Thoughts On Whether The SSL2 Is Worth It So Far
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Song recorded with this setup: soundcloud.app.goo.gl/J4EW2VmdVPW6wt1E7
Good job mix was on point
Nice song
what microphone did you use?
we're still waiting on the video comparing this to the id14mkii
How's this interface is compared to Audient Id14 mkII please make a comparison video
I've been using the SSL 2 for a year now and it's incredible. The preamps could only be described as insane, and the sound you get is perfectly clean. So, yeah, great review man, I fully agree with you!
I heard SSL used the same preamps they use in their high end gear that’s the reason it’s so clean
@@CraftyShawn yup, it wouldn't surprise me, really great stuff.
Is it still working? Mine was bricked within a few months of buying it.
@@Fiveash-Art sorry to hear that. but yeah mine still works great
@@VaseLu You don't get a buzzing sound from either of the channels if you turn it past 2? Disconnects?
This is the best review I have seen in terms of audio gear. Short, clear and to the point. Thank you!
Love mine. It gets out of the way, and if you don't get good, noise-free sounds, it's you!
Bought the SSL 2 plus bout a year ago it's the best decision I ever made ,I have the tlm 103 and wa73 and the kt2a sounds sweet ..I've made some bangers every song on my page I used the ssl 💯
Bouught this 2 days ago…i was using the focusrite second gen and ohh my God the ssl 2 is amazing, including the 4k button that people way think is a gimmick it works wonders, i always keep it on and it’s so clean and crispy
The SSL2 and SSL2+ are 100% worth the price for the VST channel strips it comes with. That is $380 on Sweetwater just for the VSTs.
Yes you're back!
Would you recommend this over the Scarlett 2i2 4th gen and can you use this for voice acting?
Curious if you’ve tracked how many interfaces you’ve bought and sold, and also repurchased over time.
Know it’s a journey for sure in finding the sweet spot for your setup. Which has stayed on the desk for over a year?
I have the SSL2 but is the only interface I’ve had experience with. Would any of the art preamps be worth using with it or would you say the ssl preamps are good as is? Would really appreciate a response if you happen to see this this. Much thanks for the videos
Currently trying to decide if an external preamp would be worth it through the SSL2+ as well, or if the interface + 4K buttons are the best bet and then just process with plugins etc
If your recording is waaay too quiet even at max volume, considerchecking what youre doing wrong. If everything is correct, get a preamp, but if its working fine and doesnt have noise floor issues then dont bother. Get better cables or record in your closet with clothes to dampen noise.
Thanks for the video. I own the SSL2+ and works for me but a friend is recommending me to change to an Audient ID14 or if possible, to an Apollo Twin, due to the better quality of the preamps. Would you agree with that recommendation? Thanks!
I’ve literally used everything you mentioned. I’m currently using the SSL2+ too. The preamps are the best sounding ones I’ve ever used. The twin and audient preamps sound what I would describe as sterile. The ssl2 has beefier full sounding pres in my opinion. If I were you I’d stick to using the ssl2+ and perhaps upgrade your microphone (depending what it is)
I agree. The Audient was on the top of my list of consideration for many reasons, but after hearing vocal samples, it sounds clean, but thin. Reminds me of fat-free ice cream. Nice flavor, but no cream. Blah.@@UndergroundSoundProductions SSL2+...give me a double dip. :)
have you considered the motu ultralight mk5? i'm considering upgrading my focusrite 2i2. would you also say you wouldn't use the mpa2 pre amps and your outboard compressors w/ the ssl2 interface?
The DAC sounds incredible too. I don't think you can even get a dedicated headphone amp that sounds as good as the SSL2 for the same kind of price range.
Hey do you still have your rnc really nice compress? You should make a video of setting it up , sample rates and buffer !!
Do you think this has better sound then the audio id14 ?
Yo, what are the best headphones to mix with the SSL2? Ohms wise?
Yeah that’s what I want to know too. Hard to find information about this online.
