Introducing the Solid State Logic SSL 18 Audio Interface

Introducing the Solid State Logic SSL 18 Audio Interface! Solid State Logic has just announced the new Solid State Logic SSL 18 Audio Interface. The SSL 18 is the first-ever rackmount USB audio interface from Solid State Logic. Developed from SSL's expertise in analogue and digital design, the SSL 18 offers exceptional audio performance with a studio-session-ready feature set, delivered with the signature SSL sound and premium quality that professionals trust. It features 32-bit next-gen converters, high-performance SSL-designed mic preamps, advanced digital mixer, Legacy 4K analogue enhancement, and a complete set of digital I/O. Whether you are recording, producing or mixing, SSL 18 enhances production workflow while elevating the performance of your creative space – it’s a great centerpiece for your studio. 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 microphone, line-level and instrument inputs – capture your sources like never before. Experience 125 dB dynamic range on the monitor and line outputs to hear your music with uncompromised fidelity. 

Need to work on headphones? No problem, with a 120 dB dynamic range onboard from the dual-headphone outputs. Also, SSL 18 features a full monitor controller section with built-in talkback input. Line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 offer alternative speaker switching with Alt, Talk and Cut accessible via the monitor controls located on the front panel. Alternatively, customize the monitor controls via SSL 360 and tailor them to your workflow. Switch the talkback input into LINE mode and re-process audio through the classic Listen Mic Compressor, perfect for crushing drums, parallel vocals, and more.

Key features:

• 26-in/28-out USB-C audio interface for Mac and Windows
• 8 microphone/line-level inputs
• 16 channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 96 kHz
• 4K analogue enhancement, Polarity Invert, High-Pass Filters and 48V Phantom Power per channel
• Configurable analogue insert points for inputs 1 and 2, great for tracking with analogue gear
• Inputs 1 and 2 are switchable to instrument-level
• Line inputs bypass preamp – perfect for integrating external preamps
• 10 balanced line outputs
• Alternative speaker switching
• 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls
• Create custom headphone mixes
• Dedicated Talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC) and can also be used in LINE mode for the creative processing of stems through the LMC when producing and mixing
• SSL 18 Low-Latency Mixer powered by SSL 360
• Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source

The Solid State Logic SSL 18 Audio Interface is available for purchase now at Front End Audio! If you have any questions about the SSL 18 or any of Solid State Logic's other gear, give us a call at 888-228-4530 or email us. We’re always here to help you find the perfect solution for your recording, mixing, and mastering needs!