Focusrite ISA One Microphone Preamp Review

!±8± Focusrite ISA One Microphone Preamp Review

The design of ISA one is a top product of Focusrite that uses a Rupert Neve circuit. This is quite similar to ISA 1100 model. The AIR studio has commission this product to combine a mic-lined preamp and classic equalizer of Neve. Because of the success of the circuit, it provides the basis for Focusrite Forte Studio Console. It became a rack mount device. Today, the market for private studio is becoming larger than ever. This is the reason why companies such as Focusrite is creating products that are high end but within the budget range of any studio owner.

Focusrite has already created product like Platinum series which is affordable. However it is impossible to turn ISA unit into one. The result is the combination of high end product like the ISA one. This can be built in to your desktop unit. You will be provided with enhanced DI facilities. This is not that cheap but more affordable than any product of its kind. There is an option to put in an output card with a 24-bit, 192kHz. Its new case design is noticeable. Its panel layout and color is definitely focusrite. If you are on the move, this goes with a flight case.

This tool can accept both mic and line level signals. If you love playing guitar then the DI channel got its own gain control. When you select line or mic, it is said that the channel and DI functions differently from each other. When selecting an option, it is as easy because all you need is press the button. It has also a switchable phantom power and phase reverse. There is an headphone output with level control and cue mix button.

If you have created a room full of acoustic, probably the most important element is the pre amp. This would help determine the audio quality that you want to achieve. It makes a lot of sense to invest on this kind of pre amp. There are a lot of pre amp that is considered to be cheap but doesn't have quality like ISA one. Just because your mic is not that high end, there is no need for a good pre amp. The best feature of this tool is the extra DI. For those who want to improve their microphone recording, this is a good bargain. It can definitely translate to best performance of your mic.