Solid State LogicSSL 18 USB Audio Interface

Solid State Logic SSL 18

The SSL 18 from Solid State Logic is a rackmount USB audio interface that delivers the signature SSL sound with a feature set designed to enhance your studio workflow, empowering creative audio production with professional quality. Across its analog and digital connections, the SSL 18 provides up to 26 inputs and 28 outputs, offering a powerful centerpiece for any studio. Treat your tracking and mixing sessions to the power of SSL's legendary analog processing, with eight high-performance microphone or line preamps delivering an immense 120dB dynamic range with incredibly low noise. Engage the legacy 4K enhancement to add warm analog coloration to your signals, and enjoy the convenience of front panel instrument inputs for directly recording DI sources like guitars and vintage synths.

All this analog magic wouldn't be complete without the SSL 18's next generation digital audio, providing 32-bit, 192 kHz converters to ensure every take can be captured and monitored with detailed dynamics and clarity. The ten line-level balanced outputs on the rear panel are perfect for integrating with the rest of your studio equipment, with the first four outputs adjustable between +9 and +24 dBu for optimal signal quality and headroom with any outboard equipment. Likewise, all outputs are DC-coupled, enabling producers to send control voltage signals directly from a DAW to control CV-capable synths and other modular gear. Expand your system with SSL 18's comprehensive digital I/O, featuring up to sixteen additional channels via ADAT and two via S/PIDF, with Word Clock output to ensure rock-solid audio conversion across all your devices.

For tracking acoustic sessions, producing electronic music, mixing, mastering, and more, the SSL 18 has everything you need to realize your creative vision. Fully control and configure all inputs and outputs with the included SSL 360 software, and save your favorite set ups to save time in the studio. The SSL 18's integrated talkback microphone input is perfect for quickly communicating with artists during sessions, and the built-in analog Listen Mic Compressor adds even more potential for getting creative with SSL's legendary analog designs. To get any studio started, SSL has included the SSL Production Pack with registered SSL 18 interfaces, providing a crucial assortment of virtual instruments, plug-ins, and samples valued at over $1400. Whether you're upgrading your established studio or just starting on your road to professional audio productions, the SSL 18 from Solid State Logic is a standout in its class, delivering the sound quality professionals depend on with the connectivity to integrate into any studio.

SSL 18 Features

• 26-in/28-out USB-C audio interface
• Next generation 32-bit/192kHz converters for 120dB dynamic input range
• 8x SSL microphone/line-level inputs
• 4K enhancement switch on each preamp adds harmonic saturation and high-frequency EQ boost for classic analog coloration
• Polarity inversion, high pass filters, and phantom power per preamp channel
• Inputs 1 and 2 are switchable to instrument level
• Line inputs bypass preamp for seamless integration of outboard equipment
• 10x balanced outputs
• Outputs 1/2 and 3/4 feature alternate speaker switching and +9 or +24 dBu output level for onboard monitor control
• All line outputs are DC-coupled, can send control voltage to CV-capable gear
• 2x independent headphone outputs with three impedance modes can be used as additional line outputs
• Dedicated talkback mic input with legendary Listen Mic Compressor
• SSL 360 software for comprehensive input/output configuration, low-latency digital mixing, loopback, preset saving, and more
• SSL Production Pack includes over $1400 worth of software instruments, effects, and samples