SSL 2 / SSL 2+

USB Audio Interfaces by Solid State Logic

SSL 2 and SSL 2+ are more than just an audio interface, they are the centre of your new Solid State Logic studio. Class-leading mic preamps, Legacy 4K analogue enhancement, studio-quality monitoring and the incredible SSL Production Pack software bundle. SSL have been designing cutting-edge mixing consoles and processing tools for the world’s finest recording studios for over four decades. Now you get all that hit-making know-how in your own personal studio.

 

SSL 2    R5 210

SSL 2+  R6 655

 

Fusion

New colours from the masters of analogue.

Fusion is an all-analogue 2U stereo outboard processor created for the modern hybrid studio. Fusion introduces five completely new analogue colouration tools designed to bring the perfect combination of added tonal character, weight and space to your mix bus or stereo stems, with the detail, warmth and finesse that only real analogue circuits can provide.

The SSL sonic legacy is built upon a much-emulated collection of analogue audio processing tools that have featured in generations of studio consoles; pristine mic pre’s, classic Channel EQ & Dynamics, the legendary Stereo Bus Compressor, the Listen Mic Compressor, and the unique SSL summing bus. Fusion takes SSL into a new era with the introduction of a suite of new analogue processing tools that offer exceptional tonal character and versatility. Fusion expands the processing palette for hybrid studio owners and is a superb partner for the SSL Stereo Bus Compressor.

 

R48 560

 

 

Sigma Delta

Remote Controlled Analogue Summing

Designed for the DAW user that seeks the legendary big sound of an SSL console while retaining the convenience of working in the box, Sigma δelta is a unique rack mounting SuperAnalogue^TM mixer with full synchronised control via the Sigma Remote Control Application and Delta-Control DAW plug-ins.

 

R108 200

 

 

500 Format Modules

Classic SSL analogue processing for the API 500 format rack

The SSL big console sound has been available in 12 different modules for our own modular X-Rack system for many years. The system enjoys a large and enthusiastic customer base with more than 15,000 modules sold. X-Rack users reap the benefits of the very high-quality power supply and on board TotalRecallTM offered by the X-Rack system. The release of modules for the widely-used 500 format modular rack platform makes a small slice of the SSL sound available to a wider group of users.

SSL’s range of modules for the 500 series rack format currently consists of five different modules; the classic Stereo Bus Compressor which has featured on every model of SSL large format analogue console, E-Series EQ and E-Series Dynamics modules which deliver the legendary sound of the channel strip processing from SSL’s 1980’s E-Series console, and the incredibly versatile VHD Pre input module which can deliver ultra-clean recordings or a range of more saturated tonal characteristics and the LMC+ module, a new twist on the legendary SSL Listen Mic Compressor.

Modules

Stereo Bus Compressor               E-Series Dynamics              E-Series EQ  

SiX Channel                       EQ Module                      VHD Pre-amp

LMC+ Module

500-Series Bus Compressor   R47 960

500-Series E-Series Dynamics Module   R20 245

500-Series E-Series EQ Module R20 245

500-Series SiX Channel Module R8 850

500-Series UV EQ Module R25 845

500-Series VHD Pre-amp   R14 180

500-Series LMC+ R14 180

 

 

1U G Series Compressor

G Series Compressor

This is the 1U rack mounting version of the SSL G Series console master bus compressor. It utilises the classic SSL G Series centre compressor design elements within a SuperAnalogue design topology. This brings the dual benefits of spectacular audio performance with a universally acclaimed compressor characteristic.

XLogic 1 U G Series Stereo Compressor   R91 090

 

 

Alpha VHD-Pre

Four-Channel Mic Pre with attitude.

The Alpha VHD-Pre offers four of SSL’s widely acclaimed VHD Pre circuits in compact 1U format. First featured on our flagship Duality console and now the go to circuit for leading engineers worldwide, the VHD Pre is a patented SSL preamp design that can deliver ultra-clean SSL grade recordings but also features a patented ‘Variable Harmonic Drive’ circuit which can be switched into the signal path. The Variable Harmonic Drive circuit uses a 100% analogue signal path to generate rich harmonic distortion. As you increase the input gain, the Variable Harmonic Drive circuit introduces either 2nd or 3rd harmonic distortion or a blend of the two to your source material. At lower gain settings it adds gentle valve-style warmth or a touch of transistor edge. As the gain is increased the more extreme the distortion becomes until at high gain settings it delivers fierce trashy transistoresque grunge. VHD pre’s give the user ultimate versatility from a studio grade preamp. Whether it’s ultra-clean traditional SSL, subtle warming or totally trashy transistor distortion. VHD delivers a uniquely versatile pallette of rich analogue character that can be applied as a mic pre, instrument DI or line level processing device.

