Solid State Logic SSL 12 USB Audio Interface User Manual
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Quickstart Guide
Safety Guide
1.5m 'C' to 'C' USB Cable
USB 'C' to 'A' adapter
USB Cables & Power
Please use the provided USB cable to connect the SSL 12 to your computer. The
connector on the rear of SSL 12 is a 'C' type. The type of USB port you have
available on your computer will determine if the USB C to A adapter is required.
Newer computers may have 'C' ports, whereas older computers may have 'A'. As
this is a USB 2.0 compliant device, it will make no difference to the performance as
to which cable you use.
SSL 12 is powered entirely from the computer's USB 3.0-bus power and therefore
requires no external power supply. When the unit is receiving power correctly, the
green USB LED will light a steady green colour. For best stability and performance,
we recommend using the included USB cable & adapter if required. Long USB
cables (especially 3m and above) should be avoided as they tend to suffer from
inconsistent performance and are unable to provide steady and reliable power to the
unit.
USB Hubs
Wherever possible, it is best to connect SSL 12 directly to a spare USB 3.0 port on
your computer. This will give you the stability of an uninterrupted supply of USB
power. However, if you do need to connect via a USB 3.0 compliant hub, then it is
recommended that you choose one of high enough quality to provide reliable
performance - not all USB hubs were created equally. With SSL 12, we've really
pushed the limits of audio performance on a USB bus-powered interface and as
such, some low-cost self-powered hubs might not always be up to the task. Usefully,
you can check out our FAQs at to see which hubs
we've successfully used and found to be reliable with SSL 12.
Safety Notices
Please read the Important Safety Notice document included as a printed document
shipped with your SSL 12 interface.
System Requirements
Mac and Windows operating systems and hardware are constantly changing.
Please search for 'SSL 12 Compatibility' in our online FAQs to see if your system is
currently supported.
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