Is this just an E Series Channel Strip?
This is not just an E Series Channel Strip. The Revival 4000 takes the best features and circuitry from both the E series and B series consoles. The beloved Jensen Transformer based pre-amp, EQ and Dynamics are from the E Series, and the De-esser circuit is from the B Series.
How much space does this unit use?
This is a 19-inch, 1U rackmount unit, which will fit into any standardised rack.
What is the difference between the ‘Black Knob’ and ‘Brown Knob’ EQ modes?
These two modes are derived from the original 4KE Consoles. The Brown EQ (or ‘02’ circuit) comes from the original design for the 4K EQ. This EQ mode has a cut/boost range of +15/-15 dB, and low and high shelving of 6 dB per octave. The low and high pass filters in this mode slope at 12 dB per octave.
The Black EQ (or ‘242’ circuit) was the next circuit design for the E series EQ, and has some alterations with a cut/boost range of +/- 18dB, the high pass filter sloped at a higher 18 dB per octave, and the low pass still sloped at 12 dB per octave.
Does Revival 4000 come with any software/drivers?
No, this is purely an analogue processing unit.
What power supply comes with the Revival 4000?
The Revival 4000 unit has an internal 12v, 45w switch mode power supply. Use the IEC connector on the back to connect your unit to a power outlet.
Does the compressor have a Hard Knee option?
Yes, you can enable the Hard Knee on the compressor by switching in the left button underneath the ‘Comp’ label. This is not to be confused with a High Pass Filter. If you do want to use a High Pass Filter in the compressor side-chain, you can relocate both filters for this purpose using the 'DYN S/C' button.
Does the MIC input gain knob effect both Mic and Line inputs?
No, the MIC Gain knob only controls the gain of the Microphone pre-amp. However, the +/- 20 dB TRIM does affect both Mic and Line inputs, depending on which one is selected.
How does the Sidechain Link function work on the Dynamics circuits?
If you have 2 x Revival 4000 units connected together using the S/C LINK TRS/TS jack connections on the rear of the unit, the side-chain control signals will be linked by pressing the LINK buttons on the front panel of both units. When two Dynamics sections are linked, the control voltages of each section sum together, so that whichever section has the most gain reduction will control the other one (loudest signal wins).
This is particularly useful and important when using 2 x Revival 4000s as a stereo pair. as it ensures that both channels react uniformly to the loudest signal present in either the left or right side of the mix. This prevents the stereo image from shifting or “wobbling” due to one side being compressed more heavily than the other. By letting the loudest signal trigger equal gain reduction across both compressors, the stereo balance remains stable and musical, which is critical for preserving a solid, punchy stereo image on busses like drums, guitars, or the mix bus.
There are some important things to be aware of when linking in this way:
- You can use either a TRS or TS jack for linking two units - it does not matter which type is used.
- Ensure both units have their LINK buttons engaged.
- Both sets of front panel Compressor control positions, button states and gain staging into the compressor must be manually matched across both units.
- The front panel Dynamics compression LEDs continue to monitor the individual internal side-chains, not the combined control voltage that is actually driving the VCA for compression. Therefore, the front panel compressor gain reduction LEDs may make it seem like one unit is compressing more than the other. However, providing all steps above have been followed, the reality is the compressor will be maintaining a rock solid stereo image. The LEDs continuing to monitor their individual side-chains is useful as it gives you an indication of which side-chain signal is 'winning' at any particular moment and therefore driving the compression activity.