SSL Pure Drive Octo

This time we're not looking at a mic, but a mic pre. One that is chock full o features that turn this mic pre into a recording and mixing powerhouse. With its storied history and presesnce in just about every major studio in the world, SSL has built quite the reputation for automation and high quality circuitry. The SSL Pure Drive Octo continues the tradition and then some! ***CORRECTIONS*** The second time I go to Yellow drive mode in the drum example, that is hard clipping not soft. This video can be used a reference guide for the setup of the unit, if you dont feel like reading the manual. Pretty much the entire manual is covered, along with sound samples of the various settings and modes for the device. Affiliate links: SSL Pure Drive Octo - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/gORJ95 Shure SM58 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Bnz9bB Royer R121 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/VxxnzA SSL 2+ USB Interface - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/N9QJ4q Special Thanks: @TanerUretener https://www.fiverr.com/turetener for putting together the new intro for the channel! @HeisQualamarTV our vocal performance for this video https://www.kennyshawdrums.com/ our drum performance for this video ****CONTENTS**** 00:00 - Start 00:47 - The History of SSL 06:39 - Rear Panel Functions 09:58 - Front Panel Controls 15:35 - Settings Mode 19:44 - Harmonic Analysis 21:44 - Vocal Drive Tests 23:58 - Drum Drive Tests 25:57 - Preamp Comparison 26:02 - Clean Mode SSL2+ 26:11 - Clean Mode SSL PureDrive 26:35 - SSL 2+ 4K Mode 26:46 - SSL PureDrive Classic Drive 27:14 - Impedance Tests 28:33 - Converter Comparison 28:38 - Blind Test 28:57 - Test Reveal 29:13 - Null Test 29:45 - Conclusion