Solid State Logic SSL Alpha 8, 8-In/8-Out, ADAT and S/PDIF Interface Expander
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Key features:
- Premium 32-bit/192 kHz conversion with exceptional 120–123 dB dynamic range
- 8 fully balanced analogue I/O with individually adjustable +9 to +24 dBu levels
- 10-channel digital I/O (ADAT + S/PDIF) with flexible bidirectional routing
- 18-in/18-out USB-C interface mode for full analogue + digital integration
- DC-coupled outputs and high-current headphone monitoring for modern workflows
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- 1 Year Warranty
- Free delivery
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Solid State Logic Alpha 8 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.
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, vintage synthesisers, analogue mixers, 500-series modules, or monitor 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 ALPHA 8 provides outstanding digital audio handling, guaranteeing jitter-free, rock-solid integration in your studio environment whilst elevating the performance of your creative space.
Features
- 8-in / 8-out professional-grade AD/DA converter
- 32-bit / 192 kHz next-generation conversion with class-leading dynamic range
- 8 balanced analogue line inputs and 8 balanced analogue line outputs
- Individually selectable operating levels per I/O: +9, +18, +20 or +24 dBu
- 10 digital I/O channels: 8-ch ADAT, 2-ch S/PDIF (coaxial or optical)
- Flexible analogue ↔ ADAT ↔ S/PDIF routing configurations
- Up to 8-channel analogue–ADAT or ADAT–analogue conversion
- Up to 2-channel analogue–S/PDIF or S/PDIF–analogue conversion
- Up to 2-channel S/PDIF–ADAT or ADAT–S/PDIF conversion
- 18-in / 18-out USB-C audio interface mode (analogue + digital simultaneously)
- Record/playback all 18 channels via USB
- DC-coupled outputs for CV control of modular and analogue synths
- Front-panel high-current headphone output for confidence monitoring
- Three headphone modes: Standard / High Impedance / High Sensitivity
- Dedicated front-panel input and output metering
- Word Clock in/out with termination switch for rock-solid sync
- Clock from internal, ADAT, S/PDIF or Word Clock
- Low THD+N: –110 dB (input) / –108 dB (output)
- High dynamic range: 120 dB (input) / 123 dB (output)
- Perfect expander for any interface via ADAT/S/PDIF
- Ideal companion for SSL 18 — expand by 8 or 16 extra analogue I/O
- USB-C connectivity; Mac plug-and-play, Windows ASIO/WDM driver
- Includes SSL Production Pack software bundle
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| Service | DPD | FedEx | UPS |
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| UK Standard (Orders Over £99) | 7-10 Working Days | Free of charge | ||
| Next Working Day Express | Next Day | £5.99 | Next Day | £6.99 | Next Day | £9.99 |
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| Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands | 2 Days | £15.99 | Service Not Available | Service Not Available |
| Channel Islands | 2 Days | £19.99 | Service Not Available | Service Not Available |
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| Republic Of Ireland | 2-3 Days | £19.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
| Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia & Spain | 3-6 Days | £39.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
| Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands & Luxembourg | 2-4 Days | £29.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
| Bulgaria, Greece & Romania | 5-8 Days | £54.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
| Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Portugal & Sweden | 4-6 Days | £44.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
| Norway | 6-8 Days | £69.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
| Switzerland | 3-5 Days | £49.99 | Live Rates at Checkout | Live Rates at Checkout |
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