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Audio Engineering Ltd.Mention the name “Focusrite” to anyone
in the music recording industry and you
are likely to observe immediate recognition
and appreciation of the high sonic values
that recording professionals attribute to
our products. After all, they have become
permanent fixtures in most of the top
recording studios the world over, as well as
finding pride of place in the personal studios
of many leading engineers and producers.
The Focusrite brand was established in
1985 and quickly became recognised as
the source of the best outboard equalisers,
compressors and microphone pre-amplifiers
money could buy. The design heritage was
built around the ISA110, a mic-pre and
equaliser module designed initially for the
custom console at AIR Studios, London.
This classic transformer-based design
has been the cornerstone of all the classic
Focusrite products. To partner the original
ISA110 in the 1980’s, the ISA130 compressor
was designed, utilising a proprietary VCA
designed by Trevor Stride.From the creation
of these fundamental building blocks, and
with new innovations from Trevor Stride and
Focusrite’s Director of Product Strategy,
Robert Jenkins, Focusrite have gone on to
create a whole host of analogue and digital
signal processing outboard, with a special
focus on interfaces to fulfil the demands
of today’s professional audio recording
engineers and audio enthusiasts alike.
We hope you find the information contained
in this brochure useful, but the best way to
really learn about our products is to audition
them for yourself. Please contact your local
Focusrite dealer for further information
and a hands-on demonstration.
Phil Dudderidge
Owner & Managing Director
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Liquid Saffire 56 ................................................................4
Saffire PRO 40 ....................................................................6
Saffire PRO 24 ...................................................................7
Saffire PRO 24 DSP ...........................................................8
Saffire 6 USB ...................................................................10
OctoPre ...........................................................................11
OctoPre MkII ...................................................................11
Liquid Mix, Liquid Mix 16 & Liquid Mix HD ......................12
The Liquid Channel .........................................................14
Liquid 4PRE .....................................................................15
Liquid Emulations ...........................................................16
Artist Story .....................................................................18
ISA828 .............................................................................20
ISA428 .............................................................................21
ISA One ............................................................................22
ISA430 MkII .....................................................................24
ISA220 .............................................................................25
Forté Suite ......................................................................26
Focusrite Guitar FX Plug-in Suite ..................................27
Red 7.................................................................................28
Red 3 ................................................................................28
Red 1 ................................................................................29
Red 8 ................................................................................29
TwinTrak Pro ...................................................................30
TrakMaster Pro ...............................................................31
VoiceMaster Pro ..............................................................31
Focusrite would like to thank the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford and Simon Changer at
The Church Studios for allowing us to photograph their facilities.
Liquid Saffire 56Professional firewire audio interface featuring liquid Pre-amPlifiers
Saffire Mix Control
Liquid Pre-amp remote control
Focusrite VST/AU plug-in suite
Liquid Saffire 56 is Focusrite’s new flagship 2U multi-channel
firewire audio interface. Liquid technology combines with
Saffire PRO firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic
pre-amp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent
routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.
• Two Liquid Pre-amps
The marriage of a flexible analogue front end with
cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP, each Liquid Pre-amp
lets you choose from ten different classic pre-amp emulations.
• Six High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
Six Saffire pre-amps complement two Liquid pre-amps.
All eight pre-amps demonstrate the same wide bandwidth
philosophy behind the early vintage Focusrite units.
• High Quality 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Interface
Professional digital conversion and Jet PLL™* jitter
elimination technology; pristine audio quality and
reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.
• Total I/O Count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs
A host of i/o options are provided, including a unique
loop-back facility for routing audio between software
applications via Saffire Mix Control.
• Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up
solutions; Saffire Mix Control provides an 18 x 16
DSP mixer with excellent output routing and
monitoring capabilities.
DUNK - BASeD ON The MAnLEy SLAM! TRANSFORMeR / VALVe MIC-PRe
NeW AGe 1 - BASeD ON The MILLEnIA HV-3D 8 ChANNeL MIC-PRe
OLD TUBe - BASeD ON A PULTEC MB-1 FIxeD GAIN VALVe MIC-PRe
DeUTSCh 72 - BASeD ON TELEFUnKEn V72 VALVe MIC-PRe
STeLLAR 1B - BASeD ON UnIVERSAL AUDIO M610 MONO TUBe MIC-PRe
FEATURED EMULATIOnS:ReD 1 h - BASeD ON The FOCUSRITE RED 1 QUAD CLASS A MIC-PRe
CLASS A 2A - BASeD ON A nEVE 1073 MONO MIC-PRe
TRANY h - BASeD ON The API 3124+ DISCReTe QUAD MIC-PRe
SILVeR 2 - BASeD ON The AVALOn VT-737SP VALVe ChANNeL STRIP
SAVILLeROW - BASeD ON The HELIOS COnSOLE MIC-PRe / eQ MODULe
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FOCUSRITE, the FF logo, LIQUID TECHNOLOGY and the LIQUID logo, and SAFFIRE are trademarks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. DYNAMIC CONVOLUTION is a trademark of Sintefex Ltd. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party products the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product, and to accurately describe the functionality of the LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product. The LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product is an independently engineered technology which utilises the patented process of Dynamic Convolution to actually measure examples of the sonic impact of original analogue products upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.
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Saffire PRO 40firewire audio interface featuring eight focusrite Pre-amPs
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation
of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. An
unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation, with
eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic
performance is combined with the very latest in firewire
interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration,
excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid
driver stability.
• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
Upholding Focusrite’s high bandwidth (20hz to 200khz!)
philosophy, ensuring low noise and distortion whilst
delivering clarity without unwanted artefacts.
• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire Interface
Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL™
jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality
and reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.
• Total I/O Count of 20 Inputs and 20 Outputs
A host of i/o options are provided, including a unique
loop-back facility for routing audio between software
applications via Saffire PRO 40 Control.
• Suite of Focusrite VST/AU plug-ins
Upgrade your standard sequencer effects with
all-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and eQ
VST/AU plug-ins.
• Two separate headphone buses
Two artists can receive independent and fully customised
monitor mixes. each output has an independent level
control available on the front panel.
• Two Hi Z instrument inputs
No need for a separate DI. The first two channels feature
an instrument inputs with switchable hi Z.
• Saffire MIx Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router
Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions;
Saffire PRO 40 Control provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with
excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities.
Saffire Mix ControlSaffire Mix Control utilises a unique tab system for mixes, allowing you to send
whatever you want, wherever you want!
