Solid State Logic Introduces SSL 12 USB-C Desktop Audio Interface

Solid State Logic announced that it is expanding its line of Audio Creation Products (ACP) with the new SSL 12 USB-C desktop audio interface. The new SSL 12, priced at $499, is a 12-in 8-out bus-powered audio interface that combines professional features in a portable desktop format. Building on the success of ​the existing SSL 2 and SSL 2 interface models, the new SSL 12 expands in almost every way; more microphone preamplifiers, enhanced headphone performance, advanced routing and monitor controls, ADAT input, as well as next-gen converters delivering superior audio performance.
 
As the Oxford-based company explains, the new ​SSL 12 is a high quality, value-based, centerpiece for a home or project-based studio control room. Included are 4 SSL-designed microphone preamplifiers (62dB gain, Mic/Line and HPF), two high-impedance instrument inputs for guitars, bass or vintage instruments and two professional grade headphone outputs along with next-generation 32-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters, boasting >120 dB line output dynamic range. Advanced routing and monitoring options combined with ADAT input supporting 8 additional channels of digital audio offer a total of 12 tracks of simultaneous recording and 8 channels of playback brought together in a rugged, portable design.

Contained within its SSL 360° software mixer, Solid State Logic offers the features of a customizable SSL control room with the new desktop unit. Using the software mixer, users can receive instant feedback from detailed I/O metering, assign functions to SSL 12’s three front panel switches, including key monitor controls; Alternative Monitor Switching, Mono Sum, Invert Phase Left, Dim, Cut, as well as access to an on-board talkback microphone. 

The software environment also makes creating up to 4 independent near zero-latency foldback mixes quick and intuitive thanks to its SSL console-style routing and recalling sessions via Save/Load function. In addition to this, users can choose between modes (Standard, High Impedance, High Sensitivity) to best suit different headphone types or create additional line outputs via re-purposing the headphone outs. ​ Producers and content creators are also catered for with a tool kit to keep creativity flowing. Users can configure where SSL 12’s Loopback feed is taken from: Record the output of a media player (e.g. via Playback 1-2) or create a custom sub-mix of a podcast via one of the Aux Busses (e.g. Line 3-4). Both headphone mixes and line outputs 3-4 are also accessible for absolute production flexibility. In addition to this, electronic music producers and vintage instrument enthusiasts will appreciate the comprehensive control offered by the DC-coupled outputs for creating Control Voltage signals, and MIDI I/O.

Included with the SSL 12 is the renowned SSL Production Pack, a value-packed suite of software instruments, sounds, plug-ins and DAW (worth over $1000), that includes the Vocalstrip and Drumstrip 2 plug-ins as well as 3-month access to SSL's Complete subscription and other 3-month licenses from the likes of Antares and Output.
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