SSL Pure Drive Octo

8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

192 kHz / 32-bit AD converter (up to 192 kHz / 32-bit)
8x24 USB audio interface (44.1 / 48 kHz - 8 analogue input channels + 8 AES and 16 ADAT output channels)
SuperAnalogue PureDrive microphone preamp technology from the ORIGIN mixer
Stepped gain control with up to +65 dB gain
31-Stage trim control with precise 1 dB steps
3 Modes for each preamp - Clean, Classic-Drive and Asymmetric-Drive
Mic/Line input switch
Four input impedance options for microphone preamps
+48V phantom power
Polarity switching and high-pass filter
Design: 19" / 2 HE

Connections:

8 Combo inputs: XLR / 6.3 mm jack
Line input: Sub-D25
Insert Return: Sub-D25
Insert return: Sub-D25
4 Line outputs / insert send: Sub-D25
ADAT input and output
8 AES/EBU outputs: XLR
Word Clock input and output BNC
USB

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Item number 578445

Sales Unit 1 piece(s)

Channels 8

Number of microphone inputs 8

Instrument input Yes

Tubes No

Compressor/Limiter No

Equalizer No

De-Esser No

Phantom power Yes

Phase Reverse Yes

External effect loops Yes

Analogue Outputs Sub-D 25-pol

Digitale Outputs ADAT, AES/EBU

Headphone connection No

Level Meter Yes

Design 19" / 2U

6.333 AED 1.659,66 €

Plus 266 AED shipping

The price in AED is a guideline price only

Since we ship from Germany, additional costs through taxes and customs may be incurred

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HomegrownAudio 17.12.2024

If you are looking for a colorfull preamp with transformes (ISA, 1073 etc) then you might think this is not for you. BUT, this is an amazing, pristine, open sounding, ultra low noise preamp, with many many coloring options.

The two drive modes are very subtle but distinct, and the input impedance option gives you additional choices. There is really no microphone that you won't make the best of it with this preamp.
I alswo own an ISA TWO, and though I still track vocals most of the time through the focusrtie (I find myself to be a huuuge fan of lundahl transformers), everything else I track with the ssl now. Outstanging for drums, electric guitars, and acoustic instruments and top class at everything else.

Top class convertion to expand your I/O and/or use it for outboard gear, lot's of connectivity, and very very easy to operate.

I bought one a year ago, which sits on my studio and operates both as a preamp and as a converter for outboard units, and I bought a seccond one this month for a total of 16 SSL pure drive preamps to use on mobile recordings.

In my opinion, other than consoles, this is SSL's finest product yet.

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excellent preamplifier

Pule123 24.08.2024

The SSL sound is very natural, detailed, and pleasantly refined. It's a delight to use! Additionally, it's attractively priced for those looking to enter the high-end club.

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Katema 04.06.2024

Hab das erste Recording hinter mir - und bin soweit sehr zufrieden - DI Inputs sehr gut - Wandlung über Adat auch top - leider stimmt bei mir was mit der Wordclock noch nicht (bei Termination gedrückt findet der Wandler keine Clock, ohne jedoch schon?!?), aber da mach ich erstmal noch nicht SSL verantwortlich.
Hatte DI Gitarren, Amps über Bändchen, Piano mit MD421 und Drumoverheads drauf. Einzig als Vocalpreamp hat er mich (noch) nicht überzeugt. Ansonsten punchy wie SSL halt. Im Vergleich zu den älteren freut mich der integriert Wandler, die Möglichkeit der Abschaltung des Drives und die Impedanzänderung. Die Veränderungen sind (wie bei Preamps üblich) nicht unendlich drastisch aber merkbar. Praktischer Einsatzzweck ist zB die 4 DI Inputs benutzen - über Adat ins Interface aber gleichzeitig aus den SUB-D25 Outs raus in Reamping Boxen und Amps und von dort in den anderen 4 Kanäle. Spart Aufwand und Splitter etc.
Ärgerlich für mich als Farbenblinden ist die Mehrfachbelegung der Schalter nur mit Farbe - Amber und Green empfinde ich als gleich - nun gut - doch auf die Ohren verlassen. :)
Ich denke, mehr Erfahrung und weitere Recordings werden zeigen, wo der beste Einsatzzweck liegt - bei mir im portablen Setup ist er jedenfalls mal gut aufgehoben, obwohl er relativ schwer ist.
Das USB Interface werd ich erstmal nicht verwenden, vor allem weil man damit noch gleich mal anderen DA Wandler benötigt.

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Bessere Preis Leistung gibt’s nich

Henning O. 23.12.2024

Gute Preis/Leistung bedeutet oft „ganz ok aber der Preis ist super“. Hier ist dem nicht so. Klanglich absolut fabelhaft, ssl könnte auch einfach das dreifache aufrufen und alles wär ok. Tun sie aber nicht - gut für uns. Absoluter premium preamp mit unerreichtem featureset

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