Focusrite ISA 828 MkII Audio Interface
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Best for
- PodcastAudio-first shows recorded at a table — one to four mics, arms, an interface or console and closed-back headphones.
- Studio recordingMusic and voice tracking in a treated room: condensers, interface, monitors and headphones.
- Live streamingAnything going out live — switcher, encoder, capture card, PTZ and monitoring.
Overview
Product description from Focusrite
Sharing the simple mic preamp design of the original Focusrite ISA 110 module from the Focusrite Studio Console, ISA 828 MK2 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 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 with fixed 75Hz frequency and 18dB/octave roll-off. ISA 828 MK2 features high-pass filters, calibratable per-channel, six-segment LED meters, and switchable rear-panel insert points, which allow the use of inline processors such as compressors or EQs. Dedicated connectors for mic and line-level inputs allow all sources to be connected simultaneously, making ISA 828 MK2 perfect for permanent installation in a rack. New to the ISA 828 MK2 is an updated power supply that allows for more efficient power consumption, a reduction in heat generation, and extremely reliable operation. The optional ISA ADN8 analogue-to-digital expansion card provides eight Dante, ADAT and AES3 outputs at rates of up to 24-bit/192kHz. Key Features 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 the first four channels offer two impedance options: High (2.4 MΩ) and Low (470 kΩ) Line inputs with dedicated input connectors and front-panel switch Switchable input impedance including classic ISA 110 setting High-pass filters Switchable insert points when used with A-D card Calibratable, per-channel six-segment LED peak-level meters Optional A-D card with up to 192kHz, 24-bit sampling offers high-quality, precision digital audio conversion to Dante, ADAT and AES3 (sold separately)
Highlights
- 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 the first four channels offer two impedance options: High (2.4 MΩ) and Low (470 kΩ)
- Line inputs with dedicated input connectors and front-panel switch
- Switchable input impedance including classic ISA 110 setting
- Switchable insert points when used with A-D card
- Calibratable, per-channel six-segment LED peak-level meters
- Optional A-D card with up to 192kHz, 24-bit sampling offers high-quality, precision digital audio conversion to Dante, ADAT and AES3 (sold separately)
- 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 the first four channels offer two impedance options: High (2.4 MΩ) and Low (470 kΩ)
- Line inputs with dedicated input connectors and front-panel switch
Key specs
- Compatible card
- ISA ADN8
- Channel count
- 2 Channels In
- Instrument inputs
- 4 x 1/4" jack inputs
- Input
- 8 x 1/4" jack inputs
Full specifications
| Gain Range | 0dB to +30dB (30-60 switch disabled) and +30dB to +60dB (30-60 switch enabled) in 10dB steps, with an additional +20dB of continuous trim |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance | Low = 600Ω, ISA 110 = 1400Ω, Med (Medium) = 2400Ω, High = 6800Ω |
| Max. Input Level | +7dBu, min gain, medium Z |
| Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz) | 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB, min gain, medium Z |
| THD + N | -91dB (0.0028%) @ -1dBr, min gain, medium Z |
| EIN | -123dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical) |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 122dB 'A'-Weighted (typical), medium Z |
| Common-Mode Rejection Ratio | 997Hz CMRR: -93dB, min gain, medium Z |
| Phantom Power | +48V, independently switchable per channel |
| High-Pass Filter | 75Hz knee frequency, 18dB/Octave, independently switchable per channel |
| Phase | Inverts the phases of the selected input |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response (10Hz - 110kHz) | 10Hz - 110kHz ±1.5dB, min gain, medium Z |
| Frequency Response (10Hz - 122kHz) | 10Hz - 122kHz ±3dB, min gain, low Z |
| Channel Count | 2 Channels In |
| Instrument Inputs | 4 x 1/4" jack inputs |
| Mic Inputs | Input: 8 x Female XLR |
| Input | 8 x 1/4" jack inputs |
| Output | 1 x DB-25 connectors (AES59) |
| Compatible Card | ISA ADN8 |
| Control Functions | 16 x Pots (Gain and Trim). 60 Switches (On/Off Switch, 30-60 Gain, +48V, Phase, HPF, Insert, Z In, Input, Meters Pre A-D, Clock Select and Ext. Word Clock) |
Setups this belongs to
- Home recording studioOne person tracking voice or an instrument in a spare room, into a DAW.
- Podcast studioAnyone recording a talk show — solo, with a co-host, or around a table of four.
- Voice-over, dubbing and ASMRA voice-over artist, dubbing studio, audiobook narrator or ASMR creator recording close, clean speech in a small room.
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