Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad 4-Channel Mic/Line/Instrument Preamplifier

The Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad preamp brings the highly regarded PureDrive microphone preamps from the SSL ORIGIN console into a compact 2RU rackmount unit, supercharged with high-resolution conversion and flexible digital connectivity. Featuring four channels of high-performance PureDrive mic preamps with +48V phantom power, polarity invert, and a 3rd-order high-pass filter, the PureDrive Quad gives engineers the same preamp circuitry found in SSL’s flagship console at a fraction of the footprint. As a result, studios can add genuine ORIGIN-console preamp tone to any setup, whether tracking vocals, instruments, or a small ensemble. In addition, a precise 31-step trim control with 1dB increments ensures repeatable gain staging across sessions. Marshall Music South Africa stocks the Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad preamp for studios across South Africa looking for SSL console-grade preamps in a compact format.

What Sets the Solid State Logic PureDrive Quad Preamp Apart

Each of the four preamps can be switched between three distinct characters — Clean, Classic Drive, and Asymmetric Drive — letting engineers shape the tone of each channel from transparent to vintage-flavored without reaching for outboard gear. However, the PureDrive Quad’s real strength lies in its connectivity: four rear-mounted combo XLR inputs and four front-panel Hi-Z/DI instrument inputs with automatic input detection are joined by three sets of D-sub connectors for line-level I/O plus insert send and return, while conversion runs at up to 32-bit/192kHz with a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz (±0.2dB). Whether you’re integrating the PureDrive Quad into an existing ADAT or AES-based studio, or using its USB-C connection as a standalone 12-in/12-out interface (4 analog plus 8 ADAT inputs via Link in, 4 AES plus 8 ADAT outputs), it adapts to a wide range of studio configurations. Marshall Music South Africa can help South African studios bring ORIGIN-console preamp quality into their racks with the PureDrive Quad.

Tech Specs

• Format: 4-channel, 2RU rackmount preamplifier and audio interface
• Preamps: 4x PureDrive mic preamps (from SSL ORIGIN console) with +48V phantom power, polarity invert, 3rd-order high-pass filter
• Trim Control: 31-step trim, 1dB increments
• Drive Modes: Clean, Classic Drive, Asymmetric Drive (per channel)
• Inputs: 4x rear combo XLR, 4x front-panel Hi-Z/DI with auto-detection, plus 3x D-sub connectors (line I/O, insert send/return)
• Conversion: Up to 32-bit/192kHz, frequency response 20Hz-20kHz (±0.2dB)
• USB Connectivity: USB-C, 12 in/12 out at 44.1/48kHz (4 analog + 8 ADAT in via Link in / 4 AES + 8 ADAT out)

Solid State Logic

Founded in 1969 by Colin Sanders, Solid State Logic began life building switching systems for pipe organs before evolving into the world’s leading manufacturer of analog and digital audio consoles. SSL pioneered industry-defining technologies — including motorized fader automation and total recall of mixer settings — and its large-format consoles became the backbone of major recording, broadcast, film, and live sound facilities worldwide, shaping the sound of countless hit records.

In recent years SSL has brought that console DNA into the personal and project studio space, with a range of award-winning audio interfaces (SSL 2, SSL 2+, SSL 12, SSL 1), compact mixers, control surfaces, channel strips, and processing plug-ins. Renowned for high-bandwidth, low-distortion signal paths and the iconic “SSL sound,” the brand remains a benchmark name across professional and home studios alike.

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