{"product_id":"solid-state-logic-ssl-alpha-8","title":"Solid State Logic ALPHA 8 AD\/DA Converter \u0026 USB Audio Interface","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Solid State Logic ALPHA 8 is a 1U rackmount converter with 8 line inputs and 8 line outputs. It adds analogue I\/O to an existing audio interface over ADAT and S\/PDIF, and it can also work on its own as a USB-C audio interface. It suits producers and engineers working with outboard processors, synths, drum machines, samplers, analogue mixers and 500-series modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 x 8 line-level conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced TRS inputs and outputs with 32-bit converters running at up to 192 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable operating levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e each input and output can be set to +24, +20, +18 or +9 dBu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC-coupled outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e the outputs can send control voltage to synths, modular systems and CV-enabled effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e two optical ports and one S\/PDIF port carry 8 ADAT and 2 S\/PDIF channels, with flexible routing between analogue, ADAT and S\/PDIF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone USB mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e works as an 18-in\/18-out interface on macOS (class-compliant) and Windows (SSL ASIO\/WDM driver).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio clocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e BNC wordclock in and out with a 75 Ω termination switch, plus sync to ADAT or S\/PDIF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSSL designed the ALPHA 8 as a companion to the SSL 18 interface. One unit adds 8 channels over ADAT, and two units add 16. It also connects to any other interface with ADAT inputs. Each output can take a mix of analogue, digital and USB sources, so the unit can handle hardware inserts for EQs, compressors and effects. It can also send S\/PDIF to external meters or amp simulators, or serve as the main interface for a compact setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALPHA 8 has no mic preamps; it is a line-level device. For modular users, SSL's free CV Tools pack for Ableton Live uses the DC-coupled outputs, and oscillator calibration works with oscillators tracking bipolar ±5 V at 1V\/oct. Eurorack signals should be brought down to line level before they reach the inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front panel has separate input and output meters and a headphone output that can monitor any single input or output, or a stereo pair. The headphone output offers Standard, High Impedance and High Sensitivity modes. The unit comes with the SSL Production Pack software bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid State Logic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55526628098387,"sku":"SSL-729746X1","price":669.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/4052\/1299\/files\/ssl-alpha-01.jpg?v=1793209772","url":"https:\/\/www.voltmusicstore.com\/products\/solid-state-logic-ssl-alpha-8","provider":"Volt Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}