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What is SSL Connex?

SSL Connex is an advanced USB microphone from Solid State Logic (SSL); the world’s leading manufacturer  
of mixing consoles and audio tools for music professionals. Drawing on SSL’s 50 years of innovation in audio 
production, the SSL Connex sets a new standard in USB microphones and is bristling with useful features that 
come from our deep understating of audio and music production. Designed from the ground up to address the 
needs of today’s fast-paced digital world, the SSL Connex delivers pristine audio quality whether at home,  
on the move or in the boardroom.

SSL Connex has four mic capsules, one facing out from each side of the pyramid shape to form a quad 
microphone array. Tailored audio processing modes are available for different applications, e.g. making calls  
in all major video conferencing applications as an individual or in a round table setting, podcasting or recording 
vocals or instruments. The mic array is automatically mixed down for use in traditional video conferencing 
settings. The discreet mic capsule signals are also available for creating immersive recordings.

SSL Connex can be used on any flat surface or mounted to a mic stand or camera tripod and, coupled with the 
two metre USB cable provided, allows for flexible placement in almost any scenario. The front-mounted stereo 
headphone output is perfect for attending video calls, monitoring recordings or simply used to enjoy being 
immersed in one’s favourite music reproduced through SSL Connex’s studio quality audio converters.

The audio processing in SSL Connex is derived from the same DNA and heritage as the SSL’s large format 
mixing consoles; the technological centrepieces for countless hit records produced in recording studios 
throughout the world for over 40 years. SSL Connex encapsulates all of SSL’s engineering expertise in studio 
quality mic preamp, EQ and compressor circuit design in a unique form factor to produce a USB microphone 
like no other! 

Summary of Contents for CONNEX

Page 1: ...SSL CONNEX User Guide ...

Page 2: ...es or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Only use attachments accessories recommended by the manufacturer Do NOT modify this unit alterations may affect performance safety and or international compliance standards Ensure that no strain is placed on any cables connected to this apparatus Ensure that all such cables are n...

Page 3: ...ther equipment Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and will void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits ...

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Page 5: ...s 6 Using Your SSL Connex 7 Controls 7 Mic Mute 7 Headphone Level 7 Audio Processing Modes 8 USB Audio Configuration 8 USB Input Channels 8 USB Output Channels 9 Loopback Mode 9 SSL USB Control Panel Application Windows only 10 Block Diagram 11 Setup Menu Audio Settings 12 Audio Processing Modes 12 Immersive Mode 12 Loopback Mode 12 Factory Reset 12 Troubleshooting 13 Warranty 14 All returns 14 ...

Page 6: ... podcasting or recording vocals or instruments The mic array is automatically mixed down for use in traditional video conferencing settings The discreet mic capsule signals are also available for creating immersive recordings SSL Connex can be used on any flat surface or mounted to a mic stand or camera tripod and coupled with the two metre USB cable provided allows for flexible placement in almos...

Page 7: ...ono stereo and quad signals provided for video conferencing traditional stereo and immersive recording applications respectively High quality 3 5 mm headphone output with mic Loopback option for ambient monitoring Touch sensitive controls to adjust headphone level and mute the mic Cough Switch and Push To Talk features for temporarily muting unmuting the mic Backlit RGB illuminated Solid State Log...

Page 8: ...source If using in a meeting room environment where there will be multiple sound sources the unit can automatically mix the signals from the four mic capsules to maximise the intelligibility of the most prominent source in the room without increasing background noise see the Audio Processing Modes section below for configuring your unit to Group mode If capturing loud sound sources ensure that SSL...

Page 9: ...L Connex is a class compliant USB audio interface and should work with any device that supports class compliant devices Additional cables adapter kits and an external power source may also be required to connect SSL Connex to iOS Android devices Software Drivers Mac SSL Connex is a Core Audio compliant device This means that Apple Mac computers OSx 10 14 Mojave or later will automatically recognis...

Page 10: ...video call is required allowing the mic to remain muted most of the time and only unmuted when required While the mic is muted tap and hold down the SSL logo to temporarily unmute the mic Release to re mute the mic Cough Switch feature Professional broadcast studios often feature a cough switch that can be used to temporarily mute a radio presenter s microphone while they clear their throat withou...

Page 11: ...ur mic capsules are utilised in this mode and mixed down to a stereo signal focused around the front of the unit o The mic s internal audio processing will be optimised for louder musical sources Solo and Group modes are intended for simple conferencing podcasting applications where little setup is required Vocal and Music modes are intended for more advanced users who will be recording to a DAW a...

Page 12: ...one level controls described in the Headphone Level section above Loopback Mode Many headphones are by design very effective at blocking out external noises However this can lead to an uncomfortable experience when speaking or singing The natural response to this lack of direct feedback to our ears is to speak or sing more loudly This in turn can lead to a tiring experience and means you re not ca...

Page 13: ...current sample rate The sample rate can be changed from the Windows Control Panel or your recording application The ASIO buffer size can be adjusted from the Buffer Settings tab This tab also shows the input and output latencies Input and Output levels can be adjusted in the Volume tab If Immersive mode is enabled use the sliders in the Input Volume window to adjust the relative levels of the inco...

Page 14: ...Block Diagram Note that the EQ and Dynamics Processing and Mixer settings will vary based on the audio processing mode selected ...

Page 15: ... to return to the Setup menu Loopback Mode Loopback mode adds an amount of the mic signal into the headphone output as described in the Loopback section above Use the and buttons while in the Setup menu to adjust the Loopback level The headphone symbol on top of the unit lights up while in the Setup menu to show the Loopback level off for no Loopback dim to bright indicating low to high levels of ...

Page 16: ... 1 2 for stereo recording No signal on discrete mic channels Ch 3 6 Immersive mode is not enabled Enable Immersive mode from the Setup menu Warning message of no sound shown in video conferencing application SSL Connex is muted red Solid State Logic logo Some video conferencing applications display a warning message if no sound is detected on the selected input device in case the user has selected...

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