SSL’s range of audio interfaces has just gained its latest, and smallest member, the SSL 1. Designed to deliver high-quality performance and audio quality at an unprecedented price point, the new addition to the range is aimed at both newcomers searching for their first interface and experienced producers looking for a portable system.
As you’d imagine, the SSL 1 shares many features with its larger siblings. It’s a 2-in / 2-out interface, with its first channel equipped with an SSL-designed preamp and offering phantom power, and its second channel providing a dedicated instrument or line-level input. A high-current headphone amp provides enough power to drive a wide variety of cans, and benefits from near-zero latency input monitoring.
SSL Production Pack
Those who purchase the SSL 1 will also gain access to the SSL Production Pack, a specially curated collection of essential virtual instruments, samples and software tools from leading industry brands including Harrison Audio, Slate Digital, Antares, Loopcloud, Native Instruments, AAS, IK Multimedia, Ableton and more. Along with SSL’s Drumstrip and VocalStrip 2 plug-ins, users are also offered a Complete Access trial (which features every plug-in from SSL, Slate Digital and Harrison), and an array of other creative tools.
Upon registering their device, SSL 1 owners will also gain access to a range of industry-leading offers, from premium EQs, reverbs and compressors to guitar processing plug-ins and more.
Key Features
- 2-in / 2-out USB-C connectivity with next-gen 32-bit / 192 kHz converters.
- 1 x SSL-designed microphone preamp.
- +48V phantom power.
- Legacy 4K analogue enhancement.
- High-pass filter.
- 1 x instrument DI input or line input.
- 1 x professional high-current headphone output.
- Portable-recording friendly: can be USB bus-powered or powered externally via the additional 5V USB connection
- Compatible with Mac, Windows and mobile devices supporting USB Audio Class 2.0 (UAC2).
- Balanced monitor outputs.
- Mix button provides a mix of low-latency input monitoring and computer playback.
- DC-coupled outputs are suitable for sending CV to synths.
- 3 x Stereo loopback feature — ideal for content creators.
- SSL Production Pack software bundle included.
- Robust design with quality components.
Pricing & Availability
The SSL 1 is available now, priced at $159.99£143.98 including VAT / €149.
