Solid State Logic SSL 18 26-In/28-Out Audio Interface

Solid State Logic SSL 18 26-In/28-Out Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0138-1118 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Boasting the powerful performance of 32-bit/192 kHz conversion and a 125dB dynamic range, the SSL 18 audio interface has been built for the future. Eight of SSL's leading microphone preamps lie at the core and, so every detail can be captured and dipped in analogue warmth and clarity, this unit also features the iconic Legacy 4K mode. All of it is fully supported by a flexible set of inputs and outputs, including DC-coupled line outputs and Hi-Z instrument inputs, setting this interface up for live projects as well as studio projects.

Flexible Monitoring & Legendary Tools

The dual headphone outputs are backed up by adjustable settings, while the extensive monitor controller, talkback function and classic Listen Mic Compressor hand you ultimate control over the mix. Add on the digital expansion options that are opened up by the ADAT and S/PDIF support and the external hardware synchronisation supplied by the on-board word clock, and you have yourself an all-in-one hub. The included SSL 360° software also provides a full set of intuitive controls, including advanced routing options, independent mixing and scalable metering.

SSL Production Pack Included

The SSL 18 comes bundled up with the SSL Production Pack, which includes a whole bank of plugins, virtual instruments and a DAW so you can't start work straight out of the box. This audio interface has been developed by the same team behind SSL's industry leading mixing desks, so you can expect pure studio-grade quality and professional, effortless integration, no matter your setup.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Interface for	bands & producers
Number of analogue Inputs	8
Number of analogue outputs	10
Analogue audio input type	unbalanced line in (TS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type	balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)
Total microphone inputs	8
Total guitar/bass inputs	2
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 1 x S/PDIF (TosLink), 1 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 1 x S/PDIF (TosLink), 1 x ADAT
MIDI & other	none
Computer ports	USB 2.0 (USB-C)
Number of headphone outputs	2
Low latency monitoring	yes, direct monitoring
Suitable for operating system	Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Software included	yes, download
Included software	other
Included data cable	USB-C cable
Phantom power	yes
19 inches	yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,7 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	63,5 x 37,0 x 11,5 cm

Product specifications

audio interface
26-in/28-out USB-C audio interface for Mac and Windows
8 microphone/line inputs
4K analogue amplification, phase-reverse, high-pass filters and 48V phantom power per channel
configurable analogue insert points for inputs 1 and 2, ideal for recording with analogue equipment
inputs 1 and 2 can be switched to instrument level
line inputs bypass the preamp, ideal for external preamp integration
x10 balanced line outputs
alternative speaker switching for pairs 1&2 and 3&4
+9 dBu/+24 dBu output level options for pairs 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 for easy monitor connection
DC-coupled outputs ideal for sending control voltages to synthesizers and modular systems
2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with devoted volume control
3 impedance mode options for different headphone: standard, high sensitivity, high impedance
create custom headphone mixes
headphone outputs can be used as line outputs
+24 dBu input and output operating level - ideal for integrating professional external equipment like hardware inserts
16 channels ADAT I/O at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 96 kHz
next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters
leading audio performance in every category:
microphone amplifiers with minimal noise, outstanding –130.5 dBu EIN and 67 dB amplification range that's compatible with any microphone
120 dB dynamic range on all inputs and headphone outputs
125 dB dynamic range on monitors and line outputs
extensive management options for all inputs and outputs via the SSL 18 low-latency mixer
easily create a control room mix plus an extra 4 custom monitor mixes - HP A (stereo), HP B (stereo), LINE 3-4 (stereo or dual mono)
flexible Mirror Routing-system on every input or audio master for routing directly to an output - ideal for personal monitoring, external metering and external effects
customise the buttons of the monitoring section on the front panel to match your workflow
flexible clock options - internal (clock signal available via Wordlcock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF
devoted Talkback input with analogue Listen Mic Compressor (LMC)
Talkback input can also be used in LINE mode for creative voice editing using LMC during production and mixing
2 channel S/PDIF (coaxial or optical)
MIDI I/O via 3.5mm TRS ports
included: SSL Production Pack software suite, contents:
- 6 month's free access to Complete Access
- 3 month's free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited
- 3 month's free access to Arcade van Output
- permanent license for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plugins
- IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- AAS Session Bundle plug-ins
- 1.5 GB samples from Loopcloud