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32-bit/192kHz conversion
Records at the interface’s listed conversion format.
Product detailSKU #1500000479545
Solid State LogicSSL 1 USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
SSL 1 is a compact 2-in/2-out USB-C interface for recording a microphone or an instrument/line source into a computer or iOS setup. The mic input provides +48V phantom power and a high-pass filter, while the Mix control blends direct monitoring with DAW playback during tracking. Legacy 4K Analog Enhancement adds harmonic content and a high-frequency lift when wanted. Three stereo loopback channels also make it practical to capture system audio in streaming, podcast, and recording workflows.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking vocals with a condenser microphone while using direct monitoring alongside DAW playback.
- Recording a guitar, bass, synthesizer, or drum machine through the instrument DI/line input.
- Capturing system audio in streaming, podcasting, or other content-recording workflows.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Sessions needing more than one microphone preamp or more than one instrument/line input.
- Setups that cannot provide USB bus power or an external 5V USB power source.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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2 × balanced monitor outputs
Provides balanced connections for monitor speakers.
Detail 03
1 × high-current headphone output
Provides a dedicated headphone-monitoring connection.
Detail 04
DC-coupled outputs
Can send control voltage to compatible synthesizers and modular systems.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your computer or iOS setup can connect by USB-C/USB 2.0.
- 02Plan for USB bus power or an external 5V USB power source.
- 03CV control requires compatible synth or modular equipment.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use a condenser microphone with SSL 1?
Yes. Its microphone preamp provides +48V phantom power, and it also includes a high-pass filter.
02How does direct monitoring work?
The Mix control blends direct low-latency monitoring with DAW playback.
03Can SSL 1 capture computer audio for a stream?
Yes. It has three stereo loopback channels for capturing system audio into recording or streaming software.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- USB audio interface
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- new
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