Solid State Logic SSL2+ USB Audio Interface Bundle for Musicians

The SSL 2+ is a compact and competitively priced desktop 2x4 USB audio/MIDI interface that puts legendary SSL analog character, pristine conversion, and intuitive console-style workflow within reach for producers, home recordists, musicians, and songwriters on a tight budget.

At the heart of the SSL 2+ are two SSL-designed mic preamps, accessible via XLR-1/4" combo inputs, that feature class-leading gain, headroom, and noise specs for tracking mics, electric instruments, or line-level signals with ultraclean definition. The Legacy 4K button allows users to add a high-frequency boost and sweet harmonic distortion, both inspired by the classic and heralded 4000-Series consoles used on countless hit records.

Both input channels, arranged vertically like a large-format mixing board, also provide 5-segment LED metering and selectable 48V phantom power per channel. The SSL 2+ is equipped with a pair of monitor outputs and two independent high-current headphone outs with high dynamic range, independent level control via Alps pots, and a selectable mono/stereo monitor mix.

Additionally, the interface features four unbalanced RCA outputs—two mirror the 1/4" monitor outs and two serve outputs 3-4—for routing to external cue amps or effects units. Utilize the rear-panel MIDI I/O ports for hooking up external synths and keyboard controllers without having to integrate a separate MIDI interface.

The layout of the SSL 2+ harkens back to SSL's classic large-format analog consoles, featuring a prominent monitor level knob and smaller controls for your headphone out and monitor mix. The monitor mix knob can be used to counter any latency while recording at high buffer rates in your DAW by sourcing the monitor signal directly from the input path, or rotate the knob to the right to introduce more of the USB return from your computer for easy overdubs.

Bundled with the SSL 2+ is the SSL Production Pack, an inspiring collection of software, sounds, and plug-ins that'll not only help you get started, but also keep your work fresh track after track. Included are 1.5GB of loops and samples from Loopcloud, over 2000 sounds from Native Instruments, two DAWs (Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite), and SSL's own Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins.

Whether you're recording a podcast, live streaming via social media, or performing karaoke online with friends, the SSL 2+ is equipped with all the tools you need to make incredible-sounding content. The class-leading mic preamps and Monitor Mix feature allow you to capture every nuance of your sound with zero-latency monitoring, while the built-in Loopback functionality ensures your audience hears virtual guests, system audio, and source material with ease.

In conclusion, the SSL 2+ delivers professional studio quality from front to back, with class-leading preamps, an inspiring SSL Production Pack, and an intuitive console-style workflow, all in a compact and affordable package.

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