SSL 12 is a 12-in/8-out USB bus-powered audio interface that enables you to get studio-quality audio into and out of your computer with minimal fuss and maximum creativity. Building upon the success of SSL 2 and SSL 2+, SSL 12 gives you more. More I/O, more performance and more versatility. SSL 12 is fully integrated with SSL 360° software: Your SSL Control…
SSL 12 is a 12-in/8-out USB bus-powered audio interface that enables you to get studio-quality audio into and out of your computer with minimal fuss and maximum creativity. Building upon the success of SSL 2 and SSL 2+, SSL 12 gives you more. More I/O, more performance and more versatility. SSL 12 is fully integrated with SSL 360° software: Your SSL Control Room. Here you can assign monitor controls, create multiple independent headphone mixes, choose your Loopback source, customise the 3 front panel user-buttons and much more. SSL 12 presents a combination of professional features and workflow never seen before in a portable desktop interface.

SSL 12 is loaded with an extraordinary amount of professional studio features normally reserved for high-end rackmount interfaces.
For tracking, the ADAT connectivity, together with the on-board talkback mic and an incredibly powerful software cue mixer (that allows you to create up to 4 independent near-zero latency performer mixes) will handle the most demanding of recording sessions.
For mixing, alternative monitor switching and assignable front panel control room functions puts everything you need at your fingertips.
For production, USB Loopback, MIDI I/O and DC-coupled outputs for CV control of synths equip you with a serious toolkit to keep the creativity flowing. To top it all off, the ever-expanding SSL Production Pack (packed with a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAWs) helps to bring your productions to life.
SSL 360° hosts the SSL 12 software mixer, where you can set up low-latency headphone mixes, choose your Loopback source and customise the user-assignable front panel buttons on SSL 12 via the powerful but intuitive console-style mixer on-screen.


SSL 12 provides an intuitive, virtual console-style mixer for dialling in headphone mixes. With independent pan, level and mute controls available for each send, the SSL 12 Mixer puts you fully in charge.

Choose from 3 different modes of operation for the headphone outputs that best suit your headphones – Standard, High Sensitivity or High Impedance. Or, you can choose to re-purpose each HP output as a balanced/unbalanced mono output, if you need additional line level outputs from SSL 12.

The 3 front panel switches come pre-assigned to CUT for the monitors, ALT speaker switching and TALKBACK mic engage/disengage but you can choose to change these buttons to any of the following functions to suit your needs - DIM, CUT, MONO SUM, ALT, INVERT PHASE LEFT, TALKBACK.
We’ve been helping world-class artists, producers and engineers make great music and audio for decades. It's crucial to have the right tools for the job, so we’ve partnered with some of the industry's key brands to offer you the SSL Production Pack, bundled free with your SSL 12 audio interface.
Featuring a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAW, let your creativity shine and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | USB‑C Audio Interface (12‑in / 8‑out) |
| Computer Connection | USB‑C (USB 3.0 power requirement, USB 2.0 compatible) |
| Power | USB bus‑powered (900 mA required) |
| AD/DA Resolution | 32‑bit / 192 kHz converters |
| Mic Preamps | 4× SSL‑designed analog preamps |
| Gain Range | Up to 62 dB gain |
| Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) | –130.5 dBu EIN |
| High‑Pass Filter | Yes (per channel) |
| Legacy 4K Mode | Yes — analog color enhancement inspired by SSL 4000 series |
| Inputs | • 4× Mic/Line combo XLR/TRS • 2× Hi‑Z instrument inputs (6.3 mm jack) • 8‑channel ADAT input |
| Outputs | • 4× Balanced TRS monitor/line outputs • 2× Independent stereo headphone outputs (can act as mono/stereo line outs) |
| Meters | 5‑digit LED level meter per input channel |
| Headphone Mixes | Multiple independent mixes via SSL 360° software |
| User Buttons | 3 programmable buttons (CUT / ALT / DIM by default) |
| Talkback | Integrated talkback microphone |
| Software Integration | SSL 360° Control Room software |
| Included Software Bundle | SSL Vocalstrip 2, Drumstrip, IK Amplitube 5 SE, Celemony Melodyne Essential, NI Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start, Ableton Live 11 Lite, AAS Session Bundle, Loopcloud samples (1.5 GB) |
| Operating Systems | macOS & Windows |
| Form Factor | Desktop interface |
| Use Cases | Studio recording, content creation, livestreaming, mobile |