Solid State Logic SSL 2 MKII and SSL 2+ MKII Review (including DC coupled outputs now)

[@petas874]

I've already bought an Audient iD14 mkII based on your reviews, but still watch this just for the appealing level of nerdiness! 😁

[@sergio_grez]

Same, I am a proud iwner of a marvelous Moto M2 thanks to him, but still watch every review he does just because he's so good at it!! 😅

[@petas874]

@@sergio_grez I didn't even realize how much I had missed listening to his voice! Hahaha!

[@MadelnMachines]

🤣

[@ErickT_MX]

same here, using an iD14 MkII to hear this excellent review

[@studio_person]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHPMf5Kwe7uqebs - but dont buy RME

[@WackorMiki]

Honestly, for any contemporary self-sustained production people who has to record and process audio, is self-sustained and has to make good decisions about reasonable gear investment, your channel provides the most useful information. Here you can hear what is exactly what in simple technical terms, no bullshit. I really appreciate your work.

[@michaeljesen6905]

Humor dryness : 0 % out of 100 , where lower is better. I rate this review 11 out of 10.

[@schwarztee84]

wait, your scale goes up to 11... which is one louder than 10!

[@apocryphal_man]

But why don't you make 10 the loudest? ;)

[@IvayloNikolov]

The most anticipated review of the year!!!

[@Studio_4to1]

I dream of the day you would review the SSL BigSIX. But in the meantime, your reviews are just a mandatory watch. You are the real MVP. Period.

[@1KriticalShoota]

Wow dude I think God suggested your video to me lol . Just last night I ordered the first gen of ssl+ but got 24hrs to cancel my order, so here I am with only 2hrs left to cancel and I saw your video ! So I did and ordered the ssl2+ Mkii ☝🏾, Thanks 🙏🏾

[@grzegorzniedzielski6885]

I almost bought MK1 3 weeks ago and decided to wait for black Friday deals, so lucky.

[@apocryphal_man]

Excellent as usual. The ONLY reliable no bs review channel for this type of tech.

[@garyembar4774]

Well, the way I see; the interface hasn’t launched unless “JK” has reviewed it! JK’s surgical dissection, precise analysis and unbiased opinion supersedes all other opinions and approvals put together!

[@JulianKrause]

@@garyembar4774 Thank you so much for the kind words. Much appreciated!!

[@garyembar4774]

@ Julian, You are blessed …and you may know this! And you also are a blessing to many of us in more ways than you would ever know!

[@dare2liv_nlove]

I couldn't have said it better! It is the same for me: No audio interface is even to be _considered, unless & until_ Julian Krause puts it through its paces! 😂

[@electrosaurus]

What I love is that my trusty Babyface Pro FS is still holding its own all these years later. Those RME engineers really nailed it.

[@underweightHater]

this looks like something you could pass on to your grandchildren. its gorgeous.

[@ERey55]

I came for interface shopping advices. I stayed for the great reviews. Great stuff!

[@rdm_666]

As always, your reviews are straight to the point and are very helpful! I can not thank you enough for such detailed reviews! It helps a lot for the right desicion making! Danke dir dafür und ich wünsche dir alles Beste

[@StirfriedGerman]

Listening to you on my SSL12 which is basically flawless. Great sound, preamps, software (SSL12 actually has software for routing/monitor or headphones mixes), drivers (Win11). Excellent review as usual !

[@StudioDreamworks]

Yesterday I received the Ssl-2 mk2 on your advice, after 2 years my M-Audio 192-4 started to crackle on the headphone knob. Plug and play on the mac. Fantastic sound, The inputs are much better quality than the M-audio, The 4k and stereo mode are a very good addition. Headphone volume output is more than sufficient, it does not have to be opened further than a quarter. We will see how it stands the test of time. But so far a top device. Thank you for your good videos, very helpful

[@endriu19]

I would also like to buy this interface, but it has a bad "crosstalk" value relative to the Audient iD14. How does it manifest itself?

