Focusrite

Verdict

For Lovely build quality

Great sound

Optional SSL console sound

Against The 2+ ofers quite a bit extra

for not much outlay

A compact and sturdy interface delivering

an expensive SSL sound for silly money

9 / 1 0

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78 / COMPUTER MUSIC / November 2022

The SSL 2 is the cheaper of two

compact audio interfaces from console

legends Solid State Logic. Both ofer the

forward and more aggressive sound

from the company’s 4000 E console as

a switchable ‘Legacy 4k’ enhancement.

The 2 lacks a second headphone

output and extra phono outs found on

the 2+, so not much less if you are just

wanting that legendary sound for your

instrument recordings. Other than that

you get a 2-in/2-out set-up, MIDI in/out

and a +48v option to connect both

dynamic and condenser mics.

SSL 2 delivers crystal clear recording

with that subtle 4k enhancement should

you wish. Its monitor output is right up

there with interfaces that cost twice as

much, better in fact. It also features one

of the best software bundles. Overall it’s

a cracking interface with that sprinkling

of extra SSL dust.

The ‘Solid State Logic’ name and

sound from a piece of gear costing

‘£180’? Somebody pinch us, this isn’t

happening…

solidstatelogic.com

Solid State Logic

SSL 2 £169

SOFTWARE BUNDLE HIGHLIGHTS: SSL Production Pack software bundle which has a huge range of titles by SSL and others including Vocalstrip 2 & Drumstrip

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