Solid State Logic LMC Plus 500 Series Compressor

Solid State Logic LMC Plus Compressor / Filter

The Solid State Logic SL 4000E Series console of 1979 transformed the music business and catapulted the company from the cottage industry into one of the planet’s preeminent console manufacturers. SL4000E desks quickly found their way into studios all over the world. Engineers loved the Total Recall system let them walk into any SSL studio with an 8″ floppy of their session and have it play back with near perfection. Another feature they loved was the SSL Listen Mic Compressor. Its original intent was to avoid overloading the return feed from a studio communications mic, but engineers soon found that its fixed attack and release curves were ideal for ambient drum mics. The LMC+ Module brings that magic to the 500 Series format.

Updated with cool new features

The Solid State Logic LMC Plus 500 Series Module includes two classic SSL highpass and lowpass filters that let you easily target specific frequency ranges. Also onboard is a cool “filters to compressor sidechain” option, as well as a wet/dry mix control. New to this 500 Series version: a Scoop button, which phase-inverts the wet signal, and a Split button, which activates a special bandpass-subtraction mode. engineers have found that whether you use these separately or together, in combination with the filters and sidechain, you can open up a world of creative possibilities. The Solid State Logic LMC+ 500 Series Module is a unique tonal shaping tool you don’t want to be without.

Key Aspects of SSL LMC Plus Compressor

The SSL (Solid State Logic) LMC+ is a hardware compressor known for its distinctive sound and functionality, used in audio engineering and music production.

Here’s a bit more about the SSL LMC+ Compressor:

1. SSL (Solid State Logic): SSL is a renowned company known for its high-quality audio mixing consoles and signal processing equipment. They are highly regarded in professional recording studios.
2. LMC Plus(Listen Mic Compressor): The LMC+ is based on the original SSL Listen Mic Compressor found in SSL 4000 series consoles. The original LMC was designed to compress the signal coming from the talkback mic, which would be used to listen to other parts of the studio, hence the name. The LMC+ is an updated version of this classic compressor.
3. Compressor: This is an audio processing device used to control the dynamic range of audio signals. Compressors reduce the volume of the loudest parts of a signal and can increase the volume of quieter parts, making the overall signal more consistent.

The LMC+ Compressor is particularly known for its unique sound characteristics and is often used to add a certain color or character to audio signals. It can be used creatively on various sources, including vocals, drums, and other instruments, to achieve a specific sound or effect.

Solid State Logic LMC Plus 500 Series Module Features:

• An updated version of the SSL Listen to Mic Compressor from the classic SL4000E console
• Fixed attack and release is perfect for use with ambient drums mics
• SSL highpass and lowpass filters
• “Filters to compressor sidechain” feature
• Wet/dry mix control
• Scoop button phase-inverts wet signal
• Split button activates bandpass-subtraction mode