Name: SSL SSL 18
Brand: SSL
Price: 5999 USD

High-End

$5,999

SSL SSL 18 is an audio interface with USB 2.0 connectivity. Inputs include 8 mic preamps, 8 combo inputs, 8 line inputs, and 2 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 10 line outputs, and 2 headphone outputs. It supports up to 192 kHz / 32-bit, 48V phantom power, loopback, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 120 dB dynamic range (input) and 125 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $5,999.

Audio interface specs: SSL SSL 18
Spec	SSL SSL 18
General
Category	High-End
Reference Price (USD)	$5,999
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	USB 2.0
Inputs
Mic Preamps	8
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	8
Line Inputs	8
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	2
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Input)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	1
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	1
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	10
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	2
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Output)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	1
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	1
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	Yes (3.5mm TRS)
Loopback	Yes
DSP Effects	Yes (Built-in)
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	32
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	67
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	120
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	125
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	-106.0dB (0.00050%)
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	-130.5
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	YouTube (external site)Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	SSL Production Pack (Ableton Live Lite, Komplete Start, Auto-Tune Unlimited etc.), SSL 360
Notes	26-in/28-out, Low-latency software mixer, DC-coupled outputs for CV, 2-stage preamp circuitry

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