[@StudioDreamworks]

@@endriu19 Hi,In practice I haven't noticed anything of this yet. I don't have Audient here,so I can't compare it either.Greetings

[@Galileocrafter]

I like how the HP output chart is getting greener every time. Finally the manufacturers seem to understand that besides good A/D, an excellent HP out is important as well.

[@ErickT_MX]

Now we can do proper mixing / mastering using this portable devices.

[@jamiechuramusic]

Terrific video!! Thank you so much, Julian! I've been really excited for you to review these new units. Thanks for your time and work! 👍

[@freezeframeplease]

was waiting for this one! let's see how it compares to the previous version

[@amusik7]

I absolutely love my original SSL 2+ - the stability, sound quality and headphone amps are phenomenal. The only problem I had was that after about 2 years some of the pots get a bit scratchy - maybe digital infinite rotary knobs could be an improvement for future generations.

[@petougao]

My pots are fine but buttons are absolute garbage. You could sneeze on them and 48V would start blinking, or line switch would introduve crackle.

[@wkelly-hn4kb]

I am completely in the market for a first time UI. So many choices out there ..and i was pleased to find such unit at a great price point. To see you so animated here ..and your in- depth comparison helped make my decision. Thanks K😊

[@MarkNordeen]

I bought one a few weeks ago and the difference in audio quality between it and my old interface is pretty big. Doubt anyone could go wrong with this interface. I've already recorded a client reading an audiobook with a ribbon mic, and I had to push the pre-amp a little, but not all that much. Results were excellent.

[@IlhamMol]

Since this SSL was released, I've been considering between the SSL2+ MKII and the Audient ID 24.

[@cutesthemune]

Did you decide on one. In the exact same boat, lol

[@drummingjeremy11]

Ive been going back and forth on these two interfaces and the SSL 12. looking to replace my apogee element 24.

[@WyattScott]

I received my Audient ID24 today. Had a ID22 which i loved for 3 years before it crapped out like alot of them did. I went with the ID24 over the SSL II+ for one primary reason, it has a line in return that allows you to bypass the preamps. I have a Golden Age Pre 73 modded by Zen Pro with the Carnhills etc. I can use that with the Audient and bypass the Audient preamps, you can’t bypass the SSL preamps. That’s a great reason to get the Audient of you’ve a preamp like the Golden Age. Otherwise, I would likely have gotten the SSL. they are both great interfaces, probably the best in their price range of $300-$400 you cant go wrong with either.

@@WyattScott Audient is better in terms of converter quality. Burr Brown uses AD/DA

[@scottlowe8657]

@@WyattScott You can bypass the preamps using the Line button in the SSL 2 MKII series. It's in the manual.

[@jta-w9w]

Perfect moment to review this new model, been thinking what to get and mk2 is going to my shopping basket

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@JulianKrause]

Rainer, I’m lost for words, thank you so much for the continuous support!!

[@laylasmart]

Hi Julian. Just to let you know that each time I hear about an audio interface worth to check, automatically I looked if you checked it. Your analyzes are in depth, detailed and clear. Keep it on. By the way, the 32Bit are NOT floating point.

[@Rolanoid]

Been waiting for your review. Thank you Julian. Interesting that despite improvements in dynamic range, output level and headphone output the pre amp measurements were slightly below the original SSL 2. Personally I prefer that there is no software control of the gain. You didn't touch on the converters, loopback or 32bit functionality.

[@AlongTheBorderSide]

Love it, just bought a 2+ after seeing such a great review!

[@festudio999]

I'm from India I'm watching your every video because of your efforts behind videos.i have audient 14 mk 2. i love to watch your graph ❤

[@colej3360]

What an incredible review format. Well done. I'm buying the SSL 2 Mkii. Cheers

[@G.A.M.A-]

This is one of your best (highly recommended) interfaces of all time... Nothing negative to report! Most be all that! Thanks for the review!

[@alpenglow4243]

Great review Julian. Seems like many of the new interfaces have made great strides.

