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SSL 12

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12/8 USB-C Audio Interface

  • 32 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter
  • 4 Mic preamps - 62dB gain range, 130.5dBu EIN, high pass filter
  • Legacy "4K" switch per channel for sound colouration modelled on the legendary SSL 4000 series
  • 5-Digit level meter for each input
  • 3 Freely assignable switches: CUT / ALT / DIM as default
  • Programming via free SSL 360° software
  • Integrated talkback microphone
  • Power supply via USB with ON/OFF switch
  • Includes SSL Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip, IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE, Celemony Melodyne Essential, Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start, Ableton Live 11 Lite, AAS Session Bundle and 1.5 GB Loopcloud Samples

Connections:

  • 4 Mic/Line combo inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Hi-Z inputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 4 Monitor outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
  • 8-Channel ADAT input
  • 2 Separately adjustable stereo headphone outputs - each can also be used as mono or stereo line output
  • MIDI in/out
  • USB-C
Available since December 2022
Item number 555701
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Recording / Playback Channels 12x8
Number of Mic Inputs 4
Number of Line Inputs 4
Instrument Inputs 2
Number of Line Outs 4
Headphone Outs 2
Phantom power Yes
Number of S/PDIF Connectors 0
Number of ADAT Connectors 1
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors 0
Number of MADI Connectors 0
Ethernet 0
Other Connectors USB-C
MIDI interface Yes
Word Clock 0
Max. sample rate (kHz) 192 kHz
Max. resolution in bit 32 bit
USB Bus-Powered Yes
Incl. power supply No
USB Version 2.0
Width in mm 0 mm
Depth in mm 0 mm
Height in mm 0 mm
Connection Format USB port Type C
Included in delivery SSL Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip, IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE, Celemony Melodyne Essential, Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start, Ableton Live 11 Lite, AAS Session Bundle, 1.5 GB Loopcloud Samples, USB cable
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£339
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Delivery free of charge expected between Monday, 27.01. and Tuesday, 28.01.
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Must buy, but has software issues
freezeware 26.02.2023
Good:
-More inputs than SSL2/SSL2+
-Some professional mixing options
-SSL 360 software and direct routing
Bad:
-WME driver is no longer mono for channels, therefore WME audio driver applications (like ShadowPlay) capture both CH1 and CH2 in a L/R configuration. This will result in CH1 playing in L-channel, and it is not possible to make it non-stereo.
-Sometimes when powered on, outputs may be unresponsive or play white noise. This will likely be fixed at later date with a firmware update.
Good:
-More inputs than SSL2/SSL2+
-Some professional mixing options
-SSL 360 software and direct routing
Bad:
-WME driver is no longer mono for channels, therefore WME audio driver applications (like ShadowPlay) capture both CH1 and CH2 in a L/R configuration. This will result in CH1 playing in L-channel, and it is not possible to make it
Good:
-More inputs than SSL2/SSL2+
-Some professional mixing options
-SSL 360 software and direct routing
Bad:
-WME driver is no longer mono for channels, therefore WME audio driver applications (like ShadowPlay) capture both CH1 and CH2 in a L/R configuration. This will result in CH1 playing in L-channel, and it is not possible to make it non-stereo.
-Sometimes when powered on, outputs may be unresponsive or play white noise. This will likely be fixed at later date with a firmware update.
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This is the audio interface of 2024
RikiTree 19.07.2024
I was looking for a new audio interface with 4 input and I was in between universal audio and SSL!
The Volt series looks very simple and pleasing to the eye but I needed an ADAT connection so I went with the SSL.
Received the product in 3 days!
Unboxed and it looks very professional, I like that the 4 input are at the back and the front is neat with the headphones out and instrument that don’t look bad at all. You have 4 outputs so you can connect 4 monitors that you can control with the big knob.
Really clean preamps and lots of headroom if you enable the 4K button.
Great interface!!!
I was looking for a new audio interface with 4 input and I was in between universal audio and SSL!
The Volt series looks very simple and pleasing to the eye but I needed an ADAT connection so I went with the SSL.
Received the product in 3 days!
Unboxed and it looks very professional, I like that the 4 input are at the back and the front is neat with the
I was looking for a new audio interface with 4 input and I was in between universal audio and SSL!
The Volt series looks very simple and pleasing to the eye but I needed an ADAT connection so I went with the SSL.
Received the product in 3 days!
Unboxed and it looks very professional, I like that the 4 input are at the back and the front is neat with the headphones out and instrument that don’t look bad at all. You have 4 outputs so you can connect 4 monitors that you can control with the big knob.
Really clean preamps and lots of headroom if you enable the 4K button.
Great interface!!!
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Exactly as advertised
Vince Marques 21.06.2023
Very good all-round! 4K feature is great. The interface is super easy to use. Perfect for a small studio.

Only thing is that I wish the monitor control could be connected to outputs 3-4 at the same time as 1-2, so I could control 4 outputs with one knob, or have a button to swap between the control of those 2 stereo outs.
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It is a jewel.
AC-M 17.02.2023
I am really happy to invest in SSL. I knew their remarkable quality and I am glad to have this audio interface in my Studio.
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