FOCUSRITE ISA 828 MKII — Microphone
Focusrite ISA 828 MkII is an eight-channel rackmount microphone preamplifier based on the classic ISA preamp design.
Specifications
Format
| Product type | Eight-channel microphone preamplifier |
|---|---|
| Channels | 8 |
| Rack space | 2U |
| Input transformers | Lundahl LL1538 on every input |
Inputs and Gain
| Mic inputs | 8 rear-panel latching XLR-3 female connectors |
|---|---|
| Line inputs | 8 balanced 1/4-inch TRS jack sockets |
| Instrument inputs | Front-panel 1/4-inch instrument inputs on channels 1-4 |
| Gain range | Up to 60 dB gain plus +20 dB trim; 80 dB total gain range |
Processing and Expansion
| Mic impedance | Low 600 ohm; ISA 110 1.4 kohm; Med 2.4 kohm; High 6.8 kohm |
|---|---|
| Instrument impedance | Low 470 kohm; High 2.4 Mohm |
| High pass filter | 75 Hz, 18 dB/octave |
| Digital expansion | Optional ISA ADN8 card for Dante, AES3, S/PDIF and ADAT; up to 24-bit/192 kHz |
| Mains | Universal PSU supports 100-240 V AC |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
The Focusrite ISA 828 MKII is an eight-channel rackmount microphone preamplifier featuring variable input impedance on each channel, including an ISA 110 setting that emulates the original Focusrite preamp. Channels 1-4 include front-panel instrument inputs alongside mic and line options, with up to 80 dB total gain (60 dB plus 20 dB trim) and a 75 Hz high-pass filter. Each channel has six-segment LED metering and switchable rear-panel insert points for inline processing. An optional ISA ADN8 card adds Dante, ADAT, and AES3 digital outputs up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Seller notes: FOCUSRITE ISA 828 MKII — Microphone. Focusrite ISA 828 MkII.