The SSL Alpha VHD gives you the best of both worlds: pristine, transparent sound or rich harmonic character when you want it. It features four high-quality SSL mic preamps with up to 75dB of gain, plus a Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) circuit on each channel. Whether you’re recording vocals, instruments, or line-level gear, this unit adapts to your needs with flexibility and SSL’s trusted sound quality.
Key Features:
• Four SSL mic preamps with up to 75dB of clean gain
• Variable Harmonic Drive (VHD) on each channel for added warmth or grit
• 48V phantom power
• Illuminated 20dB pad switches to prevent overload
• Hi-Z switches for mic, line, or instrument signals
• Front-panel 1/4” inputs with DI-style impedance matching
• Separate input, output, and VHD controls per channel
• Rear-panel XLR mic/line inputs and XLR outputs
Universal PSU works on 100-240V.
NB!Although the unit is in excellent condition, two of the knobs are not original.
US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most
locations worldwide.
All shipments are fully insured.
Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU
locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.
Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight
forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.
Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all
our shipments with great care.
You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and
warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.
We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.
VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based
outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.