The Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface with Home Studio Kit is a professional-grade audio interface designed for home recording.
The Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface with Home Studio Kit is a professional-grade audio interface designed for home recording. It features 28 inputs and 28 outputs, supporting a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz with 32-bit precision. The unit includes 8 microphone inputs and offers analog audio I/O with 2x combo XLR-1/4" TRS mic/line/hi-z input and 7x combo XLR-1/4" TRS mic/line input. Digital audio I/O options include TOSLINK optical ADAT/S/PDIF, RCA coaxial S/PDIF, and other connections.
The interface connects via a USB-C port and requires an AC input. It includes 9 color multi-segment LED meters for monitoring. The unit does not have built-in DSP or microphone, but features knob-adjustable input levels.
19 x 11.6 x 1.7" / 48.3 x 29.5 x 4.3 cm (Including Controls and Protrusions)
Display
9x Color Multi-Segment LED Meter
Dynamic Range
Analog Inputs: 120 dBA (Insert Return Path) Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 120 dBA XLR Mic Inputs: 110 dBA (Talkback Mic) 1/4" Mic Inputs: 112 dBA (Talkback Mic) Headphone Outputs: 120 dBA Mic Outputs: 125 dBA
Expansion Slots
No
Frequency Response
Mic, Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.06 dB XLR Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.04 dB (Talkback Mic) 1/4" Mic Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.03 dB Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.07 dB Analog Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 Hz ±0.05 dB (Insert Return Path) Analog Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 Hz ±0.05 dB (Insert Send Path)
Impedance
Mic Inputs: 1.2 Kilohms Line Inputs: 15 Kilohms Line Outputs: 150 Ohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Headphone Outputs: < 1 Ohm
Maximum Input Level
XLR Mic Inputs: -10 dBu (Talkback Mic) 1/4" Mic Inputs: 24.5 dBu (Talkback Mic) Line Inputs: 24.1 dBu Hi-Z Inputs: 15 dBu Insert Inputs: 24 dBu (Insert Return Path)
Mic Inputs: 67 dB Line Inputs: 26 dB Hi-Z Inputs: 67 dB Mic Inputs: 30 dB to 50 dB (Talback Input)
High-Pass Filter
75 Hz, 18 dB/Octave
Host Connection
1x USB-C
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Input Level Adjustment
Knob
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 32-Bit
MIDI I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Input 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Output
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Number of Microphone Inputs
8
Rackmount Size
1 U
Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz
Solo/Mute
Solo per Input Channel Mute per Master
Sync I/O
1x BNC Word Clock Output
Sync Sources
ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF, Word Clock
THD+N
Mic Inputs: -100 dB / 0.001% Line Inputs: -106 dB / 0.0005% Hi-Z Inputs: -100 dB / 0.001% XLR Mic Inputs: 0.007% (Talkback Mic) 1/4" Mic Inputs: 0.001% (Talkback Mic) Line Inputs: -104 dB / 0.0006% Analog Outputs: 0.0007% (Insert Send Path) Analog Inputs: 0.0004% (Insert Return Path) Headphone Outputs: -100 dB / 0.001%
