The Solid State Logic Xlogic Alpha-Link Audio I/O Product Range — or SSLXALAIOPR for short — is a new collection of flexible, full featured multi-channel audio converters for studio, live, and broadcast applications. There are three Alpha-Link models in the initial release, all featuring high-quality 24-channel SSL-enhanced AD/DA converter circuitry and a choice of digital audio format options. The Alpha-Link MADI SX is a MADI and AES/EBU based converter, while the Alpha-Link AX and Alpha Link MADI AX are ADAT lightpipe-based converters. All are stylishly designed, 2U-high rackmountable units with deceptively simple front-panel controls, a handy front-panel headphone connection, and a metering section for the analog inputs and outputs with an AD/DA selection button, mode indicator LEDs, and 24 tri-colour level LEDs. All Alpha Link units can be used as standalone format converters, or as a powerful, highly flexible IO solution for native PC-based audio workstations — SSL’s new Delta-Link MADI-PT converter even allows direct connection to a Pro Tools system. SSL expects the XLogic Alpha-Link range will be shipping worldwide later this month.
