Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad 4-channel Mic/Line/Instrument Preamplifier

The Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad 4-channel mic/line/instrument preamplifier packs four high-performance PureDrive preamps ported from the company’s acclaimed Origin console. Featuring 192kHz/32-bit conversion via ADAT, AES, and USB, in addition to stepped controls and digitally controlled analog circuitry, the PureDrive Quad interfaces seamlessly into today’s hybrid studio setups. The preamps inherit the sonic purity and crystalline clarity characteristic of SSL microphone preamp designs. In addition to the Clean setting, SSL’s innovation Drive circuit offers two distinct flavors of gain-dependent, harmonically rich character. The PureDrive Quad also retains four great-sounding front-panel hi-Z DI inputs with automatic input detection to handle electric bass, guitars, keyboards, and other electronic instruments. With all this going for it, the Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad is a no-brainer for inclusion in any modern pro studio rack.

FEATURES

• 4 high-performance PureDrive microphone preamps
• 3 modes for each preamp: Clean, Classic Drive, and Asymmetric Drive
• 4 mic preamp input impedance options
• 4 front-panel hi-Z DI inputs with automatic input detection
• 48V phantom power, polarity invert, and 3rd-order highpass filter
• Stepped Gain control with up to 65dB Gain
• 31-step Trim control, with precise 1dB increments
• Mic/Line input switching
• 12 in / 12 out (@44.1/48 kHz)
• 4 analog + 8 ADAT in (via Link in) / 4 AES + 8 ADAT outs
• Mic inputs via XLR; Line via TRS or D-sub
• Balanced analog outputs/insert sends for external processing
• +24dBu line-level insert returns/ADC inputs
• Digital connectivity via ADAT, AES, and USB
• Ability to switch ADAT and AES connections to source audio from DAW outputs (USB) instead of A/D converter
• Cascade 2 PureDrive Quad units via ADAT Link In connection
• USB soundcard mode
• Stepped pots and digitally controlled analog electronics for precision, stereo matching, and easy recall
• Up to 192kHz and 32-bit conversion, professional I/O levels (+24dBu = 0dBFS)
• Auto-ranging word clock I/O
• Selectable Auto-Sleep mode

SPECIFICATIONS

• Preamp Type:Solid State
• Number of Channels:4
• Phantom Power:Yes
• Polarity Switch:Yes
• Sample Rate:Up to 192kHz
• Bit Depth:32-bit
• Analog Inputs:4 x XLR-1/4" Combo, 4 x 1/4" (Hi-Z/DI), 1 x DB-25 (instert returns, line)
• Digital Inputs:1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/link)
• Digital Outputs:2 x XLR (AES/EBU), 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT)
• Channel Inserts:Yes
• Clock I/O:2 x BNC (in, out)
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Computer Connectivity:USB
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz (±0.2dB)
• Rack Spaces:2U
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC Cable
• Height:3.5"
• Depth:11.9" (chassis only)
• Width:19"
• Weight:13 lbs