User Manual

Get-Started
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SSL 2+ User Guide
Get-Started
Unpacking
The unit has been carefully packed and inside the box you will find the following items:
• SSL 2+
• Quickstart/Safety Guide
• 1m 'C' to 'C' USB Cable
• 1m 'A' to 'C' USB Cable
USB Cables & Power
Please use one of the provided USB cables ('C' to 'C' or 'C' to 'A') to connect the SSL
2+ to your computer. The connector on the rear of SSL 2+ is a 'C' type. The type of
USB port you have available on your computer will determine which of the two included
cables you should use. 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 2+ is powered entirely from the computer's USB-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 one of the included USB cables. 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 2+ directly to a spare USB 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 2.0 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 2+, 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 solidstatelogic.com/support to see which hubs we've succesfully used and found
to be reliable with SSL 2+.
Safety Notices
Please read the Important Safety Notices at the end of this User Guide before use.
System Requirements
Mac and Windows operating systems and hardware are constantly changing. Please search for 'SSL 2+ Compatibility' in our online
FAQs to see if your system is currently supported.
USB Power LED