Description

Meet the Focusrite ISA 828 MkII

The ISA 828MkII incorporates eight of Focusrite’s classic mic preamps, with Lundahl LL1538 transformers on every input. Each channel has the option of mic or line inputs, while inputs 1-4 also feature instrument inputs on the front panel. Each mic pre has variable input impedance, to provide a range of subtly different sonic options when using microphones, including an ‘ISA 110’ setting, which replicates the impedance of the original Focusrite mic pre.

Focusrite ISA 828 MkII in one take

• Optional A-D card with up to 192kHz, 24-bit sampling offers high-quality digital audio conversion to Dante, ADAT and AES3
• Classic ISA mic preamp design featuring Lundahl LL1538 input transformer
• Switching power supply design allows for efficient and cool operation
• Front-panel instrument inputs to first four channels
• Line inputs with dedicated input connectors and front-panel select switch
• Switchable input impedance including classic ISA 110 setting
• High-pass filter with fixed 75Hz frequency and 18dB/octave roll-off
• Switchable insert points when used with A-D card
• Per-channel six-segment LED peak-level meters

Tons of gain on tap for any microphone

Up to 60dB of gain is available, with a further +20dB of continuously variable trim, providing a huge 80dB gain range. The high-pass filter has a fixed 75Hz frequency and 18dB / octave roll-off for minimizing rumble, stand-borne noise, and other low-frequency sounds. The ISA 828 MkII also features per-channel, six-segment LED meters, and switchable rear-panel insert points, which allow the use of inline processors such as compressors or EQs.

ISA 828 MkII – Ready for your Rack

Dedicated connectors for mic and line-level inputs allow all sources to be connected simultaneously, making ISA 828 MkII perfect for permanent installation in a rack. Switching power supply allows for efficient, cool operation, without sacrificing sound quality or performance, and increasing reliability over its predecessor.

Classic ISA Sound – Now over DANTE

The optional ISA ADN8 analog-to-digital expansion card provides eight Dante, ADAT, and AES3 outputs at sampling rates of up to 24-bit / 192kHz. And as with all Focusrite Pro products, wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite Pro hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Red, RedNet, and ISA customers get a free plug-in from Focusrite and Brainworx

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite recreates the analogue signal paths of Focusrite’s revered ISA 110 and ISA 130 modules which were a part of the Focusrite Studio Console.

Designed and coded by the DSP geniuses at acclaimed software house Brainworx, the new bx_console Focusrite VST/AU/AAX plugin for Mac and PC faithfully captures the sound, feel, and styling of their original iconic hardware.

With bx_console Focusrite retailing separately for $349, its inclusion for free with all Red, RedNet, and ISA purchases is a huge deal!

In addition, customers who previously purchased any Red, RedNet, or ISA solution since January 2020 will have the plug-in available in their Focusrite account as long as they’ve registered the product.