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SSL ORIGIN 32 vs API 2448: Why I Switched Consoles
I owned both the SSL ORIGIN 32 and API 2448 in the same studio. The SSL offered more channels, buses and standard processing; the API won me over with sound, ergonomics, connectivity and long-term serviceability.
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