1. Fully-featured mix window with clear input and output metering
2. 16 independent mixes can be created, each accessible via their own tab
3. 18 Mixer input channels, each with solos, mutes, pans and PFLs
4. Mixer output channels can be routed to any number of outputs
5. Routing section provides a clear indication of all routing
6. Monitor section lets you switch between different monitoring set-ups quickly
7. Clear device status section shows sample rate, sync source and more.
Saffire PRO 2416 in / 8 out firewire audio interface featuring two focusrite Pre-amPs
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The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is a 16 In /
8 Out Firewire audio interface designed
for the modern home studio environment.
An unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms
the foundation, with two award-winning
Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic
performance and a host of i/o options
combine with the very latest in mix control
software to deliver seamless integration,
excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid
driver stability.
• Two high quality award-winning
Focusrite mic-pres
• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz
Firewire Interface
• Total I/O count of 16 inputs and 8 outputs
• Saffire Mix Control latency-free DSP
Mixer/Router
• Class-leading LED metering
• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use
in the mix
• Unmatched routing flexibility
ADDITIOnAL FEATURES:
Dedicated front-panel headphone bus, Bus-powering, Two hi-Z instrument inputs, Tactile Main
Monitor Dial, Switchable phantom power, Software PFL
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Saffire PRO 24 DSPfirewire audio interface with real-time dsP-Powered tracKing and miXing solutions
The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is
Focusrite’s latest 16 In / 8 Out FireWire audio
interface, featuring real-time DSP-powered
tracking and mixing solutions tailor-made
for the modern home studio environment.
Alongside DSP-powered Compression and
eQ for latency-free tracking and ‘comfort’
reverb, is VRM; a Virtual Reference
Monitoring technology that lets you hear
your mix in different environments, through
different speakers and from different
positions, all just using headphones.
• VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring
• Two High Quality Award-winning
Focusrite Pre-amps
• Onboard DSP-powered, latency-free
tracking and mixing tools
• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz
FireWire Interface
• Total I/O Count of 16 Inputs and 8 Outputs
• Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP
Mixer/Router
• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use
in the mix
• Two dedicated front-panel
headphone busses
• Bus-powered for mobile recording
What is VRM?THE PROBLEM
VRM (Virtual Reference Monitoring) is Focusrite’s own loudspeaker & room simulator
designed for headphone listening. Accurate mixing has until now, required expensive
monitors and a carefully designed and treated control room. Currently, both professional
music producers facing budgetary limitations and project music makers without access
to such, frequently encounter mixing and “auditioning” difficulties.
THE SOLUTIOn
VRM allows you to choose from 10 pairs of industry standard nearfield and main monitors
in an acoustically treated control room. You can select 6 different listening positions within
that room; vary your distance from the monitors and move from left to right to check
stereo imaging.
engineers routinely A/B their mixes by burning CDs and taking them into untreated rooms to
reference on consumer stereos. VRM eliminates this process by simulating two extra rooms;
a large living room and a smaller bedroom. You can choose between a range of speakers
including quality hi-fi, computer, cheap stereo and television speakers. As with the control
room simulation, you can select between a number of listening positions to check stereo
imaging and observe the effects of typical room modes on your mixes.
THE METHOD
VRM uses standard headphones to reproducing the direct sound together with a DSP system
that is used to simulate specific monitoring scenarios. VRM’s room models are mathematical
models which provides greater flexibility in the possible combinations of loudspeakers and
listening positions. The loudspeaker simulations are created using convolutions of impulse
responses measured using the original loudspeakers. The accuracy of these simulations in
different environments is taken care of by the impulse responses themselves and the way
they are calculated and manipulated. Saffire Pro 24 DSP takes all the processing load off
your computer.
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Mixing Studio
VRM - ROOM MODELS & LOUDSPEAKER MODELS
Alesis Monitor OneAuratone 5CGenelec 1031AKRK Rokit 6 G2KRK VxT8Quested S8 Rogers LS3/5aStirling LS3/5aYamaha NS-10M Pro
All product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its Saffire PRO 24 DSP product and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s Saffire PRO 24 DSP. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party loudspeaker systems, the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the VRM technology incorporated within the Saffire PRO 24DSP, and to accurately describe an element of functionality within the Saffire PRO 24DSP. The Saffire PRO 24DSP is an independently engineered technology which utilises Focusrite’s VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring (Patent applied for) to actually measure examples of the sonic impact of original loudspeaker systems upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.
B&W DM12KeF Q55Phocus LCD 26 TVStirling LS3/5a
B&W DM12KeF Q55Creative SBS35Goodmans MS188Stirling LS4/5a
Living room Bedroom
Saffire Mix Control - DSP Routing effects section
VRM section
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OctoPreeight channels of award-winning Pre-amPlification and dynamics control
OctoPre MkIIeight focusrite mic-Pres with built-in 24-bit / 96Khz adat outPut
eight pristine discrete channels of Focusrite
Class A mic pre with eight standard analogue
outputs and a choice of two optional 24-bit,
96khz A/D converters. each channel also
features a revolutionary compressor/
limiter circuit, providing a warm-sounding
compressor, which morphs into a brick wall
limiter to avoid those critical overs.
• Eight Focusrite Class A pre amps
• Eight independent Focusrite
Compressors/Limiters
• Up to 24 digital outputs (24bit, 48kHz) -
16 at 96kHz
• Two ‘Super Channels’ with instrument
inputs and phase reverse
• 96 kHz ADAT Lightpipe, AES/EBU, and
S/PDIF output options
OPTIOnAL DIGITAL CARDS
OctoPre allows for two optional 24 bit /
96 khz A-D converter card options to be
retro-fitted; ADAT only, or the full spec card
featuring ADAT, SPDIF and AeS. Both feature
external Wordclock BNC inputs.
With eight channels of Focusrite pre-
amplification and a built-in 24-bit / 96 khz
ADAT output, OctoPre MkII is Focusrite’s
powerful input upgrade for your Pro Tools
system, or any digital audio workstation. It’s
also a great expansion for any analogue or
digital console, or hard disk recorder.
The digital output allows users to make the
most of often neglected ADAT inputs; ideal
for expanding the number of mic-pre inputs
on your interface. Connect OctoPre MkII to
your audio interface’s ADAT input to create
a high quality, multi-channel recording
solution, ideal for tracking drums, vocals,
guitars and more.
