Developed from their unmatched expertise in analogue and digital design, SSL 18 marks the start of a new era in rackmount USB interface technology from Solid State Logic
Solid State Logic has launched the SSL 18 rackmount USB audio interface, marking the start of a new era in rackmount production technology from the company. Developed from SSL’s unmatched expertise in analogue and digital design, the SSL 18 offers exceptional audio performance with a studio ready feature set, delivering the signature Solid State Logic sound and premium quality that professionals trust.
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Designed to be the ultimate studio centrepiece in a single 19” rack unit, SSL 18 enhances production workflows while elevating the performance of almost any recording, production, or mixing space. Whether it is powering a desktop set-up or at the heart of a professional studio, SSL 18’s best-in-class conversion specifications, high-performance mic pre’s, flexible I/O, monitor control capabilities, and its signature SSL sound establish it as the new industry standard in rackmount audio interfaces.
“SSL 18 embodies our commitment to crafting a 19-inch rack audio interface that delivers SSL quality. Our engineering team applied their analogue and digital design expertise to exceed expectations. With the powerful SSL 360 sofware, SSL 18 delivers a world-class studio experience to any setup. We’re eager for everyone to experience its sound and workflow.” Andy Jackson, Senior Product Manager, Studio.
Best-in-class audio performance coupled with flexible I/O
Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters provide the platform for SSL 18’s analogue design to shine, with unrivalled dynamic range performance of 120 dB across all of its microphone, line-level and instrument inputs – enabling the faithful capture of sources, with the detail and clarity professionals expect from SSL. With SSL 18’s 125 dB dynamic range on the monitor and line outputs, users can experience music and audio with uncompromised fidelity. Meanwhile, its integrated high-current amplifier features dual headphone outputs offering 120 dB dynamic range.
Featuring eight high-performance SSL-designed mic preamplifiers with switchable Mic/Line configuration, SSL 18’s inputs offer an ultra-low noise floor and a huge dynamic range allowing every detail of a performance to be captured with stunning accuracy. A two-stage circuit design ensures ultra-low distortion during recordings while maintaining the natural character of the source. Each input can also be flipped into Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement Mode, which adds real analogue saturation and a musical high-frequency boost – allowing users to access the iconic 4000 series sonic character for vocals, drums, and more. Inputs 1 & 2 are conveniently located on the front panel and offer instrument/Hi-Z inputs to capture DI’d guitars and vintage synths/drum machines.
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