Experts recommend Motu M2 more than Solid State Logic SSL2+
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Motu M2 over Solid State Logic SSL2+, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Motu M2 received 3 recommendations: from bandpioneer.com (24 Aug 2024), Your Guitar Brain and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). Solid State Logic SSL2+ was also endorsed 3 times: by Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022), Music Radar (24 Oct 2024) and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). However, experts generally ranked Solid State Logic SSL2+ lower than Motu M2 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $200 |  Motu M2 | - | 5 | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
| 7 | - | $349 |  Solid State Logic SSL2+ The Solid State Logic SSL2+ audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for musicians, podcasters, and content creators, offering a range of input and output options, high-quality preamps, low-latency input monitoring, and powerful digital processing tools. | - | - | - | - | 11 | - | - | 6 | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked Motu M2 as #4 and Solid State Logic SSL2+ as #6
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Motu M2 Best interface for audio quality... ... ... #6 out of 7 Solid State Logic SSL2+ Best interface for iconic heritage... ... ... Source: soundref.com - On 24 Aug 2024 bandpioneer.com ranked Motu M2 as #5
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #5 out of 5 Motu M2 Source: bandpioneer.com - Your Guitar Brain ranked Motu M2 as #7
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Motu M2 Best for: Budget & TravelSource: yourguitarbrain.com - On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Solid State Logic SSL2+ as #11
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #11 out of 19 Solid State Logic SSL2+ ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 24 Oct 2024 Music Radar ranked Solid State Logic SSL2+ as #6
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Solid State Logic SSL2+ The best for audio interface for tracking vocals... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Motu M2 outranks Solid State Logic SSL2+. This is not to say that Solid State Logic SSL2+ is a bad option. Like Motu M2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Motu M2 outranks Solid State Logic SSL2+ by 2 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Motu M2 is more critically acclaimed than Solid State Logic SSL2+.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [3]
Total expert reviews: 3
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 4
From Seller:
- Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology: Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity
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From Seller:
- 2-In/4-Out USB Audio Interface
- 2 x SSL-designed microphone preamps with unrivalled noise performance and gain range for a USB-powered device
- Legacy 4K - analogue colour enhancement for any input source, inspired by classic SSL consoles
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