Each Pre is a simple analogue device with XLR in/out on the back, an instrument level 1/4″ jack on the front panel. Each circuit has a Hi Z switch to accommodate mic, line and instrument level signals, a PAD switch to facilitate use as a line level processing device and 48v phantom power switch. There are three rotary controls: Input Level, VHD and Output Level.

XLogic Alpha VHD Pre-amp   R39 122

 

 

Alpha Channel

All great sounding recordings have to start somewhere…

With the classic combination of mic preamp, filter, EQ, dynamics, and A/D conversion, the Alpha Channel draws upon SSL’s sonic legacy to provide an affordable analogue channel strip designed to provide the perfect front end to your DAW.

The Alpha Channel packs in a sophisticated and versatile collection of features for its size and price; a high-quality mic pre with switched impedance for instrument or line sources, phantom power and phase invert. A VHD circuit for added analogue tone, an Insert for streamlined additional processing, a three band EQ design utilising the classic SSL channel strip EQ sound and with selectable Bell curve for the LF, a High Pass Filter with 40/80/120Hz cutoff frequency selection, a switched lite limiter to prevent digital clipping, a high quality Analogue to Digital audio converter, and an S/PDIF digital output.

XLogic Alpha Channel R30 460

 

 

Network I/O

Superior SSL technology and sound for Dante IP Audio Networks

SSL Network I/O is a range of I/O devices which bring SSL’s renowned quality and innovation to Dante based IP Audio networks. IP Audio networking provides a hugely versatile solution for environments where audio assets are shared by multiple users across multiple recording areas and control rooms. Dante is a commercially developed IP Audio network protocol. It uses standard IT infrastructure (Ethernet cables, connections and network routers & switches) for audio transport, routing, device discovery and control. With more than 350 Dante enabled products by more than 150 different manufacturers already released, Dante is considered by many to already be the established industry choice for the use of IP networks for audio distribution. IP audio networking offers a fresh approach to audio routing and asset sharing for audio production with a wide range of benefits:

• High Channel Counts: 512ch @ 48kHz (256 @ 96kHz) on a single 1GB connection
• Guaranteed Interoperability: plug & play discoverability of more than 500 devices from 220 different manufacturers – and growing
• Remote Device Control: parameters configured anywhere on the network
• Reduced Cost: standard low cost IT hardware, standard and/or existing Cat 5 or Cat 6 cabling with audio and control on the same network down a single cable
• Simplified Interconnectivity: Ethernet/IP connectivity simplifies interfacing with a wide range of devices including Intercoms
• Flexible Scalability: systems can grow as your needs evolve. Want a bigger network? Add another switch!
• Full Network Redundancy: technology tried and tested across many industries and fully compatible with all network redundancy models
• Distributed Routing Control: routing control from unlimited devices or terminals
• Absolute Resilience: catastrophic failure of a single device will have no effect on any other devices in the network
• Standards compliant: IEEE and IETF compliant thus deployable on and can mix with traffic on any standard IP infrastructure.
• With Dante committed to conform with AVB standards and with AES67, the SSL Network I/O range is ready for future networked audio developments.

The SSL Network I/O range was developed initially for use in broadcast installations. There is a wealth of detailed information about IP Audio Networking and Dante in our extensive white Paper: IP Audio Networking. Professional AoIP for Broadcast – The Way Forward. If you are new to IP Audio and/or multi-space audio routing and distribution it is essential reading.

There are currently nine products available in the SSL Network I/O range:

 

Network I/O : A16.D16

A versatile combination of mic/line and digital I/O

The A16.D16 provides a combination of SSL SuperAnalogueTM and AES3 digital I/O to Dante, AES 67 based IP networks. A16.D16 includes redundant network connections* and PSUs. It features 16 line inputs – four of which also have switchable mic circuits, 16 line outputs and 16 digital I/O in 8 AES3 pairs. There are four GPIO.

