to its
classic design, analogue sound,
DAW integration and intuitive
workflow, ORIGIN has become
the perfect choice for teaching,creating and producing musicwith the legendary SSL soundand workflow, and a real
solution for medium and small
recording studios.

Abbey Road InstituteLondon, UK“It’s really amazing
what SSL have done...
It’s a wonderfulconsole to use andit’s so good for thestudents.”
Mike Sinnot,
Campus Manager

Tom Lord-Alge
Miami, FL“Everything is laidout very similarly tothe 4000, except theequalization section
on ORIGIN is exactly
where it should be —on the lower portion
on the channel strip.”
Tom Lord-Alge

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Republic Records,
Universal Music GroupLos Angeles, CA“It’s got the classic
SSL sound, it’s very
low maintenance andit’s at a price that’saffordable for smalleror mid-level studios.”
Rob Christie, Directorof Republic Records

Cube Recording Studio
Cornwall, UK“The first opportunitythat arose, I acquired
the ORIGIN. It takes
me back to theE/G series and isaggressive but sweet.
It has the classic SSL
sound you’d expect.”
Gareth Young, StudioOwner