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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
When additional colour is required, the integrated Variable Harmonic Distortion model lets you introduce anything from subtle warmth to more pronounced transistor-style saturation. Softube has also expanded the dynamics section with a fully adjustable gate and switchable Peak and RMS compressor modes, giving you greater control over transient response and dynamic behaviour. The result is a versatile channel strip that combines precision, flexibility, and the workflow advantages of Console 1.
Product Ref: 381901
The XL 9000 K was developed with a different philosophy to earlier SSL consoles, focusing on preserving the original signal rather than imparting a strong sonic signature. Softube has recreated this approach in detail, delivering a channel strip with exceptionally low distortion and a remarkably clean response. This transparency allows source material to shine through without unnecessary coloration, making it easier to build balanced, detailed mixes. If you're working with complex arrangements or recordings where accuracy matters, the XL 9000 K provides a dependable foundation that keeps every element sounding natural and defined.
The combination of extreme bandwidth and minimal phase shift gives the XL 9000 K its distinctive sense of openness. Low frequencies remain solid and controlled, while high frequencies retain clarity without becoming harsh. This helps maintain separation between instruments, allowing dense productions to breathe more easily. Perfect for mixing electronic tracks with deep bass content or acoustic recordings with subtle dynamic nuances, the channel strip helps preserve the depth and width of the original performance while maintaining focus throughout the mix.
Although the original console is known for its clean sound, Softube recognised that many producers still want access to analogue-style saturation. That's why SSL's Variable Harmonic Distortion circuit has been modelled alongside the channel strip. The Drive control introduces harmonic content, while the Character control lets you move between second-order and third-order distortion profiles. This gives you access to smoother valve-inspired tones, more aggressive transistor-style textures, or any blend between the two.
The XL 9000 K for Console 1 extends beyond EQ and saturation by offering additional control over dynamics. Its gate section provides detailed adjustment through controls linked to Range and Hold behaviour, allowing you to tailor gating more precisely to individual sources. This can be particularly useful when tightening drum recordings or reducing unwanted spill. Alongside this, the compressor offers both Peak and RMS detection modes. Peak mode reacts more aggressively to transients, while RMS mode provides a smoother, more musical response, giving you greater flexibility across a wide range of material.
" It feels good, it's easy to use and it sounds good. That's all I care about " - Michael Brauer – 7 Grammy Award Winning Producer / Mixer (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Coldplay )
