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Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX Portable USB Microphone

BH #SOSSLCONNEX • MFR #729770X2
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Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX Portable USB Microphone
Key Features
  • Meetings, Content Creation & Recording
  • Record Speech, Vocals & Instruments
  • Advanced Quad Microphone Array
  • Four DSP User Modes + Immersive Mode
The SSL CONNEX Portable USB Microphone from Solid State Logic leverages the company's 50 years of audio experience to provide streamers, content creators, and musicians with a versatile, four-capsule mic array capable of providing high-quality reproduction of speech, vocals, and instruments for meetings, streaming applications, and recordings. Engineered from the ground up for today's on-the-go digital world, the SSL CONNEX offers four user modes that make it easy to get great sounding results quickly wherever you are. In addition to these DSP presets, you can also engage the Immersive mode to access all four mic capsules for immersive recordings. The class-compliant USB-C connector is ready for use with a wide range of computers and tablets and the mic can be placed on any flat surface or mounted to a mic stand or tripod stand using the 1/4"-20 female thread on the bottom and included adapter.
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Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX Overview

An Advanced USB Mic for Conferencing, Streaming, and Recording
The SSL CONNEX Portable USB Microphone from Solid State Logic leverages the company's 50 years of audio experience to provide streamers, content creators, and musicians with a versatile, four-capsule mic array capable of providing high-quality reproduction of speech, vocals, and instruments for meetings, streaming applications, and recordings. Engineered from the ground up for today's on-the-go digital world, the SSL CONNEX offers four user modes that make it easy to get great sounding results quickly wherever you are. In addition to these DSP presets, you can also engage the Immersive mode to access all four mic capsules for immersive recordings. The class-compliant USB-C connector is ready for use with a wide range of computers and tablets and the mic can be placed on any flat surface or mounted to a mic stand or tripod stand using the 1/4"-20 female thread on the bottom and included adapter.
4 User Modes + Immersive Setting
  • Solo (White): Optimized for a single sound source from the front of the unit and well suited to conference/WFH calls or live streaming with a single presenter. CONNEX is optimized for speech coming from the front while reducing unwanted sound from back and sides. This is the ideal mode for making clear calls in a busy office, café, or airport lounge.
  • Group (Green): Designed for multiple sound sources such as round table conference calls or live streams with multiple presenters, CONNEX’s quad microphone array and automatic smart mixer means all presenters are clearly heard and unwanted background noise is reduced.
  • Vocal (Magenta): Use Vocal mode when inspiration hits and you just have to record that vocal performance. Designed for picking up a single sound source from the front of the unit, but able to handle higher volume levels (singing) than the Solo (White) mode. Vocal mode will reject sound from the sides and rear of CONNEX—making your vocal performance absolutely sing. 
  • Music (Blue): Designed for a group of musicians positioned around the CONNEX, Music mode allows creativity as a group be captured in all its collaborative glory. CONNEX intelligently alters the sensitivity of the microphone array to reduce the noise floor and unwanted background sound in the recording or live stream. Combine this with CONNEX’s sophisticated studio-quality processing and you’re on the way to a great sounding track.
  • Immersive: All four modes feature an advanced immersive recording setting. This allows you to access each of the four individual mic sources for the purpose of immersive and spatial recordings or broadcasts.
Features
  • Advanced USB-C microphone with high-quality, quad microphone array for conferencing, content creation, and recording
  • Optimized studio-quality processing using SSL EQ and dynamics algorithms taken from professional studio and broadcast products
  • Four preset user modes to customize the response for different recording applications
  • Automatic smart mixer to make sure everyone’s heard
  • Enhanced dual-mono, stereo, and quad signals provided for video conferencing, traditional stereo and immersive recording applications respectively
  • High-power 3.5mm headphone output for crystal-clear audio 
  • Microphone Loopback option for ambient monitoring
  • Touch-sensitive controls to adjust headphone level and mute the mic
  • Cough Switch and Push-to-Talk features for temporarily muting/unmuting the mic
  • Backlit RGB illuminated Solid State Logic logo indicates mic mute state and user mode
  • 1/4" camera tripod thread in base with included mic stand thread adapter for flexible mounting options
  • USB powered
  • 6.6' USB-C to USB-C cable and USB Type C (female) to Type A (male) adapter included
  • Compatible with Windows and MacOS
  • Works with laptop or tablet
UPC: 878076001685

Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Boundary
Polar Pattern
Cardioid / Omnidirectional
Element Type
4x Electret Condenser
Analog Output
No
USB/Digital Output
1x USB-C Female
Power Sources
USB Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Boundary
Polar Pattern
Cardioid / Omnidirectional
Element Type
4x Electret Condenser
Sound Field
Mono / Stereo / Tetrahedral/Ambisonic
Orientation
N/A to Boundary Mics
Controls
Headphone Volume, Mic Mute, Push-to-Talk
Pad
No
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
No
USB/Digital Output
1x USB-C Female
USB Class-Compliant
Yes
Cable Length
6.6' / 2 m
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rate
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
Digital Signal Processing & FX
Sound Preset
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 or Later
macOS 10.14 or Later
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
Power Sources
USB Power
Operating Voltage
5 V
Physical
Color
Silver
Mounting Thread Size
5/8"-27 Female (1/4"-20 Female with Included Adapter)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.73 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.5 x 4.3 x 2.8"

Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX Reviews

Fabulous computer mic

By Antonio
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-07-20

I use Thunderbolt on Windows desktop pc and did not have access to an internal mic. This far exceeds that purpose as it is a full-blown audio recording device with asio and windows support.

Sounds good, but really only useful for podcasts.

By Matt
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-16

I don't do podcasts. I was hoping to use this as an additional mic in my music recording setup - for an ambient mic in addition to my main mic, for guitar or percussion instruments, for instance. NOPE. You have to assign this as THE ONLY SOUND DEVICE, so you can't use it with another sound card or whatever. it sounds good, but this disappoints me greatly. It doesn't make this clear in any ads or descriptions or the manual. And SSL support has not responded to my emails asking about this, so I guess that's a NO.

See any errors on this page?

If it can be used with a tablet, can it be used ...

If it can be used with a tablet, can it be used with a phone?
Asked by: Michael
Yes the SSL Connex microphone is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2023-12-29

Could this be used as analog output only (through ...

Could this be used as analog output only (through headphone)? Could it be powered by USB power source/battery bank?
Asked by: Miles
The Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX is not designed for use in this way, and the TRS headphone output will not generate the correct voltage for use with a microphone input. For use with a 3.5mm microphone input, a microphone like BH #OLME33 would be recommended instead.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-08-22

What is the range pick up on this microphone?

What is the range pick up on this microphone?
Asked by: RAUL
The pickup range for the Solid State Logic SSL CONNEX Portable USB Microphone will vary based on the environmental conditions in which it is used. On average, it will pickup clear audio from up to 10 feet away, but under ideal conditions (a very quiet room with no background noise or noise from air conditioning systems or fans and low humidity), it can pickup audio from up to 20 feet away.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2023-12-29
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