A New Era Has BegunIntroducing 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, its the ultimate centrepiece for your studio. Welcome to a new era in rack mount interface performance.Main Features:Best-In-Class Audio PerformanceNext-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters provide the platform for SSL 18s 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 Performance8 x SSL-designed Mic/Line inputsSSL 18 features eight high-performance SSL-designed mic pres, 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 DId guitars and vintage synths/drum machines.120 dB Dynamic Range / -130.5 dBu EIN / Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement10 x Line-outputsSSL 18 comes equipped with ten balanced line-level outputs located on the rear of the unit.To ensure optimal signal integrity and maximise headroom, line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 can be configured between +9 and +24 dBu.Outputs 3 to 10 operate at +24 dBu, perfect for integrating professional outboard equipment.For producers, all outputs are DC-coupled and capable of sending control voltage to synthesizers and modular rigs.125 dB Dynamic Range / +24 dBu operating levels / Main & Alt Speaker Switching / DC-Coupled OutputsDual High-Performance Headphone OutputsCustom headphone mixes with two independent 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.120dB Dynamic RangeDual Independent OutputsConfigurable Headphone ModesMonitor Controller + Talkback w/Listen Mic CompressorSSL 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 and Cut accessible via the monitor controls located on the front panel.Configure all 10 outputs to be under the control of the front panel monitor control using the Monitor Control Assignment feature in SSL 360.The three front panel buttons (Cut, Alt, Talk) can be customised with various options to suit your workflow.SSL 18 also features a dedicated talkback input channel that can operate in MIC or LINE mode.LINE mode is great for re-processing audio through the classic Listen Mic Compressor – crush drums, parallel vocals, and more.Configurable monitoring section / Alt monitor switching / Surround/Immersive monitoring / Talkback input + Legendary Listen Mic Compressor4K Legacy Analogue Enhancement on Every Analogue Input ChannelThe SSL 4000 series consoles (often referred to as 4K) are renowned for imparting a unique mojo to sounds and instruments that pass through them.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.Real Analogue Saturation / Musical High-Frequency Boost / Immortal 4K soundComplete digital I/O16 Channels of ADAT I/O2 Channels S/PDIF I/OWord Clock OutputSSL Production Pack FREE with SSL 18 Audio InterfaceFeaturing a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAW, let your creativity shine and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.Specifications:System requirements and Specs:Mac OS 13 or later | Class-Compliant, Plug-and-playWindows 10, Windows 11 | Install included ASIO/WDM driverConnectivityUSB 2.0 Type C Connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)Mic Preamps8 x XLR-” combo (Mic/Line)Mic Amp EIN (A-weighted) : -130.5 dBuMic Amp Gain: 67 dBInstrument/Line2 x ” (Hi-Z)Max Instrument Input Level: +15 dBuMax Line Input Level: +24 dBuDynamic Range (A-weighted) 120 dB typicalLine Level THD+N: -106 dBLine OutputsDynamic Range: 125 dBMax Output Level: +24 dBuHeadphone Outputs2 x ” OuputsDynamic Range: 120 dBMax Output: +18 dBu (High Impedance Mode) / 24 dBu (Balanced Line Output Mode)Output Impedance: <1 Digital Inputs2 x Optical (ADAT) I/O1 x S/PDIF I/OSample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz