SSL 18 Interface and Alpha 8 8x8 AD/DA Expander Interface

18 USB Audio Interface

Introducing SSL 18, the first - ever rackmount USB audio interface 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 w ith the signature SSL sound and premium quality that professionals trust. Welcome to a new era in rack mount interface performance.

SSL 18 raises expectations for a 19” USB audio interface in its class. Superior 32 - bit next - gen converters, high - performan ce SSL - designed mic pre ’ s, advanced digital mixer, Legacy 4K analogue enhancement, and a complete set of digital I/O. Whether you are recording, producing or mixing, SSL 18 enhances production workflow while elevating the performance of your creative space – it’s the ultimate centrepiece for your studio.

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 unbeatab le 120 dB dynamic range on offer from the dual-headphone outputs.

8 x SSL - designed Mic/line inputs:

SSL 18 features eight high - performance SSL - designed mic pre ’ s, with switchable Mic/Line co nfiguration. 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. Located on the front of the unit, inputs 1 & 2 also offer inst rument/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.

10 x line - outputs:

SSL 18 comes equipped with ten balanced line - level outputs located on the rear of the u nit. To ensure optimal signal integrity and maximise headroom, line outputs 1 &2 and 3&4 can be configured between +9 and +24 dBu . This ensures seamless compatibility with a wide range of studio monitors and vintage equipment operating at lower levels. Outputs 3 to 10 operate at +24 dBu, perfect for integrating professional outboard equipment. For producers, all outputs are DC - coupl ed and capable of sending control voltage to synthesizers and modular rigs.

Dual High - Performance Headphone Outputs:

Custom headphone mixes with two indepe ndent headphone outputs, configurable for different types with 'Standard,' 'High Sensitivity,' and 'High Impedance' settings. SSL 18's headphone outputs can also be repurposed as line - level outputs for added flexibility.

4K Legacy analogue enhancement:

The SSL 4000 series consoles (often referred to as ‘4 K ’) are renowned for imparting a unique ‘ mojo ’ to sounds and instruments that pass through them. This mojo comes from multiple stages of harmonic distortion from compressor VCAs, VCA faders, and other crucial components such as the transistor mix amps. Using modern components, SSL has developed a circuit that distils the two essential characteristics of the 4K sound into a single design. Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement injects a controlled amount of finely tuned, sweet - sounding harmonic distortion and a ‘ forward ’ yet musical high - frequency EQ boost into the signal path, giving your sound the 4K mojo and presence that artists and eng ineers have loved for decades.

Complete digital I/O:

A host of digital audio connections means that SSL 18 is ready to expand your I/O count whenever you are, with an additional 16 channels via ADAT and a further two via S/PDIF. SSL 18’ s dedicated Word clock output provides rock - solid clocking for integrating external digital devices into your system.

Monitor Controller + Talkback w/Listen Mic Compressor:

SSL 18 features a full monitor controller section with built - in talkback input. Line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 offer alternative speaker switching with Alt, Talk and Cut accessible via the monitor controls located on the front panel. Alternatively, customise the monitor controls via SSL 360 and tailor them to your workflow. Switch the talkback input into LINE mode and re - process audio through the classic Listen Mic Compressor, perfect for crushing drums, parallel vocals, and more.

SSL 18 mixer, powered by SSL 360:

The SSL 18 mixer offers comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs, as well as detailed, scalable input metering in the 360 Software. Create and manage the control room monitor mix. Configure a further four monitor mixes for performers. In addition, a flexible Mirror Routing system allows you to route any input or aux master directly to an output – perfect for feeding personal monitoring systems, external metering and outboard FX. Create different templates for tracking, mixing and more, then save them as a profile in the SSL 18 mixer.

SSL Production Pack:

SSL has been helping world - class artists, producers and engineers make great music and audio for decades. They know it ’ s crucial to have the right tools for the job, so SSL has partnered with some of the industry's key brands to offer you the SSL Production Pack, bundled free with registered SSL 18 audio interfaces. Featuring a selection of must - have virtual instruments, plug - ins, samples and DAW, fuel your creativity and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.

