SSL 12
12-in/8-out
A new class of audio interface
SSL 12 is a 12-in/8-out USB bus-powered audio interface that enables you to get studio-quality audio into and out of your computer with minimal fuss and maximum creativity. Building upon the success of SSL 2 and SSL 2+, SSL 12 gives you more. More I/O, more performance and more versatility. SSL 12 is fully integrated with SSL 360° software: Your SSL Control Room. Here you can assign monitor controls, create multiple independent headphone mixes, choose your Loopback source, customise the 3 front panel user-buttons and much more. SSL 12 presents a combination of professional features and workflow never seen before in a portable desktop interface.
Big studio features, small desktop footprint
Everything you need and more, from your portable studio centrepiece
Record
For tracking, the ADAT connectivity, together with the on-board talkback mic and an incredibly powerful software cue mixer (that allows you to create up to 4 independent near-zero latency performer mixes) will handle the most demanding of recording sessions.
Mix
For mixing, alternative monitor switching and assignable front panel control room functions puts everything you need at your fingertips.
Produce
For production, USB Loopback, MIDI I/O and DC-coupled outputs for CV control of synths equip you with a serious toolkit to keep the creativity flowing. To top it all off, the ever-expanding SSL Production Pack (packed with a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAWs) helps to bring your productions to life.
Total control from SSL 360° - Your SSL control room
SSL 360° hosts the SSL 12 software mixer, where you can set up low-latency headphone mixes, choose your Loopback source and customise the user-assignable front panel buttons on SSL 12 via the powerful but intuitive console-style mixer on-screen.
SL Production Pack FREE with SSL 12 Audio Interface
We’ve been helping world-class artists, producers and engineers make great music and audio for decades. It's crucial to have the right tools for the job, so we’ve partnered with some of the industry's key brands to offer you the SSL Production Pack, bundled free with your SSL 12 audio interface.
Featuring a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAW, let your creativity shine and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.
Ins and Outs
Front-access jack sockets provide convenient access to 2 instrument DI inputs and 2 independent headphone outputs.
On the rear, SSL 12 provides 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, the USB connector and on/off power switch.
Key Features
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4 x SSL-designed microphone preamps with unrivalled EIN performance and huge gain range for a USB-powered device
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Per-Channel Legacy 4K switches - analogue colour enhancement for any input source, inspired by the 4000-series console
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2 Hi-Z instrument inputs for guitars, bass or vintage instruments
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2 professional-grade headphone outputs, with switchable modes of operation that cater for high impedance or high sensitivity headphones. Or re-purpose each headphone output as an additional “general purpose” balanced/unbalanced line-level output instead
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32-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Converters - capture and hear all the detail of your creations
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ADAT IN - expand the input channel count with up to 8 channels of digital audio
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Easy-to-use Headphone routing via SSL 360° for critical low-latency monitoring tasks
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Built In Talkback Mic that can be routed to Headphone A, B and Line 3-4 outputs
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4 x dedicated balanced outputs and precision Monitor Level, with stunning dynamic range
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Use Outputs 3-4 to connect an alternative monitor set to or as additional line-level outputs
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USB Loopback with selectable source
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DC-coupled outputs for controlling CV input instruments & FX
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3 user-assignable front panel switches - assign various monitoring functions and talkback open/close
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MIDI I/O
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SSL Production Pack Software Bundle; includes 3-months free subscription to SSL Complete, plus an exclusive collection of 3rd party DAWs, virtual instruments and plug-ins
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USB bus-powered audio interface for Mac/Windows - power is provided by USB 3.0, audio via the USB 2.0 protocol
Software Included
The SSL Production Pack includes:
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3-months free access to SSL Complete subscription
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3-months free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription
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3-months free access to Arcade by Output subscription
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Perpetual licenses for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins
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IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
Celemony Melodyne Essential
Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
Ableton Live 11 Lite
AAS Session Bundle plug-ins
1.5 GB Samples from Loopcloud
Learn more about the incredible SSL production pack here.
Tech Specs
System requirements and Specs:
Mac OS 10.15 or later | Class-Compliant, Plug-and-play
Windows 10, Windows 11 | Install included ASIO/WDM driver
Connectivity
USB 3.0 Type C Connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)
Mic Preamps
4 x XLR-¼" combo (Mic/Line)
Mic Amp EIN (A-weighted): -130.5 dBu EIN
Mic Amp Gain: 62 dB
Instrument/Line
2 x ¼" (Hi-Z)
Max Instrument Input Level: +14 dBu
Max Line Input Level: +24 dBu
*Specs (Measured to AES17 Standards)
Monitor Outputs
Dynamic Range: >120 dB
Max Output Level: +24 dBu
Headphone Outputs
2 x ¼"
Dynamic Range: 112 dB (High Impedance Mode) / 115 dB (Balanced Line Output Mode)
Max Output: +18 dBu (High Impedance Mode) / 24 dBu (Balanced Line Output Mode)
Output Impedance: <1 Ω
Digital Inputs
1 x Optical (ADAT)
Sample rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Tech Specs
System requirements and Specs:
Mac OS 10.15 or later | Class-Compliant, Plug-and-play
Windows 10, Windows 11 | Install included ASIO/WDM driver
Connectivity
USB 3.0 Type C Connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)
Mic Preamps
4 x XLR-¼" combo (Mic/Line)
Mic Amp EIN (A-weighted): -130.5 dBu EIN
Mic Amp Gain: 62 dB
Instrument/Line
2 x ¼" (Hi-Z)
Max Instrument Input Level: +14 dBu
Max Line Input Level: +24 dBu
*Specs (Measured to AES17 Standards)
Monitor Outputs
Dynamic Range: >120 dB
Max Output Level: +24 dBu
Headphone Outputs
2 x ¼"
Dynamic Range: 112 dB (High Impedance Mode) / 115 dB (Balanced Line Output Mode)
Max Output: +18 dBu (High Impedance Mode) / 24 dBu (Balanced Line Output Mode)
Output Impedance: <1 Ω
Digital Inputs
1 x Optical (ADAT)
Sample rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz