Solid State Logic SSL12 USB Audio Interface Demo 

I heard a RU-vidr say that they may be even working on a DAW. Not sure if that's true but it would be interesting

@@DJSlaughter Hm… THAT, to me, would feel like a “me too” product - ESPECIALLY after Luna - but yeah, I guess we’ll see!

@@yobhsiFehT It's not even a rumor. I heard one RU-vidr talk about a DAW, but another thought that SSL is positioned to make a modular interface/console since they have the controllers, the 360 software, summing mixers, and interfaces. I was hoping for a little more out of this interface, but their target appears to Audient rather than integrating with their existing products.

They recently added the 9000J EQ to 32C-10 Pro, not sure if they’re offering upgrade pricing though.

The major downside is that they added four ports to the front when the 2+ had a perfect rear-only layout :/ It's a desktop interface and I don't need cables in the front, so the 2+ it is. What a bummer. Also, do the two Hi-Z inputs in the front disable the first two microphone preamps on the back? I know Audient's EVO 8 does this, for instance.

@@RideTheLightning93 I imagine the front ports are just a convenience option if you are sitting at the desk and want to plug a guitar directly in. I bet you can just as easily only use the back ports. What I would like is if they just added an ADAT port to the 2+.

Why would you have a cup of coffee on the desk... ugh

yes. who ever thought removing them was a good idea.

It's all handled in the SSL 12 software mixer (with lots more flexibility about balancing DAW playback against input signals) - one knob to balance up to 12 inputs against USB playback wouldn't have worked very well.

I have the SSL2+ as well. Beautiful pres and converters.

and a price bump lol

32bit D/A 🔥

I have the id44 1st gen. For the price point, its really hard to beat but this SSL looks promising.

As AN* on off. Stop doing that. AN before a vowel, A before a consonant. If you can't handle elementary school stuff, get out of the way of real engineers.

@@JTguitarlessons dude, shut up lol

Lol

Needs more cowbell

Got the UAD Solo..Loving it

When you say night and day which interface are you saying? UAD? You did mention the superb sound of the SSL, how would you compare it to the UAD?

@@SMEL night and day between UAD and SSL. In terms of how I use it. In sounds, it’s really hard to describe because most of interfaces will sound similar but not as clean as a high end preamp like on a UAD. I’ve had latency problems with my SSL, for Idk why, I was using the same computer. But now as I’ve upgraded my system, it doesn’t really matter since UAD has almost zero latency monitoring since it has it’s own processing. That itself is the “experience” that is incomparable. I am speaking as a guitarist who practices a lot in the box. And also a producer/engineer who does this on the side.

@@ChinoMagliba thanks that's helpful!!! most gear these days come down to workflow... I like the fact your speaking as a guitarist. I'm a Mac user and looking to record guitarist directly in... I have some current options, but want a one step option, just input and play, but want an interface with character (musical). This is what grabs my attention on the SSL vid.

I have the Apollo rack SF quad, SSL gets blown away. However, I still love it, but it’s not an Apollo by no means.

You use the SSL 360 software to create that as a mix virtually. But I must say, I do like the knob as it is handy and quick as opposed to going into the software and configuring it.

Where can I buy this sandwich maker?

Simply buy 2 SSL (soothing sandwich lovers) tape them together and prepare your desired sandwich. Then place your sandwich inside your SSL. And wait for your Mac or PC to overheat your SSL. Before your SSL explodes remove your sandwich from the SSL. Serve and enjoy.

This sounds like a logical next step for the series. I think it's definitely good for business for SSL to continue with interfaces. I see potential for them to dominate the market.

@@TheDilligan Agree! 😀

I'm sure it's coming in the next 2 years.

Yes, that would be next level and I’m ready for that move!!! 16 Adat I/O

Not a problem over USB-C connection 👌

audience id44 I think if it has output out adat what do you think of that interface? she was valuing to take it

Lol 😆 yes they are. RME is really solid

It's got 4 dedicated outputs on the rear but the cool thing is you can also re-purpose the HP A and HP B as additional Line Outputs if you like (giving you 6 total), although granted 2 will be used for monitors at least.

you can use the two separate headphone mixes for outboard sends and adjust your routing with the software.

Hey, I have the ur28m also, its a tough cookie to beat. I'm just not a fan of the mic pres. I also would disagree on the headphones and di not being on the front. That is my one frustration with the ur28m as I think for quick plug and play makes more sense for front agree for something always plugged in, back is preferable. Have you been tempted to upgrade yet?

@@MarlonKingShow yes I have been. The UR28m is 10 years old, thankfully it’s not discontinued. Nothing beats it. Certainly not in desktop form. The design of most interfaces are clearly about construction costs rather than real world work flow. I use an AXe FX via SPDIF, that gets rid of the issues of balancing analogue stereo inputs and needless AD conversions. Most high end interfaces have SPDIF but I don’t want a rank unit and I don’t need 8 analogue ins or whatever. The dim switch and mono, mute switches are super useful on the UR28m. I haven’t made use of the mix button until recently where I would put a track in Cubase the entire length of my project set to mix 2 then use the mix button to switch between my signal and what is a reference track. The UR28m is so close to perfect for 90% of home studios, it just needs that update of modern features like bus power.

Thanks for watching - the two mics weren’t for feedback prevention or for redundancy as some have suggested (those are good guesses though!). I was using one mic to feed into the SSL12 so there was signal for the demo. But we needed a separate voice feed that wasn’t affected when I moved faders, changed settings, etc., during the demo. We did cut to the mic feeding the SSL12 when I switched Legacy 4K on and off. Hope this helps, Mitch

@@sweetwater Ahhh, I see, that makes a lot of sense. Of course you'd need a separate feed that isn't affected by what you're currently demoing, I was just too focused on the product itself since it's one that I'm pretty interested in (I've been on an SSL kick lately, basically emulating every part of an SSL 4000 that I can without actually buying one, and this would be an awesome addition to that, maybe to add it through ADAT to my current rig.) My guess about the feedback thing, was based off seeing how the Grateful Dead used their monstrous sound system, the Wall of Sound, and hearing about how they used a 2-mic system to kill feedback since there was just no possible way to not have a mic facing a speaker. It was pretty wild & interesting system they had going. And I also assumed you weren't doing some sort of "lets record 2 mics at a time and choose which we like better" thing either haha I'm sure you're past that stage, and probably know what you like by now. So thanks for the response! It's just one more reason why I LOVE you guys and will continue to shop there even when I can get better discounts other places. Service is more important than anything for musicians, I believe, and Sweetwater is killing the game in every way possible. I just wish I was over there teaching music instead of here in South Bend, I really think you guys are the best company in the world, especially when it comes to your employees. You're an industry role model, in every way. So thanks!

Per the manual, Roundtrip Latency at 96 kHz: Windows (Safe Mode Off): 3.3 ms Mac: 4.9 ms

6 total - if you configure HP A or HP B to be in 'line output mode' (instead of Headphone mode), then you can choose them to be balanced or unbalanced mono signals.

@@andyjackson88 aren't the headphone jack a TRS connector? Putting a Y-cable in the HP out would give you 2 channels out, right? RME's interfaces works like that

@@bmsmusician - yes that is true if you’re OK with controlling the level from the DAW (HP A L/R AND HP B L/R level controls in 360 are ganged)

Hi, Eugenio! Thanks for your interest. After double-checking SSL’s specifications, it doesn’t look like there is a pad on any of the inputs. However, setting any of the inputs to “Line” will bypass the built-in preamp so you can use an external one if you prefer. Hope this helps, and feel free to contact me directly with any further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com