CA Complete Access 6 Month Trial Included with SSL 18

As an eligible SSL interface owner , claim 6 months FREE Complete Access subscription. Featuring every plug - in from Solid State Logic, Slate Digital and Harrison Audio , Complete Access gives you all of the software tools you need to make your next hit.

• 26 - in/28 - out USB - C audio interface for Mac and Windows.
• 8 microphone/line-level inputs.
• 4K analogue enhancement, Polarity Invert, High-Pass Filters and 48V Phantom Power per channel.
• Configurable analogue insert points for inputs 1 and 2, great for tracking with analogue gear.
• Inputs 1 and 2 are switchable to instrument - level.
• Line inputs bypass preamp – perfect for integrating external preamps.
• 10 balanced line outputs.
• Alternative speaker switching.
• +9 dBu /+24 dBu output level configuration options for pairs 1&2 and 3&4 to best match your monitors.
• DC - coupled outputs are capable of sending control voltages to synthesisers and modular rigs.
• 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls.
  • 3 mode options to suit different headphone impedances – Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance.
  • Create custom headphone mixes.
  • Re - purpose as line outputs.
• Dedicated Talkback input with Listen Mic Compressor (LMC).  
• Talkback input can also be used in LINE mode for the creative processing of stems through the LMC when producing and mixing.
• +24 dBu operating level for inputs and outputs – perfect for integrating professional outboard gear as hardware inserts.
• 16 channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 96 kHz.
• 2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical).
• MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks.
• Flexible clocking options – internal (clock signal available on Word clock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF.
• Next - generation 32 - bit/192 kHz converters. Class - leading audio performance in every area:
• Best - in - class low - noise microphone preamps with outstanding – 130.5 dBu EIN and 67 dB gain range for working with any microphone.
• Best - in - class 120 dB dynamic range across all inputs & headphone outputs.
• Best - in - class 125 dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs.
• SSL 18 Low - Latency Mixer powered by SSL 360.
• Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs onto the SSL 18 low - latency mixer.
• Create the control room mix, plus an d additional 4 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 m etering and outboard FX.
• Customise the monitoring section front panel buttons to suit your workflow.
• Save/Load SSL 18 Mixer profiles for various workflows – e.g. create tracking templates, mixing templates etc.
• Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source.
• SSL Production Pack Software included

Alpha 8 8x8 AD/DA Expander Interface

Building on the acclaimed Alpha Link range, ALPHA 8 is an 8 - in/8 - out professional - grade analogue to digital, digital to analogue converter, perfect for expanding your audio interface via ADAT and S/PDIF. Alternatively, you can configure ALPHA 8 to address all analogue and digital I/O simultaneously via USB, giving you an 18 - in/18 - out audio interface. Featuring class - leading conversion, flexible routing, and impeccable audio performance, ALPHA 8 unlocks the full potential of your setup.

The compromise is over

Using next - generation 32 - bit/192 kHz converters, ALPHA 8 brings SSL - grade audio performance to your studio. With huge dynamic range, stunningly low THD+N and crosstalk, and exceptionally low noise floor, ALPHA 8 delivers line - level heaven for your analogue outboard processing, samplers, synths and drum machines. The compromise is over – capture your sound with the quality it deserves.

Analogue agility and digital dominance

ALPHA 8 is capable of many different routing configurations to suit your specific needs, making sure you can get the most out of all the digital and analogue I/O it offers. Whether you need a simple bidirectional Analogue <> ADAT/SPDIF converter, an aggregate 18 - in/18 - out USB audio interface, or a mixture of the two, ALPHA 8 provides flexible routing options for its analogue and digital I/O.

