SSL 18
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SSL
18
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The SSL 18 is a serious contender for anyone building a professional home studio or needing a high-quality interface for tracking bands. The preamps are clean and powerful, and the 4K switch adds that classic SSL warmth. It’s a fantastic way to bring a piece of that iconic console sound into your workflow.
Product Description
- SSL 18
- USB Audiointerface 26 In / 28 Out
- 32-bit / 192 kHz
- +24 dBu operating level for all inputs and outputs
- 120 dB dynamic range in all inputs and headphone outputs
- 125 dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs
- Eight microphone preamps (67 dB gain range
- -130.5 dBu On
- +48 V
- 120 dB dynamic range
- 4K switch)
- Inputs 1/2 switchable to instrument level
- Talkback input with built-in listen mic compressor (can also be used as line in for stems with LMC)
- Legacy ‘4K’ switch for sound colouring modelled on the SSL 4000 series
- Stereo loopback with selectable loopback source
- Includes SSL Production Pack software
- Control via free SSL 360° software application (incl. SSL18 Low Latency Mixer Tool)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482.6 x 43.6 x 294 mm
- Weight: 4 kg
- *Connectors: *
- Two Mic/instrument/line combo inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- Eight mic/line combo inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- Talkback mic combo input: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- Two ADAT inputs 44.1 / 48 kHz (eight channels @ 96 kHz)
- Two S/PDIF inputs (coaxial or optical)
- Word clock input: BNC
- MIDI input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack TRS-A
- Line outputs: Ten 6.3 mm jacks balanced (+9 dBu / +24 dBu option for outputs 1/2 and 3/4
- 9/10 send)
- Return: Two 6.3 mm jacks
- Stereo headphone outputs - independently controlled with three impedance settings (standard / high sensitivity / high impedance): Two 6.3 mm jacks
- USB C
- • Exceptional dynamic range offers pristine clarity and low noise floor.
- • The '4K' switch delivers a recognizable SSL sonic signature instantly.
- • Flexible I/O routing allows for complex recording and monitoring setups.
- • Solid build quality; feels robust and well-engineered for studio use.
- • Size and weight make it less portable than smaller interfaces.
- • Limited expansion options compared to rackmount SSL consoles.
- • Price point positions it as a premium investment for serious users.
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