2-In / 4-Out USB Audio Interface

Legacy 4K – Analogue Enhancement

Real analogue enhancement inspired by SSL 4000 series (4K) console

SSL has a history of innovation in analogue electronics and console design. Whether it be the sound of our classic EQ '242' and '292' EQ circuits, the punch of the legendary SSL G-Series Bus Compressor or the incredible bandwidth and sonic accuracy of our ground-breaking SuperAnalogue designed mic amps and consoles, we're always moving forward with analogue.

With SSL 2 & SSL 2+, we're giving you two class-leading input stages to enable you to capture the best audio 'picture' of your microphone or instrument. However, sometimes the raw sound of a microphone can sound a little 'uninspiring' or lifeless and you need something to bring it to life. This is where the Legacy 4K button comes in.

Legacy 4K is an all-new analogue enhancement effect, inspired by the character of an SSL 4000 series console (often referred to as '4K'). With the Legacy 4K button, we've distilled 2 essential characteristics of the 4K sound into a single-circuit, which you can engage when you need to breath some life into 'boring' or 'dull' sounding input sources.

1st characteristic: High-Frequency EQ boost – The first thing engaging the Legacy 4K button will do is introduce a 'forward', yet musical high-frequency EQ boost, something which 4000-series EQs are known and loved for.

2nd characteristic: Subtle-Harmonic Distortion – 4K consoles are synonymous with imparting a certain 'mojo' to signals passing through them. This mojo comes through multiple stages of harmonic distortion from compressor VCAs, VCA Faders and other crucial areas like the transistor mix amps. Using modern components, we've created a circuit that injects a controlled amount of finely-tuned, sweet- sounding harmonic distortion into the signal path, helping to give your sound more edge!

Class-Leading Mic Preamps

The Art: We've designed 2 class-leading, beautifully detailed mic preamps to capture every nuance of every performance, with enough gain to cope with whatever microphone you're plugging in.

The Tech: Many USB-powered audio interfaces use standard IC circuits in their mic amp designs. We prefer to use a different approach. Our 2-stage design uses a mixture of specially chosen discrete low-noise transistors in combination with ICs. This enables us to design mic preamps with exceptional noise performance and a superior gain range.

Specs

• Best Noise Performance: -130.5 dB EIN

• Huge Gain Range: 62 dB

Studio Quality, Front to Back

Just because you're working out of your home studio or on the road, doesn't mean you should compromise on the quality of your audio interface. With SSL 2/SSL 2+, we've chosen to use the same industry-grade parts as found in our larger consoles and I/O products, delivering the same kind of quality you'd expect from a large SSL-equipped studio, into your personal workspace.

The Tech

• Alps Pots throughout

• Neutrik XLR and Jack Connectors

• High-Current NJM Headphone Amp Output

• AKM AD/DA Converters – As used in our acclaimed Alpha-Link I/O products

SSL 2 & SSL 2+

System requirements and Specs:

Mac OS 10.11 and above | Class-Compliant, Plug-and-play

Windows 8.1, Windows 10 | Install included ASIO/WDM driver

Connectivity

USB 2.0 Type C Connector (Box includes Type C to C and Type C to A)

Mic Preamps

EIN: -130.5 dB

Gain Range: 62 dB

Instrument/Line

Max Instrument Input Level: +15 dBu

Max Line Input Level: +24 dBu

*Specs (Measured to AES17 Standards)

Monitor Outputs

Dynamic Range: 112 dB

Max Output Level: + 12.5 dBu

Headphone Output(s)

Dynamic Range: 111 dB

Max Output: +10 dBu

Sample rates

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz