Kit Contains:
Solid State Logic SSL 18 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface
World-Class Audio Performance in Every Session
Solid State Logic introduces SSL 18, the first-ever rackmount USB-C audio/MIDI interface from the legendary audio company, built on decades of expertise in analog and digital design. Delivering the signature SSL sound and premium quality trusted by professionals, the SSL 18 26-in / 28-out interface is a powerhouse for recording, producing, and mixing with confidence and precision.
Featuring cutting-edge 32-bit next-generation converters, eight high-performance SSL-designed mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, the versatile SSL 360° advanced digital mixer, Legacy 4K analog enhancement, comprehensive ADAT and S/PDIF I/O, and MIDI I/O, the SSL 18 streamlines your workflow while expanding the capabilities of your studio setup.
Best-in-Class Audio Performance
- Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters provide the platform for SSL 18’s analog design to shine, with unrivaled dynamic range performance of 120 dB across all microphone, line-level, and instrument inputs.
- Experience 125 dB dynamic range on the monitor and line outputs to hear your music with uncompromised fidelity.
- The dual-headphone outputs offer 120 dB of dynamic range for accurate monitoring in any environment.
Eight SSL-Designed Mic/line Inputs
- SSL 18 features eight high-performance SSL-designed mic preamps with switchable Mic/Line configuration. The preamps deliver ultralow-noise recordings and a huge dynamic range, making sure you capture every detail of the performance with stunning accuracy.
- The 2-stage circuitry ensures ultralow distortion while maintaining the natural character of the source—or flip them into Legacy 4K mode to add real analog saturation and the iconic 4000 Series sound to vocals, drums, and more.
- Located on the front panel, inputs 1 and 2 also offer instrument/Hi-Z inputs to capture DI’d guitars and vintage synths/drum machines.
10 Line Outputs
- SSL 18 comes equipped with ten balanced line-level outputs located on the rear panel. To ensure optimal signal integrity and maximize headroom, line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 can be configured between +9 and +24 dBu. This ensures seamless compatibility with a wide range of studio monitors and vintage equipment operating at lower levels.
- Outputs 3 to 10 operate at +24 dBu, perfect for integrating professional outboard equipment.
- For producers, all outputs are DC-coupled and capable of sending control voltage to synthesizers and modular rigs.
Dual High-Performance Headphone Outputs
- Custom headphone mixes with two independent headphone outputs, configurable for different types with Standard, High Sensitivity, and High Impedance settings.
- SSL 18's headphone outputs can also be repurposed as line-level outputs for added flexibility.
4K Legacy Analog Enhancement
- The SSL 4000 series consoles (often referred to as "4K") are renowned for imparting a unique "mojo" to sounds and instruments that pass through them. This mojo comes from multiple stages of harmonic distortion from compressor VCAs, VCA faders, and other crucial components such as the transistor mix amps.
- Using modern components, SSL has developed a circuit that distills the two essential characteristics of the 4K sound into a single design. Legacy 4K Analog Enhancement injects a controlled amount of finely tuned, sweet-sounding harmonic distortion and a "forward" yet musical high-frequency EQ boost into the signal path, giving your sound the 4K mojo and presence that artists and engineers have loved for decades.
Complete Digital I/O + MIDI I/O
- A host of digital audio connections means that SSL 18 is ready to expand your I/O count whenever you are, with an additional 16 channels via ADAT and a further two via S/PDIF.
- SSL 18’s dedicated Word clock output provides rock-solid clocking for integrating external digital devices into your system.
- MIDI I/O are available on 3.5mm TRS jacks.
Monitor Controller + Talkback with Listen Mic Compressor
- SSL 18 features a full monitor controller section with built-in talkback input.
- Line outputs 1&2 and 3&4 offer alternative speaker switching with Alt, Talk, and Cut accessible via the monitor controls located on the front panel.
- Alternatively, customize the monitor controls via SSL 360° and tailor them to your workflow.
- Switch the talkback input into Line Mode and reprocess audio through the classic Listen Mic Compressor, perfect for crushing drums, parallel vocals, and more.
SSL 18 Low-Latency Digital Mixer, Powered by SSL 360°
- The SSL 18 digital mixer offers comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs, as well as detailed, scalable input metering in the 360° Software.
- Create and manage the control room monitor mix.
- Configure a further four monitor mixes for performers.
- In addition, a flexible Mirror Routing system allows you to route any input or aux master directly to an output—perfect for feeding personal monitoring systems, external metering, and outboard FX.
- Create different templates for tracking, mixing, and more, then save them as a profile in the SSL 18 mixer.
- For podcasts, Stereo Loopback with selectable loopback source enables audiences to hear virtual guests or system audio with ease.
SSL Production Pack
The included SSL Production Pack features a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples, and DAW to fuel your creativity and bring your productions to life. As an eligible SSL interface owner, claim the 6 months free Complete Access subscription—giving you access to every plug-in from Solid State Logic, Slate Digital, and Harrison Audio.
Software included:
- 6-months free Complete Access subscription
- 3-months free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited subscription
- 3-months free access to Arcade by Output subscription
- Perpetual licenses for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plug-ins
- IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- AAS Session Bundle plug-ins
- 1.5 GB Samples from Loopcloud
At a Glance
- 26-in/28-out USB-C audio interface for Mac and Windows
- 8 microphone-/line-level inputs
- 4K analog enhancement, Polarity Invert, High-Pass Filters, and 48V Phantom Power per channel
- Configurable analog insert points for inputs 1 and 2, great for tracking with analog gear
- Inputs 1 and 2 are switchable to instrument level
- Line inputs bypass preamp, perfect for integrating external preamps
- 10 balanced line outputs
- Alternative speaker switching is available for pairs 1&2 and 3&4
- +9/+24 dBu output level configuration options for pairs 1&2 and 3&4 to best match your monitors
- DC-coupled outputs are perfect for sending control voltages to synthesizers and modular rigs
- 2 independent, powerful headphone outputs with dedicated level controls
- 3 mode options to suit different headphone impedances – Standard, High Sensitivity, High Impedance
- Create custom headphone mixes
- +24 dBu operating level for inputs and outputs – perfect for integrating professional outboard gear as hardware inserts
- 16 channels of ADAT I/O at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 96 kHz
- Next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters
- Best-in-class, low-noise microphone preamps with outstanding –130.5 dBu EIN and 67 dB gain range for working with any microphone
- Best-in-class 120 dB dynamic range across all inputs & headphone outputs
- Best-in-class 125 dB dynamic range on monitor and line outputs
- Comprehensive management of all inputs and outputs onto the SSL 18 low-latency mixer
- Create the control room mix, plus an additional 4 custom monitor mixes with ease – HP A (stereo), HP B (stereo), LINE 3-4 (stereo or dual mono)
- Flexible Mirror Routing system to route any input or aux master directly to an output – perfect for feeding personal monitoring systems, external metering and outboard FX
- Customize the monitoring section front panel buttons to suit your workflow
- Flexible clocking options – internal (clock signal available on Word Clock output), or clock from incoming ADAT or S/PDIF
- Dedicated Talkback input with analogue Listen Mic Compressor (LMC)
- Talkback input can also be used in LINE mode for the creative processing of stems through the LMC when producing and mixing
- 2 channels of S/PDIF (coaxial or optical)
- MIDI I/O on 3.5 mm TRS jacks
UPC: 878076002033
Shure SM57-LC Dynamic Instrument Microphone
A Rugged Mic for Studio and Stage
The Shure SM57-LC Microphone is a cardioid dynamic microphone used in many applications including the USA's presidential podium for over 3 decades. It is a suitable choice for musical instrument pickup or for vocals. With its bright, clean sound and carefully contoured presence, the SM57-LC is ideal for live sound reinforcement and recording. It has an effective cardioid pickup pattern, which isolates the main sound source while minimizing background noise.
In the studio, the SM57-LC is excellent for recording drums, guitar, and woodwinds. For musical instruments or vocals, the SM57-LC is a consistent choice of professional performers. Its outstanding performance, legendary reliability, and application diversity make this workhorse the choice of performers, producers, and sound engineers all over the world.
SM57 Samples from Audio Test Kitchen
- B&H is proud to be partnering with Audio Test Kitchen, the world’s most comprehensive online audio product comparison platform, to improve the resources provided to our customers shopping for the right microphone for their given application.
- This provides you with the ability to listen to a growing selection of microphones with spoken word recordings captured in a standardized environment, with levels matched by the talented engineers at Audio Test Kitchen in its impressive reference studio.
- Audio Test Kitchen records microphones under identical conditions, so you can compare them—apples to apples. The source, signal chain, and level never change. The only differences you will hear are between the microphones.
Features at a Glance
- Professional workhorse for vocals and instruments in live sound reinforcement
- Legendarily reproduced, bright and clean sound
- Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup
- Uniform cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise
- Extremely durable design includes a pneumatic shockmount system that cuts down handling noise
UPC: 042406051316
Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series Neutrik XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable (15', Black)
The Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable (15') is a studio-quality cable for connecting mics to mixers, preamps, audio interfaces, and recorders or to be used in any other application where XLR connectivity is required. The cable is engineered to be both quiet and durable, and is well suited for critical recording and broadcast situations.
Studio Elite 4000 Series cables are made from 24 AWG OFC copper wire that's wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. A 98% braided outer shield makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrik XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.
98% braided shield offers protection from EMI and RFI noise.
Twin-conductive PVC inner shielding provides 100% coverage of the core conductor. It helps keep the cable's signal from radiating and affecting nearby cables, and also helps prevent external EMI from penetrating to the cable's core.
24 AWG oxygen-free stranded copper inner core provides the best possible conductivity.
Cotton yarn reduces electrostatic and microphonic noise.
All solder points shrink-wrapped for protection.
Neutrik XX silver connectors offer high conductivity.
Cast zinc shell and chuck style strain relief.
UPC: 847628551183
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones (Black)
Born in the Studio
Bringing the acclaimed features of the M-Series headphones to a price point that's accessible for all, the black Audio-Technica ATH-M20x monitor headphones offer solid build quality and audio performance for musicians and content creators recording and mixing at home. Outfitted with 40mm dynamic drivers and an over-ear, closed-back design, the ATH-M20x headphones deliver enhanced bass response and wide bandwidth (15 Hz to 20 kHz) while isolating you from outside sounds.
Thanks to the 15° swiveling earcups, high-quality materials, and generous cushioning on the headband and earpads, the headphones are both durable and comfortable to wear. Exiting from the left earcup, the attached 9.8' cable reduces tangles and simplifies channel identification. The cable sports a 3.5mm mini plug for use with mobile devices and computer soundcards, and a 1/4" snap-on adapter is included for easy hookup to audio interfaces, mixers, and stereo receivers.
40mm Drivers
The ATH-M20x features 40mm dynamic drivers with rare earth (neodymium) magnets and CCAW (copper-clad aluminum wire) voice coils for quality sound reproduction at a competitive price point.
Tuned for Enhanced Bass Response
The drivers and headphone design work together to provide a sonic signature tuned for enhanced bass performance. With a frequency response of 15 Hz to 20 kHz, the ATH-M20x can reproduce a full spectrum of tones.
Over-Ear, Sound-Isolating Design
The ATH-M20x utilizes a circumaural design that contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments. This over-ear, closed-back style is optimal for reducing bleed and separating you from outside sounds.
15° Swiveling Earcups
Equipped with 15° swiveling earcups, the ATH-M20x ensures a great fit.
Attached Single-Sided Cable
Keeping it simple and clean, the ATH-M20x incorporates an attached 9.8' cable that exits from the left side. This increases convenience and makes it easier to distinguish the different sides of the headphone.
3.5mm Plug and 1/4" Snap-On Adapter
The attached cable is terminated with a straight 3.5mm TRS mini plug for easy hookup to mobile devices, MP3 players, and computer headphone jacks. A 1/4" snap-on adapter is included for compatibility connectivity with audio interfaces, mixers, and dedicated headphone amplifiers.
Solid Build Quality
Thanks to the high-quality materials used in the ATH-M20x, the headphones balance comfort and strength while delivering enhanced audio and effective isolation.
Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom
The Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom features durable, steel construction. The 31.5" boom arm allows you to angle the mic however you need it. An ergonomic twist-action clutch helps adjust the height of the stand, while the reinforced tripod base and nonslip feet keep it firmly and sturdily in place. The Auray MS-5230F mic stand collapses for easy transport.
UPC: 847628015586