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SSL 18Introducing SSL 18 a new era in rackmount production technology from Solid State Logic. Developed from SSL's unmatched expertise in analogue and digital design, 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. Whether you are recording, producing or mixing, SSL 18 enhances production workflows while elevating the performance of your

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Introducing SSL 18 - a new era in rackmount production technology from Solid State Logic. Developed from SSL's unmatched expertise in analogue and digital design, 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. Whether you are recording, producing or mixing, SSL 18 enhances production workflows while elevating the performance of your creative space, it’s the ultimate centrepiece for your studio. Welcome to a new era in rack mount interface performance.

Best-In-Class Audio Performance

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 the unbeatable 120 dB dynamic range on offer from the dual-headphone outputs.

32-Bit / 192 kHz / Unrivalled Analogue and Digital Performance

8 x SSL-designed Mic/Line inputs

SSL 18 features eight high-performance SSL-designed mic pre’s, with switchable Mic/Line configuration. Leveraging our renowned engineering expertise, they deliver ultra-low noise recordings and a huge dynamic range, making sure you capture every detail of the performance with stunning accuracy. Their advanced 2-stage circuitry ensures ultra-low distortion while maintaining the natural character of the source – or flip them into Legacy 4K Mode to add real analogue saturation and the iconic 4000 series sound to vocals, drums, and more. What's more, in Line mode the mic preamp stage is completely bypassed - perfect for connecting external outboard gear. Located on the front of the unit, inputs 1 & 2 also offer instrument/Hi-Z inputs to capture DI’d guitars and vintage synths/drum machines.

120 dB Dynamic Range / -130.5 dBu EIN / Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement

10 x Line-outputs

SSL 18 comes equipped with ten balanced line-level outputs located on the rear of the unit. To ensure optimal signal integrity and maximise headroom, line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 can be configured between +9 and +24 dBu, providing seamless compatibility with a wide range of studio monitors and vintage equipment operating at lower levels. Outputs 3 to 10 operate at +24 dBu, perfect for integrating professional outboard equipment. For producers, all outputs are DC-coupled and capable of sending control voltage to synthesizers and modular rigs.

Dual High-Performance Headphone Outputs

Custom headphone mixes with two independent headphone outputs, configurable for different types with 'Standard', 'High Sensitivity', and 'High Impedance' settings. SSL 18's headphone outputs can also be repurposed as line-level outputs for added flexibility.

Key Features:

High-performance 26 x 28 USB-C audio interface for macOS and Windows
Class-leading audio performance
8 microphone/line-level inputs
Pristine microphone preamps with outstanding -130.5dBu EIN and 67dB of gain range for working with any mic
4K analog enhancement, polarity invert, highpass filters, and 48V phantom power per channel
Configurable analog insert points for inputs 1 and 2, ideal for tracking with analog gear
Inputs 1 and 2 switchable to instrument-level
Line inputs bypass preamp stage
10 DC-coupled, balanced line-outputs
Alternative speaker switching available for pairs 1-2 and 3-4
+9dBu/+24dBu output level configuration options for pairs 1-2 and 3-4 to match your monitors
DC-coupled outputs are perfect for sending CV to synthesizers and modular rigs
2 powerful independent headphone outputs with dedicated level controls
3 headphone mode options to suit different impedances: Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance
Supports custom headphone mixes
Dedicated Talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC)
Talkback input can also be used in Line mode for processing of stems through the LMC
16 channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1/48kHz, 8 channels at 96kHz
2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical)
MIDI I/O on 3.5mm TRS jacks
Flexible clocking: internal (clock signal available on word clock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF
Next-generation 32-bit/192kHz converters
Best-in class 120dB dynamic range across all inputs and headphone outputs
Best-in class 125dB output dynamic range on monitor and line outputs
SSL 18 low-latency Mixer powered by SSL 360
Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs with the SSL 18 low-latency Mixer
Create and manage the control room monitor mix
Create 4 custom monitor mixes with ease: HP A (stereo), HP B (stereo), Line 3-4 (stereo or dual mono)
Flexible Mirror Routing system routs any input or aux master directly to an output
Customize the front-panel monitoring section buttons to accommodate your workflow
Save/load SSL 18 Mixer profiles for various workflows to create tracking and mixing templates and more
Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source
SSL Production Pack (a $1,100+ value) included with registration