• Eight award-winning Focusrite mic pres
capture your sound’s true character
• Built-in digital output ready to connect to
your interface’s ADAT input
• Optimised for tracking drums with 10dB
pads and massive headroom
• Two front fascia Hi-Z DI inputs, ready for
Guitars and Bass
• Direct outputs for routing to a live mixer’s
channels, or digital recorder
• 5 LED input metering on every channel
help you avoid clipping
• Phantom power available for use with
most condenser microphones
• The only mic-pre expansion in its class to
provide 24-bit / 96kHz conversion
• Internal clocking and external clocking
via rear panel BnC connector
Saffire 6 USB2 in / 4 out usb audio interface featuring two focusrite Pre-amPs
The Focusrite Saffire 6 USB focuses on just
one thing – quality of sound. Whether you’re
a singer song-writer who wants to record,
or a laptop DJ, Saffire 6 USB will make the
most of your sound. Two Focusrite mic-pres,
professional digital conversion and custom
drivers with super-low latency, make
Saffire 6 USB the best sounding interface
in its class. Flexible monitoring, four phono
outputs and a professional high-level
headphone output make it ideal for DJs too.
If your sound matters to you, Saffire 6 USB is
the only interface that will do it justice.
• Two High Quality Award-winning
Focusrite Pre-amps
• High Quality 24-bit/48kHz USB Interface
with super low latency.
• 4 Outputs on RCA Phono make Saffire 6
USB the ideal interface for the laptop DJs
performing live.
• Xcite+ pack, including Ableton Live Lite,
novation’s Bass Station and 1 gig of loops.
• Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating
and EQ Plug-in suite.
• Monitor either the main mix or cue mix
via headphones, all switchable from the
front panel.
• Dedicated input/playback mix dial lets
you blend your monitor mix between what
you’re recording, and the audio from
the computer.
COnnECTIOn / PROTOCOL
nUMBER OF AnALOGUE InS
nUMBER OF DIGITAL InS
nUMBER OF AnALOGUE OUTS
nUMBER OF DIGITAL OUTS
VIRTUAL LOOPBACK InS
ADAT LIGHTPIPE InPUT
ADAT LIGHTPIPE OUTPUT
STEREO SPDIF I/O
HEADPHOnE OUTPUT
AnALOGUE InPUT PADS
nUMBER OF MIC PRES
LIQUID PRES
BnC WORDCLOCK I/O
VRM
DSP InPUTS PROCESSInG
MAXIMUM SAMPLE RATE
STAnDALOnE OPERATIOn
MIXInG / ROUTInG SOFTWARE
XCITE+ PACK
BUS-POWERED
RACKMOUnTABLE
FW400
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18
10
18
2
YeS
YeS
YeS
2
8
8
2
YeS
NO
NO
192khz
YeS
YeS
NO
NO
YeS
FW400
8
10
10
10
2
YeS
YeS
YeS
2
2
8
0
NO
NO
NO
96khz
YeS
YeS
YeS
NO
YeS
FW400
4
10
6
2
2
YeS
NO
YeS
2
2
2
0
NO
YeS
YeS
96khz
YeS
YeS
YeS
YeS
NO
FW400
4
10
6
2
2
YeS
NO
YeS
1
2
2
0
NO
NO
NO
96khz
YeS
YeS
YeS
YeS
NO
USB 1.1
2
0
4
0
0
NO
NO
NO
1
2
2
0
NO
NO
NO
48khz
NO
NO
YeS
YeS
NO
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Saffire 6 USB
Liquid Saffire 56
Saffire PRO 24
Saffire PRO 40
Saffire PRO 24 DSP
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Liquid MIx, Liquid Mix 16 & Liquid Mix HDany classic comPressor and eq in history for the Price of a single Plug-in
Why pay for one plug-in, when you can have 60? Only Liquid
technology gives you genuine emulations of the most
revered signal processors used on countless hits throughout
recording history.
each Liquid Mix channel provides Compressor and eQ
emulations selected from a huge pool of high-quality vintage
and modern day classics. 40 Compressors and 20 eQs are
available straight out of the box, with an expanding library
online. Furthermore, a totally unique hybrid 7-band ‘super
eQ’ can be built out of separate classic eQ sections in
every channel.
each channel appears as a separate effect within the
sequencer. Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16 provide 32 and 16
channels respectively, whilst Liquid Mix hD seamlessly
integrates Liquid technology with the Pro Tools hD
environment, potentially providing over 60 simultaneous
channels (dependent on the hD system).
• Unrivalled variety of classic emulations
40 compressors and 20 eQs, sampled from vintage
originals with a free expanding library online.
• One of a kind
The unique patented Dynamic Convolution process delivers
unparalleled eQ and Compression emulations.
• Hybrid super EQ
Create your own totally unique 7-band super eQ, built out
of separate classic eQ bands.
• Hardware-powered plug-ins
Multiple instances of Liquid Mix run off the desktop
hardware or your own hD cards, vastly reducing the impact
on your CPU.
• Tactile control surface
With Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16, you can apply eQ and
compression using hands-on tactile controls. Just plug in,
power up, and dial in the perfect mix.
• Full plug-in operation
each instance has a dedicated GUI that functions exactly
like a plug-in, providing full recall within your session.
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Pro Tools HD is a trademark of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID MIX products and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s LIQUID MIX products.
Multiple instances of
Liquid Mix running
simultaneously
Liquid Mix HD –
perfectly integrated with
Pro Tools® hD*
Focusrite’s new LIQUID 4PRe™ four-channel microphone
pre-amplifier utilises The Liquid Channel™’s proven Liquid™
technology, marrying a hugely flexible analogue front end
with cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP to deliver the
sounds of 40 classic microphone pre-amplifiers across all
four channels. Augmented by fully digital controls and remote
software control over ethernet, LIQUID 4PRe provides the
ultimate fluid multi-channel front-end.
• 40 classic emulations deliver unmatched sonic pre-amp
variety and quality.
• Remote control software provides standalone pre-amp
control from your DAW.
• Remote control as an integrated part of your
Pro Tools session.
• Full recall of every parameter provides instant
back-up of all settings.
• Adjustable harmonic distortion accounts for variance in
vintage originals whislt providing additional variance over
the sound of every pre-amp emulation.
• Session saver - An automatic gain control circuit
intelligently reduces input level to help avoid critical overs.
• 192kHz internal processing and ADC/DAC as standard -
Pristine state-of-the-art conversion ensures every subtle
nuance of the pre-amp emulation is preserved, as the
signal is runs from analogue to digital and back.
• Classic Focusrite High Pass filter, Phantom power and
Phase reverse
• Simple multiple unit confi gurations - Allows eight
channels of audio from two units over a single ADAT or
EtherSound connection, as well as much larger
multi-unit confi gurations.
• Operator Lock Function - Allows secure use in public
arenas, avoiding any unwanted alteration of all pre-amps
settings, including gain.
