Solid State Logic SSL2 MK2

Solid State Logic SSL2 MK2 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface designed for professional home and studio recording, featuring 32-bit 192 kHz converters, 2 SSL microphone preamps, 2 instrument DI inputs, 2 high-current headphone outputs, a Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement Circuit, balanced outputs for monitors, outputs for sending CV to synthesizers, a loopback function, and a comprehensive SSL Production Pack software bundle.

SSL2 MK2 is designed for beginner and professional musicians, producers, and engineers who demand the best sound quality and user-friendly design. It offers 2 powerful microphone preamps with LINE modes for synthesizers and INSTRUMENT modes for guitars/basses, providing up to 64 dB of gain with a dynamic range of 116.5 dB and -130.5 dBu EIN.

On the back panel of the SSL 2 MKII, there are balanced separate outputs for connecting studio monitors with a dynamic range of 120 dB. Additionally, all outputs are DC-coupled, allowing you to send control voltages (CV) to synthesizers.

On the front panel of the audio interface, there are 2 high-current headphone outputs featuring NJM amplifiers. This allows the use of any type of headphones, including demanding models with large diaphragms. Accurate monitoring and performance are achieved through a high dynamic range of 119.5 dB. There are also 2 DI inputs for instruments.

The front panel of the SSL2 MKII has a 4K switch, which enriches the signal with harmonic distortions characteristic of the original SSL 4000 series console. The Legacy 4K analog enhancement system introduces a controlled amount of finely tuned, pleasant-sounding harmonic distortion and "direct," yet musical high-frequency eq boosting in the signal path.

Free SSL Production Pack

The Solid State Logic SSL2 MK2 audio interface comes with a comprehensive software bundle worth over $1100, which can be obtained for free upon registering your SSL 2 MKII. The bundle includes:

• 3 months of free access to subscriptions for SSL, Slate Complete Access, Auto-Tune Unlimited, and Arcade by Output
• Permanent licenses for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plugins
• Harrison Mixbus 10
• IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
• Celemony Melodyne Essential
• Native Instruments Hybrid Keys and Komplete Start
• Ableton Live 11 Lite
• AAS Session Bundle plugins
• 1.5 GB of samples from Loopcloud

SSL2 MK2 Key Features

• 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
• Next-Gen 32-bit 192 kHz converters
• 2 x SSL microphone preamps w/ Dedicated High Pass Filter, Line-input, and 48V phantom power
• 2 x Auto-detect instrument (DI) inputs
• 2 x professional high-current headphone outputs (same mix)
• Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement Circuit
• Professional balanced monitor outputs
• DC-coupled outputs are suitable for sending CV (control voltages) to synths
• Stereo loopback feature
• SSL Production Pack software bundle
• Robust design, using quality components
• USB 2.0 bus-powered, portable interface for Mac/PC.

SSL2 MK2 Specifications

Analogue Inputs 1&2

• Connectors XLR: "Combo' for Microphone/Line/Instrument on rear panel
• Input Gain Control: Via front panel
• Microphone/Line Switching: Via front panel switches
• Instrument Switching: Automatic upon jack connecting
• Phantom Power: Via front panel switches
• Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement: Via front panel switches.

Analogue Outputs

• Connectors: 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS jacks: on rear panel
• Stereo Headphone Output 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS jack: on rear panel
• Monitor Outputs L/R Level Control: Via front panel
• Monitor Mix Input - USB Blend: Via front panel
• Monitor Mix - Stereo Input: Via front panel
• Headphones Level Control: Via front panel.

Microphone Inputs

• Frequency Response: ± 0.1 dB
• Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 116.5 dB
• THD+N (@ 1kHz): -100 dB / < 0.001 % @ -8 dBFS
• EIN (A-Weighted, 150 Ω termination): -130.5 dBu
• Maximum Input Level: +9.7 dBu
• Gain Range: 64 dB
• Input Impedance: 1.2 kΩ.

Line Inputs

• Frequency Response: ± 0.05 dB
• Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 117 dB
• THD+N (@ 1kHz): -104 dB / < 0.0007 % @ -1 dBFS
• Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu
• Gain Range: 27dB
• Input Impedance: 14 kΩ.

Instrument Inputs

• Frequency Response: ± 0.05 dB
• Dynamic Range (A-Weighted): 116 dB
• THD+N (@ 1kHz): -99 dB / < 0.001 % @ -8 dBFS
• Maximum Input Level: +15 dBu
• Gain Range: 64 dB
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ

Balanced Outputs

• Dynamic Range: 120 dB
• Max Output Level: +14.5 dBu

Headphone Outputs

• Dynamic Range: 119.5 dB A-weighted
• Max Output: +13 dBu.

Digital Audio

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Clock Source: Internal
• USB 2.0
• Low-Latency Monitor Mix Input to Output: < 1ms
• Roundtrip Latency at 96 kHz: Windows 10, Reaper: < 3.65 ms (Safe Mode Off)
• Mac OS, Reaper: < 5.8 ms

Connectivity

• USB 2.0 Type C Connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)

System Requirements and Specs

• Mac OS 12 and above | Class-Compliant, Plug-and-play
• Windows 10, Windows 11 Install included ASIO/WDM driver

Weight & Dimensions

• Width x Depth x Height: 234 mm x 159 mm x 70 mm (including knob heights)
• Weight: 860 g
• Box Dimensions: 277 mm x 198 mm x 104 mm
• Boxed Weight: 1.18 kg.