[@shadoxir]

I just got it yesterday and by golly, it's fantastic!

[@riangarianga]

I was looking forward to you reviewing these, thank you! It's great to know how sound quality improved. Especially the headphone output, key for EQing or mixing with them. From the usability perspective, the 2+ MKII brings the benefit of the additional monitoring outputs, that would be really great to have for my use case. The feature of individually managing A and B headphone outputs is also great. I see a few cons compared to their MKI counterparts, though: - They are much uglier 😛. The first generation had sober, classic albeit modern, overall beautiful design. This one loses colours on the knobs, and that black background isn't great. - Connectors aren't mechanically attached to the frame, just to the PCB. This is a point of failure. - LED meters would be more practical measuring 3 or 6 dB increments, this was some frequent criticism they didn't address. - They have similarly-looking push buttons. It's unclear if they changed them under the hood, because in the MKI they're a source of trouble.

[@manzup3r]

julian, how would u compare the audio quality from to this to say the baby face pro fs from rme? from what i'm hearing this sounds cleaner and idk if i should believe my ears bc they're in such different price ranges lol. i think a lot of ppl try to sell rme on how dependable their drivers/software are, but if i'm not really interested in that, and i just want a clean signal, am i not just better off with the ssl 2+? my ears are telling me yes, but i would appreciate hearing ur perspective

[@FussellFilms23]

I had a guitar amp that went up to 12. Great reviews as always thank you.

[@PittGG]

ey vielen Dank für deine interface reviews ich hab mir wegen dir das Topping 2x2 geholt mit Sennheiser hd560s und es läuft bombe

[@JulianKrause]

Freut mich, viel Spaß damit!

[@collegestatistics]

Terrific review! Thanks for letting us know that most of the controls are hardware-based. Just the way I like it!

[@da6640]

if there are significant changes, can you please do an updated review of the Motu M4? I just purchased last month and would love to hear some tips from you

[@GinoColombi]

I love my SSL2+ but I always kind of hated the headphone jacks being on the back since it made cable routing a bit more annoying, I won't upgrade now but it's nice to see they changed it :)

[@petougao]

Haha, I love that they are on the back. My case is pretty rare, where device is sitting vertically, flat against the wall. So all connections are at the top.

[@noblepayne]

Would love details about class compliance and (stretch goal) Linux support in these reviews. But regardless they are top notch and a service to the audio community as a whole. Thanks!

[@petas874]

@@noblepayne I was thinking the same. I use my interface solely on Linux and really depend on it working.

[@kennethdarlington]

Unfortunately by default there aren't Linux support for audio stuff. I fell defeated everytime dual booting into Win10

[@Chaos-Dynamics]

SSL says that they tested it with several Linux systems, so it should work imo.

[@larrymarso4492]

MK I works well in Linux.

[@Chaos-Dynamics]

@ Thanks 😊

[@RP-mp4ow]

Very cool that they added stereo recording functionality! I love the SSL interfaces. Started with SSL2 moved to 2+ and am very happy with my SSL12

[@jeremyjohnson7676]

Audient EVO have much better latency, I never would expect this when it comes to something from SSL. I got the Audient Evo because of your video by the way, best audio interface for the money in my opinion.

[@8lec_R]

Love your videos man, I just wish that more people would start talking about using audio interfaces on Linux, because I want to move away from Windows and Mac. Support is currently very poor across the industry. I really hope it changes

[@VeitLehmann]

Nice headphone performance! Looks like now it can compete with the MOTU M2, except for the latency. But if you're looking at the SSL 2+ MKII, you can even get the MOTU M4 for less. Or the Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen. So in the end, it comes down to preference. Digital gain: Scarlett. 2 headphone outputs: SSL 2+ MKII. Low latency: M2/M4. In my case, I still think my MOTU M4 is the best fit for me in this price range.

