Solid State Logic has launched the SSL 18 rackmount USB audio interface at the 2025 NAMM Show, marking the start of a new era in rackmount production technology from the company.
Developed from SSL's expertise in analogue and digital design, the SSL 18 has been designed to offer exceptional audio performance with a studio-ready feature set.
Designed to be the ultimate studio centrepiece in a single 19” rack unit, SSL 18 enhances production workflows while reportedly elevating the performance of almost any recording, production or mixing space.
Whether it is powering a desktop set-up or at the heart of a professional studio, SSL 18’s conversion specifications, high-performance mic pre’s, flexible I/O, monitor control capabilities and its signature SSL sound, the brand aims to establish it as the new industry standard in rackmount audio interfaces.
Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters provide the platform for SSL 18’s analogue design to shine, with dynamic range performance of 120 dB across all of its microphone, line-level and instrument inputs – enabling the faithful capture of sources.
With SSL 18's 125 dB dynamic range on the monitor and line outputs, users can experience music and audio with “uncompromised fidelity”. Meanwhile, its integrated high-current amplifier features dual headphone outputs offering 120 dB dynamic range.
Featuring eight high-performance SSL-designed mic preamplifiers with switchable Mic/Line configuration, SSL 18's inputs offer an ultra-low noise floor and a huge dynamic range allowing every detail of a performance to be captured with accuracy.
A two-stage circuit design ensures ultra-low distortion during recordings while maintaining the natural character of the source. Each input can also be flipped into Legacy 4K Analogue Enhancement Mode, which adds real analogue saturation and a musical high-frequency boost – allowing users to access the4000 series sonic character for vocals, drums and more.
Inputs 1 & 2 are located on the front panel and offer instrument/Hi-Z inputs to capture DI’d guitars and vintage synths/drum machines.