SSL 12

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Record

When recording, ADAT connectivity, along with a built-in talkback microphone and an extremely powerful software mix (which allows you to create up to 4 independent mixes for performers with almost zero latency), can handle the most demanding recording sessions.

Mix

For mixes, alternate monitor switching and front-panel assignable control room functions put everything you need at your fingertips.

Produce

For production - USB Loopback, MIDI I/O and DC-coupled outputs for synth CV control equip you with a serious toolkit to keep your creativity flowing. To add to all this, the ever-expanding SSL Production Pack (filled with a selection of essential virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAWs) helps bring your productions to life.

Full control with SSL 360° - Your SSL control room

SSL 360° hosts SSL 12's software mixer, where you can set up low-latency headphone mixes, select Loopback sources, and customize SSL 12's user-assignable front panel buttons via a powerful yet intuitive on-screen console-style mix.

Easily set up multiple headphone mixes with near-zero latency

SSL 12 provides an intuitive, console-style virtual mix for selecting headphone mixes. With independent pan, level and mute controls available for each send, the SSL 12 mixer puts you in complete control.

Configure the HP A and HP B outputs as you need

Choose from 3 different headphone output modes that best suit your headphones - Standard, High Sensitivity or High Impedance. You can also choose to reuse each HP output as a balanced/unbalanced mono output if you need additional line level outputs from SSL 12

Customization of 3 user assignable front panel buttons

The three front panel switches are pre-assigned to CUT for monitors, ALT speaker switching and TALKBACK microphone on/off, but you can change these buttons to any of the following functions to suit your needs - DIM, CUT, MONO SUM, ALT , INVERT PHASE LEFT, TALKBACK.

SSL Production Pack free with SSL 12 Audio Interface

For decades, we've been helping world-class artists, producers and engineers create great music and sound. Having the right tools for the job is key, which is why we've partnered with some of the industry's biggest names to offer you the SSL Production Pack, included free with your SSL 12 audio interface.

Includes a selection of essential virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAWs. Let your creativity shine and bring your productions to life with SSL Production Pack.

Legacy 4K

Analog color, inspired by the SSL 4000 console

The Legacy 4K button introduces a musical high-frequency boost along with a controlled amount of finely tuned harmonic distortion. It is perfect for adding character and edge to vocals and instruments.

Entries and exits

Front-accessible jack sockets provide convenient access to 2 DI inputs for instruments and 2 independent headphone outputs.

On the rear, the SSL 12 offers Neutrik® XLR Combo sockets for Mic/Line inputs, TRS jack outputs for 2 speaker sets, 5 Pin DIN MIDI I/O, 8 channels of digital audio inputs via ADAT, a USB connection and a power on/off switch.

Key features

• 4 x SSL-designed mic preamps with unrivaled EIN performance and a huge gain range for a USB-powered device
• Legacy 4K switches for each input – analog color enhancement for any input source, inspired by the 4000 Series console
• 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs for guitars, basses or vintage instruments
• 2 professional-grade headphone outputs with switchable operating modes that support high-impedance or high-sensitivity headphones. You can also use each of the headphone outputs as an additional "general purpose" balanced/unbalanced line output.
• 32-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters – capture and hear all the details of your creations
• ADAT IN – expanding the number of input channels to a maximum of 8 channels of digital audio
• Easy-to-use headphone routing via 360° SSL for critical, low-latency monitoring tasks
• Built-in talkback microphone that can be routed to headphone outputs A, B and lines 3-4

• 4 x dedicated balanced outputs and precise monitor levels, with stunning dynamic range
• Use outputs 3-4 to connect an alternative monitor set or as additional line outputs
• USB Loopback with source selection
• DC-coupled outputs for controlling instruments and FX with CV input
• 3 front panel switches that can be assigned to various monitoring functions and open/close talkback
• MIDI I/O
• SSL Production Pack; includes a 3-month free subscription to SSL Complete and an exclusive collection of third-party DAWs, virtual instruments and plug-ins
• USB bus-powered audio interface for Mac/Windows - power provided by USB 3.0, audio via USB 2.0

Software included

• 3 months free access to SSL Complete subscription
• 3 months free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription
• 3 months free access to Arcade by Output subscription
• Lifetime licenses for Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip SSL plugins
• IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE

• Celony Melodyne Essential
• Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
• Ableton Live 11 Lite
• AAS Session Bundle Plugins
• 1.5 GB of samples from Loopcloud

SSL 12 Technical Specification

Communication:

• USB 3.0 Type C connector (box includes Type C to C and Type C to A connectors)

Preamplifiers:

• 4 x XLR-¼” combo (Mic/Line)
• Mic Amp EIN (A-weighted): -130.5 dBu EIN
• Microphone amplifier gain: 62 dB

Instrument/Line:

• 2 x ¼" (Hi-Z)
• Maximum instrument input level: +14 dBu
• Max. line input level: +24 dBu
• *Technical data (measured according to AES17 standards)

Monitor outputs:

• Dynamic range: >120 dB
• Maximum output level: +24 dBu

Headphone outputs:

• 2 x ¼"
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB (High Impedance Mode) / 115 dB (Balanced Line Out Mode)
• Max Output: +18 dBu (High Impedance Mode) / 24 dBu (Balanced Line Out Mode)
• Output impedance: <1 Ω

Digital inputs:

• 1x ADAT

Sampling rates:

• 44.1 kHz
• 48 kHz
• 88.2 kHz
• 96 kHz
• 176.4 kHz