Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII USB-C Audio Interface

The SSL 2 MKII is a compact 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface, built around a pair of SSL's own mic preamps designed to bring some of the same sound quality found in SSL's professional mixing consoles to a desktop setup. The same inputs can also handle line-level gear like synths and keyboards, or plug straight into the two front-panel instrument inputs for guitar, bass, or other DI sources.

Each channel has switchable 48V phantom power and a high-pass filter to clean up low-end rumble, plus a Legacy 4K switch. SSL describes the Legacy 4K switch as bringing some of the character of their classic 4000-series consoles, adding a bit of warmth and a subtle high frequency lift to whatever you're recording.

On the output side, you get balanced monitor outputs and two headphone outputs on the front panel. There's also a loopback input, handy for podcasters and streamers who want to mix in audio from their computer alongside a mic. Everything runs through SSL's latest generation of converters for clean, detailed recordings.

It's powered over USB-C from your computer so there's no separate power adapter needed. Registering your unit gives you access to the SSL Production Pack, a solid bundle of software including plug-ins, virtual instruments, and a DAW.

Key features

• 2x SSL-designed mic preamps, 64dB gain range, switchable Line and Instrument modes
• 2x auto-detecting front-panel instrument (DI) inputs
• Dedicated high-pass filter and 48V phantom power per channel
• Legacy 4K analogue enhancement circuit per channel
• 2x high-current headphone outputs (same mix), NJM headphone amps
• DC-coupled balanced monitor outputs, suitable for CV control of synths
• Stereo loopback input for streaming and podcasting
• Next-gen 32-bit/192kHz converters
• Neutrik XLR/jack connectors and Alps potentiometers
• USB-C powered from your computer
• Includes SSL Production Pack software bundle

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