SSL Power for Musicians, Producers, and Creators
Leveraging SSL’s 50-year legacy of large-format consoles and outboard gear, the Solid State Logic SSL 1 provides musicians, producers, and creators with a scaled-down, mobility-minded recording solution. This refined desktop audio interface offers truly elevated performance, thanks to next-gen 32-bit/192kHz converters, a high-quality SSL preamp, a flexible Instrument/Line Input, balanced monitor Outputs, and a high-current Headphone amp. Moreover, the Mic input features 48-volt phantom power, a convenient Highpass filter, and the lauded Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement mode, which lets you capture the magic of SSL’s famed 4000-series console, imbuing your sound with distinctive analog character, all from a single push of a button. You also get a Mix button for low-latency input monitoring, DC-coupled outputs for sending CV to synths, and a stereo loopback feature for content creators. Anyone searching for a bus-powered audio interface will find the SSL 1 a superior choice for mobile and desktop applications alike.
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Engineered for interoperative exploration
An undeniable marriage of sleek, mobile-friendly form factor and legendary recording expertise, the SSL 1 emerges to meet the increasingly diversifying needs of the modern musical landscape, wherein collaboration, instrumentation, and even recording location have vastly expanded configurations. Its preamp hosts a dedicated Highpass filter, 48-volt phantom power, and Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement mode, all with a single push of a button. Outputs are DC-coupled, as well, extending your control capabilities to include modular, rackmounted, and standalone synthesizers via CV signals. Moreover, the SSL 1 includes stereo loopback, a feature Sweetwater Sales Engineers frequently recommend to content creators.
Legacy 4K: instant analog magic
SSL built its reputation on its celebrated large-format consoles, through which countless hit records and Grammy-award-winning albums have flowed. In particular, the SSL 4000 series console has inspired generations of musicians, producers, and engineers with its undeniable analog character. The SSL 1 brings that signature 4000 series sound into your project studio with its Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement mode, which, with the push of a button, imparts the preamp with two essential characteristics of the 4000 series signal chain. The first thing you’ll hear is a musical, high-frequency EQ boost that will push your vocal or instrument forward in the soundfield for a deeper, more dimensional sonic profile. Then, you’ll notice a subtle addition of harmonic distortion that sweetens the sound and adds personality to the signal. For small format recording interfaces, there is nothing quite like the 4K button.
SSL Production Pack: bundled industry-standard software
Solid State Logic partnered with some of the industry’s leading plug-in purveyors to provide you with a diverse, comprehensive kit of all things virtual, including processors, dynamics tools, instruments, samples, and a DAW. SSL’s own Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins provide powerful processing tools to enhance your drums and vocals with compressions, expansion, transient shaping, EQs, and more. Further offerings spanning MIxbus 10 and Ableton Live Lite make for a formidable virtual recording foundation, while Sonarworks, Output, Antares, Celemony, Loopcloud, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, and Slate Digital stand to build the ultimate all-in-one mobile studio.
Note: Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for further details regarding bundled software, accessibility, and compatibility with your setup.
Solid State Logic SSL 1 Features:
- Sleek form factor and ergonomic interfacing supply legendary SSL sound to your home or portable studio setup
- State-of-the-art 32-bit/192kHz converters ensure unwavering clarity, signal preservation, and sonic fidelity
- Dedicated mic preamp utilizes time-tested engineering for flexible recording and steadfast quality
- Onboard VU meter, HPF, and 48V phantom power on ch. 1
- Flexible Instrument/Line Input expands recording capabilities with seamless multimode connectivity
- Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement imparts iconic 4000 series analog character for harmonic-rich depth and dimension
- Mix button provides a combination of low-latency input monitoring and computer playback
- DC-coupled outputs mean extended interoperative use with multiple styles of synths and modular instruments via CV
- Stereo loopback function for content creators
- High-current Headphone amp provides top-quality monitoring
- Bus-powered USB 2.0 design makes for painless portability and integration with Mac or PC setups
- SSL Production Pack software bundle gives you a versatile array of software instruments, effects, tools, and more right out of the box
