The Focusrite ISA828 retains all of the impressive features of the ISA428 but provides an extra 4 input channels providing 8 high quality microphone pre-amp channels. This gives you four hand-wound transformer-based preamps based on the original ISA 110 preamp circuit and housed in a convenient 2U chassis. Every preamp has switchable impedance and an impressive 122dB of dynamic range, giving you Focusrite's highly sought-after warm and transparent sound.
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The ISA microphone preamp was first introduced in 1985 and is renowned for outstanding transparency and subtle warmth contributed by transformer core saturation. With an additional variable impedance circuit ISA users are able to perfectly match the preamp with any microphone, or to use different settings creatively to shape the sound of the microphone. The ISA microphone preamp topology provides amazing clarity and the well-known Focusrite sound making it the first choice for many audio professionals today.
The Focusrite ISA828 has four instrument inputs which are immediately accessible on the front panel, allowing fast and easy connection whilst 8 XLR inputs (with optional phantom power) are located to the reverse. Extra processing can be placed between preamp and conversion via the units dedicated insert points, featured on every channel. Accurate six-segment LED metering is designed to catch even the fastest transients on every channel.
The preamps are complemented by eight line inputs, eight line outputs and an optional eight channel 192kHz A-D converter boasting a dynamic range of 122dB. Thanks to its convenient 25 pin D-Type connectors, the ISA828 also integrates quickly and seamlessly with ProTools HD, as well as other popular hard disc recorders and mixing desks.
Focusrite are world renowned for the premium design and build quality of their microphone preamps, offering professional results for home and commercial recording. The Mic Pre Masters website provides video demonstrations and interactive audio stems which allow you to hear isolated tracks from recordings done exclusively through Focusrite preamps. The interactive demonstrations allow you to hear exactly how each preamp from the Focusrite range treats individual instrument elements to ensure you purchase the perfect interface for your desired application.
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