[@CardBug]

Having the monitor button on the motu is great feature too

[@justsomeone953]

was waiting for a video :D

[@justsomeone953]

just bought with your link from Thomann ... hope you get something back from them :)

[@justsomeone953]

I’ve already got it, and my first impression is: awesome! I upgraded from the M-Audio Air 192 due to issues like recordings stopping after a few hours without me noticing. The audio quality with the SSL 2 MK II is noticeably better-at least for me-because the noise level is so much lower. I can even skip using noise suppression if I want to. The headphone output is also significantly cleaner, making this interface a joy to use. I’m using it with an SM7B, and the SSL 2’s gain is much better and easier to set compared to the M-Audio Air, which was just a hassle to deal with. Before buying, I didn’t think I’d use the 4K mode, but after testing it, I actually really like the sound it produces. On a side note: I asked Thomann if my affiliate link for Julian worked, and they responded within a day-which is awesome! The link worked perfectly.

[@Ali-ei3nk]

Fantastic review as always ! No power switch is a big no for my usage. Saddly I love the layout and form factor, maybe for the MKIII who knows.

[@Studio31Zero]

My favorite part of your videos is when you open them up and show us the guts.

[@r0senthal]

Thank you for the review, detailed and honest as per usual! I was wondering if you'd ever review the UAD Apollo Twin audio interfaces in the future? I am currently in between getting RME Fireface UCX II and Apollo Twin X Duo Gen2 and would really love to hear your thoughts on which one performs the best.

[@GhostNoteAudio]

Something I noticed; the Windows software panel looks identical to the one for the Behringer UMC1820. Do we know what chipset is being used for the USB communications? Do we know if this is an out-of-the-box solution that was developed by a third party? If anyone knows please share - asking because we at Ghost Note Audio might want to look into developing USB audio capabilities for some future products, and wondering if there's a good existing solution we could utilize. If it's good enough for SSL, it's probably good enough for us, hah! :)

[@mcdan2696]

Excellent and transparent explanation

[@BurgerPlanetLive]

Can you do a review of the Zoom LiveTrak L6? Looks promising, but one amazon reviewer reported white noise while all channels are muted. I'm also wondering if the Headphone output would be enough to drive my Beyerdynamic DT700 Pro X Headphones? I saw your review of other zoom devices and opted to go with the Motu M4 for my travel interface and Presonus StudioLive 16R for my home studio. But I was considering selling the Motu M4 and buying this Zoom LiveTrak L6 because you don't need to hook it up to a computer or ipad to use it. I ordered one on amazon and am going to test it first before I sell the Motu M4. Hoping for the best. I saw a review from Jorb, but he didn't get into any of the technical specs that your videos provide. Thanks for making these videos. Very helpful for helping educate consumers on how to navigate these confusing audio specs etc. Especially for us noobs.

[@CaptainJCRage]

Since I discovered your channel I never bought any new audio interface without consulting your videos. always excellent review. one thing I might have missed that is not present on the version 1 is if this version 2 already has playback function?

[@MrSolcys]

You didn't mention 32 bit recording . Is it floating point? Does it use two converters? Does this introduce any more noise like Zoom recorders?

[@nickr5213]

SSL has a page on their website under FAQ about the 32 bit conversion. It’s 32 bit integer, and basically, the newer chips and 32 bit integer converters allow them to improve a few performance numbers and do some things internally to the device with lower noise in the digital domain when digitally lowering levels. But there is no performance benefit to recording in 32 bit integer format. The 24 bit recording format can store everything the unit can capture. To me, this is totally fine except that by advertising and plastering “32 bit” everywhere, I imagine some prospective buyers may be confused unless they find the explanation on SSL’s website. Those buyers may purchase it thinking it does the 32 bit float thing with dual ADCs and they can recover their clipped audio in post, be disappointed when that doesn’t work, and then write a poor review. That would be quite unfortunate because this is an excellent interface, just that 32 bit and the marketing around that can be unclear at times.

