Building upon the success of SSL 2/2 MK II and SSL 12, SSL 18 raises expectations for 19" USB audio interfaces, with exemplary audio performance and a studio-session-ready feature set that caters to engineers and producers who demand the highest possible standards for their music. Its effortless integration with other professional equipment makes it the ultimate centerpiece for the serious project studio, whether you are recording, producing, or mixing. SSL 18 doesn't need flashy gimmicks -- just that rock-solid, world-class SSL sound.

Best-In-Class Audio Performance
Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters provide the platform for SSL 18's analog design to shine, with unrivaled dynamic range performance of 120 dB across all microphone, line-level, and instrument inputs, to capture your sources like never before. Then, experience an incredible 125 dB dynamic range on the monitor and line outputs to hear your music with uncompromised fidelity. Need to work on headphones? No problem, with the unbeatable 120 dB dynamic range on offer from the dual-headphone outputs.

The Ultimate Studio Hub
SSL 18 is the only product in its category designed to integrate with professional outboard gear properly, thanks to the +24 dBu-capable inputs and outputs. Moreover, all analog outputs are DC-coupled, making them ideal for sending control voltages to synthesizers. A host of digital audio connections means that SSL 18 is ready to expand your I/O count whenever you need it, with an additional 16 channels via ADAT and two via S/PDIF.

19" Rack Personal SSL Recording Studio
SSL 18 has all the flexibility you'd expect from an SSL-equipped studio: a dedicated talkback input with the famous LMC (listen mic compressor), alternative speaker switching, flexible headphone outputs that can be reconfigured to work with any set of headphones, and the ability to repurpose outputs 9 and 10 as analog inserts sent on inputs 1 and 2, perfect for tracking with analog processing in-line.

SSL 18 Mixer Powered by SSL 360*
The SSL 18's onboard low-latency mixer is controlled via SSL 360, where you can dial in headphone mixes, adjust metering preferences, customize the front panel buttons, and much more. Think of it as your virtual SSL console environment, perfect for managing busy sessions from one place.

Engineered For Excellence
SSL's rich heritage and know-how for multi-track audio are laced throughout the design, designed by the same engineering team behind the esteemed range of analog and digital mixing consoles. From the class-leading microphone preamps to the choice of industry-grade components like Alps(R) pots and Neutrik(R) connectors, SSL 18 delivers the quality you'd expect from a world-class recording studio directly to your studio.

Features:

• 4K analog enhancement, Polarity Invert, High-Pass Filters, and 48V Phantom Power per channel
• Configurable analog insert points for inputs 1 and 2, great for tracking with analog gear
• Inputs 1 and 2 switchable to instrument-level
• 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 synthesizers and modular rigs
• Three mode options to suit different headphone impedances - Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance. Create custom headphone mixes. Repurpose as line outputs
• Dedicated Talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC)
• Talkback input can also be used in LINE mode to creatively process stems through the LMC when mixing.
• SSL 18 Low-Latency Mixer powered by SSL 360
• Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs onto the SSL 18 low-latency mixer
• Create and manage the control room monitor mix.
• Create four 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.
• Defaults are CUT monitoring, ALT monitor switching, and TALKBACK on/off.
• Save/Load SSL 18 Mixer profiles for various workflows, such as creating tracking and mixing templates.
• Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source
• SSL Production Pack Software included - worth over $1100