Solid State Logic PureDrive Octo

The Solid State Logic Pure Drive Octo is a modern variation of the great microphone preamplifier based on the famous SuperAnalogue PureDrive topology that was used for the Origin recording console. However, in addition to the new Drive mode, it primarily offers extensive connectivity and expands the capabilities to include line and instrument signal processing, providing state-of-the-art digital conversion and an integrated USB-C audio interface. All in a compact 2U rack format.

When a microphone preamplifier is the most important thing to you!
The eight-channel preamp retains the characteristic clarity and punch of the original circuit while offering the flexibility to switch its character. Three Clean/Classic Drive/Asymmetric Drive settings are available to give you a much more sophisticated approach to setting up your desired sound.
* Clean Mode is suitable for a more conservative approach
* Classic Drive generates mostly odd harmonic frequencies and a new circuit
* Asymmetric Drive dominates in accentuating even harmonic frequencies, where the sound is more robust, more coloured with pleasantly soft transients
Another great feature is the ability to select four different mic preamp input impedance settings, allowing you to achieve different tonal options or precisely match the mic preamp impedance to the selected microphone. Each microphone preamplifier then includes an independent +48V phantom power supply, polarity inversion and a switchable HP filter with multiple step settings from 60 - 300 Hz.

We want it for instruments too!
Well, okay. The preamp features eight XLR combo inputs on the rear, four Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs on the front panel with auto-detect, and three sets of D-sub connectors for line inputs and insert send/insert return.

We want it as a converter, or even an audio interface
Of course. No problem. Versatile digital connectivity includes an integrated USB-C sound card that provides 8 audio channels to your DAW at up to 32 bit/192 kHz resolution. So you can use the preamp for direct recording as an alternative to the main audio interface or connect it analogue. Four pairs of AES/EBU outputs and two ADAT outputs offer a total of 8 channels with 24 bit/48 kHz resolution, which you can extend the inputs of your main soundcard with (4 channels in SMUX mode with 24 bit/192 kHz resolution). The AES and ADAT outputs can be individually switched to the outputs from the built-in USB soundcard and thus used as outputs from your DAW (you get an 8 in / 24 out audio interface). There is also a full Word Clock interface with working impedance adjustment for perfect digital synchronization.

Advanced setup and connection options open up a new world of recording possibilities, and at a very affordable price. The Pure Drive Octo will be used by experienced professionals as well as enthusiastic producers in home or low-budget studios.