Solid State Logic Alpha 8 AD/DA Converter and USB Audio Interface

Ultimate Audio Interface Expander

Building on the acclaimed Alpha Link range, Solid State Logic introduce ALPHA 8 - an 8-in/8-out professional-grade analogue to digital, digital to analogue converter, perfect for expanding your audio interface via ADAT and S/PDIF. Alternatively, you can 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 of your setup.

Analogue Agility And Digital Dominance
ALPHA 8 offers versatile AD/DA routing configurations to meet your needs, whether as a bidirectional Analogue <> ADAT/SPDIF converter or an 18-in/18-out USB audio interface. It provides flexible routing options for both analogue and digital I/O.

The Great Connector
The analogue inputs and outputs of ALPHA 8 can be individually set to +9, +18, +20, or +24 dBu, optimizing signal integrity and headroom for a variety of devices, including rack gear, vintage synthesizers, mixers, and monitor controllers. On the digital side, it features Word Clock in/out, ADAT, and S/PDIF clocking, ensuring excellent digital audio handling and jitter-free integration in your studio.

Expand your workflow
ALPHA 8 offers flexible analogue and digital routing for various workflows, including hardware inserts for 500 Series modules and external gear. With S/PDIF I/O, you can connect metering or amp simulators. It serves as a primary interface via USB-C, linking analogue and digital devices to your DAW. Additionally, its outputs can send Control Voltage for synthesizers, modular rigs, and CV-enabled FX pedals.

Main features:

• Expand Your Audio Interface
• AC Powered, Mac/Windows
• 8 Line In
• 8 Line Out, Headphone Out
• 32-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Conversion
• 8-Channel ADAT I/O, 2-Channel S/PDIF I/O
• Wordclock I/O & Input Termination Switch
• DC-Coupled Outputs
• Front-Panel Input and Output Meters
  
• SSL Production Pack Software Bundle (valued @ $1,100+) included with registration
  

Tech Specs:

• Channels: 8 x 8
• Sample Rate: 192kHz
• Bit Depth: 32-bit
• Analog Inputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS
• Analog Outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS
• Digital Inputs: 2 x Optical (ADAT, S/PDIF), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
• Digital Outputs: 2 x Optical (ADAT, S/PDIF), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
• Clock Inputs: 1 x Word Clock
• Clock Outputs: 1 x Word Clock
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