Solid State Logic

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Elevate your home studio with the SSL 18 USB-C audio interface with Alpha8 Expander and UF1 DAW control center bundle from Solid State Logic. This professional-grade recording solution combines SSL's legendary analog sound with cutting-edge digital capabilities—allowing you to capture studio-quality audio with uncompromising accuracy and clarity. The SSL 18 serves as the centerpiece, offering 32-bit/192kHz conversion, SSL-designed mic preamps with analog enhancement and flexible monitoring options.

Eight SSL-Designed Mic Preamps

You'll fall in love with SSL 18's eight built-in mic preamps, engineered by SSL to their exacting standards. With switchable Mic/Line configuration and 120dB dynamic range, these state-of-the-art preamps ensure ultralow noise recordings with huge headroom. But the real magic happens when you engage Legacy 4K Mode—injecting the iconic analog warmth and musical high-frequency boost of SSL's legendary 4000 series consoles for vocals, drums and more. It's the unmistakable SSL mojo that top artists and engineers have treasured for decades.

Versatile I/O With Line Outputs

SSL18 is packed with premium I/O to integrate seamlessly into any studio environment. Ten balanced line outputs with configurable +9 to +24dBu operating levels provide compatibility with monitors, outboard gear and vintage equipment. Even better, the DC-coupled outputs allow sending control voltages directly to your synths, modular rigs and CV-enabled effects pedals—perfect for producers and electronic musicians. With such flexible signal routing, SSL 18 unlocks new creative possibilities in your workflow.

Comprehensive Monitor Control

Take command of your monitoring with SSL 18's full-featured monitor controller. Switch between alternate speaker outputs, engage talkback with the built-in input or dial in the perfect level—all from the front panel controls. But the real gem is SSL's legendary Listen Mic Compressor circuit, allowing you to reprocess the talkback input for explosive parallel compression on drums, vocals and more. It's an iconic analog effect that defined countless hit records, now at your fingertips.

Expandable I/O, Advanced Software Mixing

This bundle expands SSL 18's capabilities even further with the included Alpha 8 converter and UF1 DAW control surface. Alpha 8 instantly adds eight more analog I/O via ADAT for integrating outboard gear, plus digital connectivity over S/PDIF. Meanwhile, the UF1 provides comprehensive hands-on control of your DAW—from SSL's premium motorized fader and intuitive displays to deep visual feedback and customizable workflow keys. Tie it all together with SSL 360's powerful software mixer for total I/O management and monitoring. Plus, fuel your creativity with the bundled SSL Production Pack containing must-have virtual instruments, plugins and a DAW. It's a complete recording solution that elevates your entire studio.

Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio Interface with Alpha 8 Expander & UF1 DAW Control Center Bundle
Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio Interface with Alpha 8 Expander & UF1 DAW Control Center Bundle
Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio Interface with Alpha 8 Expander & UF1 DAW Control Center Bundle

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SSL18 USB-C Audio Interface
  • 26-in/28-out USB-C audio interface for Mac and Windows
  • 8 microphone/line-level inputs
  • 4K analog enhancement, Polarity Invert, High-Pass Filters and 48V Phantom Power per channel
  • Configurable analogue insert points for inputs 1 and 2, ideal for tracking with analogue gear
  • Inputs 1 and 2 are switchable to instrument-level
  • Line inputs bypass preamps, allowing integration of external preamps
  • 10 balanced line outputs
  • Alternative speaker switching
  • Configurable output levels: +9dBu /+24dBu for pairs 1&2 and 3&4 to match monitors
  • DC-coupled outputs capable of sending control voltages to synthesizers and modular rigs
  • 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls
  • 3 mode options: Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance
  • Create custom headphone mixes
  • Repurpose as line outputs
  • Dedicated Talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC)
  • Talkback input can be used in LINE mode for creative processing of stems through the LMC during production and mixing
  • Operating Level
  • +24dBu operating level for inputs and outputs, suitable for integrating professional outboard gear
  • 16 channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1/48kHz, 8 channels at 96kHz
  • 2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical)
  • MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks
  • Flexible clocking options, including internal (with clock signal available on Word clock output) or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF
  • Next-generation 32-bit/192kHz converters
  • Best-in-class low-noise microphone preamps with –130.5dBu EIN and 67dB gain range
  • 120dB dynamic range across all inputs and headphone outputs
  • 125dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs
  • SSL 18 Low-Latency Mixer powered by SSL 360
  • Manage all inputs and outputs with the SSL 18 low-latency mixer
  • Create a control room mix and 4 custom monitor mixes with ease (HP A, HP B, LINE 3-4 stereo or dual mono)
  • Flexible Mirror Routing system for feeding personal monitoring systems, external metering and outboard FX
  • Customize the monitoring section front panel buttons for your workflow
  • Save/Load SSL 18 Mixer profiles for various workflows, including tracking and mixing templates
  • Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source
  • SSL Production Pack Software included (value over $1,400)

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