SSL Solid State Logic SSL2+, USB

Stabiele snelle drivers voor Windows 11 na vele problemen met Focusrite. Loopback functie is echt een life saver! Extra koptelefoon aansluiting en extra RCA uitgangen naast de gebalanceerde XLR uitgangen ook erg handig plus kanaal 3&4. Ik gebruik de RCA aansluiting voor een aparte subwoofer. De 4K knop geeft zeker een interessant en bruikbaar geluid. De mix knop van input naar usb ook erg praktisch en de stereo/mono knop (daarmee met microfoon bijv. op kanaal 1 links of centraal in mono direct terughoren). Fijne interface met alle kabels achterin. Ook goed dat je 48V per kanaal aan/uit kan zetten i.p.v. overal aan/uit. Enig minpuntje is dat de drukknop positie niet heel duidelijk is als je niet goed kijkt, dus ik voel eraan om te checken. Al om al een uitstekende upgrade t.o.v. de Scarlett 2i2. Ik raad de + variant aan!

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In January of 2020, Solid State Logic (SSL) introduced two desktop audio interfaces, the SSL2 and the SSL2+.If you are an audio engineer, you are no doubt very familiar with SSL. You’ll find their mixing consoles in most major recording studios, and more number one hits were recorded with SSL equipment than with any other brand. Their 4000 series is particularly coveted.Now, what SSL has done is condense everything the brand is known for in a compact, affordable package. I’m talking about solid build quality, pristine analogue microphone preamps, and super clean 24/192 kHz conversion. I’m talking about low-latency monitoring, high-performance headphone preamps, and a special Legacy 4K button.Each preamp has a 5-segment LED meter for visual level reference. You can plug in microphones that require 48V phantom power, but you can also use ribbon and dynamic microphones like the Shure SM7B without needing a Cloudlifter ($150 in savings right there!). That’s because the preamps have an ultra-low noise floor of -130.5 dbu EIN, and offer a gain range of 62 dB. That’s enough for very detailed and clean recordings.In the back there are two studio-grade Neutrik mic/line combo jacks, and two 1/4″ outputs for your studio monitors. In addition, the SSL2+ has two 1/4″ headphone outputs as well as MIDI I/O over 5-pin DIN jacks. You’ll also get two pairs of RCA outputs with the 2+ to attach some outboard gear.THE MAGIC NUMBER ELEVENMost voice overs will be quite happy with the cheaper SSL2. I chose the 2+ because I’ve always wanted an interface I could plug two headphones into. My Beyerdynamic DT880’s, which I use for recreational listening, and my Austrian Audio Hi-X55’s which are my editing cans.What I also like is that both units are USB-powered (USB C & A). No more ugly power brick. If you have an Apple computer like I do, the unit is plug and play. If you’re a Windows fan, just download the ASIO/WDM Driver and you’re in business.Esthetically speaking, these interfaces have the familiar SSL look and color scheme with a simple, logical setup for the knobs. I particularly like the big blue monitor level knob which goes to…. eleven!Speaking of the exterior, what’s this 4K Legacy button all about? SSL puts it this way:"Engaging this switch allows you to add some extra analogue ‘magic’ to your input when you need it. It injects a combination of high-frequency EQ-boost, together with some finely tuned harmonic distortion to help enhance sounds. This enhancement effect is created completely in the analogue domain and is inspired by the kind of extra character the legendary SSL 4000-series console (often referred to as ‘4K’) could add to a recording."Of course that’s just the company talking, so what do I find of this 4K effect? First off, it’s not a miracle cure for bad audio. I’d call this effect a subtle sound colorizer that’s actually quite pleasing to the ear. It adds some mojo to your mix, especially if you’re using a dark sounding microphone. Mind you, once you’ve recorded in this mode, you cannot undo the effect like you would with a digital plugin.To hear the difference, here’s a short recording, first without 4K and then with the switch engaged. Lastly, you’ll hear me line by line without, and then with 4K. I’ve used my new and “darkest” sounding microphone, meaning the one that accentuates the lows in my voice.IT WORKS OUT OF THE BOXWhat I like about the SSL2 and 2+ is the fact that these units are pretty much self-explanatory. There’s no need to go into a virtual mixer (as was the case with the iD22) and fiddle around with different settings. Everything just works as advertised. The online user guide is easy to follow -even for beginners- and SSL support is very responsive and eager to help.By the way, these SSL desktop interfaces also come with free digital audio workstations like Pro Tools First and Ableton Live Lite (plus some other cool stuff for those who are into music production).PROS AND CONSLet’s end this review with a list of what I liked and liked less. I’ll start with what I liked less about the SSL2+.The housing seems sturdy, but it’s part plastic, part metal. Audient (their main competitor) makes all-metal units, but they are more expensive (the iD14 model is about $300 with fewer features).There’s no on/off button. What’s up with that? My Audient iD22 didn’t have one either. It’s less of a problem with the SSL2+ because it’s bus-powered, so it turns off when you shut your computer down.The cord connecting the unit to the computer is too short. My preamp sits to the right of my iMac, and I needed a longer connection. I just don’t like it when you’re excited to try out a brand new piece of gear, and you can’t because of a short stupid cord.The LED’s don’t show enough dynamic range. It’s a five-step ladder LED meter going from -40 to 0, and I’d like to see a few more intermediate steps. It’s not a deal breaker though, because most of us will set the gain looking at our DAW.The headphone sockets are on the back. I prefer to have more direct front access. That way, the cords don’t get entangled in a mess of wires.The 48V phantom power buttons are black and small and they don’t light up when engaged. In poorly lit surroundings it’s not always easy to see if these buttons are pressed down.Unlike my iD22, the SSL2 and 2+ units don’t have a high-pass filter which I think is a useful feature if you want to cut down on low rumble in your recordings (and your microphone doesn’t have that switch). I’ve attached a Shure A15HP – In-Line Hi-Pass Filter to my unit and it does the job, but you can also filter your audio with a plugin in post.I’ve read reviews that don’t recommend using low-impedance headphones with these units. Nonsense! My Austrian Audio Hi-X55 cans have a low impedance of 25 ohms, and sound magnificently detailed through the SSL headphone amps.And then there’s the Legacy 4K effect. Some reviewers love it and won’t record anything without it. Others think it’s just a gimmick.Now for the pros.By building these interfaces in China, SSL was able to put them on the market at an insanely low and very competitive price. The SSL2 is a little over two hundred dollars, and the 2+ comes in under three hundred. This includes the production pack software package.These may be entry level units, but they definitely bring superb Solid State Logic sound quality to your home studio. The overall no-frills design is intuitive and just makes sense. I like the sloped shape, and the controls are smooth and sturdy. This plug and play audio interface is easy to use. You don’t need an external power supply, and yet it has enough oomph to go to 11, and feed a dynamic/ribbon microphone!CONCLUSIONIn short, the SSL2 and SSL2+ offer outstanding value for money. Don’t let the audio snobs talk you into buying expensive boutique preamplifiers. Spending more cash doesn’t automatically mean your sound quality will get exponentially better.In fact, the more money you spend, the smaller the audible improvements will be. Who are you trying to impress? Your Facebook friends or your Insta-buddies?Give me a break!For a little over two hundred bucks you can get all you need to power your voice over studio with pizzazz!What’s more, you’ll feel very good about having saved some hard-earned money.And that’s a logical, solid state to be in!

