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Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel

Item ID: AlphaChan

Channel Strip with Mic Preamp, 3-band EQ, Filter, Limiter, and Variable Harmonic Drive Circuit

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An Affordable SSL Front End for Your DAW!

Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel — Here's a redundant question: How would you like Solid State Logic as a front end for your DAW? Of course you would, but what about the expense? Another redundant question once you get your hands on the SSL XLogic Alpha Channel! With all the features needed to record great vocal or instrument tracks every time, the Alpha Channel offers a recording solution based on SSL’s years of experience in designing the world’s leading analog recording consoles. The superior sonic fidelity, quality and attention to detail that have established SSL as the worlds leading audio console manufacturer here in the XLogic Alpha Channel.


Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel at a Glance:
  • SSL analog channel processing for your audio workstation
  • Pro mic preamp with line and instrument level switching,
  • Studio-class EQ, filter and limiter sections
  • Variable Harmonic Drive circuit


World-class SSL Analog Sound for your DAW
Building upon the exceptional success of the XLogic range of analog rack processors, the XLogic Alpha Channel is poised to bring the elusive SSL ‘sound’ to a whole new generation of producers and engineers. With all the features needed to record great vocal or instrument tracks, the Alpha Channel offers a studio class mic pre and processing based on SSL’s years of experience in designing the world’s leading analog recording consoles. A huge proportion of the music you know and love was recorded on SSL, renowned for the superior audio qualities you’ve heard on countless hit records. That elusive sonic ingredient is in the Alpha Channel.

Pro Mic Preamp
Alpha Channel offers the classic combination of a studio-class mic preamp, high-pass filter, parametric EQ, analog to digital conversion as standard and 'Lite Limit' limiting. The preamp is ultra-clean as only SSL can offer, and features line-level and Hi-Z instrument input switches, so you can record your guitar, bass, keyboards, and etc direct through your gold SSL channel into your DAW via analog or digital outputs. The Alpha Channel preamp section also offers the features any pro would expect including 48V phantom power, phase invert switches.

Studio-class EQ, Filter and Limiter
The processing section of the XLogic Alpha Channel features a 3-band SSL parametric EQ with mid frequency Q control and dual LF curves, plus a high-pass filter with selectable 40Hz, 80Hz or 120Hz cut-off frequency. To keep your input signal from distorting or overloading the built-in limiter features intelligent auto-limiting that maximizes recording headroom and avoids DAC clipping. If SSL processing onboard isn't enough for you, the XLogic Alpha Channel has an insert send/return system with sync for additional processing, insert sum, or multi unit cascade so you can have a stereo gold channel of SSL or more.

Variable Harmonic Drive Circuit
The SSL XLogic Alpha Channel also features the unique SSL 'VHD' (Variable Harmonic Drive) circuit that adds SSL's classic analog sound to DAW recordings by offering controlled 2nd or 3rd harmonic distortion. With its combination of tube-style 2nd harmonic or transistor-style 3rd harmonic degradation, VHD is like a time machine of distortion characteristics.


Solid State Logic XLogic Alpha Channel Features:
  • Professional ultra-clean mic preamp with line level & Hi Z instrument input switches
  • 48V Phantom Power And Phase Invert Switches
  • Variable Harmonic Drive circuit; a "Time Machine" of distortion characteristics
  • High-pass filter with selectable 40Hz, 80Hz or 120Hz cut-off frequency
  • Insert send/return system with sync for additional processing, insert sum or multi unit cascade
  • Built-in professional quality analog to digital conversion — as standard
  • Auto sample rate sensing and self-adjustment
  • Three band SSL parametric EQ with mid frequency Q control and dual LF curves
  • Intelligent auto limiting that maximizes recording headroom and avoids DAC clipping

All great-sounding recordings have to start somewhere... start yours with world-class analog SSL sound with the XLogic Alpha Channel for your DAW!




