Solid State Logic SSL 18 26-in/28-out High-Performance USB Audio Interface

Introducing SSL 18, the first-ever rackmount USB audio interface from Solid State Logic. Developed from 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. Welcome to a new era in rack mount interface performance.

SSL 18 raises expectations for a 19” USB audio interface in its class. Superior 32-bit next-gen converters, high-performance SSL-designed mic pre’s, 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 the ultimate centrepiece for your studio.

Key features:

• 26-in/28-out USB-C audio interface for Mac and Windows. 
  
• 8 microphone/line-level inputs. 
  
  • 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. 
    
  • +9 dBu /+24 dBu output level configuration options for pairs 1&2 and 3&4 to best match your monitors. 
    
  • DC-coupled outputs are capable of sending control voltages to synthesisers and modular rigs. 
    
• 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls.  
  
  • 3 mode options to suit different headphone impedances – Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance. 
    
  • Create custom headphone mixes. 
    
  • Re-purpose as line outputs. 
    
• Dedicated Talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC). 
  
  • Talkback input can also be used in LINE mode for the creative processing of stems through the LMC when producing and mixing.
    
• +24 dBu operating level for inputs and outputs – perfect for integrating professional outboard gear as hardware inserts.  
• 16 channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 96 kHz. 
  
• 2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical). 
  
• MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks. 
  
• Flexible clocking options – internal (clock signal available on Word clock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF. 
  
• Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters. Class-leading audio performance in every area:
  
  • Best-in-class low-noise microphone preamps with outstanding –130.5 dBu EIN and 67 dB gain range for working with any microphone.
    
  • Best-in-class 120 dB dynamic range across all inputs & headphone outputs.
    
  • Best-in-class 125 dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs.
    
• SSL 18 Low-Latency Mixer powered by SSL 360. 
  
  • Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs onto the SSL 18 low-latency mixer. 
    
  • Create the control room mix, plus an additional 4 custom monitor mixes with ease – HP A (stereo), HP B (stereo), LINE 3-4 (stereo or dual mono).
    
  • Flexible Mirror Routing system to route any input or aux master directly to an output – perfect for feeding personal monitoring systems, external metering and outboard FX.  
    
  • Customise the monitoring section front panel buttons to suit your workflow. 
    
• Save/Load SSL 18 Mixer profiles for various workflows – e.g. create tracking templates, mixing templates etc.
  
• Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source. 
  
• SSL Production Pack Software included – worth over $1400.