SSLからからコンパクトなオーディオインターフェイスが出てると知って、早速在宅勤務PC用に買ってみました。アンバランスLINE出力でも明瞭な音でテレビ会議できます（笑）。ツマミもSSL卓のカラーリングで、これが自室にあるだけで気分がアガります。メインアウトの大きなノブはアルミ製っぽくてしっとりとした感触です。惜しむらくはチャンネルセクションにある謎めいた4Kボタンで、ボタンのラッチが途中で引っかかる感じがあります。機能としてもミュートボタンにでもして欲しかったです。ASIOドライバーはありますがループバック機能がないので、YouTubeやゲーム等から録音する時などは、Windowsの場合、VoiceMeeterを使用すると良いです。追記)ドライバーアップデートでループバック対応しました。最強です。

Nella sua fascia costicchia un po’ di più, ma per gestire un SM7B senza Cloudlifter (che è il motivo principale per cui l’ho presa, ovvero la “botta” di gain, insieme alla silenziosità sul rumore di fondo e alla qualità dei preamp) è eccellente. Il 4K schiarisce il suono e lo mette più “in faccia”, va a gusti ma lo trovo un ottimo “colore” specie per le voci. Sento che ci sono mugugni sulla potenza dell’uscita cuffie, io uso delle Superlux HD681 e mi trovo benone. Il mio parere, insomma, è che sia una scheda ottima, indirizzata specialmente a chi cerca tanto gain e un suono di qualità. Si può discutere sul fatto che abbia le uscite 3/4 sbilanciate o che non abbia indicatori dei livelli sofisticati (tipo il display della MOTU)… personalmente son cose che non mi servono: a me interessava un prodotto con il focus sul suono, e questo per me lo è assolutamente. Le altre caratteristiche (numero e tipo delle uscite, assenza del display, presunta “plasticosità” dello chassis ecc) andranno ovviamente considerate da ciascuno secondo le sue priorità. Sicuramente se non è il colore o il tipo di suono l’obiettivo, ci sono schede più rifinite ed equipaggiate nella medesima fascia di prezzo (ed anche un po’ a meno). Buona anche la dotazione di software in bundle (specie i plugin SSL).

La SSL 2+ es una interfaz de audio profesional con una calidad de sonido impresionante. Sus preamplificadores brindan una señal limpia y potente, y el modo "Legacy 4K" agrega un toque analógico muy agradable. La construcción es robusta, los controles son intuitivos y la latencia es mínima. Además, cuenta con dos salidas de auriculares independientes, algo muy útil para trabajar con otra persona. También ofrece salidas adicionales y conectividad MIDI, lo que la hace muy versátil para producción musical y grabación. Sin dudas, una excelente opción para quienes buscan calidad de estudio en casa.

I purchased two audio interfaces: the Audient ID14 and the SSL2+.If you want to record vocals, choose the SSL2+; however, using 250-ohm headphones with it is not possible; it simply cannot drive the headphones.Use Audient for headphones or any other audio interface.SSL2+ never gets hot, no matter how often you use it, thus it's a fantastic product.Go for it.It's well worth the money.