DT770's 250 ohms
I own DT990 pros 250 ohm, the SSL 2 does not at all provide enough power for 250 ohm headphones 🥴 I would recommend 80 ohm
Hi, I have zoom F6 and use it as an audio interface. I am thinking about buying the ssl2. Do you think it is worth it? Should I buy it or Should I just continue using my zoom F6. My main use is audiobook/voiceover/podcasting. Thanks
I definitely think the ssl2 would be worth it. It has much better preamps in my opinion. So of the best
Just order mine for electric guitar recording. The preamps got me sold.
Audient id4 mk2 VS SSL2 ?
What do you like more for voice over not singing ?
Please tell me
Audient id24 mkii
I’ve exactly the same Watch colour and band!
Thanks for the review. I just got one. I am not experienced using condenser mics with an audio interface but feel that it require high value on the gain knob (about 8 out of 10) on my KM184 to reach descent recording levels (-24 to -18 dbFS) which then sounds great when normalising the loudness to -23 LUFS, but it means that when using it live it requires almost max gain and it peaks quickly on the last to positions when increasing the gain further. I notice that you have it at about 6-7 out of 10, but I assume you had to boost it in post. Would be great to hear about your experience.
mine buzzes bad if I move the input gain past 4 .... These things are junk.
Yeah all studio xlr mics are gonna sound really quiet before cpmpression. If youre talking about"live" through voice chatting, i think voicemeter banana has a compression setting ( but it looks confusing to use so i would use a tutorial or something.) Also, are you using the 48v phantom power?
@@MrAw3sum Hi, thanks for the reply. I have got to use it a while now and yes I am using phantom power, but I have understood the difference of using it "live" compared to recording for post processing. I would say that I usually record at 75% gain which I normalise at -23 LUFS and it sounds great. When I want to use it live, I usually use the same gain (75%) but let Logic Pro add a high pass filter, compress it somewhat and then put a limiter which boosts it while keep hit hard limited as well. This seems to work well. I guess my problem was that I took what I saw in different videos as live use while it actually is recorded and the post-processed to reach high enough levels.
How does it compare to the UAD volt interface?
What kind of shock mount is that on your TLM 103?
This thing, this thing, this thing.
Are you compressing audio here? Thanks
Better then volt?
already got m audio air interface is it worth it to upgrade to SSL2 ??
Serious question i am considering selling my apollo im used to tracking vox with console and “no latency” im scared of monitoring through pro tools
Just set your Pro Tools buffer size to 128 or lower for low latency
Dope video 🔥
how is the DI on guitar and bass?
And what is the difference between the ssl2+? :c
Have you compared the Austrian Audio oc818 vs the tlm103?
What do you think about the audient Id14 mkii??
I’m going to make a video soon covering this. There are some noticeable differences between the two which I’ll cover in that video
@@UndergroundSoundProductions ...
Ssl 2 or Motu m2?
Audient id24
@@sikwitit773 Crazy you said that cause I actually bout the Audient id24 about 2 weeks ago this thing is professional in every way
Love your voice and the speed of speak
Can't wait to see the ssl2 vs the id14
dont buy audient that suck
@@TEST-gh4zs why?
@@xgalactixtoo No i am wrong , i buy audient again 🤣
@@TEST-gh4zs So does audient sound better?
@@Adrian-uj3tl Voice voice yes, more easy to listen than ssl2 i think, ssl is dark , i u talk close to the microphone more low u get, and that not good for voice
audient is clean
After a week and a half?
Yes, more than enough time to gather a concise, in depth, analysis on this thing 🥴
You’ve got to check out the Motu Ultralite MK5 that interface is literally the best under 1k but they back ordered it till October 22, 2022 but for a guy like you..go for the RME Fireface UCX ii from there you will shut your yap and stop talking about interfaces for a very…very…very….very long time.
“update….Motu UL5 is in stock now. August 2022. Hopefully there is an new Audient ID22 MK2 I’m waiting on that one like so bad.
Yeah man I like that rme actually. I found a guy selling a practically new Apollo twin locally and he wanted only $300 for it so I actually went and picked it up off him. I’m keeping the ssl since it’s bus powered and if I ever wanted to record somewhere else I could, but when in my studio I’ll use the twin
@@UndergroundSoundProductions I ultimately sold my CAD E100S since I rarely used it and bought an RME Babyface Pro FS. The biggest reason for me choosing that interface is I wanted supreme versatility to go along with portability and low latency. It doesn't have built in compression/dynamics, but it isn't a big deal. I can set dynamics up in the DAW and use plugins in essentially real time (sub 3.5ms latency on my M1 Pro Macbook) with loopback.
