Strong State Logic (SSL) has introduced the launch of two new 2U rack-based studio instruments: the PURE DRIVE QUAD and PURE DRIVE OCTO microphone preamplifiers. These preamplifiers can be found in 4-channel (QUAD) or 8-channel (OCTO) configurations, and each incorporate SSL’s SuperAnalogue PureDrive™ Know-how, which was initially launched by the corporate’s acclaimed ORIGIN recording console. Moreover, these models function a newly launched DRIVE mode, complete analog and digital connectivity choices and an built-in USB-C soundcard. SSL’s newest choices symbolize a number of the most feature-rich outboard microphone preamplifiers in the marketplace, introducing a number of recent sonic potentialities and workflows for the discerning producer and recording engineer.
SSL’s contemporary-classic recording console, ORIGIN, launched the PureDrive™ microphone preamplifier. This revolutionary preamp retains the readability and punch of earlier SSL designs whereas providing the added versatility of switching its character to a heat, harmonically wealthy, and pushed tone that varies with acquire. The PureDrive™ microphone preamp has develop into a vital device in lots of prestigious studios and recording services resulting from its flexibility and excellent sonic signature. PURE DRIVE QUAD and OCTO proceed the legacy into rack format, delivering 4/eight microphone preamps with ORIGIN’s famend PURE and DRIVE modes, however take it additional, including a brand new ‘Uneven’ Drive, complete digital connectivity, and an onboard USB-C interface. PURE DRIVE QUAD and OCTO additionally provide 4 mic preamp enter impedance choices, enabling engineers to discover numerous tonal potentialities or match the Mic Pre’s impedance intently to the microphone. Moreover, every mic pre contains impartial +48V phantom energy, polarity inversion, and a Excessive Move Filter, which is sweepable on QUAD.
The PURE DRIVE QUAD and OCTO provide a group of options and workflows by no means seen earlier than in an outboard mic pre.” said Andy Jackson, – Senior Product Supervisor – Studio Merchandise ” They stand as a testomony to SSL’s dedication to progressive analogue circuit design, providing distinctive efficiency and flexibility.”
SSL’s new PURE DRIVE QUAD and OCTO preamplifiers are priced at £833/ $1399 / €1,229.00 (excluding VAT) and £1499 / $2499 / €1,829.00 (excluding VAT) respectively. For extra info or to be taught extra, go to SSL at AES NY 2023 [Booth 824] or the SSL product web page at:
PURE DRIVE OCTO: solidstatelogic.com/merchandise/puredriveocto
PURE DRIVE QUD: solidstatelogic.com/merchandise/puredrivequad
