Solid State Logic Nucleus 2 DAW Controller

The SSL Nucleus 2 – Now with Dante!

Since its 2010 release, SSL's original Nucleus has won awards and become the indispensable centerpiece of DAW-based studios worldwide. Now the Solid State Logic Nucleus 2 ups the ante with a host of innovations aimed at boosting your productivity and improving your end product. The addition of Dante over Ethernet opens up a new world of zero-latency connectivity for your studio. A new adjustable-gain talkback input feeds the headphone output and can trigger a switchable -20dB dim across the monitor outs. SSL also added a second set of speaker outputs (switched from the Mini button in the center section) handy for A/B mix comparisons on different monitors. Add in a pair of world-class SuperAnalogue preamps, and the Solid State Logic Nucleus 2 is a serious upgrade for your studio.

Features

• Ethernet-connected DAW controller for pro and project studios
• Compatible with all major DAWs, including ProTools, Cubase/Nuendo, and Logic
• Switch between 3 connected DAWs with a single button press
• 2 banks of 8-channel controls, plus center section
• Touch-sensitive 100mm motorized faders
• Digital Scribble Strips, assignable V-Pots, and soft keys
• User-customizable key-command and DAW mapping
• Remote Logictivity Browser affords quick and easy configuration
• Non-volatile SD card project storage
• High-quality jog/shuttle wheel and large heavy-duty transport buttons
• Self-illuminating buttons, LEDs, and DAW Level Metering for superior visual feedback
• 2 stereo sets of +4dBu monitor outputs deliver world-class SuperAnalogue audio quality
• High-quality 24-bit/44.1kHz-96kHz Dante over Ethernet audio interface
• 2 mic/line/instrument Combi XLR inputs to audio interface and monitor outs
• Digital S/PDIF I/O to audio interface AD/DA
• Zero-latency Record monitoring with input/DAW playback wet/dry control
• 2 legendary SuperAnalogue mic preamps – identical to those in SSL Duality and AWS consoles
• Mic inputs fitted with 80Hz highpass filters, polarity reverse, and phantom power
• Insert send/returns switched between inputs and DAW playback for mixdown
• Additional external SuperAnalogue input monitor path accommodates additional audio interface
• Talkback input with adjustable gain and switchable -20dB monitor DIM
• Talkback may be switched to feed input 2 of Dante soundcard for remote over network communications
• 2 headphone outputs, 1 iJack monitor input
• Standard 1/4" footswitch input
• 3 USB sockets function as 3-port USB hub
• Dual Ethernet ports for integrating additional Dante devices into your studio

Specification

• Type: DAW controller
• Faders: 16 x 100mm motorized
• Number of Knobs: 16
• Knob Type: Assignable V-pots
• Transport Controls: Yes
• Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (preamp), 2 x XLR (monitor in), 1 x XLR (talkback), 2 x 1/4" (returns)
• Analog Outputs: 4 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" (headphones), 2 x 1/4" (sends)
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (S/PDIF)
• Digital Outputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (S/PDIF)
• Computer Connectivity: USB, Ethernet (Dante networking)
• USB: 3 x Type A, 1 x Type B
• Other I/O: RS232 9-pin terminal, SD card slot
• Compatibility: Pro Tools, Logic, Cubas/Nuendo and other major applications
• OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.8.5 or later
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 or later
• Height: 4.75"
• Depth: 15.25"
• Width: 28.75"