[@hanapa]

As perfect and concise review as usual. Thanks for the video

[@toesawbagtron2]

Bro the "goes to 11" had me cracking up I've been looking at these for days and didnt even notice! Makes me want to buy it all the more

[@keeppushin]

Im curious...whats your everyday interface? And also, if you had to pick from Audient ID14MK2, Ssl2+ mk2 or the MotuM2/m4 which one would you go with? Thanks for the review, your channel is one of a kind

[@rohitRraina]

Hey, I've the same questions, I guess people with limited budget are stuck inbetween these choices. 😅

[@brokenhero6828]

@@rohitRrainathere is not a single video on the internet explaining what is best in the $200-499 budget category. I don’t know what to buy anymore. Quantum ES2, Apollo solo, Audient idk anymore

[@WyattScott]

No contest, Audient ID24, thank me later.

[@rohitRraina]

@@keeppushin i picked up id 14 mk2, and absolutely loved it, good performance....

[@bothorsen4292]

I'm mainly a guitarist and want to upgrade from my just-do-some-testing-if-this-is-fun Behringer UMC202HD and those two are on my shortlist. But I have a really hard time figuring out if I should go with a more "guitar oriented" interface instead. Something like the AXE I/O series could be an option instead. These would give me a very nice integration with the Amplitube CS MAX that I use all the time and offer integration of for example wah pedals. I don't do much mic based recording. So the big question is, whether this changes my criteria substantially (which you can't answer of course). I'm pretty sure that the AXE interfaces are lower quality than the SSL2+, but will the guitar specific features outweigh this? I really like your style, where you present pros and cons of various options instead of telling me what to do. And I thought that comparing the AXE to SSL2+, maybe also the ID24 (for example) might be an interesting challenge for you. Especially if you add really guitar specific challenges like how we control interactive stuff while recording - the wah pedal is a very good example, because this is something that guitarists will always want to do with the feet while playing, never do post-recording.

[@mauriceclaereboets1656]

Does the id44mk2 outperform all audio interfaces? Seen it is the only interface that uses Channel Summation on the ADC. Or do other interfaces use this technique as well? In your chart for the line input the id44mk2 should be @ 121 dba dnr. Many thanks!

[@jimbotski]

Impeccable timing!

[@rolandwehlend]

Great review! Blackstar Amplification Polar 4 would be another interesting audio interface to visit. This one is interesting for guitarists! :-) LG, Roland

[@r.o1neofficial]

Hey, very nice video well detailed i always wanted to get the okd ssl... But this one seems to be the one I'll get. Thanks for the video 🎉

[@adrusnake]

Great review, as always, Julian! Please, can you make one for SSL 12 ? It's more like the first gen SSL2/2+, despite the 32bit/192 converters or more like second gen ? What converters does it use, Cirrus Logic, AKM etc ? Also, with 360 software, can it be controlled from software entirely (gain etc) or just in part ? Thanks a lot for you great work !

[@Finite-Tuning]

Yes, I did notice the knob goes to 11 and I freekin love that! Doesn't matter if it's a running joke, every knob should go to 11. Cheers 🍻

[@JulianKrause]

@@Finite-Tuning Cheers 🍻 😃

[@wootoots]

How does the MK2s compare in audio quality vs the SSL 12? I know the 12 was their first 32bit, do they use the same converters or have the similar charts/quality?

[@starsi2612]

Very good questions! I have the same curiosity but SSL12 did not appear in any chart. More in general, I was surprised this review did not even mention the 32-bit conversion. I also would be curious to understand how the physical control of the preamplifiers works in conjunction with 32-bit converters. Thanks for any comments in this area!

