The SSL PureDrive Octo utilizes the highly acclaimed PureDrive microphone preamps from the SSL Origin console and presents them in an 8-channel 2-unit rack-mountable device, equipped with advanced conversion and flexible digital connectivity via ADAT, AES, and USB, making it an ideal addition to many studio mixing consoles for live sound mixing, or mobile recording setups. It features eight combined XLR/TRS microphone/line inputs and four Hi-Z inputs on the front panel. Additionally, three DB25 connectors provide line inputs and outputs/inserts for sending and returning data for each channel. Front panel controls are easily accessible, with each microphone featuring a stepped 11-position coarse gain adjustment, as well as a stepped 31-position volume control with +/-15 dB trim in 1 dB steps. This allows for easy signal boosting with the gain control, then trimming it down to the appropriate level with the Trim. A 3rd order high-pass filter set at 75 Hz is accessed by pressing the filter control.
The PureDrive Octo offers four microphone preamp input impedance options, allowing engineers to precisely match the preamp impedance to the microphone or even alter the tonality of the input signal (with ribbon and dynamic microphones), providing additional creative control when recording with PureDrive preamps. Phantom power (48V) and phase reverse are individually selectable for each channel. 6-segment meters provide instant visual feedback of gain levels, sampling frequency, and sync status.
Prestige Microphone Preamps
The modern classic SSL recording console, Origin, introduced the PureDrive microphone preamp. This innovative preamp retains the clarity and expressiveness of previous SSL designs, while offering additional versatility, allowing for a warm, harmonically rich, and dynamic sound that changes depending on the gain. Alongside the PureDrive microphone preamp, the Origin company has made a name for itself in leading studios worldwide. Whether reproducing subtle nuances of a piano concert in Clean mode or conveying warmth when recording drums in Drive mode, the PureDrive microphone preamp has become an indispensable tool in the most prestigious studios and recording centers, thanks to its flexibility and superior sound.
Analog Obsession
In addition to high-performance microphone preamps, the PureDrive Octo is equipped with balanced analog outputs/input connectors for external processing, as well as inputs and outputs/ADC with high headroom and analog-to-digital conversion levels of +24 dBu. No electromechanical components such as potentiometers, mechanical switches, or relays are used in the audio signal path, increasing the device's lifespan and ensuring flawless level matching across all channels. The use of analog circuits with digital control, stepped controls, and electronic switches further simplify playback and enhance accuracy of settings.
Package includes:
- Preamp
- Power cable
- Manual
