Focusrite at NAMM: New Additions to the ISA Line

Focusrite Pro are excited to announce three new products in the ISA range that bring the classic Focusrite sound to Dante Audio-over-IP networks. The eight-channel ISA 828 MkII features the same transformer-based input stage, complete with the Lundahl LL1538 transformer, as its predecessor. New, however, is compatibility with Dante Audio-over-IP networks, facilitated by the optional ISA ADN8 A-D card. Also new is an updated power supply that allows for more efficient power consumption, a reduction in heat generation, and extremely reliable operation. The front panel remains unchanged, with six-step metering on each channel, and front-panel instrument inputs for channels 1-4.

The Focusrite ISA ADN8 is an optional A-D card for the ISA 828 MkII and ISA 428 MkII. It provides ADAT Optical, AES3 and Dante connectivity at rates up to 24-bit/192kHz. The card offers primary and secondary RJ45 Dante output ports, an AES59-configured DB25 connector for AES3 output, and a pair of TOSLINK connectors for ADAT output. Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation with many external devices.

The final new introduction is the ISA ADN2, an optional two-channel 24-bit/192kHz A-D card that provides high-quality analogue-to-digital conversion for the ISA One mic preamp and DI. The card offers primary and secondary RJ45 Dante output ports, an XLR connector for AES3 output, a TOSLINK connector for ADAT output and RCA connector for S/PDIF output. Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation with many external devices.

Pricing as follows: 

ISA 828 MkII: EU (MSRP): €2,352.93 / US (MAP): $2,699.99 / UK (MSRP): £2,041.66 

ISA ADN2: EU (MSRP): €403.35 / US (MAP): $499.99 / UK (MSRP): £349.99 

ISA ADN8: EU (MSRP): €549.99 / US (MAP): $659.99 / UK (MSRP): £470.83 

All prices exclude tax/VAT.

ISA 828 MkII New Features: 

• Optional ISA ADN8 eight-channel card offers high-quality A-D conversion to Dante, ADAT and AES3 at sampling rates of up to 24-bit/192kHz.  
• A new switching power supply allows for more efficient and cooler operation, providing greater reliability. 

ISA 828 MkII Key Features: 

• Classic ISA mic preamp design featuring Lundahl LL1538 input transformer on each channel. 
• Front-panel instrument inputs to first four channels. 
• Line inputs with dedicated input connectors and front-panel selector switches. 
• Switchable input impedance including classic ISA 110 setting. 
• High-pass filters on each channel. 
• Switchable insert points when used with optional ISA ADN8 card. 
• Per-channel six-segment LED peak level meters.

ISA ADN2 Key Features: 

• Two-channel analogue-to-digital converter for ISA One. 
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz sample rate. 
• Dante connectivity via Primary and Secondary Ethernet ports with redundancy and auto switchover in case of failure. 
• Two-channel XLR connection for AES3 output. Two-channel RCA connection for S/PDIF output. 
• Two-channel TOSLINK connection for ADAT output. 
• Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation with many external devices. 
• RedNet Control and Dante Controller software allow Dante routing and control from a computer; no hardware patching required.

ISA ADN8 Key Features: 

• Eight-channel analogue-to-digital converter for ISA 428 MkII and ISA 828 MkII. 
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz sample rate. 
• Dante connectivity via Primary and Secondary Ethernet ports with redundancy and auto switchover in case of failure. 
• Eight-channel AES59 DB25 output connection for AES3. 
• Two TOSLINK connectors for ADAT. 
• Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation with many external devices. 
• RedNet Control and Dante Controller software allow Dante routing and control from a computer; no hardware patching required.