Focusrite has launched the ISA C8X, the primary audio interface to hold its iconic ISA identify.
Constructed across the Lundahl LL1538 transformer circuit initially chosen by audio engineer Rupert Neve in 1985, the brand new 26-in, 28-out USB-C anodised aluminium rack unit blends traditional analogue character with trendy workflow instruments, multichannel monitoring, and full distant management.
The interface options two ISA mic preamps with as much as 79dB of achieve, switchable impedance, balanced inserts, and high-pass filtering, making them appropriate for a variety of microphones together with ribbons and low-output dynamics. The 2 ISA preamps additionally embody two analogue processing modes: Console mode, which provides refined saturation and low-end punch, and 430 Air mode, impressed by the ISA 430 MkII, which provides high-end shimmer by means of an inductor-based high-shelf filter.
Alongside these are six ultra-low-noise Focusrite mic preamps providing as much as 69dB of achieve, all of which might be managed remotely by means of Focusrite’s Management 2 software program (accessible as desktop or cellular app). Two front-panel instrument inputs additionally run by means of the Lundahl transformer circuitry for a console-like really feel.
Conversion is dealt with by the identical 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA converters utilized in Focusrite’s RedNet vary, delivering as much as 125dB of dynamic vary. On the output aspect, 12 balanced line outputs help monitoring setups starting from mono by means of to 7.1.4, with as much as three monitor teams switchable from the entrance panel or by way of Focusrite Management 2. The unit additionally contains two impartial class AB headphone outputs, plus ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI, and phrase clock I/O for additional digital enlargement.
Focusrite says the ISA C8X is designed to bridge its heritage with trendy workflow calls for.
“ISA is what Focusrite was based upon, and it’s been beloved by artists and engineers worldwide for over 40 years. The essence of the ISA sound stays the identical, however we’ve taken huge leaps ahead in modernising the workflow,” says Jack Cole, Product Supervisor at Focusrite.
The interface ships with the Hitmaker Growth bundle, which incorporates the Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC and Oxford Reverb by Sonnox plugins, alongside extra manufacturing instruments. Focusrite can be providing non-obligatory Sonnox ISA Necessities and ISA Elite bundles for deeper mixing and mastering workflows.
The ISA C8X is priced at $2299.99/£1899.99/€1848,73.
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