Analogue agility and digital dominance

ALPHA 8 is capable of many different routing configurations to suit your specific needs, making sure you can get the most out of all the digital and analogue I/O it offers. Whether you need a si mple bidirectional Analogue <> ADAT/SPDIF converter, an aggregate 18 - in/18 - out USB audio interface, or a mixture of the two, ALPHA 8 provides flexible routing options for its analogue and digital I/O. The great connector The operating level of each analogue input and output can be individually adjusted to +9, +18, +20 or +24 dBu operating levels, ensuring optimal signal integrity and maximising headroom for devices connected to ALPHA 8. Whether it’s 19” rack gear, analogue mixers, 500 - series modules, or monitor controllers, ALPHA 8 ensures every connection to your equipment is fully optimised.

On the digital side, Word Clock in and out, ADAT, and S/PDIF clocking options ensure ALPHA 8 provides outstanding digital audio handling, guaranteeing jitter - free, rock - solid integration in your studio environment whilst elevating the performance of your creative space.

SSL 18 + ALPHA 8

While ALPHA 8 is the ultimate audio interface expander f or producers and engineers looking to bring SSL sound and quality to their existing set - up, ALPHA 8 is also the perfect companion to SSL 18. Instantly expand SSL 18’ s I/O via ADAT adding 8 channels (1 x ALPHA 8) or 16 channels (2 x ALPHA 8s). Perfect for effortlessly integrating additional analogue outboard processing, analogue mixers and more.

Expand your workflow

ALPHA 8’s flexible analogue and digital routing unlocks a multitude of workflow possibilities. Create hardware insert paths for 500 Series modules, outboard EQs, compressors, or hardware FX. Use the S/PDIF I/O for integrating external metering or amp simulators. Alternatively, make Alpha 8 your primary interface, seamlessly connecting analogue and digital devices to your DAW via USB - C. For electronic music producers, ALPHA 8’ s outputs are capable of outputting Control Voltage to control synthesisers, modular rigs and CV - enabled FX pedals.

SSL Production Pack:

SSL has been helping world - class artists, producers and engineers make great music and audio for decades. They know it’s crucial to have the right tools for the job, so SSL has partnered with some of the industry's key brands to offer you the SSL Production Pack, bundled free with registered ALPHA 8 audio interfaces. Featuring a selection of must - have virtual instruments, plug - ins, samples and DAW, fuel your creativity and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.

CA Complete Access 6 Month Trial Included with ALPHA 8

As an eligible SSL interface owner, claim 6 months FREE Complete Access subscription. Featuring every plug - in from Solid State Logic, Slate Digital and Harrison Audio, Complete Access gives you all of the software tools you need to make your next hit.

• The ultimate audio interface expander and the perfect partner for SSL 18.
• High performance , next - generation 32 - bit / 192 kHz conversion.
• Class - leading dynamic range, THD+N and crosstalk audio performance.
• 8 balanced line inputs and outputs.
• Up to 8 channels of analogue to ADAT and ADAT to analogue conversion.
• Configurable operating levels for each input and output to best match your external equipment: +24/+20/+18/+9 dBu.
• DC-coupled outputs are perfect for sending control voltages to synthesisers and modular rigs.
• 10 digital inputs and outputs (8 channels of ADAT, 2 channels of S/PDIF).
• Up to 2 channels of analogue to S/PDIF and S/PDIF to analogue conversion.
• Up to 2 channels of S/PDIF to ADAT and ADAT to S/PDIF conversion.
• S/PDIF available on coaxial or optical connectors
• Flexible conversion configuration.
• The physical outputs can be fed with a mixture of analogue, digital and USB audio signals, providing a great level of flexibility .
• 18 - in / 18 - out USB audio interface .
  • Use ALPHA 8 as an aggregate USB audio interface
    • Record and playback to all 8 analogue and 10 digital I/O via USB. ·
• High - current front panel headphone confidence check – audition any individual input or output (or stereo pair).
• Choose from 3 different settings to optimise for your headphones – Standard, Hi gh Impedance, High Sensitivity .
• Dedicated front panel input and output meters .
• Word Clock in and out & input termination switch .
• Clock internally, or from incoming ADAT, S/PDIF or Word Clock
• SSL Production Pack Software included

Manufacturer's ID: SSL0143