MacOS
SSL interfaces are class compliant and work directly with macOS Core Audio — there is no driver. Simply select the SSL as the sound device in System Preferences and you are ready to go. SSL interfaces are tested on macOS versions that are supported by Apple at the time of their release. Please refer to the System Requirements on the specific SSL product's page for more detailed information. Older versions of MacOS that are no longer maintained by Apple are not tested by SSL but may still work. SSL does not support Mac OS versions that are no longer maintained by Apple.
Mac Chipset Compatibility
Alpha 8 has been tested on M1, M2, M3 and M4 machines. M5 machines have not yet been tested, so milage may vary. M5 is currently unsupported
iOS and Android
Alpha 8 is not officially supported with iOS, however, it is class compliant, and the iPad supports class compliant devices. SSL 18 is powered by it’s own internal power supply that requires an IEC connection.
Linux
Alpha 8 is not officially supported under Linux. However, many Linux Operating systems and audio drivers support class compliant devices. We have not tested nor can we recommend any Linux OS
Windows
Windows ARM-based systems are not supported and therefore may not work.
USB interface information
The connector on the back of the Alpha 8 is USB-C.
Alpha 8 is a USB 2.0 device.
SSL provides a USB-C and a USB-A adapter. The type of USB connector on your computer will determine if you use this adapter or not.