Solid State Logic SSL 18

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 is 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 are perfect for 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

• +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

  • Best-in class 120 dB dynamic range across all inputs & headphone outputs

  • Best in class 125 dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs

• 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

• 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 the creative processing of stems through the LMC when producing and mixing

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

• MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks

• Custom monitor control assignment - choose which analogue outputs are affected by the front panel monitor control. Perfect for surround/immersive monitoring. Can also be set to affect the S/PDIF output

• Configure multiple 18s as ADAT mic preamp expanders for up to 24 analogue mic preamp inputs

Software included

• 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

Tech specs

• System requirements and specs

  • Mac OS 13 or later | Class-compliant, plug-and-play

  • Windows 10, Windows 11 | Install included ASIO/WDM driver

• Connectivity

  • USB 2.0 Type C connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)

• Mic preamps

  • 8 x XLR-¼" combo (Mic/Line)

  • Mic amp EIN (A-weighted): -130.5 dBu

  • Mic amp gain: 67 dB

• Instrument/line

  • 2 x ¼" (Hi-Z)

  • Max instrument input level: +15 dBu

  • Max line input level: +24 dBu

  • Dynamic range (A-weighted): 120 dB typical

  • Line level THD+N: -106 dB

• Line outputs

  • Dynamic range: 125 dB

  • Max output level: +24 dBu

• Headphone outputs

  • 2 x ¼" outputs

  • Dynamic range: 120 dB

  • Max output: +18 dBu (High impedance mode) / 24 dBu (Balanced line output mode)

  • Output impedance: <1 Ω

• Digital inputs

  • 2 x Optical (ADAT) I/O

  • 1 x S/PDIF I/O

• Sample rates

  • 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz