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.
Features:
- 8 x 8 A/D-D/A converter with ADAT, S/PDIF, and 18 x 18 USB audio interface
- Professional audio interface expander solution
- State-of-the-art 32-bit 192kHz conversion
- Class-leading dynamic range, THD+N, and crosstalk specs
- Input dynamic range: 120dB, output dynamic range: 123dB
- Input THD+N: -110dB, output THD+N –108dB
- 8 balanced line-level inputs and outputs
- Up to 8 channels of analog-to-ADAT and ADAT-to-analog conversion
- Configurable operating levels for each input and output
- DC-coupled outputs are perfect for sending control voltages to CV-equipped gear
- 10 digital inputs and outputs (8 channels of ADAT, 2 channels of S/PDIF)
- Up to 2 channels of analog-to-S/PDIF and S/PDIF-to-analog 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
- Physical outputs can be fed with a combination of analog, digital, and USB audio signals
- 18-in, 18-out USB audio interface
- Record and playback to all 8 channels of analog and 10 channels of digital I/O via USB
- High-current front-panel headphone jack lets you audition any individual input or output (or stereo pair)
- 3 different settings to optimize 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 (a $1,100+ value) included with registration