The Liquid Channel™
any mic-Pre and comPressor in history
Liquid 4PREfour channel liquid microPhone Pre-amPlifier
The Liquid Channel™ is a revolutionary channel strip that
can emulate any classic mic-pre and compressor. Combining
radical new analogue mic-pre technology with Dynamic
Convolution® techniques, and augmented by fully digital
controls and remote software, it provides the ultimate
fluid vintage collection.
• Loaded with 40 classic mic-pre and 40
compressor emulations
• 100 programme memories provide full recall of
every setting
• LiquidControl software allows comprehensive remote
operation via USB
• 192kHz internal processing and ADC/DAC as standard
• Focusrite digital EQ based on the Forte Suite software
• Adjustable harmonic distortion accounts for variance
in vintage originals
WHAT IS DynAMIC COnVOLUTIOn?
Dynamic Convolution is a unique, patented technology that
emulates the sonic properties of original Compressors, eQs
and the amplification element of mic-pres. essentially, it
samples (as opposed to modeling), the effect a processor has
on the audio signal through the application of a unique, level-
dependant set of responses to that signal. These measured
responses, sampled at numerous levels and with a multitude
of setting combinations, are applied to the input stream on a
sample-by-sample basis for extremely convincing results.
Liquid Channel Remote Control Software (via USB)
For more information on the expanding emulations library:
www.focusrite.com/support/liquid_assets
Liquid4Control Software
(via Ethernet)
Intergrated ProTools
Control Plug-in
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MICROPHOnE PRE-AMPLIFIERS
• FLAT e-BAL/CLEAn SOUnD 10kΩ ELECTROnIC
Liquid Channel transparent transformerless mono mic-pre.
• FLAT trfmr/CLEAn SOUnD 10K Ω
Liquid Channel transparent transformer based mono mic-pre.
• THE GUV/BRIT MODERn SOLID STATE 1
emulation of an AMEK Pure Path* dual micpre. amp (transformer-like amplifier) (UK) serial # unknown.
• VALVE/US MODERn HyBRID 1
emulation of an APHEX Thermionics Model 1100* discrete Class A tube dual mic-pre. (US) serial # 1134
• US TRAny/US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1
emulation of an API 3124+* discrete quad mic-pre. (US) serial # 10149
• TRAny H/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1 HOT
emulation of an API 3124+* discrete quad mic-pre. (US) serial #10149
• SILVER 1A/US MODERn DISCRETE 1 HΩ
emulation of an AVALOn AD 2022* dual mono Class A pre-amp. (US) serial # 28136 (Impedance set to ‘mic’)
• SILVER 1B/US MODERn DISCRETE 1 MΩ
emulation of an AVALOn AD 2022* dual mono Class A pre-amp. (US) serial # 28136 (Impedance set to ‘mic’)
• SILVER 2/ US MODERn TUBE 1
emulation of an AVALOn VT-737SP* valve channel strip (US) serial # 12545
• BRIT 70’S/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 3
emulation of a CADAC G Series 268E* console mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown.
• BIRD BRAIn/US MODERn SOLID STATE 1
emulation of a CRAnE SOnG LTD Flamingo* dual channel discrete Class A mic-pre. (US) serial # unknown.
• BIG BLUE A/US /CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1Ω
emulation of a dbx 786* dual mic-pre. (US) serial # FN97BD-10029
• BIG BLUE B/US /CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1 LΩ
emulation of a dbx 786* dual mic-pre. (US) serial # FN97BD-10029
• WASP 1/BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1
emulation of a DRAWMER 1960* vacuum tube compressor amplifier (UK) serial # 1002
• SCARLET/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 1
emulation of a DW FEARn VT-2* dual channel vacuum mic-pre. (US) serial # 38
• FF ISA 110/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC ISA 110
emulation of a FOCUSRITE ISA 110 mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # 665
• FF GREEn 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEn CHAnnEL STRIP
emulation of a FOCUSRITE GREEn 5 CHAnnEL STRIP (UK) serial # GO05116
• FF RED 1/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC RED 1
emulation of a FOCUSRITE RED 1 quad Class A mic-pre. (UK) serial # FO7858T
• BIG TUBE A/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 2 LΩ
emulation of a GROOVES TUBES VIPRE* variable impedance pre-amp. (US) serial # unknown. (Rise Time Slow setting.)
• BIG TUBE B/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 2 MΩ
emulation of a GROOVES TUBES VIPRE* variable impedance pre-amp. (US) serial # unknown. (Rise Time Slow setting.)
• SAVILLEROW/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 4
emulation of a HELIOS* console mic-pre./eQ
(UK) serial # unknown. (Colour Green.)
• DUnK/ US MODERn TUBE 2
emulation of a MAnLEy SLAM!* Transformer/valve mic-pre. (US) serial # SLAM120.
• nEW AGE 1/ US MODERn DISCRETE 3
emulation of a MILLEnnIA HV-3D* 8-channel mic-pre. (US) serial # D-367.
• nEW AGE 2A/ US MODERn HyBRID 2A
emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* mono mic pre/channel strip (US) serial # 0-161. (Vacuum tube setting.)
• nEW AGE 2B/US MODERn HyBRID 2B
emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* mono micpre./channel strip ( US) serial # 0-161. (Vacuum tube and transformer setting.)
• BRIT DESK1/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 1
emulation of a nEVE VR COnSOLE* mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown.
• CLASS A 1/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 1
emulation of a nEVE 33114* mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # unknown
• CLASS A 2A/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 HΩ
emulation of a nEVE 1073* mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # 7172K
• CLASS A 2B/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 LΩ
emulation of a nEVE 1073* mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # 7172K
• CLASS AB 3A/ BRIT 70’S CLASS AB 3 HΩ
emulation of a AMS nEVE 1081* Classic mono mic-pre./eQ (UK) serial # 50189/B
• CLAS AB 3B/ BRIT 70’S CLASS AB 3 LΩ
emulation of a AMS nEVE 1081* Classicmono mic-pre./eQ (UK) serial # 50189/B
• OLD TUBE/ US 60’S TUBE 1
emulation of a PULTEC MB-1* fixed gain valve mic-pre. (US) serial # 6846
• RE-ISSUE/ MODERn DEUTSCH CLASSIC
emulation of a SOUnDS InCORPORATED TELEFUnKEn V72* valve mic-pre. (De) serial # unknown
• BRIT DESK2/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 2
emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 4000 G+* console mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown
• SWISS ROLL/ SWISS MODERn TUBE
emulation of a STUDER D19 MicVALVE* valve mic-pre. (Ch) serial # 1216. (Bass Warmth, Angel Zoom, Valve Drive Gain CCW, Valve Drive Clip CW (soft) settings.)
• DEUTSCH 72/ DEUTSCH 60’S TUBE 1
emulation of a TELEFUnKEn V72* valve micpre. (De) serial # 2107. • DEUTSCH 76/ DEUTSCH 60’S TUBE 2
emulation of a TELEFUnKEn V76/80* valve mic-pre. (De) serial # 5507. (80hz hPF switched out.)
• BRIT TUBE1/ BRIT MODERn TUBE 1
emulation of a TL AUDIO PA-1* dual pentode valve mic-pre. (UK) serial # 130318.
• nASHVILLE BRIT CLASSIC DESK 5
Emulation of a TRIDEnT-MTA A SERIES* dual discrete console mic-pre./eQ (UK) serial # 1017208.
• VIKInG 1/ DAnISH CLASSIC TUBE 1
emulation of a TUBE TECH MEC 1A* tube channel strip (DK) serial # 9503.
• STELLAR 1A/ US 60’S TUBE 2 HΩ
emulation of a UnIVERSAL AUDIO M610* mono tube pre-amp. (US) serial # 459.
• STELLAR 1B/ US 60’S TUBE 2 LΩ
emulation of a UnIVERSAL AUDIO M610* mono tube pre-amp. (US) serial # 459.
COMPRESSORS
• FLAT COMP/ CLEAn SOUnD FREE COnTROLS
Focusrite Liquid Channel DSP compressor.
• TRAny C/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1C
emulation of an API 2500* stereo mastering compressor, (US) serial #0016 (Old/Normal/hard settings.)
• TRAny A/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1A
emulation of an API 2500* stereo mastering compressor (US) serial #0016 (Old/Normal/Soft settings.)
• SILVER 2/ US MODERn TUBE 1
emulation of an AVALOn VT-737SP* valve channel strip (US) serial #28150
• LIVE SOUnD/ BRIT LIVE SOUnD 1
emulation of a BSS DPR402* dual compressor/limiter (UK) serial #02-9983-B
• LOnDOn/ BRIT BOUTIQUE TUBE 1
emulation of a CHISWICK REACH* (UK) stereo valve compressor serial #RMS0061
• WASP 2/ BRIT CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
emulation of a DRAWMER DL221X* (UK) serial #1008x
• WASP 1/ BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1
emulation of a DRAWMER 1960* (UK) vacuum tube compressor amplifier serial #1002
• BIG BLUE A/ US MODERn SOLID STATE 1A
emulation of a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004 (Standard compression setting.)
• BIG BLUE B/ US MODERn SOLID STATE 1B
emulation of a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004
(Overeasy compression setting.)
• US RADIO/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
emulation of a dbx 165* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 1821
• COPy CAT/ US MODERn COPy CAT
emulation of a EMPIRICAL LABS EL8 DISTRESSOR* (US) serial # 1689
• VInTAGE/ US VInTAGE TUBE 1
emulation of a FAIRCHILD MODEL 670* (US) serial # 530
• FF ISA 130/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC ISA 130
emulation of a FOCUSRITE ISA 130 (UK) serial # F00069T
• FF GREEn 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEn CHAnnEL STRIP
emulation of a FOCUSRITE CHAnnEL STRIP (UK) serial # GO05116
• FF RED 7/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC RED 7
emulation of a FOCUSRITE RED 7 (UK) serial # FO6350T
• DUnK A/ US MODERn FET 1
emulation of a MAnLEy SLAM!* (US) serial # SLAM120 (FeT limiter)
• DUnK B/ US MODERn OPTICAL 1
emulation of a MAnLEy SLAM!* (US) serial # SLAM120 (eLOP (opto) limiter)
• PRIMITIVE/ US CLASSIC TUBE 2
emulation of a MAnLEy STEREO “VARIABLE MU”* (US) serial # MSLC61536
• BIG GREEn/ BRIT CLASSIC OPTICAL
emulation of a JOE MEEK SC2* COMPRESSOR* (UK) serial # 05-1038
• nEW AGE 2E/ US MODERn HyBRID 2E
emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* (US) serial # 0-161 (Solid state input, solid state compressor settings.)
• nEW AGE 2A/ US MODERn HyBRID 2A
emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* (US) serial # 0-161 (Vacuum tube input, Vacuum tube compressor settings.)
• CLASS A 1 / BRIT 70’S CLASS A 1
emulation of a nEVE 2254/A* dual/stereo compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 5008K
• CLASS A 2/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2
emulation of a nEVE 33609/B* dual/stereo compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 108
• BRIT DESK1/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 1
emulation of a nEVE VR COnSOLE* compressor (UK) serial # unknown.
• MEAT PIE/ BRIT 60’S CLASS A
emulation of a PyE 84 4060/01* compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 60
• GRInDER A/ BRIT MODERn DESK COPy A
emulation of a SMART RESEARCH C2* bus compressor (UK) serial # C217.
• GRInDER B/ BRIT MODERn DESK COPy B
emulation of a SMART RESEARCH C2* bus compressor (UK) serial # serial # C217. (Crush setting.)
• MIX BUSS/ BRIT CLASSIC BUSS
emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC FX G384* stereo compressor (UK) serial # Fx384-180
• BRIT DESK2/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 2
emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 4000 G+* console compressor (UK) serial # unknown.
• BRIT DESK3/ BRIT MODERn DESK 1
emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 510* (5000 series dynamics module) (UK) serial # unknown.
• ACME 1/ US MODERn TUBE 3
emulation of a SUMMIT DCL-200* dual compressor/limiter (US) serial # 0721076
• ACME 2/ US MODERn TUBE 4
emulation of a SUMMIT TLA-100A* tube levelling amplifier (US) serial # 0120429
• LEVELLER/ US CLASSIC TUBE 3
emulation of a TELETROnIX MODEL LA-2A* (US) valve compressor/limiter serial # 00227 (Silver face, pre-harman)
• BRIT TUBE/ BRIT MODERn TUBE 1
emulation of a TL AUDIO C-1* dual valve compressor (UK) serial # 121739
• VIKInG 1/ DAnISH CLASSIC TUBE 1
emulation of a TUBE TECH CL-1B* compressor (DK) serial # 04150
• VIKInG 2/ DAnISH CLASSIC TUBE 2
emulation of a TUBE TECH LCA 2B* dual/stereo compressor/limiter (DK) serial # 04010
• STELLAR 1/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1
emulation of a UnIVERSAL AUDIO 1176Ln* mono limiting amplifier, (US) serial # 1394 (Black face, pre-harman; a re-issue of the Urei 1176LN)
• STELLAR 2/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 2
emulation of a UREI MODEL 1176Ln* mono limiting amplifier (US) serial # 11854 (Silver face)
• STELLAR 3/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 3
emulation of a UREI/TELETROnIX* mono levelling amplifier LA-3A (US) serial # 1584 (Black face, 30dB switch setting on rear panel.)
