Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface vs SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface
Audient EVO 16 vs SSL 2+: Get the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface, narrowly. The Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface wins Creator Features and Connectivity, but...
The Ruling
Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface or SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface? Get the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface, narrowly.
The Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface wins Creator Features and Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $674.99, so the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface stays the pick if $475.99 matters more than those specs.
Unless…
- You need audio resolution — get the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface | SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 7.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Preamps | 9.7/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 0/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface takes loopback (Yes), ADAT expansion (Yes), TRS outputs (8, +4) and dynamic range (121dB, +10.5dB). It gives up bus powered and sample rate to the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface. That costs $475.99 more than the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface.
Leads on
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LoopbackYesNo
Loopback routes computer audio back into the stream without a second interface or cable.
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ADAT ExpansionYesNo
ADAT lets you add eight more inputs later instead of replacing the interface.
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TRS Outputs +484
More TRS outputs allow routing to studio monitors and outboard gear.
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Dynamic Range +10.5dB121dB110.5dB
Wider converter dynamic range means less noise between the quietest and loudest parts of a take.
SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface takes bus powered (Yes), sample rate (192kHz, +96kHz) and preamp gain (62dB, +4dB). It gives up loopback and ADAT expansion to the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface. It is the cheaper of the two, by $475.99.
Leads on
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Bus PoweredYesNo
Bus power means the interface runs off USB alone — no wall adapter to carry or find a socket for.
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Sample Rate +96kHz192kHz96kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
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Preamp Gain +4dB62dB58dB
More gain drives quiet dynamic microphones like the SM7B without a separate booster.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Operating System windows, macos
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
- Headphone Outputs 2
- Direct Monitoring Yes
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface and SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface?
The clearest difference is loopback, which the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface has and the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 7 specs. They match on 7 specs, including connection type, operating system and bit depth. Two audio interfaces from Audient and SSL, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface or SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface?
Get the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface, narrowly. The Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface wins Creator Features and Connectivity — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $674.99, so the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface stays the pick if $475.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface and SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), operating system (windows, macos), bit depth (24-bit) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface worth the extra $476 over the SSL 2+ USB Audio Interface?
The Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface costs $674.99 against $199.00, a difference of $476. The premium buys loopback (Yes), ADAT expansion (Yes) and TRS outputs (8). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.