Focusrite Introduces ISA 828 MkII, ISA ADN2, and ISA ADN8Focusrite announces three new products in the ISA range that bring the classic Focusrite sound to Dante Audio-over-IP networks. 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 one to four. 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.
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