• STELLAR 4/ US CLASSIC OPTICAL 1
emulation of a UREI LA-4* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 4832A (Silver face)
EQs
• CLASS A 2 / BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 EQ Based on the 4-band eQ section of a nEVE 1073* - serial # 1742
• SILVER 3 / US MODERn HyBRID 3 EQ Based on an AVALOn VT 747SP* 6-band eQ - serial # 27093
• OLD TUBE 3 / US 60’S TUBE 3 EQ Based on a Pultec EQH-2* 3/4-band eQ - serial #s 6140
• VInTAGE 3 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 4 EQ Based on an EAR 822Q* 3/4-band eQ - serial #s Th82
• BRIT DESK4 / BRIT MODERn DESK 4 EQ Based on the 6-band eQ section of a single module from an SSL E SERIES* desk
• BRIT DESK5 / BRIT MODERn DESK 5 EQ Based on the 6-band eQ section of a single module from an SSL G SERIES* desk
• HUGE TUBE / US MODERn TUBE 6 EQ Based on a MAnLEy MASSIVE PASSIVE* 6-band eQ - serial # MSMPx1100
• BRIT DESK6 / BRIT 80’S CLASSIC DESK 1 EQ Based on the 6-band eQ section of a single channel from an AMEK AnGELA COnSOLE* - serial # 01314
• SILVER 2 / US MODERn TUBE 1 EQ Based on the 5-band eQ of an AVALOn VT 737SP* channel - serial # 12545
• SILVER 4 / US MODERn TUBE 1 EQ Based on the 4-band eQ of an AVALOn 2055* - serial # 10747
• PLATInUM2 / FOCUSRITE PLATInUM BASS FACTORy EQ Based on the 7-band eQ featured on the Japanese exclusive PLATInUM BASS FACTORy* - serial # P060929
• TRAny 4 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 4 EQ Based on an API 550b* 4-band eQ - serial # 02212
• ZEBRA 2 / US ZEBRA DESCRETE DESK COPy EQ Based on the CHAnDLER LIMITED PASSIVE TG* Channel MkII Abbey Road Special edition eMI
• TRAny 5 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 5 EQ Based on an API 559 9-band eQ - serial # Ax-GP-02211
• OLD TUBE 1 / US 60’S TUBE 1 EQ Based on a PULTEC EQP1* 3/4-band eQ - serial # 1253
• OLD TUBE 2 / US 60’S TUBE 2 EQ Based on a Pultec MEQ5* 3-band eQ - serial # 1742
• PLATInUM1 / FOCUSRITE PLATInUM VOICE MASTER EQ Based on the 5-band eQ featured on the original and first PLATInUM unit - serial # P070110
• ISA 115 / FOCUSRITE ISA 115 EQ Based on a FOCUSRITE ISA 115 6-band eQ
• CLASS A 4 / BRIT 60’S CLASS A 3 EQ Based on the 3-band eQ section of a nEVE 1058* Channel - serial # 375
• TRAny 3 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 3 EQ Based on an API 550a 4-band eQ - serial #s 3855
Liquid Emulations
*Please refer to the IMPORTANT INFORMATION, available on page 5.16 17
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La roux are singer-synth player elly Jackson
and co-writer/producer Ben Langmaid.
There self titled debut album has delivered
some of the years biggest tracks in No.1
selling single Bulletproof and In for the
Kill charting at No.2. The album has been
nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.
We caught up with Ben during a busy live
touring schedule to chat about how La Roux
have utilised Focusrite products on the
current and forthcoming albums.
your sound is very electro based… Did your
routes begin in dance music?
I started as a DJ and moved into production
after helping a friend of mine (Rollo) set up
the band Faithless. I went on to produce my
own records under the guises of huff & Puff
and huff & herb to name a few.
What inspirations and creative direction
were behind your 1st studio album with
La Roux?
Bands like Tears for Fears, heaven 17, and the
eurythmics were big inspirations. As were
our own ideas and emotions...
How are you using the liquid channel in
the studio?
I’m using the liquid channel Mainly for vocals
and currently testing out all the combinations
of vintage compressors, eq’s and pre-amps to
see how it performs!
What are your main reasons for going with
Focusrite Hardware?
They’re a solid company with a very strong
reputation. I used the Saffire Pro 26 and the
ISA430MKII to record all of elly’s vocals on
the first La Roux album and they produced
some quality results.
And the key features you love on the
Liquid Channel?
I’m into the different combinations of
compression and pre-amps. The precise
emulations offer me a lot of variety and
access to a vast array of classic units in the
studio, which I’d otherwise spend a small
fortune on! Been able to save my presets is a
handy feature as well…
What benefits have the liquid channel
brought to your studio work?
Quite simply its quick to setup and easy to
use. You can tailor the kit to your vocalist’s
sound and tone whilst tapping into the vast
bank of presets. I’m only just scratching the
sides of its full potential.
If you could add another feature to the liquid
channel what would it be?
It’s such a feature rich unit I wouldn’t add
anything at present but in time, who knows…
Maybe something will show up when I get
deep into using it.
How have you found the linkup with the liquid
channel to your DAW?
The seamless linkup with my mac made it
quick and easy to setup. We had it plugged
in straight out the box and running in a few
minutes. I’m also able to back up my presets.
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Combining the best of yesterday with the best
of tomorrow, Focusrite’s ISA828 eight channel
pre-amplifier features exactly the same classic
microphone pre-amplifier design as Focusrite’s
critically acclaimed Forte console. To partner
seamlessly with Pro Tools hD and other professional
DAW platforms, the ISA828 combines our finest
eight-channel A/D converter option with convenient
25-pin D-type connectors.
• The classic Focusrite pre at its lowest
cost-per-channel to date.
• The best A/D performance on the market,
bar none (requires optional ADC).
• Integrates quickly and seamlessly with ProTools
HD via 25-pin D-Types.
• Switchable Impedance to suit any microphone.
• Multiple Front Panel Instrument DI. no separate
DI box required.
• High pass filter, Phase reverse and Phantom
power on every channel.
