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Building on the acclaimed Alpha Link range, ALPHA 8is an8-in/8-out professional-grade analogue to digital, digital to analogue converter, perfect for expanding your audio interface via ADAT and S/PDIF. Alternatively, youcan configure ALPHA 8 to address all analogue and digital I/O simultaneously via USB, giving you an 18-in/18-out audio interface. Featuring class-leading conversion, flexible routing, and impeccable audio performance, ALPHA 8 unlocks the full potential ofyour setup.
Using next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz converters, ALPHA 8 brings SSL-grade audio performance to your studio. With huge dynamic range, stunningly low THD+N and crosstalk, and exceptionally low noise floor,ALPHA 8 deliversline-level heaven for your analogue outboard processing, samplers, synthsanddrum machines. The compromise is over –capture your sound with the quality it deserves.
ALPHA 8 is capable of many different routing configurations to suit your specific needs, making sure you can get the most out of all the digital and analogue I/O it offers.
Whether you need a simple bidirectional Analogue <> ADAT/SPDIF converter, an aggregate 18-in/18-out USB audio interface, or a mixture of the two, ALPHA 8 provides flexible routing options for its analogue and digital I/O.
The operating level of each analogue input and output can be individually adjusted to +9, +18, +20 or +24 dBu operating levels, ensuring optimal signal integrity and maximising headroom for devices connected to ALPHA 8. Whether it’s 19” rack gear, analogue mixers, 500-series modules, ormonitor controllers, ALPHA 8 ensures every connection to your equipment is fully optimised.On the digital side, Word Clock in and out, ADAT, and S/PDIF clocking options ensure ALPHA8 provides outstanding digital audio handling, guaranteeing jitter-free, rock-solid integration in your studio environment whilst elevating the performance of your creative space. SSL 18 + ALPHA 8While ALPHA 8 is the ultimate audio interface expander for producers and engineers looking to bring SSL sound and quality to their existing set-up, ALPHA 8 is also the perfect companion to SSL 18. Instantly expand SSL 18’s I/O via ADAT adding 8 channels (1 x ALPHA 8) or 16 channels (2 x ALPHA 8s). Perfect for effortlessly integrating additional analogue outboard processing, analogue mixers and more.
ALPHA 8’s flexible analogue and digital routing unlocks a multitude of workflow possibilities. Create hardware insert paths for 500 Series modules, outboard EQs, compressors, or hardware FX. Use the S/PDIF I/O forintegratingexternal metering or amp simulators. Alternatively, make Alpha 8 your primary interface, seamlessly connecting analogue and digital devices to your DAW via USB-C. For electronic music producers, ALPHA 8’s outputs are capable of outputting Control Voltage to control synthesisers, modular rigs and CV-enabled FX pedals. SSL Production Pack: SSL has been helping world-class artists, producers and engineers make great music andaudio for decades. They know it’s crucial to have the right tools for the job, so SSL has partnered with some of the industry's key brands to offer you the SSL Production Pack, bundled free with registered ALPHA 8 audio interfaces. Featuring a selection of must-have virtual instruments, plug-ins, samples and DAW, fuel your creativity and bring your productions to life with the SSL Production Pack (worth over $1100).
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