Solid State Logic SSL2 MKII USB Audio Interface

Solid State Logic - SSL2 MKII

2-in/4-out, 32-bit/192kHz USB-C Audio Interface with 2 Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp, 2 Auto-detect Instrument, Legacy 4K Circuit, MIDI I/O, 2 Headphone Out, and Bundled Software - Mac/PC

SSL for the Home or Portable Studio with Expanded I/O

For more than 50 years, Solid State Logic has remained at the forefront of studio and recording excellence. In the process, the company has established a legacy of large-format consoles and outboard gear that has been honed, refined, and expanded throughout the decades to include industry-leading plug-ins, interfaces, and more. The SSL 2 MKII 2x4 USB-C audio interface distills this engineering prowess into a next-gen, mobility-minded menagerie of state-of-the-art recording possibilities. The SSL 2 MKII’s continued elevation of the bar first raised by its predecessor, expanding its interoperative recording and performance capabilities to suit virtually any studio setup. From its 32-bit/192kHz converters and 5-pin MIDI I/O to its quartet of DC-coupled TRS outputs and auto-detect instrument DI inputs, the SSL 2 MKII is primed to perform well beyond the scope of interfaces in its class. Plus, the lauded Legacy 4K mode returns, letting 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.

Engineered for interoperative exploration

While the original SSL 2+was an undeniable marriage of sleek, mobile-friendly form factor and legendary recording expertise, the SSL 2 MKII emerges to meet the increasingly diversifying needs of the modern musical landscape, wherein collaboration, instrumentation, and even recording location have vastly expanded configurations. Each preamp hosts a dedicated highpass filter, selectable Line input operation, 48-volt phantom power, and 4K legacy mode, all with a single push of a button. All four outputs are DC-coupled, as well, extending your control capabilities to include modular, rackmounted, and standalone synthesizers via CV signals. Front-mounted instrument inputs and rear-mounted combination inputs also facilitate a stereo loopback feature, further augmenting your potential for incorporating external effects and processing.

Crafted for recording and production

SSL’s robust history in large-format consoles conjures an era of studio work that was defined by careful decision-making and real-time collaboration. The SSL 2 MKII masterfully captures that workflow and reimagines it for the contemporary workflow, wherein the convenience and speed of DAWs, plug-ins, and recording reduce the commonplace need for dozens, if not hundreds, of simultaneously available channel strips. Its 2 x 2 architecture, combination jacks, and per-channel controls let you seamlessly move between external configurations of gear and instrumentation, while the SSL 2 MKII’s low-profile form factor and intuitive interfacing offer not just detailed and dynamic connectivity and feedback information but satisfying tactility. Moreover, the SSL 2 MKII features dual headphone outputs. Plus, its USB 2.0 bus-powered design makes plug-and-play recording a cinch, with compatibility for both Mac and PC machines.

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 2+ MKII brings that signature 4000 series sound into your project studio with its Legacy 4K Analog Enhancement Circuit, which, with the push of a button, imparts the preamps 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 Legacy 4K button.

Bundled SSL Native and third-party software

To get you started recording right out of the box, the SSL2 MKII ships with a comprehensive production pack, including third-party software from Avid, Ableton, and Native Instruments, and over 1.5GBs of samples from Loopcloud. In addition to this formidable software suite, the SSL2 comes bundled with two SSL Native channel strips: Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip. With Vocalstrip’s four vocal-specific processors — De-esser, De-ploser, 3-Band EQ, and Compander — you can easily achieve an articulate and impactful vocal sound. And Drumstrip provides five carefully selected processing tools — including transient shaper, drum gate, high- and low-frequency enhancers, and the classic Listen Mic compressor — to add clarity, punch, and heft to any drum recording.

Solid State Logic SSL2 MKII USB Audio Interface Features:

• Legendary SSL sound for your home or portable studio
• 2 class-leading microphone preamps
• Pristine 24-bit/192kHz AKM converters
• Solid build quality, with heavy-duty chassis, Neutrik connectors, and Alps pots
• Intuitive front panel design with easy-to-read meters
• High-output headphone amp for accurate monitoring
• 4K Legacy mode imparts 4000 series analog console sound
• Bundled with Pro Tools First, Bomb Factory plug-ins, Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid Keys, and Komplete Start
• SSL Native software bundle with Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip
• Includes 1.5GB of samples from Loopcloud

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