SSL ALPHA 8
The ultimate audio interface expansion
Building on the acclaimed Alpha Link series, Solid State Logic introduces the ALPHA 8 – an 8-in/8-out professional analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog converter, perfect for expanding your audio interface via ADAT and S/PDIF. You can also configure the ALPHA 8 to address all analog and digital I/Os simultaneously via USB, giving you an 18-in, 18-out audio interface. With industry-leading conversion, flexible routing and impeccable audio performance, the ALPHA 8 unlocks the full potential of your setup.
The compromise is over
Using next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters, the Alpha 8 brings SSL-quality audio performance to your studio. With a huge dynamic range, stunningly low THD+N, immeasurable crosstalk and an exceptionally low noise floor, the Alpha 8 delivers line-level heaven for your analog outboard processing, samplers, synths and drum machines. The compromise is over – capture your sound with the quality it deserves. Dynamic input range: 120 dB / Dynamic range output: 123 dB Input THD+N: -110 dB / Output THD+N -108 dB
Analog agility and digital dominance
The ALPHA 8 can handle many different AD/DA routing configurations to meet your specific needs, allowing you to make the most of all the digital and analog I/O it offers. Whether you need a simple bidirectional analog <> ADAT/SPDIF converter needs, an aggregated 18-in/18-out USB audio interface, or a mix of the two, the ALPHA 8 offers extremely flexible routing options for its analog and digital I/O. Flexible routing configurations / 18-in 18-out USB audio interface
Great Conciliator
The operating level of each analog input and output can be individually set to +9, +18, +20 or +24 dBu, ensuring optimal signal integrity and maximizing headroom for devices connected to ALPHA 8. Whether it’s 19″ rack gear, vintage synthesizers, analog mixers, 500-series modules or monitor controllers, ALPHA 8 ensures that every connection to your equipment is fully optimized. On the digital side, Word Clock inputs and outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF clock options ensure that ALPHA 8 handles digital audio superbly, ensuring jitter-free, rock-solid integration into your studio environment and enhancing the performance of your creative space. SSL Production Package FREE with ALPHA 8 Interface For decades, we’ve been helping world-class artists, producers and engineers create great music and audio. It’s crucial to have the right tools for the job, so we’ve partnered with some of the industry’s leading brands to bring you the SSL Production Pack, bundled for free with your ALPHA 8 audio interface. With a selection of indispensable virtual instruments, plugins, samples and DAW, unleash your creativity and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack.
Characteristics:
- Next-Gen Converters
- Accurate, transparent recording and sound reproduction
- Powerful
- Industry-leading audio performance in every area
- 8 x balanced analog I/O
- Professional-quality analog I/O
- 10 x digital I/O
- 8 channels ADAT, 2 channels S/PDIF
- +9, +18, +20 or +24 dBu
- Adjust I/O operating levels individually
- 18-in / 18-out USB audio interface
- Use the ALPHA 8 as your primary interface via USB-C
- Powerful headphone output
- Trust monitor your conversion paths
- DC-coupled outputs
- Use analog outputs to send CV to synths, drum machines and more
- SSL production package
- A unique collection of inspiring software
- Compatible with Mac and Windows
- Plug and play on Mac, ASIO/WDM driver for Windows