Classic mic-pre technology, custom Focusrite
input and limiting circuits and the very best in A/D
conversion technology, the ISA 428 Pre Pack raises
the bar for multi-channel recording solutions into
Pro Tools hD, or any other professional DAW. equally,
it can be used as an additional set of high quality pre
amps for any analogue or digital console.
• Four classic Focusrite transformer-based
preamps.
• 8 channels of cutting-edge A/D conversion,
running at up to 192kHz (requires optional ADC).
• Proprietory optical Soft Limiter circuit
(requires optional ADC)
• Multiple Front Panel Instrument DI. no separate
DI box required.
• Analogue insert points on every channel.
• Classic High Pass Filters on every channel.
ISA828 – 8 Channel Preeight classic Pre-amPs alongside eight channels of unParalleled a-d
ISA428 – Pre Packfour classic Pres alongside eight channels of unParalleled a-d
Digital Card Options
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With converters, as with many other things in life “It’s not how big
it is, but what you do with it that counts”. Converter specifications
alone are no measure of the quality of the record signal path.
Rather, it is a combination of both the converter specifications and
the quality of the system that supports it.
Focusrite A/D converter cards are designed to meet the absolute
maximum design specifications possible for the converter
chip-sets used. Innovative circuitry around the converter, the
operation of the circuitry within the host unit, the shorter signal
path and a quieter operational environment mean that Focusrite’s
optional A/D converters offer an immense level of performance
for the price.
ISA428 & ISA828 - 192kHz ADC
The ISA One microphone pre-amplifier
delivers Focusrite’s prestigious ISA
transformer- based pre-amplifier in a
rugged and portable chassis, at a
groundbreaking price.
ISA One shares the same pre-amplifier
topology as Focusrite’s classic ISA110,
featuring the original Lundhal LL1538
transformer and bespoke Zobel network.
This pre-amplifier topology formed the
cornerstone of Focusrite’s legendary
Forte console and ISA Series pre-amplifiers
have been used on countless hit records
over the last two decades. With its robust
construction, the ISA One has made the
classic Focusrite signature sound more
portable and more affordable than
ever before.
• The classic Focusrite microphone
pre-amplifier at its lowest cost to date.
• Independent D.I. Channel, featuring
independent gain control.
• Switchable Impedance to suit
any microphone.
• Headphone Output with Volume Control,
to feed either a stereo cue mix or the
input mix.
• Dedicated Insert Point to place extra
processing between the input and
the optional converter.
OPTIOnAL DIGITAL CARD
What use is a great mic-pre, if the digital
conversion in your interface decimates the
audio quality before it hits your computer?
The optional Stereo ISA 24 bit / 192khz
Analogue to Digital converter card lets
you to use the digital inputs on your
interface, thus by-passing its lower
grade converters. Installing this card
will complete your signal chain, delivering
truly professional performance (120dB
Dynamic Range) from mic to DAW.
The card can be retrofitted at any time,
and provides AeS/eBU, SPDIF and ADAT
(96khz) outputs.
ISA Oneclassic microPhone Pre-amPlifier with indePendent d.i.
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Rugged Custom Flight Case
Built to protect your ISA One
from the rigors of the road.
The ISA 430 MKII represents the pinnacle of
Focusrite’s analogue channel strip technology,
bringing together all the classic designs in one
comprehensive production tool. Augmented
with additional features and flavours, alongside
unmatched internal routing and connectivity, the
ISA 430 MKII confirms Focusrite’s iconic status
as the leading manufacturer of channel strips.
• Classic Focusrite transformer-based Mic-pre
with variable impedance and ‘Air’ feature
• Multi format Compressor; transparent VCA
circuit and two vintage optical solutions
• Classic Focusrite EQ design; an expanded
version of the original ISA 110
• Post mic pre output for the shortest possible
signal path
• Proprietary Focusrite discrete Class A VCA Gate
and Expander designs
• Optical de-esser featuring ‘De-esser Listen’ for
precise control over sibilance
• Soft Limiter to avoid critical digital overload
(requires optional ADC)
• Optional Stereo A/D – 24-bit 192 kHz Delta
Sigma converter
The ISA 220 Session Pack provides all you need to
record your session with precision and Focusrite
sonic performance. It features many of the original
circuits of the flagship ISA 430 Producer Pack along
with some new features of its own.
• Classic Focusrite transformer-based Mic pre
and EQ from the original 110
• Proprietory Focusrite VCA Compressor from the
legendary Red 3
• Frequency adaptive limiter to avoid critical
digital overs
• Unique blend feature for adding dynamics into
the compressed signal path
• Optical de-esser featuring ‘De-esser Listen’ for
precise control over sibilance
• Optional Stereo A/D – 24 bit 96 KHz Delta
Sigma converter
ISA430 MkII – Producer Packthe Pinnacle of focusrite’s analogue channel striP technology
ISA220 – Session Packall the essential classic focusrite modules
Digital Card Options
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With converters, as with many other things in life “It’s not how big
it is, but what you do with it that counts”. Converter specifications
alone are no measure of the quality of the record signal path.
Rather, it is a combination of both the converter specifications and
the quality of the system that supports it.
Focusrite A/D converter cards are designed to meet the absolute
maximum design specifications possible for the converter
chip-sets used. Innovative circuitry around the converter, the
operation of the circuitry within the host unit, the shorter signal
path and a quieter operational environment mean that Focusrite’s
optional A/D converters offer an immense level of performance
for the price.
ISA430 Mk II Stereo
192kHz ADC
ISA 220 Stereo
96kHz ADC
Focusrite Guitar FX Plug-in SuiteProfessional amP, distortion and audio tool Plug-ins for the serious modern guitarist
Focusrite’s Guitar Fx Plug-in Suite includes
eleven professional VST/AU plug-ins, ideal
for today’s modern guitarist. These include
five of the world’s finest guitar amp models
and four distortion pedal effects, all courtesy
of bespoke Italian software company
‘Overloud’; experts in the field of accurate
guitar amp modeling. It also features an
attractive ‘hot tuna’ guitar tuner and ‘smart’
hum remover.
• Professional VST/AU amp and pedal plug-ins
Including five of the world’s finest guitar
amp models and four distortion pedal effects
• Utilises well-renowned analogue
modelling technology
Derived from Italian software company
Overloud’s Th1 software.
• Two essential Guitarist tools
A Including a stunning ‘hot tuna’ guitar
tuner and a ‘smart hum remover’ with the
ability to analyse and act intelligently on a
signal using ‘Learn’ mode.
• A host of factory pre-sets straight
out of the box
Providing a number of great tones for you
to audition immediately.