[@md.mehedihasan6304]

Same Question here, Wanna know about SSL12

[@mehradraissi]

love your videos, details are amazing. Julian between Motu m2,id14 mk2 , ssl2 mk2 which one would you get mostly for recording vocals and music production at home

[@big-baby-buddha]

Did you get an answer? (I'm also looking for lowest latency for vocals and deciding between the MOTU m4 & the SSL2+ mk2)

[@mehradraissi]

@@big-baby-buddha i got the id14 mk2 , mainly bcuz of preamps and the fact that they are newer than motu, i love the m2 m4s but they are older and i think we will see new version of them very soon. and ssl is fine too they released mk2 version but don't like the preamps and feel, audient has better compatibility and support overall

[@matthewblake2258]

looks like a solid choice, great video mate cheers

[@TheFinalRevelation2]

My AKG perception 150 SD is giving very low ticking sounds at about 3.6 seconds. Changing the buffer size and reconnecting, different XLR and USB cables is not fixing it. My synco D2 shotgun mic has no such problem on the same setup nor does my rode procaster. Is a regular ticking sound possible by a faulty circuit in the mic ? If its regular can RG be the cause or is there any chance of a faulty circuit ? The regularity of the ticks bothers be. Its about -40db at normal recording. I am asking because I do not want to open up the microphone to take a look inside.

[@aaronwhitmanmusic]

Do you know if the SSL12 is similar performance to these or should we expect, they may release an MK2 for that one also?

[@whatintheworld6501]

Excellent review, as always

[@hificomics]

So glad to see the HP output being taken seriously. I do wonder if these new HP stages are identical to the one on the SSL 12, or are they in fact better since they are more newly revised?

[@happywholewave]

Guys, a very useful video about ssl mkii, but I have a question related to buying a new audio card... SSL or Topping e2x2?

[@smile-pl7jd]

So is the 4K Mode identical to the first version!?

[@axefromrussia]

We need to overview Yamaha AG mkII and Behringer Flow 8.

[@rohitRraina]

Hey julian, thank you so much for these reviews However, I'm sceptical about what interface to get, my main goal is mixing, recording and producing. I'm confused between SSL2, ID14 MK2 AND SSL2 MK2, please tell me which one is better among the there. Thank you ❤

[@AnnasGameCorner]

Which one did you decide to buy and how happy are you with it?

[@rohitRraina]

@AnnasGameCorner yes i purchased id14 mk2, it's quite a good interface, considering the cost and the value it gives. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AnnasGameCorner]

@@rohitRraina Thanks!

[@RonaldBuskens]

Hi Julian! Could you make a dedicated explainer video on dynamic range (DR)? It would be great to see examples comparing an interface with low DR to one with high DR. I know you’ve covered DR in some videos, but it’s still a bit unclear to me. Thanks!

[@cosmicsimonmusic]

I have a MOTU M2, do you recommend upgrading to an audient, or an Apogee. I am doing a lot of mixing these days, not planning on using outboard gear anytime soon (for now).

[@thepatzer]

I think the MOTU is still great. Is there a key feature or number of inputs that’s holding you back? To me, that’d be the only reason to switch.

[@cosmicsimonmusic]

@@thepatzer Well, I am mainly thinking of AD DA converters and the quality of the preamps, other than that I feel fine with the M2, no need for multiple inputs yet. The reason I am thinking about it is dynamic range for mastering and that kind of stuff but not in a rush. The only think is that my M2 is a little buggy (i.e. when turned on, sometimes no audio is heard from the system or the daw.) I clean the USB-C and thought that would fix it but it happens ofter, also the LCD display kind broke by itself in the closet (dead pixels). Thanks for the response!

[@finleydean4]

Was torn between this and the volt 276 , ordered this and hope it was right the call

[@appealer]

Hey Julian, i know im commenting late but i really wanted to hear your opinion on what the difference is between the SSL 2 / MKII and so on. sorry if thats a bad way of wording it, im wondering what the difference is between the new ones and the old ones. any help is highly appreciated :) I was also considering the focusrite scarlett solo gen 4 since it has the gain / volume knobs separated, but after watching your videos i reconsidered

[@ryancombdon2576]

Wow, it was next level to change the SSL logo to Subscribe while talking about the midi I/O.

[@Bigkoop]

why no internals? wanted know converters

[@HEATHfromOZ]

...and a brilliant review as always.

