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PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone Inputs

All measurements taken at minimum gain, Z In: medium, unless otherwise stated. Measurements taken at the analogue outputs

Gain Range

0 to 30 dB, or 30 to 60 dB with ‘30-60’ switch enabled, in 10 dB steps, 

plus 0 to 20 dB of continuous trim

Maximum Input Level

+7 dBu

Input Impedance

Transformer balanced, Low: 600 Ω,  ISA 110: 1.4 kΩ,  Medium: 2.4 kΩ,  High: 6.8 kΩ

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

122 dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical),  

maximum gain

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB   |   10 Hz – 110 kHz ± 1.5 dB 

THD + N

-92 dB (0.0025%) @ -1 dBr

High-Pass Filter

18 dB/octave, switchable, variable frequency: 16 – 420Hz

EIN

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-123 dBu ‘A’-Weighted (typical),  

maximum gain

Common Mode Rejection 

Ratio

-93 dB @ 1kHz

Line Inputs

All measurements taken at minimum gain, Z In: Low, unless otherwise stated, R

S

 = 50 

Ω

. Measurements taken at the analogue outputs

Gain Range

-20 to +10 dB in 10 dB steps, plus 0 to 20 dB continuous trim

Maximum Input Level

+25 dBu

Input Impedance

Electronically balanced 10 kΩ

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

122 dB ‘A’-Weighted (typical),  

maximum gain

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB   |   10 Hz – 122 kHz ± 3 dB   

unity gain

THD + N

-91 dB (0.0028%) @ -1 dBr

High-Pass Filter

18 dB/octave, switchable, variable frequency: 16 – 420Hz

Common Mode Rejection 

Ratio

-65 dB @ 1 kHz

Instrument Inputs

All measurements taken at minimum gain, Z In: Low, unless otherwise stated, R

S

 = 600 

Ω

. Measurements taken at the analogue outputs

Gain Range

+10 to +40 dB continuous, using Trim pot

Maximum Input Level

+18 dBu  

Input Impedance

Low: 470 kHz, High: 2.4 MΩ

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

100 dB ‘A’-Weighted

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB   |   10 Hz – 110 kHz ± 1.2 dB

THD + N

-83 dB (0.0071%) @ -1 dBFS

High-Pass Filter

18 dB/octave, switchable, variable frequency: 16 – 420Hz

Summary of Contents for ISA TWO

Page 1: ...User Guide focusrite com FA0540 03 Two channel classic transformer mic pre...

Page 2: ...ut Impedance 5 Filter 5 Insert 5 Meter Calibration 6 Rear Panel 7 AC Mains Inlet 7 Channel Mic Inputs 7 Channel Line Inputs 7 Channel Outputs 7 Channel Insert Sends Returns 7 Meter Calibration Pot 7 P...

Page 3: ...e ISA Two The ISA Two provides two of Focusrite s prestigious transformer based microphone preamps and can be used to record microphone line level or instrument sources Microphones and line level sour...

Page 4: ...Gain switch is turned to minimum before pressing the 30 60 switch Before starting a recording or if used for PA live work set theTrim control to near its centre position This will allow for some grad...

Page 5: ...impedance options The values are shown in the table For additional information on impedance selection see Appendix 2 Preamp Input Impedance on page 10 With the Instrument input selected pressing the s...

Page 6: ...lt calibration is for 0 to indicate a signal level of 22 dBu Meter Calibration The level at which the 0 LED illuminates can be adjusted using the Peak Meter Calibration pot on the rear panel The defau...

Page 7: ...4 TRS jack sockets Channel Outputs On XLR 3 male connectors Channel Insert Sends Returns Analogue sends and returns on balanced 1 4 TRS jack connectors The insert signal is added into a channel path...

Page 8: ...ounted in a rack these vents are not obstructed Do not mount the unit immediately above any other equipment which generates significant heat for example a power amplifier Note The maximum operating en...

Page 9: ...creen 2 Hot ve 3 Cold ve Pin Signal 1 Screen 2 Hot ve 3 Cold ve Instrument Input Connector Unbalanced TS 1 4 Jack socket Line Input Insert Send Insert Return Connector Balanced TRS 1 4 Jack socket Pin...

Page 10: ...Impedance In Depth Explanation Dynamic Moving Coil and Condenser Microphones Almost all professional dynamic and condenser microphones are designed to have a relatively low nominal output impedance of...

Page 11: ...es an output transformer to convert the low voltage it generates into a signal capable of being amplified by a preamp The transformer uses a ratio of around 1 30 primary secondary to increase the ribb...

Page 12: ...12 Appendices 3 Pro Tools Interfacing Analogue out to Pro Tools HD ISATwo Red 16Line 2 x XLR 3 female DB25 male analogue Pro Tools interface...

Page 13: ...n Z In Low unless otherwise stated RS 50 Measurements taken at the analogue outputs Gain Range 20 to 10 dB in 10 dB steps plus 0 to 20 dB continuous trim Maximum Input Level 25 dBu Input Impedance Ele...

Page 14: ...imensions Height 88mm 3 46 Width 482mm 18 98 Depth 325mm 12 8 Weight Weight 3 70 kg 8 12 lbs Output Level Maximum output level 24 dBu Environmental Operating Temperature 40 C 104 F Maximum ambient ope...

Page 15: ...of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to the distributor In the event that you ar...

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