Solid State Logic’s AWS 900 is a revolutionary combination of a compact world-class analogue mixing console and a comprehensive DAW controller. Based on SSL’s flagship XL 9000 K Series console, the AWS 900 provides everything you need to record, edit and mix professional projects – just add the editor of your choice.

Extended information

Solid State Logic mixing systems are the de facto standard in audio production, valued for their unrivalled audio quality and control ergonomics. SSL was the first company to integrate automation and machine control into the mixing console, and it pioneered surround mixing. The new AWS 900 delivers the same powerful integration benefits to DAW users, who face similar challenges with an array of equipment (Mic Amps, Effects, Controllers etc.) to produce professional results from a modern DAW.

AWS 900 Design Concepts
The AWS 900 is the only console that provides the dual benefits of a fully featured SuperAnalogue™ signal path, coupled with a comprehensive DAW controller. The product is a result of extensive customer feedback and market feedback.

Key features summary
• Combined SSL console and DAW controller
• Legendary SSL SuperAnalogue™ mic pres and signal processing
• Full monitoring system up to 5.1 surround
• Direct control of DAW recording, editing and mixing functions
• Flexible signal routing

SuperAnalogue™ Console
The AWS 900 is a complete, compact SSL console, with all of the audio quality, robustness and advanced ergonomics that this implies. AWS 900 offers no-compromise audio performance, equivalent to SSL’s celebrated XL 9000 K Series mixing console which is a feature of major studios the world over.

Signal routing, inputs/outputs, monitoring and signal processing are all permanently available on the console. Quality motorised faders provide conventional audio level control as well as controlling the recording and replay levels in your DAW.

Console Feature Summary
• Integrated console, signal acquisition, signal processing, studio monitoring, bass management and DAW control
• Advanced DAW control through a High Resolution integrated ¼” TFT screen
• Small elegant design frame with desk installation or freestanding options
• Innovative new large fader dual-control of both DAW and console input path with follow fader metering.

Exceptional Signal Processing
• Legendary SSL sound quality
• Identical SuperAnalogue™ technology to SSL’s flagship XL 9000 K Series console
• DC Coupled for excellent low frequency response
• Balanced signal paths throughout for optimal dynamic range
• Greater bandwidth than 192kHz recorders
• 24 Ultra low-noise dual impedance mic amps
• 24 channels withTwin curve SSL E and G Series 4-band parametric equalisation
• Assignable dynamics sections with gate, expander and compressor/limiter
• G Series stereo mix buss compressor
• Flexible processing order

Creative versatility
• Dual mix bus design for comprehensive control of Input and DAW mixing and monitoring
• 5.1, stereo or stereo down-mix monitor outputs
• 8 Track busses
• Two main busses Record and Mix
• EFX re-assign system on all 24 channel modules
• Wide range of solo modes including Solo in Front
• 4 stereo echo returns
• Unrivalled comprehensive studio monitoring section
• Hi-visibility channel meters, 4 main VU meters and complete bus metering in the centre section.

Technical specifications

Performance figures:
Headroom > +27dBu @ 1kHz (< 1% THD)
Mic to insert send (max gain):
Frequency response : +/-0dB at 20Hz, +0/-0.08dB 20kHz -4dB at 200kHz
Noise: <-127dBu EIN 20-20kHz
THD: < 0.002% 20 -20kHz at 36dB gain (+20dBu output)
Line in to direct out:
Frequency response: +/-0dB at 20Hz, +0/-0.08dB at 20kHz -3dB at 135kHz, -6dB at 195kHz
Noise: <-89dBu 20-20kHz
THD: < 0.002% @ 1kHz (+24dBu, 80kHz filter)
Line to track and aux bus out:
Frequency response: +/-0dB at 20Hz, +0/-0.08dB 20kHz
-3dB at 135kHz, -6dB at 185kHz
Noise: <-89dBu (no channels routed)
< -80dBu (all channels routed)
THD: < 0.002% @ 1kHz (+24dBu, 80kHz filter)
Line to Mix/Rec bus out:
Frequency response: +/-0dB at 20Hz, +0/-0.08dB 20kHz -3dB at 135kHz, -6dB at 185kHz
Noise: <-89dBu (no channels routed)
< -84.5dBu (all channels routed)
THD: < 0.002% @ 1kHz (+24dBu, 80kHz filter)
Size and Power
AWS Max Height 925mm (36.4 inches)
AWS Height of Faders 723.4mm (28.5 inches)
Height adjustment +20/-10mm (+0.8/-0.4 inches)
Width 1445mm (57 inches)
Depth 873mm (34.4 inches)
Power Consumption less than 600 Watts
Voltage 90 - 255 Volts, Auto Ranging