NAMM 2025: Strong State Logic has formally launched a model new rackmount USB audio interface, the SSL 18.
The British model, who introduced the launch throughout a press convention at NAMM, says the brand new product is marking “the beginning of a brand new period in rackmount manufacturing expertise” from the corporate, and that it’s designed to be the “final studio centrepiece” by enhancing manufacturing workflows.
The SSL 18 hosts 32-bit/192 kHz converters and has a dynamic vary efficiency of 120 dB throughout all of its microphone, line-level and instrument inputs. It additionally has 125 dB dynamic vary on the monitor and line outputs, and its built-in high-current amplifier options twin headphone outputs providing 120 dB dynamic vary.
That includes eight mic preamplifiers with switchable Mic/Line configuration, its inputs supply an ultra-low noise ground and permit “each element of a efficiency to be captured with beautiful accuracy”. Every enter can be switched into Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement Mode, including analogue saturation and a high-frequency increase.
Inputs 1 & 2 are situated on the entrance panel and supply instrument/Hello-Z inputs to seize DI’d guitars and classic synths/drum machines, whereas 10 balanced line-level outputs are then situated on the rear of the unit. Line outputs 1&2 and three&4 will be configured to +9 or +24 dBu, making certain compatibility with an array of studio displays and classic tools, whereas outputs 3 to 10 function at +24 dBu, so that they’re appropriate for integrating skilled outboard tools.
All outputs are DC-coupled and able to sending Management Voltage (CV) to synthesisers and/or modular rigs. Moreover, SSL 18 options configurable analogue insert factors for inputs 1 and a pair of, and there may be additionally a full monitoring management part with talkback enter.
Senior Product Supervisor, Andy Jackson, feedback, “Our engineering staff utilized their analogue and digital design experience to exceed expectations. With the highly effective SSL 360 software program, SSL 18 delivers a world-class studio expertise to any setup. We’re keen for everybody to expertise its sound and workflow.”
Discover SSL in Sales space 18301 at The NAMM Present, or discover out extra by way of the Strong State Logic web site.
