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  • Page 1 PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide PURE DRIVE OCTO...
  • Page 2 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation. Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Button Brightness Meters Brightness Relay Feedback Re-purposing the Digital Outputs as DAW Outputs Safe Mode for Ø, +48V, HPF and LINE Push Functions Peak Hold Meter Release Factory Reset Troubleshooting Specifications Block Diagram Safety Notices PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Introduction PURE DRIVE OCTO takes the highly regarded PureDrive™ mic preamps from the SSL ORIGIN console and delivers them in an 8 channel 2U rackmount device, supercharged with cutting-edge conversion and flexible digital connectivity. 3 Flavours, 1 Mic Pre Each of the 8 preamps offers a choice of three modes: Clean, Classic Drive and Asymmetric Drive.

  • Page 5: Features

    Rack Mounting, Heat and Ventilation PURE DRIVE OCTO is a 2U, 19” rackmount piece of equipment designed to sit in the racking of a producer’s desk or similar. It is recommended that ventilation space is left above and below the unit so any heat generated by PURE DRIVE OCTO can naturally disperse.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Hardware Overview This page provides an overview of the PURE DRIVE OCTO hardware. The tutorial section covers each control in more detail. Front Panel 4 x HI-Z/DI INSTRUMENT GAIN (COARSE) POLARITY & +48V METERING AND STATUS INPUTS 11-position stepped control...

  • Page 7: Connections Overview

    Use the AES/EBU outputs to conveniently connect to external devices that accept AES/EBU inputs, such as distribution systems and external converters. 8 - EXTERNAL PROCESSING CONNECTED TO INSERTS RETURNS Return the output from external analogue processors. 9 - LINE-LEVEL DEVICES CONNECTED TO LINE INPUTS Connect the output of dedicated line-level devices. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 8: Tutorial

    HPF (High-Pass Filter) LED A 3rd order / 18 dB per octave high-pass filter at 75 Hz can be engaged/disengaged from the signal path by a short press on the TRIM control. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 9 (such as an EQ or compressor) into the signal path ahead of the analogue to digital converter (ADC). Alternatively, you can use the insert return as a way of bypassing the preamp stage, which can be useful when using signal from external preamps or whenever straight-forward, pristine analogue-to-digital conversion is needed. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 10 • Note that the 2nd harmonic is much more prominent in Asymmetric Drive. Prominent even Prominent odd harmonic harmonic (Asymmetric Drive) (Classic Drive) Test tone 200 Hz, 29 dB Gain, input level -14.35 dBu. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 11: Power, Digital Clock Setup & Metering

    Please refer to the Settings section of this user guide for more information. INSERT MODE Engaging the INSERT MODE button hijacks the channel ZΩ buttons to become insert return enable/disables whilst the INSERT MODE button is engaged. The button will pulse bright white whilst active. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 12 USB, the front panel RATE and CLK buttons become inactive. Use your host computer to make adjustments to the Sample Rate and Clock Source. For more information on the built-in USB audio interface, refer to the USB audio interface section of this user guide. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    Combo-XLRs. TRS and DB25 are hardwired in parallel. It is advisable to only use either/or and avoid using both simultaneously. Insert Returns The rear panel D-Sub connector provides access to the insert returns. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 14 PURE DRIVE uses an auto-ranging power supply. Simply connect the IEC to a mains power socket and use the rocker switch to power the unit on/off. USB 'C' type connector provides access to the built-in USB audio interface. Connect this to your host computer/DAW system. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 15: Usb Audio Interface

    SSL USB Control Panel application and select your PURE DRIVE device. Step 2 With your device selected, go to the ASIO Device tab and link PURE DRIVE OCTO to one of the 4 available ASIO drivers e.g. SSL ASIO Driver 1.

  • Page 16: Aggregate Soundcard (Mac Only)

    Mac OS Aggregate Device feature in order to use PURE DRIVE alongside an existing audio interface that does. The example to the right shows SSL 2+ and PURE DRIVE OCTO being used together but this could be any audio interface.

