User Manual
Contents
SSL 2 User Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction to SSL 2 1
Overview 3
What is SSL 2? 3
Features 3
Get-Started 4
Unpacking 4
USB Cables & Power 4
USB Hubs 4
System Requirements 4
Registering Your SSL 2 5
What is the SSL Production Pack? 5
Quick-Start / Installation 6
Can't Hear Anything? 7
Selecting SSL 2 As Your DAW's Audio Device 8
Pro Tools | First Setup 8
Ableton Live Lite Setup 8
Front Panel Controls 9
Input Channels 9
Monitoring Section 10
Rear Panel Connections 11
How-To / Application Examples 12
Connections Overview 12
Connecting Your Monitors and Headphones 13
Selecting Your Input and Setting Levels 14
Dynamic Microphones 14
Condenser Microphones 14
Keyboards and Other Line-Level Sources 15
Electric Guitars and Basses (Hi-Impedance Sources) 15
Monitoring Your Inputs 16
When To Use The STEREO Switch 16
Setting Up Your DAW To Record 17
Low Latency - Using The Monitor Mix Control 17
What is Latency in relation to recording sound? 17
How To Use The Monitor Mix Control When Recording & Playing Back 17
Hearing Double? 18
DAW Buffer Size 18
Sample Rate 19
SSL USB Control Panel (Windows Only) 19
Safe Mode 19
Specications 20
Audio Performance Specifications 20
Digital Audio 21
Physical 21
Troubleshooting, FAQs, Important Safety Notices 22