Focusrite ISA One Classic Analogue Microphone Pre-amplifier

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ISA series transformer-based preamplifier
Headphone output with volume control
Dedicated insert point
Optional stereo 192kHz A-D converter (Not included)
Backlit VU meter with variable calibration

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Condition Brand New
Warranty 3 Year Warranty
Delivery Free Delivery

ISA series transformer-based preamplifier
Headphone output with volume control
Dedicated insert point
Optional stereo 192kHz A-D converter (Not included)
Backlit VU meter with variable calibration

More details

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Product: Focusrite ISA One Classic Analogue Microphone Pre-amplifier

SKU: DDJ2259

Condition Brand New
Warranty 3 Year Warranty
Delivery Free Delivery

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Classic Focusrite Microphone Pre Amp (Digital Card NOT Included)

PLEASE NOTE: The optional A/D Converter Card is NOT included.

Back in the mid-1980s, Sir George Martin commissioned console design legend Rupert Neve to build a series of new, ‘no compromise’ console modules for AIR studios. They were an enormous hit and formed the basis of the Focusrite Studio Console, widely regarded as the best-sounding analogue recording console of all time. Today, the descendants of those modules are used in leading studios around the world, and their sought-after Focusrite Heritage Sound lies behind thousands of hit records. Today’s ISA Range from Focusrite puts the classic sound of Focusrite into your own studio or live performance.

Featuring a rugged, portable all-metal enclosure, the ISA One combines the classic Focusrite microphone preamp with a flexible, independent DI channel and optional 192kHz precision A/D conversion.

At the heart of the ISA range is the microphone preamplifier with its Lundahl input transformer – essentially the same circuit, based on the original ISA110, that has been used for 30 years in successive Focusrite designs. The input transformer imparts a special character to the sound that can’t be truly emulated in any other way: inseparable from the microphone itself, the transformer input stage is ideal for use with classic microphones. But this mic pre has a twist the original didn’t have, which makes it far more versatile: four carefully-selected impedances allow you to match microphone to input in different ways. Bring out the character of a classic mic or emphasise a special feature, or go for a totally transparent, modern sound – it’s up to you.

Whether you’re an artist, engineer or producer, you’ll appreciate the versatility of the ISA One, with its front-panel DI input. The DI includes low/high impedance switching and an amplifier output, and its own feed to the optional A/D converter and separate rear-panel XLR output

ISA series transformer-based preamplifier
Flexible independent DI channel
Switchable impedance
Headphone output with volume control
Dedicated insert point
Optional stereo 192kHz A-D converter (not included)
Lundahl LL1538 Input Transformer
Backlit VU meter with variable calibration

Analogue Channel Inputs	XLR Mic input One XLR and one TRS line input XLR Instrument input TRS Jack External ADC input TRS Jack TRS jack return
Analogue Channel Outputs	TRS jack send XLR balanced line output XLR DI output TS jack DI through
Analogue Channel Additional I/O	TRS Jack cue mix left input TRS Jack cue mix right input 1/4” TRS Jack headphones output
Mic Input Response	Gain range - 0dB to 60dB in 10dB steps + 20 dB of variable gain Input Impedance - Switched Impedance setting Equivalent Input Impedance at 1kHzLow = 600 Ohms ISA110 = 1400 Ohms Med = 2400 Ohms High = 6800 Ohms EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) -126dB measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm terminating impedance and 22Hz/22kHz band-pass filter Noise - Noise at output with unity gain (0 dB) and 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter-97 dBu Signal-to-Noise Ratio - 106 dB relative to max headroom (9dBu) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise - Measured at medium gain (30dB) with a 1kHz -20dBu input signal and with a 22Hz/22kHz band-pass filter< 0.0009% Frequency Response - At minimum gain (0 dB)-0.5dB down at 10Hz and -3dB down at 125kHz At maximum gain (60dB) -3dB down at 16Hz and -3dB down 118kHz CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio) 98dB (Channel 1, 1kHz, maximum gain with +24 dBu input) Crosstalk Channel to Channel - With 10dB@1kHz input to chA, chB output =104dBrA. With 10dB@10kHz input to chA, chB output = 84dBrA
Line Input Response	Gain range -20dB to +10dB in 10dB steps + 20 dB of variable gain Input Impedance - 10 kΩ from 10 Hz to 200 kHz Noise - Noise at main output with gain at unity (0 dB) measured with 50 Ω source impedance and a 22Hz - 22 kHz band pass filter -96 dBu Signal-to-Noise Ratio - Measured with a 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter120 dB relative to max headroom (24 dBu) 118dB relative to 0dBFS (+22dBu) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise - Measured with a 0 dBu input signal, and a 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter0.0001% Frequency Response - At unity gain (0 dB)-0.3dB down at 10Hz and -3dB down at 200kHz
Instrument Input Response	Gain range - 10dB to 40dB continuously variable Input Impedance - High = greater than 1M Low = greater than 300k Noise - Measured with 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filterMinimum gain (+10 dB): -92 dBu Maximum gain (+40dB): -62dBu THD - At minimum gain (+10) Frequency Response - At minimum gain (+10 dB)-10dB input: 10Hz-100kHz +/- 0.6dB At maximum gain (+40 dB)-40dB input: -2.5dB down at 10Hz and 0dB at 100kHz
Meters	Moving Coil (MC) Meterfactory calibrated to 0VU = +4dBu with 1kHz sinewave. With the VU Cal button pressed the meter can be adjusted on the rear panel to allow 0VU to equal +10dBu to +26dBu with the centre detent being equal to +22dBu. Peak LED MetersCalibrated in the detent position for 0dBFS = +22dBu, calibration is adjustable on the rear panel to allow 0dBFS to equal +10dBu to +26dBu Routing for MC and Peak1 meter is after the HPF, pre insert send or switched post insert return. Peak2 is always pre ADC channel 2, which can be fed by external input or Instrument input. LED LevelsAs follows, when peak calibration is set to center detent on the rear panel. (This is when using the internal ADC).0 = +22dBu -2 = +20dBu -6 = +16dBu -12 = +10dBu -18 = +4dBu -42 = -20dBu Frequency ResponseAt minimum gain (+10 dB)-10dB input: 10Hz-100kHz +/- 0.6dB At maximum gain (+40 dB)-40dB input: -2.5dB down at 10Hz and 0dB at 100kHz
High-Pass Filter	Roll-Off18 dB per octave (3 pole filter) FrequencyFixed 75Hz measured at the 3dB down point
Weight and Dimensions	W x D x H 220mm (W) x 104mm (H) x 254 - 290mm (D - top to bottom)8.66" (W) x 4.1" (H) x 10" - 11.4" (D - top to bottom) Weight - 3.9 kg 8.6 lbs

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