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- Page 1 SSL 2 User Guide SSL 2...
- Page 2 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.
- Page 3 We know you’re probably keen to get up-and-running, so this User Guide is set out to be as informative and useful as possible. It should provide you with a solid reference for how to get the best out of your SSL 2. If you get stuck, don’t worry, the support section of our website is full of useful resources to get you going again.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
System Requirements Registering Your SSL 2 What is the SSL Production Pack? Quick-Start / Installation Can't Hear Anything? Selecting SSL 2 As Your DAW's Audio Device Pro Tools | First Setup Ableton Live Lite Setup Front Panel Controls Input Channels... -
Page 5: Overview
SSL 2 vs SSL 2+ Which one is right for you, the SSL 2 or the SSL 2+? The table below will help you to compare and contrast the differences between SSL 2 and SSL 2+. Both have 2 input channels for recording and balanced monitor outputs for connecting to your speakers. The SSL 2+ gives you 'that little bit more', with an additonal professional high-powered headphone output, complete with independent level control, making it perfect for when you are recording with another person. -
Page 6: Get-Started
USB Power LED Please use one of the provided USB cables ('C' to 'C' or 'C' to 'A') to connect the SSL 2 to your computer. The connector on the rear of SSL 2 is a 'C' type. The type of USB port you have available on your computer will determine which of the two included cables you should use. -
Page 7: What Is The Ssl Production Pack
What is the SSL Production Pack? The SSL Production Pack is an exclusive software bundle from SSL and other third-party companies. To find out more please visit the SSL 2 product pages on the website. What's Included? DAWs ➤... -
Page 8: Quick-Start / Installation
2. Go to ‘System Preferences’ then ‘Sound’ and select 2. Download and install the SSL USB ASIO/WDM audio 'SSL 2’ as the input and output device (drivers are not driver for your SSL 2. Go to the following web address: required for operation on Mac) www.solidstatelogic.com/support/downloads... -
Page 9: Can't Hear Anything
MONITOR MIX control. In the left-most position, you will hear only the inputs you have connected. In the right-most position you will hear the USB playback from your media player/DAW. In your DAW, ensure that ‘SSL 2’ is selected as your audio device in the audio preferences or playback engine settings. Don't know how? Please see the next page... -
Page 10: Selecting Ssl 2 As Your Daw's Audio Device
Core Audio on Mac or ASIO/WDM on Windows. No matter which DAW you are using, you need to ensure that SSL 2 is selected as your audio device in the audio preferences/ playback settings. Below are examples in Pro Tools | First and Ableton Live Lite. If you are unsure, please refer to your DAW's User Guide to see where these options can be found. -
Page 11: Front Panel Controls
Many 4K consoles are still in use today by the world's leading mix engineers like Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Muse, Keith Urban), Andy Wallace (Biffy Clyro, Linkin Park, Coldplay) and Alan Moulder (The Killers, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures). SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 12: Monitoring Section
This large blue control directly affects the level sent out of OUTPUTS L (Left) and R (Right) to your monitors. Turn the knob to make the volume louder. Please note the MONITOR LEVEL goes to 11 because it's one louder. PHONES This control sets the level for the PHONES headphones output. SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connections
Connect this to a USB port on your computer, using one of the two cables provided in the box. : Kensington Security Slot The K slot can be used with a Kensington Lock to secure your SSL 2. SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 14: How-To / Application Examples
How-To / Application Examples How-To / Application Examples Connections Overview The diagram below illustrates where the various elements of your studio connect to SSL 2 on the rear panel. This diagram shows the following: • A microphone plugged into INPUT 1, using an XLR cable •... -
Page 15: Connecting Your Monitors And Headphones
How-To / Application Examples Connecting Your Monitors and Headphones The diagram below shows where to connect your monitors and headphones up to your SSL 2. It also shows the interaction of the front panel controls with the various output connections on the rear. -
Page 16: Selecting Your Input And Setting Levels
+48V switch. LINE and HI-Z should remain unpressed. You'll notice the top red LEDs blink whilst phantom power is applied. The audio will be muted for a few seconds. Once phantom power has been engaged, proceed with steps 2 and 3 like before. SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 17: Keyboards And Other Line-Level Sources
When recording an electric guitar or bass, engaging the HI-Z switch alongside the LINE switch changes the impedance of the input stage to better suit these types of sources. Specifically, it will help retain the high frequency detail. SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 18: Monitoring Your Inputs
2 respectively), then pressing the STEREO switch will allow you to monitor the keyboard in true stereo, with CHANNEL 1 being sent to the left side and CHANNEL 2 being sent to the right side. SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 19: Setting Up Your Daw To Record
Pro Tools | First session but the same steps will apply to any DAW. Please consult your DAW's User Guide for it's operations. If you have not already done so, please ensure that SSL 2 is the selected Audio Device in your DAW's audio setup. -
Page 20: Hearing Double
DAW with as little latency as possible. For instance, you want to plug an electric guitar directly into your SSL 2, put it through a guitar amp simulator plug-in (like Native Instruments' Guitar Rig Player) and then monitor that 'affected' sound whilst you record, instead of just listening to the 'dry' input signal with the Monitor Mix. -
Page 21: Sample Rate
SSL USB Control Panel will be installed onto your computer. This Control Panel will report details such as what Sample Rate and Buffer Size your SSL 2 is running at. Please note that both Sample Rate and Buffer size will be taken control of by your DAW when it is opened. -
Page 22: Specifications
Monitor Outputs (Balanced) Frequency Response ± 0.05 dB Dynamic Range (A-Weighted) 112 dB THD+N (@ 1kHz) < 0.0012% @ -8 dBFS, < 0.002 % @ -1 dBFS Maximum Output Level +12.5 dBu Output Impedance 1 Ω SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 23: Digital Audio
1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS jack on rear panel Monitor Outputs L/R Level Control Via front panel Monitor Mix Input - USB Blend Via front panel Monitor Mix - Stereo Input Via front panel Headphones Level Control Via front panel SSL 2 User Guide... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting, Faqs, Important Safety Notices
234mm x 157mm x 70mm (including knob heights) Weight 880g Box Dimensions 265mm x 198 x 104mm Boxed Weight 1.18kg Troubleshooting & FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and additonal support contacts can be found on the Solid State Logic Website at: www.solidstatelogic.com/support SSL 2 User Guide... - Page 25 EU Compliance SSL 2 and SSL 2+ Audio Interfaces are CE compliant. Note that any cables supplied with SSL equipment may be fitted with ferrite rings at each end. This is to comply with the current regulations and these ferrites should not be removed.
- Page 26 Evaluation of apparatus based on temperate climate conditions only. There may be some potential safety hazard if the apparatus is operated in tropical climate conditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Environmental Temperature: Operating: +1 to 40ºC Storage: -20 to 50ºC SSL 2 User Guide...
- Page 27 SSL 2...
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I'm having great difficulty connecting my SSL12 to Ableton Live Lite - I've followed your tutorials but nothing works. The only thing I can do so far is connect Windows Media to my speakers via the interface.