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Specification Detail
Preamp Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Frequency Response 32Hz-108kHz
Phantom Power Yes
EQ Yes
Compressor Yes
Other Processing Variable Harmonic Drive
Analog Inputs 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS)
Analog Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Digital Inputs 1 x S/PDIF (Coax)
Digital Outputs 1 x S/PDIF (Coax)
Other I/O 2 x RCA (Link), 2 x 1/4" (Send, Return)
Computer Connectivity No Computer Connectivity
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Depth 9"
Width 19"
Weight 7 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 729999X2

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based on 7 reviews

Great sounding EQ

by linguafrancastudio.com from earth
September 18, 2011
Music Background: Sound art
Just added this to the studio a few weeks ago and blown away.

Better than I hoped

by George Munce from Ocean Springs, MS
July 23, 2011
Music Background:
After reading the reviews here on SW and all the info I could find elsewhere, it seemed that this was really a nice studio pre, but not what I was looking for. I needed a live pre that accepted bala... read more [+]nced in, so that I could get the most from my Taylor's Expression System. Plus I use some effects and I needed an unbalanced line into my Voicelive. Every DI is designed to go the other way (unbal « bal), so I had been getting mediocre sound from a high-end instrument. On the recommendation of my rep at SW, I got the Alpha Channel and can honestly say that it is one of the best pieces of gear I have ever purchased. It not only gave me a balanced input, but also has an effects loop. But the best part is that it gives me massive amounts of headroom and amazing EQ control. My Taylors have never sounded better and my rig runs dead quiet now as well. This was definitely some out-of-the-box thinking on the part of my sales rep but in the time I have been working with him, he has shown the best of SW and turned me on to some great gear! I'm not a recording tech, so I can't really comment on the technical end of this unit (the other reviewers have covered much of that), but as a player, I know when something sounds good, and this sounds REALLY good! close [-]

Highly Recommended

by Peter from Vahon Island
October 26, 2008
Music Background:
I read a lot of mixed reviews on this pre at various forums, so I just decided to take a chance and try it out. I'm glad I bought it! It is really clear and detailed, with an excellent eq and tons of ... read more [+]routing versatility. A nice clean preamp that can be dirty if you want it to be. The lite limit function can be very useful on transients without sucking out all the tone. A great utility pre, useful for everything.I even use it for vocals with my Wunder CM7 (not gt) tube mic. It sounds incredible! Acoustic guitars with a vintage C451E, sounds awesome! I just bought a second one today so I can have a stereo pair. close [-]

Stunning Sound

by Studio Dude from Olympia, WA
November 26, 2007
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I own a pair of these as a major part of the audio pathway for mastering. Amazing SSL sound. Has vastly improved the presence and emotional impact of the music I have put thru these. Excellent for mic... read more [+] preamp use too. VERY powerful gain that is clean as a whistle or dial them up and bring in the VHD harmonic distortion component to the initial gain structure. Hi Z inputs make bass guitars and keys sound huge. Vocals are clear and clean and sit very well on top of the mix. The EQs are classic G series EQs with more gain to them than the originals. The limiter is fine if you run very hot signals and is incredibly transparent even if you hit it hard (which I did by mistake recently). But one of the most amazing things to me is the A/D convertor. This is a very, very good A/D convertor that allows you to run up to 24/96 signals thru a SPDIF cable into your DAW. I use some of the very best A/D convertors in my studio and this hangs in there with them. An E series mic pre, a Duality VHD circuit, a G series EQ, a new SSL designed limiter and a A/D convertor for $1,200? The specs are killer (6 Hz to 250 kHz bandwidth) and the sound is pure SSL. No wonder it won the 2007 TEC award for mic pres. close [-]

Alpha Channel ROCKS!

by Marvin Querido from Manila, Philippines
May 8, 2007
Music Background: Session Keyboardist, Arranger, Producer.
Bought one recently. Blown away. So not long after that, I bought a second one. Not cheap, but not too expensive, and totally worth the money you're paying. Your music is gonna thank you for it.
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