[@innercynic2784]

Finally led indicators to let you know whether some buttons are pressed.

[@inftube]

SSL did a great job and so is Julian. thank you

[@matteoragaini3196]

Doubt - SSL 2 (version 1) or audient id4 MkII or Yamaha AG03 for playing guitar at home ?

[@thegilfactortv]

Thanks for Sharing!

[@dannylightning-audio-reviews]

Great Video Julian - What I want to know is Why can't they put a on / off power button on these things.. Fail, Fail, Fail but besides that its great.. it sucks having to plug it in and unplug it all the time which adds a bunch of wear and tear on the unit and cables. especially if you use it allot or several time a day or something. i run some gaming channels, a audio review channel and i just hate how most smaller interfaces don't have a power button..

[@MARKMAURIKS]

can it run 2 pairs of studio monitors? if yes then is it controlled with the 3 & 4 knob on in HP knob?

[@TheMelon9106]

Hi Julian, This one or the Audient ID24 if youre using only a Neumann NDH30 for mixing?

[@danielg9810]

How about the headphone volume? Had that been improved with new model? Sorry if I missed.

[@Slicktune]

thanks for the review, will you review the "Heritage Audio i73 Pro One USB Audio Interface" im between SSL 2 MKII, AUDIENT and the heritage audio. thanks in advance.

[@jeehoon_kim]

Hello, would it be possible for you to do a review on the Stream Deck + XLR dock, whether there is any difference between that one and the Elgato wave XLR.

[@adampavelec857]

3:03 - “Subscribe” - even matched the font! LOL!

[@cobrax80]

I noticed it too and came to check here if anyone else noticed it too lol.

[@adampavelec857]

@@cobrax80 I did the exact same thing! I mean, the font wasn’t exactly the same, but damn!

[@JoshInTrouble]

Came here to point this out as well. 😊

[@FartingDog88]

I got really confused why they would print "subscribe" on their device. lol

[@Vish.acoustic]

Super confused between the ID14 and SSL 2 MK2! Please suggest which one I should buy?

[@fangsoffuego]

12:38 I went with the motu m2 based on your video, I wish it had a mix minus dial as well but other than that it's a very good audio interface, if the ssl 2+ mkII had individual channel monitoring or mute buttons I'd so consider getting it

[@AnnasGameCorner]

Thanks for the informative review! Would you say that for home voiceovers and singing SSL2 MMKII is better than Audient 14 MK II? Your reviews of both are very good, but I wonder if the flatter and cleaner response of the Audient is better, particularly if the speaker has more sibiliance or if if the warmer, harmonized sound of the SLL2 MKII would make VOs and vocals stand out more. I was wondering which one to go form since all three cost about the same (SSL2+, SSL2 MKII and Audient ID14.

[@big-baby-buddha]

Did you make a decision? I'm deciding between the MOTU m4, SSL2+ mk2 or the audient id14... Any suggestions?

[@yo3429]

For everyone who will dive deeper into this stuff: The 11 quote in the movie mentioned the number three times "... right across the board 11, 11, 11" (a distinct labeling in this virtual reality that fits to materialistic / story part). I would prefer a calmer 10.8 or a bold 7.77, but who am I?

[@john_enx]

BF coming I was considering upgrading, budget 220€ max, I'm between iD14 MKII or 2i2 4th , I'm interested for the "best" output for studio speakers and guitar input, nothing else to me matters, does any of the two have any advantage over the other?

[@thepatzer]

Unless you like the form factor, I personally think the Audient and SSL interfaces would be good options. The MOTU M2/M4 units are also strong competitors. Hard to go wrong with any of these!

[@eightbra]

Is upgrading from ssl 2 mk1 to ssl2 mk2 worth it?

[@dragonstone6594]

Great review. Can you also review the Antelope Zen Quadro?

[@d-zone]

I can't see any uaudio apollo's in your charts (or higher end RME's), it'd be good to see them compared.