Solid State Logic 18

Key Features

• 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 is available for pairs 1&2 and 3&4.
• +9 dBu/+24 dBu output level configuration options for pairs 1&2 and 3&4 to best match your monitors.
• DC-coupled outputs are perfect for 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.
• +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.
• 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.
• Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs onto the SSL 18 low-latency mixer.
• Create the control room mix, plus an 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 metering and outboard FX.
• Customise the monitoring section front panel buttons to suit your workflow.
• Flexible clocking options – internal (clock signal available on Wordclock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF
• Dedicated Talkback input with analogue 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.
• 2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical)
• MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks.

Software Included

• The SSL Production Pack includes:
• 6-months free Complete Access subscription.
• 3-months free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription.
• 3-months free access to Arcade by Output subscription.
• Perpetual licenses for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins.
• IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE.
• Celemony Melodyne Essential.
• Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start.
• Ableton Live 11 Lite.
• AAS Session Bundle plug-ins.
• 1.5 GB Samples from Loopcloud.
• Learn more about the incredible SSL production pack here.

Tech Specs

• System requirements and Specs:
• Mac OS 13 or later | Class-Compliant, Plug-and-play
• Windows 10, Windows 11 | Install included ASIO/WDM driver
• Connectivity
• USB 2.0 Type C Connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)
• Mic Preamps
• 8 x XLR-¼" combo (Mic/Line) 
• Mic Amp EIN (A-weighted) : -130.5 dBu
• Mic Amp Gain: 67 dB
• Instrument/Line
• 2 x ¼" (Hi-Z)
• Max Instrument Input Level: +15 dBu

Max Line Input Level: +24 dBu

Dynamic Range (A-weighted) 120 dB typical

Line Level THD+N: -106 dB

*Specs (Measured to AES17 Standards)

Line Outputs 

Dynamic Range: 125 dB​

Max Output Level: +24 dBu​

Headphone Outputs

2 x ¼" Ouputs 

Dynamic Range: 120 dB

Max Output: +18 dBu (High Impedance Mode) / 24 dBu (Balanced Line Output Mode)

Output Impedance: <1 Ω

Digital Inputs

2 x Optical (ADAT) I/O

1 x S/PDIF I/O

Sample rates​

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz