Solid State Logic SSL 18 User Manual page 29

HEADPHONE A & B OUTPUTS MODES
The HP outputs can operate in one of 2 modes:
• Headphones Mode
• Line Output Mode
Headphones Mode Options
When operating in Headphones Mode, you can choose between 3 different options:
• Standard - The default setting and is suitable for a wide range of headphones.
• High Sensitivity - This is most applicable for use with certain In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) or headphones that have especially high
sensitivity (expressed in dB/mW). Typically, headphones that specify their performance at 100 dB/mW or higher.
• High Impedance - This setting is ideal for High Impedance headphones which require greater voltage drive to produce the
expected output level. Typically, headphones with an impedance of 250 Ohms or greater will benefit from this setting.
Beware: Always make sure BEFORE you switch your headphone output to High Impedance, to turn the front panel level control down
to avoid accidentally overloading your headphones if you are unsure of what sensitivity they are.
Line Output Mode Options:
HP A and HP B can be switched into Line Output Mode. This allows you to use them as mono line outputs, instead of headphone
outputs. If the FOLLOW MIX 1-2 button is not engaged, remember that HP A is fed from DAW Outputs 7-8 and HP B is fed from DAW
Outputs 9-10.
By default they are balanced but you can make them unbalanced by click the Unbalanced box.
INSERTS
'Use Line Output 9 as Insert Send 1' - repurposes the physical output labelled '9/1 SND' from it's normal operation (Output 9) and
moves it to the input stage of Analogue Input 1, for use as an insert send. Used in conjunction with the INS RTN 1 physical input, this