Solid State Logic Pure Drive Octo

Solid State Logic’s PureDrive OCTO Overview The SSL PURE DRIVE OCTO incorporates the highly regarded PureDrive microphone preamps from the SSL ORIGIN console into an 8-channel 2 RU rackmount device, supercharged with cutting-edge conversion and flexible digital ADAT, AES, and USB connectivity, making it an ideal addition to many studios, live sound mixing consoles, or mobile recording rigs. Eight XLR/TRS mic/line-level inputs and four front-panel Hi-Z inputs are included. In addition, three DB25 connections offer line-level inputs, outputs/insert sends, and insert returns for each channel. Controls are accessible on the front panel, with each mic pre having a stepped 11-position coarse Gain knob and a stepped 31-position Trim control with /-15 dB of gain in 1 dB increments. This allows you to easily overload the signal with the Gain control before reducing it to an appropriate level using Trim. A 3rd-order high-pass filter is set at 75 Hz and may be accessed by clicking on the Trim pot. The PURE DRIVE OCTO has four mic preamp input impedance settings, allowing engineers to match the mic pre’s impedance precisely to the microphone or even adjust the tone of the input signal (on ribbon and dynamic microphones), providing them more creative flexibility when recording with PureDrive preamps. Phantom power (48V) and phase reversal are separately adjustable for each channel. The 6-segment meters give fast feedback on gain levels, sampling rate, and clocking status. Mic Preamps with Prestige ORIGIN, SSL’s modern classic recording console, debuted the PureDrive microphone preamplifier. This revolutionary preamp keeps the clarity and punch of prior SSL designs while also providing the option of transforming its character to a warm, harmonically rich, and driven tone that varies with amplitude. ORIGIN, together with the PureDrive microphone preamp, has made an impression in the world’s top studios. The PureDrive microphone preamp has become an essential tool in some of the most prestigious studios and recording facilities due to its versatility and superb sonic signature, whether it’s capturing the delicate nuances of a piano concerto in Clean mode or imparting warmth on a drum recording when set to Drive. Analog Obsession. In addition to the high-performance mic preamps, PURE DRIVE OCTO has balanced analog outputs / insert sends for external processing and high-headroom insert returns / ADC inputs with 24 dBu A/D line-up level. The key audio signal route has no electromechanical components such as potentiometers, mechanical switches, or relays, resulting in superior product lifespan and level matching across all channels. The employment of digitally controlled analog circuits, stepped pots, and electronic switches improves the recall and precision of the settings. Three DRIVE Flavors and 1 Microphone Pre Each of PURE DRIVE OCTO’s mic pres may be switched separately between three different DRIVE modes: Clean, Classic Drive, and Asymmetric Drive.  The Clean mode offers an ultralow-noise-floor linear SSL preamp that accurately captures the source sound with excellent clarity and detail.  The Classic Drive mode produces mostly odd harmonics, similar to the ORIGIN console’s drive sound.  Asymmetric Drive introduces a new coloring option for the PURE DRIVE range, emphasizing even harmonic content and enhancing thickness, coloration, and transient softness. Advanced Connectivity.  Pure Drive OCTO’s superior connection provides them with a world of recording possibilities. Its extensive assortment of analog and digital I/O provides microphone preamps with great performance and versatility, whether you’re capturing a band in a top-tier studio or adding warmth to stems in a production environment. It’s also great for project studios and on-location sessions when quality is critical, due to its integrated USB sound card.  The PURE DRIVE OCTO has eight rear-mounted XLR combo inputs, four front-panel Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs with automated identification, and three sets of D-sub connections for line-level input, insert send, and insert return. The insert returns/ADC inputs of the PURE DRIVE OCTO operate at full 24 dBu line level, allowing for interaction with other professional equipment.  The integrated USB soundcard supports eight audio channels in your DAW, with resolutions up to 32-bit / 192 kHz. The machine has four AES/EBU output pairs and ADAT out, with eight channels at 24-bit / 48 kHz and up to four channels at 24-bit / 192 kHz via SMUX. The AES and ADAT outputs may also be repurposed as DAW outputs by feeding them from the internal USB soundcard. Finally, there is an auto-ranging word clock input and output to provide reliable digital clocking. Solid State Logic PureDrive Octo 8-channel Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp Specifications:  Eight high-performance PureDrive mic preamps.  Includes 48V phantom power, polarity inversion, and a third-order high-pass filter.  Stepped gain control to 65 dB.  31-step Trim control with accurate 1 dB increments—overdrive the signal with the Gain control and lower to an acceptable level with Trim.  Each preamp has 3 modes: clean, classic drive, and asymmetric drive.  Switch between the microphone and line inputs.  Microphone: XLR  Line connectivity options include TRS jacks and dedicated D-subs.  Four unbalanced Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs on the front panel, with automated detection.  Explore new tonal possibilities with 4 mic preamp input impedance settings for dynamic and ribbon microphones.  Balanced analog outputs and insert sends for external processing.  Professional line-level insert returns with 24 dBu and ADC inputs.  Analog to digital communication by ADAT, AES, and USB.  Switch between ADAT and AES connections to source audio from DAW outputs via USB instead of the A/D converter.  USB soundcard mode: OCTO—8 in / 24 out (at 44.1 / 48 kHz) with 8 analog, 8 AES, and 16 ADAT outputs.  Digitally controlled analog electronics and stepped pots provide accuracy, stereo matching, and easy recall.  Professional I/O levels ( 24 dBu = 0 dBFS) and up to 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion capability.  Available Auto-Sleep mode.  Automated word clock in and out.