Solid State Logic Pure Drive Quad – analog drive processor, 4-channel distortion/saturation

Mic Pre’s with prestige PURE DRIVE OCTO harnesses the renowned SuperAnalogue PureDrive™ microphone preamp technology originally featured in Solid State Logic's ORIGIN console, introduces a new DRIVE mode and connectivity, and makes it available in a 4-channel 2U rackmount unit. SSL's contemporary-classic recording console, ORIGIN, introduced the PureDrive™ microphone preamplifier. This innovative preamp retains the clarity and punch of previous SSL designs while offering the added versatility of switching its character to a warm, harmonically rich, and driven tone that varies with gain. ORIGIN, along with the PureDrive™ microphone preamp, has made its mark in the world's premier studios. Whether it's capturing the delicate nuances of a piano concerto in PURE mode or imparting warmth on a drum recording when set to DRIVE, the PureDrive™ microphone preamp has become an essential tool in some of the most prestigious studios and recording facilities due to its flexibility and superb sonic signature. Read more Specs: 4 channel high-performance PureDrive™ mic preamps +48V phantom power, polarity invert and sweepable 3rd order hi-pass filter Stepped Gain control up to +65 dB Gain 31-step Trim control, with precise 1 dB increments – overdrive the signal with the Gain control and then reduce to a suitable level using Trim. 3 modes for each preamp – Clean, Classic Drive and Asymmetric Drive Mic/Line Input Switching : Mic via XLR, Line via choice of TRS Jack or dedicated D-Sub connectivity 4 x front panel Hi-Z/DI Instrument unbalanced inputs with automatic input detection 4 mic preamp input impedance options – explore new tonal possibilities from your dynamic and ribbon microphones Balanced analogue outputs/insert sends for external processing +24 dBu professional line level insert returns/ADC inputs Analogue to digital connectivity via ADAT, AES and USB – record to your DAW in the way that best suits you Ability to switch ADAT and AES connections to source audio from DAW outputs (USB) instead of the A/D converter Cascade 2 PURE DRIVE QUAD units via convenient ADAT LINK IN connection USB soundcard mode : QUAD – 12 in / 12 out (@44.1/48 kHz) , 4 x analogue + 8 x ADAT in (via Link in) / 4 AES + 8 ADAT outs Stepped pots and digitally controlled analogue electronics for precision, stereo matching and ease of recall Up to 192 kHz and 32-bit conversion, professional I/O levels (+24 dBu = 0 dBFS). Selectable Auto-Sleep mode Auto-ranging Wordclock In and Out Dimensions: 8.9 x 30.2 x 48 cm Weight: 6 kg