This site uses cookies to provide you with the great user experience. Find out more here. By using this site you consent to use our cookies.
Focusrite Pro ISA Two Microphone Preamp
Classic Dual Mono Transformer-based Microphone Preamp
You may only need a couple of mic preamps, but they need to be the very best. The ISA Two dual-mono mic pre is the ideal solution: two independent channels of the highest quality classic Focusrite mic pres, with line in and front-panel instrument inputs – no DI box required. Based on the legendary designs found in the Focusrite Forte and Studio Consoles, ISA Two is the ideal front-end for your rack.
Part No:
MOIFTWOAUKEU
1 In Stock for Immediate Delivery
£849.00
£707.50
Did you find this item priced lower than
£707.50
somewhere else?
Yes
Focusrite’s ISA Two microphone preamplifier supplies the brand’s esteemed ISA transformer-based preamp at an industry leading price in a robust and mobile chassis. ISA Two delivers the definitive vintage microphone preamplifier topology from the innovative ISA110 module, which served as the cornerstone for every channel of Focusrite's critically acclaimed Forté console. The preamps are harmonised by line inputs and independent DI channels, complete with devoted gain controls, active or passive impedance switches, TRS Jack outputs for routing to an amp and autonomous XLR outputs on the rear.
This adaptable independent DI means that the ISA Two is perfectly suited both for demanding performers who need a solution for guitar and vocals and engineers wanting to blend DI’d guitar signals with mic’d guitar cabinets.
The user has the capacity to alternate between four carefully selected input impedance settings, thanks to an additional variable impedance circuit. On top of the foundation ISA110 impedance, three extra impedance settings create the possibility for perfect matching, or creative mismatching of the preamp with any microphone. ISA Two also includes an insert point, if the need arises to place extra processing between the preamp or DI and the optional converter. Phantom power, phase reverse and a 420Hz, 18dB/octave high-pass filter are also available from the angled front panel.
Independent input metering for each channel is delivered in the form of a moving coil VU meter with variable calibration to suit analogue and digital recording media, as well as two six-LED peak meters; inputs can be metered either pre- or post-insert. The meter calibrations use all the same reference points as Avid's Pro Tools HD system, allowing seamless line-up.
Lundahl LL1538 mic input transformer: Rupert Neve originally chose the Lundahl LL1538 to be the input transformer on the ISA 110. To this day the Lundahl transformer remains the best microphone input transformer available, and is used in every ISA Series mic pre. Rupert Neve also perfected the Zobel network found in the ISA circuit; something which takes a lot of knowledge and a golden set of ears. This allows the ISA mic pre to maintain an extremely flat frequency response across a very wide bandwidth
Up to 80 dB of gain: ISA Two offers up to 80 dB of clean, distortion-free gain. The much-heralded ISA topology also ensures low-noise even at the highest gain levels. The transformer alone supplies 20 dB of gain, while ISA’s input stage offers up to 60 dB in addition, giving an astonishing 80 dB of maximum gain on the microphone input
Variable input impedance: Four choices of input impedance, including the original ISA 110 value, allow you to match the preamp to your microphone, even if it's a vintage type, giving you the best possible sound. The impedance is selected using a switch on the front panel, and the impedance choice is remembered even once the unit is switched off and back on
User-calibrated metering: Each channel has an eight-LED array to clearly display the level of your two signals. You can line up your analogue evels with your converters or DAW by using the calibration knob on the rear panel. You will be safe in the knowledge that you have avoided clipping on the way in
Front-panel instrument and rear panel line inputs: Two 1/4in jack sockets on the front panel of ISA Two give you instant access to a transparent DI input. TRS line inputs are available on the rear panel too, and you can step through them instantly to select the one you want
Variable cut-off high-pass filter: Built in, and easily accessed with its own large knob and illuminated button, is an extremely smooth-sounding 18 dB/octave high-pass filter of the same design as the original ISA 110 module. This is ideal for cutting out rumble, thumps and other unwanted low-frequency sounds and with a range of 16 to 420 Hz, it's easy to lose what you don’t want, and keep what you do
Rear panel balanced inserts: Each channel of ISA Two has its own balanced insert point. With 1/4" TRS send and receive connections, your choice of signal processor can be connected and switched in and out using the illuminated switch on the front panel
| Specification | Two channel classic Focusrite ISA transformer-based preamps Front panel, per channel
Rear panel, per channel
Maximum Input and Output Levels
Mic Input Response:
Low = 600 Ω ISA 110 = 1.4 kΩ Med = 2.4 kΩ High = 6.8 kΩ
Frequency Response At minimum gain (0 dB)
Frequency Response At +60dB gain
CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio)
Crosstalk Channel to Channel: Mic input, with I/P = 0 dBu, gain = 0 dB @ 1 kHz input to channel A, channel B output = -85 dB Line Input Response:
Frequency Response At unity gain (0 dB)
Crosstalk Channel to Channel (Line input, with I/P = 0 dBu, gain = 0dB @ 1 kHz input to channel A: Channel B output = -91 dB
Instrument Input Response
Frequency Response At minimum gain (+10 dB)
High-Pass Filter
Dimensions and Weight
|
|---|
