SSL 611 EQ - 500 Series - Compare Before and After Tracks 

I appologize for the lack of mono issue on the kick. I'm still learning Nuendo as I'm most familiar with Protools. It seems to import mono tracks as stereo for some reason. It has no bearing on sending out to mono hardware. I caught the other tracks in time and converted them to mono in Studio One. When I do videos like this I have to route the mix audio out of Nuendo, and record the results in Studio One. Totalmix and RME make this soooooo easy. Again, sorry I didn't catch it.

I love this! Thank you, just to see what it sounds like and the capabilities this module gives you is great knowledge. This wasnt really on my radar but now i think it is.

Demo begins at 5:07

Thank you for this video! Great stuff. I'm planning to get an 8 unit chassis and finding some cool pres and EQ to fill it with. This video helps me make a decision!

I've always had the idea of linking the SSL 500 Preamp > SSL 500 EQ > SSL 500 DYN. Like building an entire SSL channel strip. Would that be good?

Nice!!

Really good video Barry. I think this was a nice demo of what the eq can do. I have this module and from my experience with it, it performs a bit better when driven hard by a mic pre. For example I patch in from the SSL VHD Pre with the signal in the green with the occasional yellow indicator into the 611. I find that I have to do less drastic eq boosts to get the sound I want. With lower level signals I find I have crank it to respond. Your before and after was very noticeable and cleaner. Definitely interested in hearing what the Maag can do since it costs more. I wonder if the price differences are worth it.

I think this is the a great way to show how to use the modules. Its kind of boring but it it gives a perfect point of view of how these things really get used. Personally it made me realize i can get 95% there using my ssl plugin but if i was profitable making music, 8ch of these for drums/bass would be great. And quicker to use.

Good stuff man 🎉

Really interesting series so far, Barry. I'm reminded of one of your past videos about the zillions of plug-ins out there, and if you can really hear the difference IN THE MIX from one variation to the other. I've heard you say in the past that you have and enjoy the SSL channel strip plug-in, as do I. How different is the hardware version from the software? Can you hear a difference in the mix? Thanks for all your hard work!

Honest it would be nice to hear new things. We have all heard SSL and maag. Some new things from different companies would be awesome. I have just about went all hardware because the last 20 years I have been mixing music with my eyes instead of ears and I’m finished with that. Thank you for your time as I know it takes a lot.

Love all your videos Barry. one small comment ,the kick drum seems to be panned when the EQ is in bypass and whern the eq is engaged it is in stereo center. Keep up yer great videos

Cool eq ,but I prefer the api 550a because it is stepped ,easier recall

Really like youre video's on YT, Barry. Keep the good work coming. For AD/DA conversion, did you use the Ferrofish Pulse? Also, I see Audient is now available on Sweetwater, could you do a video on their iD44 mk2 interface? Would be highly apreciated. Grtz from the Netherlands.

First off, great video, and great series idea!! Thank you! But secondly, and my apologies for being off-topic here, but I couldn't find anything on your channel regarding this: do you have any videos explaining your video making process at all? I have an RME Fireface UFX III (in large part due to your videos). And I'd love to be able to share my screen (DAW, etc), video of myself demonstrating guitar techniques, pedals, etc (I have camera gear), and also capturing my voice (mic connected to the UFX of course). But I'm struggling to get it all functioning properly together. OBS doesn't seem to be cooperating with multiple audio sources while recording locally (not live streaming). I'd love to see some ideas on how you go about things as I love your approach to teaching etc. Anyway, thank you so much in advance!!!!

Just filled up my Fredenstein chasses with the last pieces of 500 units. Love the format as well, and appreciate the series. Just a small point regarding the kick. Are you inserting the mono EQ on a stereo channel? Because it sounds like that. When you're lifting the top end, that leans more towards the left, for example. Sorry for being a stiffler but hey, a video like this is focusing on nuances after all 😄

how does it make the kick sound more "stereo"? its crazy

Hey Mr. Johns! I was listening to this and it sounds cool enough but what threw me for a loop was when you were mixing in the kick, the stereo seemed to bounce around with the use of the input button at 6:36. Isn't this single unit mono? I thought I was having sinus issues with my ears again but I looked at the monitor and saw the levels bouncing around lol.

So if I use the Sweetwater link is the cost a few cents higher for me? If not, you should state that, there is no cost difference to your audience.