Solid State Logic SSL 18 User Manual page 8

Pro Tools Example
Open up Pro Tools and go to the 'Setup' menu and choose 'Playback Engine...'. Make sure that SSL 18 is selected as the 'Playback
Engine' and that 'Default Output' is Output 1-2 because these are the outputs that will be connected to your monitors.
Note: On Windows, ensure that 'Playback Engine' is set to 'SSL 18 ASIO' for the best possible performance.
SSL 18 Front Panel Controls
Input Channels
1. INPUTS 1 & 2
The pair of combo XLR/Jack inputs accepts Mic level (XLR), Line-Level (TRS) or Instrument signals (TS). Mic/Line switching can be
done from the front panel or via the SSL 18 Mixer software in SSL 360°. Instrument input can only be switched to via the SSL 18 Mixer
software. When working with Channels 1 & 2, when switched to Instrument Input, LINE will switch to Yellow to indicate it operating in
Instrument Mode, fed from the front XLR/Jack inputs 1-2.
Instrument level mode allows Guitars & Basses to be recorded without the need for an external D.I.
Inputs 3-8 + Talkback are found on the rear panel.