Solid State Logic Alpha 8 8-In/8-Out Audio Converter/Interfa

Solid State Logic Alpha 8 8-In/8-Out Audio Converter/Interface Expander
Product no: 9000-0138-1126 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The high-performance Solid State Logic ALPHA 8 AD/DA converter has an 8-in/8-out setup that supports seamless analogue and digital workflow integration, all backed up by next-gen 32-bit/192kHz conversion. What you're looking at is zero compromise on audio quality, an impressive dynamic range and extremely low distortion. Whether you're integrating hardware processors, synthesizers or drum machines, the ALPHA 8 makes sure that every last detail is laid down with surgical precision.

Audio Interface Expander & Converter in One

Thanks to a hyper-flexible set of configuration options, the ALPHA 8 can serve as a USB audio interface, an ADAT/S-PDIF converter or a hybrid of both, all depending on your specific workflow. Adjustable analogue operating levels (+9 to +24 dBu) ensure optimised connection for any equipment, while digital clock options like Word Clock and ADAT guarantee stable and jitter-free performance. Next to all of that, the outputs have been set up to support Control Voltage (CV) signals, making this unit ideal for electronic music production and modular systems.

Free SSL Production Pack Included

As an expansion for your current systems or as a stand-alone interface, the ALPHA 8 lays out a broad scale of creative applications. Together with the SSL Production Pack that comes included - which bundles up a whole collection of virtual instruments, plugins and samples - you're essentially getting a whole world of professional production tools, completing an impressive studio hub.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
19-inch rack size	1U
Number of analogue input channels	8
Number of analogue output channels	8
Network connections	none
Digital audio inputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 1 x S/PDIF (TosLink), 1 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs	1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 1 x S/PDIF (TosLink), 1 x ADAT
Headphone output	yes
Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Computer ports	USB 2.0 (USB-C)
MIDI & other	none

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	6,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	63,0 x 36,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

expander/converter/audio interface
the ultimate audio interface expansion
premium, next-generation 32-bit/192 kHz conversion
top-class audio performance, dynamic range, THD+N and crosstalk
x8 balanced line inputs and outputs
max. 8 channel analogue to ADAT and ADAT to analogue conversion
adjustable operating level per input and output for optimal external hardware calibration: +24/+20/+18/+9 dBu
DC coupled outputs, idea for sending CV signals to synthesizers and modular systems
x10 digital inputs and outputs (8 ADAT channels, 2 S/PDIF channels)
max. 2 channel analogue to S/PDIF and S/PDIF to analogue conversion
max. 2 channel S/PDIF to ADAT and ADAT to S/PDIF conversion
s/PDIF available via coax or optical connection ports
flexible conversion configurations
physical outputs can be fed a mix of analogue, digital and USB audio signals
18-in/18-out USB audio interface
use the Alpha 8 as a USB audio interface in aggregation mode
recording and playback supported by all 8 analogue and all 10 digital I/O via USB
powerful headphone output on front panel for fast control (monitor every individual input or output or stereo pair)
select 1 of 3 different setting for optimal headphone calibration: standard, high-impedance, high-sensitivity
special input and output meters on front panel
wordclock in and out and input termination switch
internal clock, or via incoming ADAT, S/PDIF or wordclock
included: SSL Production Pack software suite, contents:
- 6 month's free access to Complete Access
- 3 month's free access to Auto-Tune Unlimited
- 3 month's free access to Arcade van Output
- permanent license for SSL Vocalstrip 2 and Drumstrip plugins
- IK Multimedia Amplitube 5 SE
- Celemony Melodyne Essential
- Native Instruments Hybrid Keys & Komplete Start
- Ableton Live 11 Lite
- AAS Session Bundle plug-ins
- 1.5 GB samples from Loopcloud