SOLID STATE LOGIC PureDrive Octo

Description

Solid State Logic PureDrive OctoPURE DRIVE OCTO harnesses the renowned SuperAnalogue PureDrive™ mic preamplifier technology, already found in Solid State Logic's ORIGIN console, introduces a new DRIVE mode and new connectivity, and makes it available in a 4-channel, 2U rackmount unit.The celebrated PureDrive™ microphone preamplifier, introduced in SSL's latest recording console, ORIGIN, is the foundation upon which PURE DRIVE OCTO is built. This innovative preamplifier preserves SSL's typical clarity and power, while offering the ability to modulate its timbre into a warm, harmonically rich, and controlled sound, whose character evolves with increasing gain. The combination of ORIGIN and the PureDrive™ mic preamplifier has become an indispensable choice in the most prestigious recording studios worldwide. Whether recording the delicate nuances of a piano concert in PURE mode or adding warmth to a drum recording set to DRIVE, the PureDrive™ mic preamplifier is an essential companion thanks to its flexibility and exceptional sonic signature.PURE DRIVE OCTO continues in this vein, offering four microphone preamplifiers with ORIGIN's renowned PURE and DRIVE modes, but goes further by introducing a new "Asymmetric" DRIVE option, advanced digital connectivity, and an integrated USB interface. PURE DRIVE OCTO offers four different impedance options for the microphone preamplifier inputs, allowing sound engineers to explore various timbral nuances or match the preamplifier's impedance to the microphone used. Additionally, each microphone preamplifier features independent +48V phantom power, polarity inversion, and an adjustable high-pass filter. With these features, PURE DRIVE OCTO emerges as one of the most advanced and versatile external microphone preamplifiers available, opening the door to new sonic possibilities and workflows for demanding producers and sound engineers.Three sonic shades, one PREPURE DRIVE OCTO is tangible proof of SSL's commitment to cutting-edge analog circuit design. The signal path of PURE DRIVE OCTO does not employ electromechanical components such as potentiometers, mechanical switches, or relays, thus increasing product durability and ensuring impeccable matching across all channels, not just between stereo pairs. The use of digitally controlled analog circuits, managed via potentiometers and electronic switches, greatly simplifies setting recall and improves accuracy. Each of PURE DRIVE OCTO's microphone preamplifiers can be independently switched between three different DRIVE modes: Clean, Classic Drive, and Asymmetric Drive.The Clean mode features the renowned SSL linear preamplifier with an extremely low noise floor, known for its ability to faithfully capture the source sound with exceptional clarity.The Classic Drive mode is the symmetrical mode that primarily generates odd harmonics, offering the familiar sound found on the ORIGIN console.The Asymmetric Drive mode features a new coloring option specifically designed for the PURE DRIVE range, which accentuates even harmonics, lending greater depth, color, and transient smoothness.Advanced connectivityPURE DRIVE OCTO's advanced connectivity opens up a myriad of recording possibilities. The comprehensive selection of analog and digital inputs/outputs offers exceptionally high-quality and flexible microphone preamplifiers, whether recording a band in a professional studio or adding warmth to audio tracks in a production context. It is ideal for studio projects but also in external situations where quality cannot be compromised, thanks to the integrated USB audio interface.PURE DRIVE OCTO is equipped with eight combo XLR inputs on the rear, four Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs on the front panel with automatic input detection, and three sets of D-sub connectors for line inputs, as well as send and return for inserts. The insert return/ADC of PURE DRIVE OCTO operates up to a line level of +24 dBu, allowing seamless integration with other professional devices.The versatility of PURE DRIVE OCTO's digital connectivity includes an integrated USB audio interface offering eight audio channels to the DAW at up to 32-bit/192 kHz. In addition, there are four pairs of AES/EBU outputs and ADAT outputs, providing eight channels at 24-bit/48 kHz or up to four channels at 24-bit/192 kHz via SMUX. The AES and ADAT outputs can also be individually remapped to be fed from the integrated USB audio interface and used as DAW outputs. Finally, there is a self-regulating word clock input and output for reliable digital clocking.Technical specifications8 high-performance PureDrive™ microphone preamplifiers +48V phantom power, polarity inversion, and adjustable high-pass filterStepped Gain control up to +65 dB of gain31-step Trim control, with precise 1 dB increments - saturate the signal with the Gain control and then reduce it to an appropriate level using Trim.3 modes for each preamplifier: Clean, Classic Drive, and Asymmetric DriveMic/Line input switching - Mic via XLR connector and line via choice of TRS Jack connector or dedicated D-Sub connectivity4 unbalanced Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs on the front panel with automatic input detection4 impedance options for microphone preamplifier inputs - explore new tonal possibilities with your dynamic and ribbon microphonesBalanced analog outputs/sends for external processingProfessional +24 dBu line-level insert returns/ADCDigital/analog connectivity via ADAT, AES, and USB - record to your DAW in the way that best suits youAbility to switch ADAT and AES connections to take audio from DAW outputs (USB) instead of the A/D converterUSB audio interface mode - OCTO - 8 in / 24 out (@44.1/48 kHz) - 8 x analog / 8 AES + 16 ADAT outputsStepped pots and digitally controlled analog electronics for precision, stereo matching, and easy recallUp to 192 kHz and 32-bit conversion, professional I/O levels (+24 dBu = 0 dBFS).Selectable Auto-Sleep modeSelf-regulating Wordclock In and Out