Solid State Logic PURE DRIVE OCTO 8-Channel Preamplifier

The Solid State Logic PURE DRIVE OCTO is an 8-channel preamplifier featuring 8 SuperAnalog PureDrive Mic Preamps with support up to 192 kHz.

The Solid State Logic PURE DRIVE OCTO is an 8-channel preamplifier featuring 8 SuperAnalog PureDrive Mic Preamps with support up to 192 kHz. This professional-grade device includes a variety of input and output options, including 1 x USB-C Female Input/Output, 8x Combo XLR-1/4" Line/Mic Input, 4x 1/4" TRS Hi-Z/Instrument Input, 1x DB-25 Line Input, 1x DB-25 Line Input (Insert Return), and 1x DB-25 Line Output. Digital I/O options include AES/EBU Outputs: 4 x XLR (Male), ADAT Output and ADAT Link In: 2 x Optical TOSLINK Port, Wordclock Input and Output: 2 x BNC.

The unit also features impedance settings ranging from 400, 600, 1200, or 12,000 Ohms for mic input to insert send, with output at 70 Ohms. Gain ranges vary depending on the input type, with noise floor specifications and EIN values provided. The device also includes THD+N measurements, frequency response details, crosstalk data, maximum input levels, and A/D conversion capabilities.

• USB I/O: 1 x USB-C Female Input/Output
• Audio I/O: 8x Combo XLR-1/4" Line/Mic Input 4x 1/4" TRS Hi-Z/Instrument Input (Front Panel) 1x DB-25 Line Input 1x DB-25 Line Input (Insert Return) 1x DB-25 Line Output (Insert Send)
• Digital I/O: AES/EBU Outputs: 4 x XLR (Male) ADAT Output and ADAT Link In: 2 x Optical TOSLINK Port Wordclock Input and Output: 2 x BNC
• Impedance: Mic In to Insert Send Input: 400, 600, 1200, or 12,000 Ohms Output: 70 Ohms Line In to Insert Send: <22 Kilohms Hi-Z to Insert Send: 1 Megohm Insert Return to ADC: 10 Kilohms
• Gain: Mic In to Insert Send: 4.8 to 65.5 dB ± 0.1 dB Gain Matching: < 0.08 dB Line In to Insert Send: -0.4 to 30 dB ± 0.1 dB Gain Matching: <0.08 dB Hi-Z to Insert Send: 10.9 to 41.3 dB ± 0.1 dB Gain Matching: <0.08 dB