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26x28 USB-C audio interface
The interface is specified as a 26x28 USB-C model.
Product detailSKU #1500000448894
Solid State LogicSSL 18 26x28 USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
SSL 18 is a 26x28 USB-C audio interface for recording, monitoring, and routing in a rackmount studio setup. Its eight SSL-designed mic preamps sit alongside 32-bit/192kHz conversion, ten balanced line outputs, and an advanced digital mixer for cue mixes and monitoring. Inputs 1 and 2 also accept instrument/Hi-Z sources. Dedicated output and headphone performance figures make its monitoring paths clearly defined, while Legacy 4K mode provides an optional analog-enhancement setting for compatible recording choices.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording vocals, drums, and guitars through eight SSL-designed mic preamps.
- Building cue mixes and monitoring paths with the interface's advanced digital mixer.
- Directly connecting instrument or Hi-Z sources to inputs 1 and 2.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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32-bit/192kHz converters
Conversion is specified at 32-bit/192kHz.
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120dB input dynamic range
The listed figure applies to mic, line, and instrument inputs.
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125dB monitor and line-output dynamic range
The listed output figure applies to monitor and line outputs.
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Ten balanced line outputs
These outputs can route signals to monitors, outboard gear, or stage boxes.
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Inputs 1 and 2: instrument/Hi-Z
Use inputs 1 and 2 for the interface's instrument/Hi-Z connections.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use inputs 1 and 2 when connecting an instrument or Hi-Z source directly.
- 02The SSL 18 uses USB-C connectivity and a rackmount form factor.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many mic preamps does SSL 18 have?
It has eight SSL-designed mic preamps.
02Can I plug an instrument directly into SSL 18?
Yes. Inputs 1 and 2 provide instrument/Hi-Z inputs.
03Does it offer flexible monitoring and cue routing?
Yes. Its advanced digital mixer provides routing and monitoring options, including cue mixes.
