Description

For decades, large-format analog consoles have defined the sound of professional recording, but their greatest strength has also been their greatest limitation: complex sessions take time to revisit, reset and recall. The Solid State Logic Odyssey 24+8 analog console removes that barrier, introducing SSL's vision of "Future Analogue" through a fully analog signal path and patented ActiveAnalogue Instant Recall technology. Featuring a 24-channel control surface with a dedicated eight-fader center section, the Odyssey delivers the unmistakable depth, punch and musicality of an SSL console while enabling complete analog console states to be recalled in moments. Available in standard, ProStation and custom frame configurations, Odyssey transforms traditional analog production into a workflow that moves as quickly as today's artists, producers and engineers demand.

Every Channel Delivers the Signature SSL Sound

Each Odyssey channel combines SSL's latest analog circuit design with an exceptionally flexible in-line architecture that supports simultaneous recording and monitoring workflows. PureDrive microphone preamps provide pristine transparency or harmonically enhanced character through adjustable Drive control, while the fully analog channel dynamics section includes compressor, limiter, gate and expander processing with advanced sidechain routing and parallel compression capabilities. Switchable E and G Series four-band EQ curves, assignable high- and low-pass filters, independent insert points and separate record and monitor signal paths provide the familiar SSL workflow that has shaped countless landmark recordings. Stereo channel linking maintains matching accuracy to within fractions of a decibel, preserving precise imaging across the entire signal path.

ActiveAnalogue Redefines Analog Console Workflow

Odyssey's patented ActiveAnalogue technology fundamentally changes the way engineers interact with a large-format analog console. Ultrahigh-resolution digitally controlled analog circuits preserve the feel, responsiveness and sonic integrity of traditional hardware while making complete console recall virtually instantaneous. Premium 100 mm Large Faders and 60 mm motorized Small Faders support fast movement between tracking, overdubbing and mixing, while session revisions, alternate balances and client recalls become effortless instead of requiring lengthy reset procedures. The result is a truly analog production experience with the speed, repeatability and efficiency expected from today's most demanding studio environments.

Comprehensive Routing Supports Modern Production

The centre section brings every critical production function together in one highly configurable workspace, giving engineers immediate access to routing, monitoring, mix control and session management without leaving the listening position. Flexible bus architecture, stereo group inputs and comprehensive foldback capabilities support sophisticated analog, hybrid and immersive productions, while four stereo main mix buses, sixteen track buses and ten auxiliary buses provide extensive routing flexibility for demanding sessions. Integrated monitoring supports multiple speaker systems, external playback sources, talkback and third-party immersive processors such as Dolby Atmos renderers, allowing stereo and spatial productions to be managed comfortably from the primary listening position. Built-in THE BUS+ processing, analog Dynamic EQ and advanced stereo group architecture further expand Odyssey's sonic capabilities while maintaining complete phase coherence throughout the console.

Integrated Software Extends the Console Beyond the Surface

Odyssey seamlessly bridges analog production and modern DAW workflows through the O-Control Application Suite, SSL 360° integration and the O-Motion automation system. Engineers can prepare sessions offline, manage projects, presets and snapshots, inspect metering and configure console settings before artists arrive, streamlining session preparation and keeping complex productions organized. During mixing, advanced per-bay DAW control places workstation navigation alongside analog processing, while O-Motion records console moves directly into DAW automation lanes for precise editing, playback and recall. Modular processing racks, remote analog electronics and configurable straight, ProStation and custom frame options allow Odyssey to integrate elegantly into existing studios or become the centrepiece of entirely new facilities.

SSL's Future Analogue Vision Begins Here

More than another flagship console, Odyssey represents Solid State Logic's vision for the future of professional analog production. It preserves everything engineers value about large-format SSL consoles—the sound, the workflow and the tactile connection to the mix—while eliminating many of the compromises traditionally associated with analog recording. Designed for world-class studios, demanding engineers and productions where creativity cannot wait for technology, the Solid State Logic Odyssey 24+8 analog console with 24-channel rack delivers a future-ready workflow that combines uncompromising analog performance with unprecedented efficiency.

Solid State Logic Odyssey 24-Channel Analog Console With 24-Channel Rack
Solid State Logic Odyssey 24-Channel Analog Console With 24-Channel Rack
Solid State Logic Odyssey 24-Channel Analog Console With 24-Channel Rack

Features

  • Future Analogue 24-channel console with dedicated processing rack and ActiveAnalogue Instant Recall
  • PureDrive mic preamps deliver pristine clarity or variable analog drive
  • Switchable E/G Series EQs provide two classic SSL tonal characters
  • Fully analog dynamics include compression, gating and parallel processing
  • Motorized Large and Small Faders streamline in-line recording workflows
  • Flexible routing and immersive monitoring support modern productions
  • Integrated THE BUS+ and Dynamic EQ enhance mix bus processing
  • Modular architecture supports standard, ProStation and custom configurations
  • O-Control software streamlines session preparation and console management
  • O-Motion integrates console automation with modern DAW workflows
  • Available in modular configurations for professional studio installations

Specs

General
  • Product type: Modular analog recording and mixing console
  • Model: Odyssey 24+8
  • Console architecture: In-line analog console with ActiveAnalogue Instant Recall
  • Channel configuration: 24 input channels + 8 center section channels (Four Bay)
  • Frame configuration: Standard straight frame
Channel Strip
  • Microphone preamp: PureDrive with Drive control
  • Dynamics: Compressor/Limiter and Gate/Expander
  • Equalizer: 4-band parametric EQ with switchable E/G Series curves
  • Filters: Assignable high-pass and low-pass filters
  • Insert points: Independent on record and monitor paths
  • Faders: 100 mm motorized Large Fader and 60 mm motorized Small Fader
Mixing & Routing
  • Main mix buses: 4 stereo
  • Track buses: 16
  • AUX buses: 10 (configurable as mono or stereo pairs)
  • Stereo groups: 8
  • Foldback buses: 3 stereo
  • Stereo Group Inputs: 8 with Image control and inserts
  • Channel linking: Stereo pairing with matched analog processing
Processing
  • THE BUS+: Integrated
  • Dynamic EQ: Integrated
  • Instant Recall: ActiveAnalogue technology
  • Automation: O-Motion dynamic automation system
Monitoring & Control
  • Monitor system: Multiple stereo and immersive monitoring options
  • Immersive monitoring: Dolby Atmos renderer compatible
  • Talkback: Yes
  • Listen modes: AFL, PFL, Solo In Front and Solo In Place
  • VCA faders: Up to 24
  • Main fader: 100 mm motorized
Software
  • O-Control Application Suite
  • O-Setup
  • O-Session
  • O-Overview
  • SSL 360° DAW control
  • Supported operating systems: Windows and macOS
Connectivity
  • DAW control: Per-bay assignable via SSL 360°
  • Processing racks: Dedicated ActiveAnalogue racks
  • Rack format: 13U, 19"
Construction
  • Console frame: Standard straight frame
  • Processing racks: Two dedicated racks (one channel rack and one center rack for the 24+8 Four Bay configuration)
Power
  • Surface power consumption: 250W (typical)
  • Channel rack power consumption: 850W typical (1.1kW maximum)
  • Center rack power consumption: 300W (typical)
Dimensions
  • Surface weight: 352 lb.
  • Channel rack weight: 70 lb.
  • Center rack weight: 80 lb.

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