 

Network I/O : A32

Bulk analogue line level I/O

The A32 provides SSL SuperAnalogueTM I/O to Dante and AES 67 based IP networks. A32 includes redundant network connections* and PSUs. It features 32 line inputs and 32 line outputs.

*Network B connectivity provides a future hardware upgrade path for direct SFP fibre connection

Network I/O : D64

AES to Dante and MADI conversion wherever you need it

The D64 provides 32 input/output Pairs of AES3 audio I/O connectivity to redundant Dante network connections*. Sample Rate Convertors allow seamless integration of unlocked AES sources. D64 includes redundant network connections and PSUs.

*Network B connectivity provides a future hardware upgrade path for direct SFP fibre connection

 

Network I/O: MADI-Bridge

Standalone Broadcast Specification MADI to IP Audio Network Interface

The SSL Network I/O: MADI-Bridge is a broadcast specification bridge between the industry standard MADI audio format and IP audio network’s using Dante. The MADI-Bridge enables C100 and C10 Digital Broadcast Consoles or any other standard MADI device to connect to Dante based IP Audio networks with full redundancy maintained.

Network I/O : Dante PCIeR

Fully redundant high capacity Dante connectivity for your computer.

The SSL Dante PCIeR interface provides high capacity Dante connectivity to any suitably specified Mac or PC. It features Primary and Secondary network connections and streams up to 128 channels (at 44.1, 48 kHz, 88.2, 96 KHz) or 64 channels (at 176.4 or 192 kHz). Minimum latency and synchronisation is less than 1 μSec. The card is compatible with external PCIe chassis for laptops.

Network I/O : Stageboxes

Superior SSL mic/line preamp technology for your Dante IP Audio Network.

SSL Network I/O Stageboxes make SSL’s renowned SuperAnalogueTM preamp design with its superior audio performance available for a wide range of Dante network applications.

Designed for use on any Broadcast studio floor, venue or recording room, SSL Network I/O Stageboxes allow easy deployment of Mic Pres and Speaker feeds where needed. Network I/O’s plug and
play features allow devices to easily be moved, even between locations and retain routing and settings if required. All units can be remote controlled via System T broadcast consoles and control interfaces, SSL Live consoles, and the SSL Remote Stagebox Application. There are three different models available; SB8.8, SB i16 and SB32.24.

SB 8.8 & SB i16

These 2RU units offer slightly different configurations but share identical features. The SB 8.8 offers eight mic/line inputs and eight line level outputs. SB i16 offers sixteen mic/line inputs. Both models feature a pair of redundant RJ45 Dante network connections, a pair of network extension connections, GPIO connectivity and redundant PSU’s. They have individual signal present, phantom power and local attention LEDs to provide intuitive front panel feedback.

The SB 8.8 and SB i16 feature inbuilt limiters and SSL’s innovative AutoPad system that automatically applies a Pad according to gain setting. The AutoPad is applied if the gain is set at a low value that would
require a pad to achieve making the entire possible mic gain range seamlessly available at all times. An Audition feature allows individual channels to be monitored over the network (using an SSL console or App) without the signal actually being routed to a network destination.

SB 32.24

SB 32.24 is a 5U ruggedised enclosure featuring dual redundant power supplies, 32 mic/line inputs, 16 analogue line outputs and 8 digital inputs and outputs on 4 AES3 input/output pairs. It has a pair of redundant RJ45 Dante network connections in addition to a user configurable SFP port that can be fitted with RJ45 or optical connectors. These can be used for network extension or to provide network separation for the gaincompensated Dante “split”, for connection to a second Dante-equipped console or appropriately equipped device on a different network. It has individual signal present, clip and phantom power LED’s as well as global indication of PSU, Network A and B and Hardware status.

Stagebox Remote Control Application

The SSL Stagebox Remote Control application provides comprehensive remote control of SSL Network I/O Stageboxes via a Dante network. The software can be installed onto any PC located anywhere on the network and multiple instances of the software can coexist on the network, with all instances of the application having access to all SSL Stagebox units currently available on the network. The Remote Control Application offers complete control over the extensive feature set of SSL’s Stageboxes and acts as a communication aid with clear real time device and channel attention indication.

Key Features

• Comprehensive control over SSL Stageboxes via a Dante network
• Clear real time device and channel attention indication
• Runs on any PC anywhere on the network
• Multiple instances can coexist and control all Stageboxes on the network