Focusrite ISA One Portable Desktop Microphone Preamp

AED 2,965.000 Excl. VAT

  • 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
  • Lundahl LL1538 Input Transformer

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Description

ISA One

Desktop Microphone Preamp

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.

 

Classic mic pre with independent DI

Featuring a rugged, portable all-metal enclosure, 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 ISA 110, 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, while the modern twist of variable input impedance allows for a new degree of flexibility.

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.

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Additional information
Weight 1.67 kg
Dimensions 41.15 × 19.05 × 11.18 cm
Analog Inputs:

1 x XLR (Mic), 1 x XLR (Line), 1 x 1/4" (Line), 1 x 1/4" (DI), 1 x 1/4" (Amp)

Frequency Response:

10Hz-125kHz

Phantom Power:

Yes

Power Supply:

Standard IEC AC cable

Gain Range (Mic):

0dB to 60dB in 10dB steps 20 dB of variable gain

EIN (Mic):

-126dB measured at 60dB of gain with 150 Ohm terminating impedance and 22Hz/22kHz band-pass filter

Noise (Mic):

Noise at output with unity gain (0 dB) and 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter-97 dBu

Signal-To-Noise Ratio (Mic):

106 dB relative to max headroom (9dBu)

Gain Range (Line):

-20dB to 10dB in 10dB steps 20 dB of variable gain

Input Impedance (Line):

10 kO from 10 Hz to 200 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion Noise (Line):

Measured with a 0 dBu input signal, and a 22 Hz-22 kHz band pass filter0.0001