Solid State Logic Pure Drive Quad Preamp Module Mic Pre's, Conversion and USB Soundcard SSL (Solid State Logic) Tech/Pro Audio Gear
$1,699.99
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Solid State Logic Pure Drive Quad Preamp Module Mic Pre's, Conversion and USB Soundcard SSL (Solid State Logic) Tech/Pro Audio Gear
$1,699.99
The Solid State Logic Pure Drive Quad is a powerhouse 4-channel outboard microphone preamplifier, ultra-high-fidelity digital converter, and USB-C soundcard combined into a premium 2U rackmount masterpiece. Born from the legendary SuperAnalogue architecture of SSL's world-renowned ORIGIN recording console, this module delivers the coveted British console sound straight to your studio setup. Whether routing complex outboard gear over analog lines or tracking pristine multi-channel sessions directly into your computer via USB, the Pure Drive Quad functions as the ultimate hybrid studio engine.
What makes the SSL Pure Drive Quad a studio game-changer?
The Pure Drive Quad redefines microphone preamplification by offering three switchable sonic modes independently for every channel. Toggle to Clean mode to experience SSL's signature ultra-low noise floor and highly linear transient response. Switch into Classic Drive to inject rich, warm odd-harmonic saturation that responds dynamically to your input gain. Or engage Asymmetric Drive to emphasize even harmonics, creating a thick, heavily colored tone with softened transients that instantly brings acoustic tracks to life.
Core Performance & Hardware Feature Set
- Four High-Performance PureDrive Preamps: Based on the prestigious ORIGIN console, offering up to +65dB of stepped analog gain for clinical precision and effortless session recall.
- 31-Step Independent Trim Control: Dial in precise 1dB increments. Drive your signals hard via the preamp gain stage to saturate your tracks, then attenuate the volume cleanly using Trim to avoid digital clipping.
- Variable Mic Input Impedance: Select between 4 distinct impedance modes. Reshape the frequency response of your dynamic and ribbon microphones to uncover hidden tonal characteristics.
- 32-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Converters: Next-generation digital conversion provides breathtaking clarity, working alongside professional studio audio I/O headroom levels (+24 dBu = 0 dBFS).
- Integrated USB-C Soundcard Mode: Functions as a standalone high-performance interface with 12 inputs and 12 outputs (@ 44.1/48 kHz). Track four analog channels alongside 8 digital ADAT inputs natively into your DAW.
- Front-Panel Hi-Z DI Inputs: Equipped with smart automatic input detection. Plug in electric guitars or basses and the unit immediately reroutes the signal path internally.
Advanced Multi-Channel Routing & Connectivity
| Connector Interface | Terminal Formats | Targeted Application |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Inputs | 4 x Rear Combo XLR-1/4", 4 x Front 1/4" TRS | Microphones, Line Sources, and DI Instruments |
| Insert Send Loops | 4 x Rear Physical XLR Balanced Outputs | Seamlessly feed external analog compressors or EQs |
| Insert Returns & Line In | 1 x Professional DB25 (D-Sub 25-Pin) Port | Returns processed outboard signals safely to the converters |
| Digital Outputs | 2 x XLR AES/EBU Out, 1 x Optical ADAT Out | Broadcast digital routing and expansion |
| Cascade Linking | 1 x Optical ADAT Link In Port | Connect two Pure Drive Quads to build a massive 8-channel rig |
| Studio Syncing | 2 x BNC Word Clock Input & Output | Seamless, jitter-free auto-ranging master clock sync |
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