SSL (Solid State Logic) / SSL18 USB Audio Interface

Developed from unparalleled expertise in analogue and digital design, the SSL 18 offers exceptional audio performance with a studio-session-ready feature set, delivering the SSL sound and premium quality trusted by professionals.

■USB Audio Interface

■Key Features
- USB-C audio interface for Mac/Windows with up to 26 inputs/28 outputs.
- Eight mic/line level inputs.
- 4K analog enhancement, polarity inversion, high-pass filter, 48V phantom power per channel.
- Configurable analog insert points for inputs 1 and 2.
- Inputs 1 and 2 switchable to instrument level.
- Line input bypasses the preamp.
- Ten balanced line outputs.
- Alternate speaker switching.
- +9 dBu/+24 dBu output level setting options (pairs 1, 2, 3, and 4), ideal for monitoring.
- DC-coupled output for sending control voltage to synthesizers and modular rigs.
- Two independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls.

- Three mode options: standard, high sensitivity, and high impedance, accommodating different headphone impedances.
- Create custom headphone mixes.
- Repurpose as a line output.

■ Additional Features
- Dedicated talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC).
- The talkback input can also be used in LINE mode, allowing you to creatively process stems through the LMC when producing or mixing.

- Input and output operating levels are +24 dBu, making it ideal for integrating professional outboard gear as hardware inserts.

- 16 channels of ADAT I/O (44.1/48kHz), 8 channels (96kHz).

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

- MIDI I/O (3.5mm TRS jack).

Flexible clocking options - Internal clock (clock signal available at word clock output) or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF.

Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters. Class-leading audio performance in all areas.

- Best-in-class low-noise microphone preamps. -130.5 dBu EIN and 67 dB gain range accommodate any microphone.

- Best-in-class 120 dB dynamic range on all inputs and headphone outputs.

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

- SSL 18 low-latency mixer with SSL 360.

- Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs with the SSL 18 low-latency mixer.

- Easily create four custom monitor mixes: HP A (stereo), HP B (stereo), and LINE 3-4 (stereo or dual mono) in addition to the control room mix.
- A flexible mirror routing system allows you to route any input or aux master directly to an output.
- Customizable front panel buttons in the monitoring section to suit your workflow.

- Save and load SSL 18 Mixer profiles to accommodate various workflows - Create tracking templates, mixing templates, and more.

- Stereo loopback with selectable loopback source.

■SSL Production Pack Included
The SSL18 comes with the SSL Production Pack, a package of effect plug-ins, virtual instruments, sample software, and more, including SSL Vocalstrip2 and Drumstrip. To use it, register your product on the SSL website (English).

■Product Dimensions
・External Dimensions:
・Width: 482.6 mm
・Height: 43.6 mm
・Depth: Including front panel controls and rear panel connectors: 294 mm (11.6 inches)
*Depth: Excluding front panel controls and rear panel connectors: 257.8 mm (10.1 inches)
・Weight: 3.76 kg

・Width: 630 mm, Height: 100 mm, Depth: 360 mm (14.2 inches), Weight: 5.78 kg

■System Requirements
macOS 13 or later, Class-Compliant, Plug-and-play
Windows 10, Windows 11: Requires ASIO/WDM driver provided by SSL.
USB 2.0 Type C connector (main unit)
*As of April 23, 2025