I don't do rap/music. All voiceover stuff with my MKH416, but I appreciate being able to plug my Xbox Series X into the SPIDF In and use processed mic audio in Discord with the folks I'm playing with. Then when I need to do a VO recording, I just get up and walk to my spot and record. No plugs or anything required. I also don't want to be nudged towards UAD plugins since other companies offer similar/better performance for a lot less money. Just depends on what you want though.
how would you compare it to the apollo twin? also why would you want an apollo twin over an SSL2 or an audient? Cuz Ive heard about the Apolo not taking CPU so how does that work?
Apollo twin is old hardware that hasn’t been updated (hardware tech or plug-in tech) in over 10 years.
SSL is brand new.
Pretty huge difference in audio clarity and conversion
Motu M2 vs SSL2 who wins?
from what i am researching,
the ssl2
Yeah I’m taking ssl2 any day of the week. I actually bought an Apollo twin usb recently thinking I was getting a better value over the ssl2 and it was actually worse in many ways than the ssl2. I was beyond disappointed but incredibly impressed with the ssl. If I’m upgrading, it’ll be to an rme at some point. For now the ssl2 is better than what most people need really
Motu M4. Better latency, Higher gain, Better performance, more I/O, Better converters, there is a On/Off switch, loopback, and all metal built not a single plastic component. Other form factor which SSL 2+ takes the win and one of the reasons why everybody goes for one. The Motu absolutely leap frogs the SSL2+ it runs laps.
@@tuneunleashedm4 has terrible drivers on windows, no second headphone amp with no real character to it the lcd monitor creates noise.
camden ec1 preamp sends this interface into the $2k terriroty ... ppl act like their are 200 different preamps out here for no reason... hell even ssl makes preamps .. yall have to stop being cheap. bought me a nice pre and the plugins react totally different ... mic have true voicing etc.. yall shooting yourselfs in the foot if you think your not wasting time with interface preamps .. its funny how ever interface manufacture makes a preamp ..and none of them tell you don[t buy it if you have their interface .... use yall brains
Bro if there’s anyone here who can speak on this it’s me 😂 I’ve literally owned both an Avalon 737 and Bae 1073, neither one of them was necessary for recording someone. External pres just add flavor you couldn’t get from your interface or plugins (for the most part). I’ve made/listened to way too many songs at this point that have been recorded with a nt1a and Scarlett solo that sound so good to pretend at this point that spending a couple racks on a pre is a worthy investment 🥴
@@UndergroundSoundProductions I hear you, i've done field recordings, strings, horns... and im telling you between the pre's and hitting nice converters, espically in bad recording enviorments or doing very high dynamics it matters. for rap vox.. i think its more mic dependent, but for sessions with 30 plus recordings of different dynamics tucked in oh it matter... i tried to record a piano with interfaces pres lol, tone wise it was fine.. noise floor after stacking the mics made it unprofessional.
I just watched 3 videos from this channel and every one of them contradicts another. Shilling maybe?
It’s called entertainment bro. I was getting paid off making content. If I only used the same shit for each video no one would watch that. I’m not dedicated to life with any piece of gear. I like trying any and everything and if it sounds good it sounds good. It’s not that deep bro.
@@UndergroundSoundProductions I value consistency and informed opinions
Go watch another channel with 5 subscribers then. My channel was taking off at the time because my content varied so much.
@@UndergroundSoundProductions your ego is hilarious
Dude I can just tell you’re an insufferable person. You watched a couple of my videos and formulated an ass opinion without taking into consideration that I’m a content creator first, thus why I have all sorts of different content with different gear, topics, ideas, etc. then on top of that you keep coming back to page to get the last laugh. Like bro go get some money why are you still here? Each time you click on this to respond you’re just running my bag up so thanks?
This "thing"
Get a room 😅
Bro has the same 💩 I have ssl2 and art pro😂
Your mixes sound far from pro, you have great equipement learn how to use correct
I don’t delete any comments. TH-cam prolly blocked the comment
Mine was a lemon ... don't buy the hype on this plastic piece of crap.