SSL Alpha 8 High Performance 8x8 AD/DA Converter
High quality AD/DA converter for pristine studio recordings
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Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: SSL0142
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Product Description
Elevate your studio setup with the ALPHA 8, an 8-in/8-out analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue converter. Offering SSL-grade audio quality, flexible routing, and impeccable performance, it’s the perfect tool for expanding your interface via ADAT, S/PDIF, or USB. Whether used as a standalone 18-in/18-out USB interface or as an expander for your existing gear, ALPHA 8 ensures pristine sound and seamless integration for all your analogue and digital devices.
Key Features
- Multiple inputs:
8 balanced line inputs and outputs for superior connectivity. - Up to 18 IO:
Aggregate 18-in/18-out USB audio interface capabilities. - Included software:
Bundled SSL Production Pack with £1,100 worth of software.
Superior Audio Conversion:
Experience premium audio with next-gen 32-bit/192 kHz converters. Boasting class-leading dynamic range, ultra-low THD+N, and minimal crosstalk, the ALPHA 8 guarantees impeccable sound for any application, from analogue processing to synthesiser control.
Unmatched Connectivity:
Optimise signal integrity with configurable operating levels and versatile I/O options. ALPHA 8 offers ADAT, S/PDIF, and USB-C connectivity, making it compatible with a range of equipment while maintaining jitter-free, reliable performance.
Flexible Workflow Options:
ALPHA 8’s routing versatility unlocks endless possibilities. Create hardware insert paths, connect analogue and digital gear to your DAW, or output control voltages for modular synths and effects. Tailor your setup to your workflow with ease.
Specifications:
- Inputs/Outputs: 8x Analogue, 8x ADAT, 2x S/PDIF, Word Clock I/O
- Dynamic Range: Input 120 dB, Output 123 dB
- Operating Levels: Configurable to +24/+20/+18/+9 dBu
- Headphone Options: Standard, High Impedance, High Sensitivity
- Conversion Rate: 32-bit/192 kHz