SSL 18

SSL 18 – A New Era in Rackmount Production Technology

SSL 18 marks the beginning of a new era in rackmount production technology from Solid State Logic. With unparalleled expertise in both analog and digital design, the SSL 18 offers exceptional audio performance with a feature set ready for professional studio environments. It delivers the signature SSL sound and the premium quality that industry professionals trust. Whether you're recording, producing, or mixing, the SSL 18 enhances workflows and elevates the performance of your creative space. It’s the ultimate centerpiece for your studio and a new benchmark for rackmount audio interfaces.

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, perfect for tracking with analogue gear.

• Inputs 1 and 2 are switchable to instrument-level.

• Line inputs bypass the preamp – ideal for integrating external preamps.

• 10 balanced line outputs.

• Alternative speaker switching available for pairs 1&2 and 3&4.

• +9 dBu/+24 dBu output level configuration options for pairs 1&2 and 3&4 to best match your monitors.

• DC-coupled outputs – perfect for sending control voltages to synthesizers and modular rigs.

• 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls.

• 3 mode options for different headphone impedances – Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance.

• Create custom headphone mixes.

• Repurpose as line outputs.

• +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.

• 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.
  • 120 dB dynamic range across all inputs and headphone outputs.
  • 125 dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs.

• Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs via 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.
  • Customize the monitoring section front panel buttons to suit your workflow.

• Flexible clocking options – internal (clock signal available on Wordclock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF.

• Dedicated Talkback input with analogue Listen Mic Compressor (LMC).

  • Talkback input can also be used in LINE mode for creative processing of stems through LMC when producing and mixing.

• 2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical).

• MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks.

Software Included:

The SSL Production Pack includes:

• 6 months free Complete Access subscription.
• 3 months free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription.
• 3 months free access to Arcade by Output subscription.
• Perpetual licenses for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins.
• 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.

The SSL 18 combines cutting-edge analog and digital technology to deliver unparalleled audio quality and flexibility, making it an invaluable tool for both today’s and tomorrow’s music producers and sound engineers.