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PURE DRIVE QUAD is a 4-channel mic preamp with PURE and DRIVE modes, new Asymmetric DRIVE, USB interface, digital I/O, and flexible tone-shaping controls.
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PURE DRIVE QUAD continues the Origin legacy into rack format, delivering four microphone preamps with ORIGIN’s renowned PURE and DRIVE modes. However, it takes it further, adding a new ‘Asymmetric’ DRIVE, advanced digital connectivity, and an onboard USB interface.
PURE DRIVE QUAD offers four mic preamp input impedance options, enabling engineers to explore various tonal possibilities or closely match the mic pre's impedance to the microphone. Each mic pre includes independent +48V phantom power, polarity inversion, and a sweepable High Pass Filter.
PURE DRIVE QUAD is one of the most capable and feature-rich outboard microphone preamplifiers available. It introduces a host of new sonic possibilities and workflows for the discerning producer and recording engineer.
PURE DRIVE QUAD is a testament to SSL's commitment to progressive analogue circuit design. No electro-mechanical components (potentiometers, mechanical switches, relays, etc) are used in the critical audio signal path of PURE DRIVE QUAD, increasing product longevity, and allowing impeccable ‘matching’ between all channels – not just a stereo pair. Using digitally controlled analogue circuits, controlled by detented pots and electronic switches, simplifies recall and precision of settings. PURE DRIVE QUAD’s mic pre’s can be independently switched between three distinct DRIVE modes: Clean, Classic Drive, and Asymmetric Drive.
Clean mode (White) delivers the highly regarded, ultra-low noise floor, linear SSL preamp that is recognised for its ability to faithfully capture the sound of the source with exceptional clarity and detail.
Classic Drive (Amber) is the symmetrical mode that generates predominantly odd harmonics; the same drive sound found on the ORIGIN console.
Asymmetric Drive (Green) offers a new colouration option specifically designed for the PURE DRIVE range. It makes the even harmonic content dominant and provides more pronounced thickness, colouration, and softening of transients.
PURE DRIVE QUAD offers four mic preamp input impedance options, enabling engineers to match the mic pre's impedance closely to the microphone or even change the tonality of the input signal (on ribbon and dynamic mics). This gives further creative control when recording with the PURE DRIVE preamps.
PURE DRIVE QUAD features three independent controls:
PURE DRIVE QUAD’s advanced connectivity opens a world of recording possibilities. Its comprehensive selection of analogue and digital I/O offers microphone preamps with exceptional performance and flexibility, whether you're tracking a band in a world-class studio or adding warmth to stems in a production scenario. Thanks to its integrated USB sound card, it's also ideal for project studios and on-location sessions where quality cannot be compromised.
PURE DRIVE QUAD’s advanced connectivity opens a world of recording possibilities. Its comprehensive selection of analogue and digital I/O offers microphone preamps with exceptional performance and flexibility, whether you're tracking a band in a world-class studio or adding warmth to stems in a production scenario. It's also ideal for project studios and on-location sessions where quality cannot be compromised, thanks to its integrated USB sound card.
PURE DRIVE QUAD features four rear-mounted combo XLR inputs, four front-panel Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs with automatic input detection, and three sets of D-sub connectors for line-level inputs, as well as insert send and insert return. PURE DRIVE QUAD’s insert returns/ADC inputs operate up to full +24 dBu line-level, for interfacing with other professional equipment.
Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad 4 Channel Microphone Preamp Features:
