SSL 2+

I bought this interface, after a recommendation from my friend and testing his unit in action. After two weeks I decided to give it a shot.
I've been using it for 6 months since and it is a very solid product, but it has some flaws, which may or may not affects the overall experience - depending on the user.

1. Sound quality - preamps have very clean, pristine sound, and enough gain to drive an SM7B. They work well on line, instrumental, and mic input - DI guitar and bass sound really good.

Headphone outputs have enough power to feed both AKG K271 and Audio-Technica MX40, and they can be really loud - halfway through is more than enough for me but I have not checked them on any high-impedance headphones (AKG have 55 Ohms, AT - 35 Ohms).

The 4K buttons boost signal a few dB and add some noise - sometimes it can be used creatively (e.g. on DI bass or even microphone ) but if you want a really clean sound, they will indeed distort the signal.

Monitor outputs are loud - I have never reached past 12 o'clock during usual work and my room is about 20 square meters big.
I use Yamaha HS5 with SSL2.

2. Build quality - the knobs are really good. Especially the main monitor knob is very pleasant to touch and turn - just like in the real SSL console.

The buttons for phantom power, line, and HI-Z feel like they are of worse quality than the rest of the interface. Up until this point I have not had any problems with them but my friend told me that some of them fell off. There is space for improvement.

Overall the interface's chassis feel sturdy and solid, as well as the in/out sockets on the rear.
One last thing: it is made in China and for some of you it can be a deal-breaker, so bear that in mind. But on the other hand, what isn't built in China these days?


3. Usage experience - it is a very nice, little interface with good preamps quality and good drivers.
I work on PC, in 48KHz and 128spls and the latency in both Reaper and Ableton are around 5,1/4,5 which is very usable, at least for me.
But it would probably be nice to have a TB3 version of SSL2 because I can see no real difference between USB A and C connectors in this case.

The monitor mix knob, which is more and more common on modern interfaces is a nice feature to have while recording. MIDI I/O is also very nice to have.

The fact that all of the I/O are on the back could be problematic for some of the users. I think that having the DI-ins and headphone outs on the front panel would be useful. But it would definitely affect the neat look of the interface ;)

To sum up - I truly recommend SSL2+ for mixing in-home studio and some small recording sessions it can be an ideal piece of gear .
What I would really like to see in the future is a version with 4 preamps and an ADAT I/O as well as a Thunderbolt3 version.
Maybe someday SSL

I got this as an upgrade over my old Gen2 2i2.

This is indeed an upgrade, it's a new level for "budget" USB interfaces.
The pre-amps are top quality, this thing deserves the SSL credentials, instantly better than the focusrite, even at low volume.

The best thing about this interface for everyday use outside of instruments and music is the fact that it's actually registers as an input device in Windows 10, meaning that you can plug in a microphone, turn on phantom power and use it in any communication app like Discord or Zoom, while with the 2i2 I had to run Reaper and route the signal using AsioLink Pro.

The USB type C is also an upgrade with noticeable improvements in latency and elimination of bottlenecks when running some applications.
For example: Since the Gen2 2i2 is running a USB type A gen 2 bus, it can get overwhelmed when using CPU intensive applications like running a heavy session of reaper or just everyday PC use when playing some games, causing static.
The SSL2 and 2+ use a USB type C bus that has higher bandwidth that illuminates the bottleneck and gets rid of any problems.

Another great feature is the MIDI interface in this model, though I didn't get to use it yet.

The actual control layout of the interface is logical and simple to use, the knobs and buttons feel very solid and sturdy.
The back panel input method allows for a clean setup with all the cables being tucked away behind the interface.

Overall this is a great interface that I would recommend to anyone in the price range.

The only thing that left me wanting for more is the lack of a line in input that would allow for an expression pedal integration which could be nice at this price point, but besides that I couldn't find anything wrong with this.

10/11 (really, if this had a line in for expression, this thing would go up to 11)

For such an entry price for an audio interface, I would say it has done a very good job. Comparing to 2i2, which is a very popular competition, I could say both the recording quality of the preamp, and also the playback quality are better than the 2i2 which I previously own. Although I don't typically use the 4K button for a boost for texture of the sound in the recording stage, it is quite useful if you are lazy and trying to get a better sound just by pressing a button, especially for vocal in some live session.
There are a few improvements that I would like to see tho. Firstly, I am using 770pro 80Ohm headphone with my SSL 2+. I would say there are some situation that when you are turning the "monitor mix" knob to the middle to listen both your mic and the sound from PC, there is a small chance that the volume would be a little bit too soft when the incoming signal is not that strong. Also the indicator for loudness for input signal has the interval of 0, -10, -20, -30, -40, which is not very useful referencing to it because 0 to -10 is just too much of a difference.

is a professional-level audio interface that delivers exceptional sound quality and versatile connectivity options. With two pristine SSL-designed microphone preamps, four line inputs, and four outputs, the SSL 2+ is ideal for recording vocals, instruments, and other audio sources with great clarity and detail. The interface also features MIDI connectivity and a high-performance headphone output with independent volume control. Its sleek and intuitive design makes it easy to use, and it comes with the SSL Production Pack software bundle, which includes popular plugins from SSL, Native Instruments, and other leading manufacturers. Overall, the SSL 2+ is an excellent choice for musicians, producers, and audio professionals who demand high-quality sound and flexible connectivity.

I purchased my first audio interface, the Yamaha AG06 five years ago. After accumulating various outboard analog equipment, and developing a deeper understanding of sound engineering, I decided to finally upgrade to a newer interface which would give me more possibilities than what I was used to.

I was about to buy the MOTU M4 because of it's amazing specs, but then the SSL 2+ was introduced. On paper - the MOTU M4 has better specs, but when considering the software that comes with the SSL 2+, I couldn't pass up on it.

I recently bought the SSL SIX and so thought that this was the logical decision to compliment it.

Having two headphone outs, two clean preamps, real analog circuit when the 4k switch is engaged, two phantom power switches, multiple outputs, zero latency monitoring and the big nob that goes to 11 makes this a nice feature packed product.

I like the design, it feels sturdy, and it comforts me to know that the analog to digital converters are of top quality.

At this price point, I do not think you can go wrong. It will be another 5 years before I get my next interface.

This is my first interface. I ordered it from thorman and it was delivered in the expected time to Uganda. The build quality is solid.
It was a breeze to connect it to my PC (windows 11) and then setting up in my DAW. I haven't had any issues. I like the sound quality a lot but given that it's my first interface, I cannot speak about how it compares to the competition. However I don't like the noise levels when I connect instruments through the HI-Z inputs.
What blew me away is the included suite of plugins. You have hundreds of dollars worth of very good plugins. I am happy with my purchase.

I use the SSL2+ mainly to record voiceovers. The mic I use is the Rode Procaster.

Compared to the 2i2 there a few features that I like about the SSL2+:
- Two headphone amps: so that I and the voiceover artist can monitor simultaneously.
- The cleaner mic preamps.
- The extra gain of the mic preamps.
- That the connections are at the back of the interface: cleaner desk ;)
- The overall esthetics and layout of the device.

The only con I have right now is that is less portable that the 2i2. It's bigger and the extruding knobs seem more fragile.

Overall I think it's a great interface and in my opinions it's a step up compared to my previous Scarlett 2i2 interface.