We have a live streaming company, not doing music. We used the Focusrite 4i4 to bring in analog audio board outputs into vMix for our live streaming gigs. Several times over the past year, the Focusrites, on multiple units into multiple vMix system, would just stop working in the middle of live broadcasts. Not good. We tried reinstalling drivers and it would work for a while, but then randomly would just stop working. We kicked the Focusrites to the curb and replaced them with two 2+ and a 4+. So far, three months in, the SSLs have been rock solid, no weird driver issues or stopping workin in the middle of a live broadcast. Kudos to SSL, these seem to be a much more reliable product than Focusrite for our needs.
I remember having such a hard time choosing between the motu m2 and the ssl2+ when I was first picking an audio interface to buy, in the end I'd settled with the motu m2 due to the price and its form factor
@PawFromTheBroons it all depends on the person. I love loopback...and I don't know if I could live without it anymore. Though...I am not sure...did I give the impression that I didn't like it? The company did update the firmware to include it...which made it a nonstarter
@@DarkCornerStudios I got that impression, only because you referred to it as “dodgy”. I love loopback but also understand why you’d want a physical interface at times
@@DarkCornerStudios I’m having a problem with some new monitors. I have bought a new SSL2+ because I thought it might be the interface which has not been stored that well. I’m going to get in touch with Solid State and see if I am doing something wrong.
I think its great for what it is hands down...my main interface is the Apogee Symphony DeskTop..which I really love and it just sounds amazing, it has the same converters as their flagship interfaces, built in dip and effects..unfortunately ...it isn't buss powered...so in I'm mobile and not close any electrical inputs its dead in the water...so if I'm on the go the my SSL S+ is perfect if I need to get audio into my Mac. If I'm really trying to have a really compact and mobile setup then I have the Apogee Mic+ and the Jam+ but the SSL 2+ has them both beat as far as overall connectivity. Yes..I think it's still great in 2024 personally.
be wary of their quality. mine stopped functioning properly after 2 years. no visible damage but 'reboots' or reconnects to usb every single time it is bumped or a button is pressed.
And they just announced a facelift with... different outputs, and 2dB more gain. I love my 2+ so I'm sure the new one is still good but it's kinda disappointing