  • Page 17: Re-Purposing The Digital Outputs As Daw Outputs

    ADAT Out 6 ADAT Out 7 ADAT Out 8 ADAT Out 9 ADAT Out 10 ADAT Out 11 ADAT Out 12 ADAT OUT 1-8 [5-8] ADAT Out 13 ADAT Out 14 ADAT Out 15 ADAT Out 16 PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 18: Firmware Updates

    Such updates will be documented on the SSL Support site. It is recommended to avoid using a USB hub and instead use a direct USB connection between PURE DRIVE and your computer when performing firmware updates. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 19: Settings

    Settings Mode & Factory Reset Settings There are a number of configurable settings available for PURE DRIVE OCTO. To access these, hold down the CLK button whilst the unit is powering on. Enter Settings mode Read through the information on the following pages to understand which switches affect which particular setting.

  • Page 20: Button Brightness

    (default).If the [48V] LED is off, relay feedback is enabled. Save your settings and Exit Settings mode by holding the STANDBY button until the unit power cycles back into normal operation. Alternatively, continue to make adjustments to other settings before actioning this step. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 21: Autopower On Enable

    LSB is leftmost, MSB is rightmost. The binary number multiplied by 5 minutes gives the total timeout time. See the next page for a table detailing the options. Bottom row of meter LEDs indicate timeout setting PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 22: Re-Purposing The Digital Outputs As Daw Outputs

    Channel 3 DRIVE Button Colour: Red: DAW USB source Normal mode - AES and ADAT Outputs fed from A-D converter DAW feeds digital outputs mode - AES and ADAT fed from USB. Example given at 44.1/48 kHz PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 23: Safe Mode For Ø, +48V, Hpf And Line Push Functions

    Alternatively, continue to make adjustments to Channel 6 other settings before actioning this step. DRIVE toggles Meter Release Channel 6 DRIVE button: Green: Slow Orange: Standard (default) Red: Fast PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 24: Factory Reset

    Buttons Brightness (default: 5th level of 8) • Meters Brightness (default: 8th level of 8) • Relay feedback (default: ON) • Autopower on (default: enabled) • Auto Standby Mode (default: disabled) • Auto Standby Mode timeout (default: 20 min) PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting & FAQs Troubleshooting UID Display UID Display Mode displays the UID number of the firmware currently in use and the hardware revision of both main card and front panel card. To enter UID Display Mode, press and hold the RATE button during the power-up sequence.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting & FAQs Soak and Potentiometer Test Mode Soak mode is used to check the correct operation of all lights and indicators on front panel. It cycles through the phases listed below. To enter Soak mode, hold down Channel 1 ZΩ and DRIVE buttons during the power-up sequence. All switches lights bright white, if available (otherwise off) + meters pattern All switches lights red, if available (otherwise dim white) + meters pattern All switches lights green, if available (otherwise dim white) + meters pattern...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Insert Returns & Line Inputs 25-way D-type Female (D-Sub) x1 AES/EBU Outputs Male XLR x2 ADAT Output and ADAT Link In Optical TOSLINK Port x2 Wordclock Input and Output BNC connector x 2 'C' Type USB Port x1 PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 28 Adjacent channels 150R terminator, 35 dB gain Aggressor 15 dBu 10 kHz in, 5 dB gain, 20 dBu out < -81 dB Adjacent channels 150R terminator, 35 dB gain Maximum Input Level > 21.5 dBu Minimum gain PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 29 Gain Matching < 0.08 dB Any gain setting gain 11 dB gain, unweighted, 20 Hz - 20kHz, Noise Floor (Unweighted) < 86 dBu typical 150R termination Maximum Input Level > 15.5 dBu (unbalanced) Minimum gain PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 30 23.9 dBu in, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, all < -115 dB other channels 150R terminated Trim & High-Pass Filter (HPF) Measurement Value Conditions Trim Gain Matching < 0.04 dB Any gain setting HPF Frequency Tolerance Any HPF setting PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 31: Block Diagram

    Appendices Block Diagram PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...

  • Page 32: Safety Notices

    Only connect units to single phase supplies with the neutral conductor at earth potential. ATTENTION! This product must always be earthed. CAUTION! No user-serviceable parts inside. In the event of damage to the unit contact Solid State Logic. Service or repair must be done by qualified service personnel only.
  • Page 33 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 34 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Environmental Temperature: Operating: +1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storage: -20 to 50 degrees Celsius. Further information For additional information, product downloads, knowledge base and technical support visit the www.solidstatelogic.com. PURE DRIVE OCTO User Guide...
  • Page 35 PURE DRIVE OCTO...

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