NAMM 2020: Focusrite Updates ISA Range

US Dante-compatible ISA 828 MkII, ISA ADN2 and ISA ADN8 introduced 15/01/20

Focusrite has announced three new products in the ISA range that they say bring the classic Focusrite sound to Dante Audio-over-IP networks. Here's the details in their own words...

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 synchronization 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 synchronization with many external devices.

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 synchronization 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 synchronization with many external devices.

RedNet Control and Dante Controller software allow Dante routing and control from a computer; no hardware patching required.

Pricing and Availability:
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.

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