A New Era Has Begun
Introducing SSL 18 - a new era in rackmount production technology from Solid State Logic. Developed from our unmatched expertise in analogue and digital design, SSL 18 offers exceptional audio performance with a studio session-ready feature set, delivered with the signature SSL sound and premium quality that professionals trust. Whether you are recording, producing or mixing, SSL 18 enhances production workflows while elevating the performance of your creative space, it’s the ultimate centrepiece for your studio. Welcome to a new era in rack mount interface performance.
Best-In-Class Audio Performance
Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters provide the platform for SSL 18’s analogue design to shine, with unrivalled dynamic range performance of 120 dB across all microphone, line-level and instrument inputs – capture your sources like never before. Experience 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.
32-Bit / 192 kHz / Unrivalled Analogue and Digital Performance
8 x SSL-designed Mic/Line inputs
SSL 18 features eight high-performance SSL-designed mic pre’s, with switchable Mic/Line configuration. Leveraging our renowned engineering expertise, they deliver ultra-low noise recordings and a huge dynamic range, making sure you capture every detail of the performance with stunning accuracy. Their advanced 2-stage circuitry ensures ultra-low distortion while maintaining the natural character of the source – or flip them into Legacy 4K Mode to add real analogue saturation and the iconic 4000 series sound to vocals, drums, and more. What's more, in Line mode the mic preamp stage is completely bypassed - perfect for connecting external outboard gear. Located on the front of the unit, inputs 1 & 2 also offer instrument/Hi-Z inputs to capture DI’d guitars and vintage synths/drum machines.
120 dB Dynamic Range / -130.5 dBu EIN / Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement
8 x SSL-Designed Analogue Preamps
Best-in-class, low noise mic preamps
Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement
Real analogue colour inspired by the 4000-series console
Next-Gen Converters
Accurate, transparent recording and sound reproduction
High-Performance
Class-leading audio performance in every area
10 x Balanced Outs
+24 dBu professional-grade outputs
Flexible Studio Monitoring
Main / Alt outputs with customisable controls
2 x High-Current Headphone Outs
Independent mixes, configurable modes for different headphones
Producer & Creator Tools
MIDI I/O, DC-coupled outs for CV, and stereo loopback
Comprehensive Digital I/O
16 channels ADAT I/O, 2 channels S/PDIF I/O
Listen Mic Compressor
Talkback input with the famous LMC (Smash Everything)
SSL Production Pack
A unique collection of inspiring software
Compatible with Mac and Windows
Plug and play on Mac, ASIO/WDM driver for Windows