Solid State Logic Alpha 8 High-Performance 8x8 AD/DA Converter with Analogue, ADAT, S/PDIF and USB I/O

Building on the acclaimed Alpha Link range, ALPHA 8 is 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. 

Key Features:

• The ultimate audio interface expander and the perfect partner for SSL 18. 
  
• High performance, next-generation 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion.
  
• Class-leading dynamic range, THD+N and crosstalk audio performance.
  
• 8 balanced line inputs and outputs.
  
• Up to 8 channels of analogue to ADAT and ADAT to analogue conversion.
  
  • Configurable operating levels for each input and output to best match your external equipment: +24/+20/+18/+9 dBu.
    
  • DC-coupled outputs are perfect for sending control voltages to synthesisers and modular rigs.
    
• 10 digital inputs and outputs (8 channels of ADAT, 2 channels of S/PDIF).
  
  • Up to 2 channels of analogue to S/PDIF and S/PDIF to analogue conversion.
    
  • Up to 2 channels of S/PDIF to ADAT and ADAT to S/PDIF conversion.
    
  • S/PDIF available on coaxial or optical connectors.    
• Flexible conversion configuration.
  
  • The physical outputs can be fed with a mixture of analogue, digital and USB audio signals, providing a great level of flexibility.
    
• 18-in / 18-out USB audio interface.
  
  • Use ALPHA 8 as an aggregate USB audio interface
    
  • Record and playback to all 8 analogue and 10 digital I/O via USB.
• High-current front panel headphone confidence check – audition any individual input or output (or stereo pair).
  
  • Choose from 3 different settings to optimise for your headphones – Standard, High Impedance, High Sensitivity.
    
• Dedicated front panel input and output meters.
  
• Word Clock in and out & input termination switch.
  
• Clock internally, or from incoming ADAT, S/PDIF or Word Clock
  
• SSL Production Pack Software included – worth over $1400.