Forté Suitechannel striP Plug-in for Pro tools, based on the focusrite forté
Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD are trademarks of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite.
The Focusrite Forte Suite is a channel
strip plug-in for Pro Tools based on the
now-legendary Focusrite Forte recording
console of the mid ‘80s.
Utilizing virtual vintage modules, Forte
Suite brings Focusrite’s sonic signature to
Pro Tools through sophisticated modeling
of the ISA 110 eQ and ISA 130 dynamics
processors (including compressor, de-
esser and noise gate), the key modules
from the acclaimed Focusrite Forte analog
console. It also includes surround modes
as well as graphical representations of eQ,
compression, and related module curves.
Forte provides a six-band eQ and multi-
channel compressor, gate, and expander.
Sidechain input and frequency filters are
also provided for the dynamics processors.
The Forte Suite operates both as a
channel strip plug-in and as individual
ISA 110, ISA 130 dynamics, and ISA 130
compressor modules. In addition, the
ISA 130 compressor supports all Pro
Tools surround sound formats.
Modules Include:
• ISA110 eQ
• ISA130 Multichannel Surround Compressor
• ISA130 Gate
• ISA130 expander
• ISA130 De-esser
The classic Focusrite Forte Console designed by Rupert neve at Master Rock Studios, London, 1989
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The Red 7 employs the same superb mic
pre-amp as the Red 1 and Red 8, alongside
a compressor design from the Red 3 and
de-esser/exciter stage. With its superb
signal path, outstanding ease of use,
and an integrated all-in-one design, the
Red 7 is a powerful tool for voice recording
in all situations, from music studios to
post production.
• The industry standard channel strip for
post-production
• Classic transformer-based Focusrite
mic pre
• Comprehensive dynamics control,
including VCA-based compresser,
de-esser and exciter
• Illuminated push-button switches for
every section
• Precision VU metering of signal level or
gain change (switched)
The Focusrite Red Range is hand-made,
crafted to the highest standards. All the
Red Processors are manufactured solely in
the UK using machine-tooled, half-inch thick
claret red anodised aluminium. The chassis
features recessed section grooves and
styling motifs, (sculpted with diamond-tip
cutters,) porthole windows, anoprinted
silver control text, and firm-response
illuminated switches.
All Red products feature sealed relays,
(gold-plated silver in an inert gas,) situated
in the middle of the circuits in which they
switch. The precious metals mean that all
contacts are low resistance, and the gas
prevents any kind of corrosion of the surface
of the contacts, meaning the most perfect
audio switching device ever designed -
utterly passive, zero distortion caused
and no FeT’s required.
Red Range processors with mic pre’s feature
solid-state-amplified audio transformers,
which help to give the characteristic “warm,
organic sound” loved by studios world-wide.
Transformers are the only way of giving a
truly floating and earth-free system, because
there’s no galvanic connection between the
input and output circuitry.
Transformers are not new in audio;
they were there at the outset, but whilst
others were trying to design them out to
cut costs, Focusrite went after the best
transformer possible, a philosophy which
resulted in the transformers you find in
the Red series today.
Low frequency second order distortion
created by transformer saturation
provides the character that many perceive
as ‘warmth’. Meanwhile, a high frequency
emphasis generated by the reactance of
the coil resonance with the terminating
impedance of the microphone or receiving
device, provides the engineer with open,
spacious high frequencies. The Red Range
mic transformer in particular gets its
legendary “transparent yet warm” label
from this process, an apparent contradiction
in terms, yet a genuine characteristic –
audition a unit and hear for yourself.
The Red 3 employs an unusual and original
single-VCA design to achieve high quality and
truly independent compression and limiting,
without the compromise and unnecessary
processing involved in traditional designs.
The success of the design is attested to
by the Red 3’s TeC award for Outstanding
Technical Achievement in the Signal
Processing Technology category.
• Single-VCA design delivers high quality
and truly independent compression
and limiting
• Stereo switch for true stereo operation
from a single set of controls
• Key inputs with illuminated
push-button selection
• Illuminated push-button switches for
compressor/limiter in/out on each channel
• Can operate as a discrete channel unit
Using the same circuit topology as the
original ISA mic pre designs, the Red 1 and
8 offer respectively, four and two channels
of uncompromised Focusrite microphone
amplification. Used with high quality ribbon,
valve and condenser mics, the Red 1 and Red
8 obtain outstanding results with any sound
source, but especially voice, piano and
string instruments.
• Classic Focusrite Mic Pre transformer-
based design
• Phase reverse and phantom power
• VU output level meter
• Scribble discs
• Stepped gain potentiometers
Red 7mic-Pre & dynamics
Red 3dual comPressor/limiter
Red 1 & 8quad and dual mic-Pres
The ‘Rite’ Red
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TwinTrak Pro provides all you need to track,
monitor and mix, leaving your mixer gathering
dust! Principally an affordable, high-spec,
stereo tracking device, TwinTrak Pro also boasts
comprehensive stereo latency-free monitoring and
unmatched digital connectivity. The award-winning
mic-pres capture every subtle detail, whilst the
optical compressor, (custom optos, comprehensive
controls and true stereo linking,) provides smooth
yet effective control of the signals’ dynamics.
• Two award-winning Class A pre-amps
• Dual mono/stereo compressor -
Featuring custom fast-acting optos
• Front Panel DI - For quick and easy plug and play
• Mid ‘Scoop’ EQ -
For solving problematic frequencies
• Stereo latency-free monitoring - An end to
latency nightmares
• Variable Impedance -
Get more from your microphones
• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz
• Stereo D/A fitted as standard
TrakMaster Pro is Focusrite’s most affordable
recording channel strip to date. Providing
performance specifications never before seen at this
price point, it features a mic-pre derived from the
award-winning Green range, front panel DI, problem-
solving mid-scoop eQ, intuitive optical compression,
latency-free monitoring, and the Platinum Pro series
ADC option.
• Award winning class A mic pre
• Direct access from the front fascia for both XLR
and TRS Jack
• Simple yet extremely effective opto-compressor
• 3 Band Optimised EQ with sweep
• Pre/Post EQ position for compressor Tube Sound
• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz
VoiceMaster Pro is a comprehensive mono channel
strip, optimised for vocal use but able to process any
instrument with outstanding results. A classic Focusrite
mic-pre alongside a host of other processors make
VoiceMaster Pro the perfect interface between your
microphone and the DAW, delivering all that’s required
to create the perfect vocal.
• Award-winning class A Preamp
• Vintage Harmonics and Tube Sound allow you
to get creative
• Latency-free Monitoring ensures direct and
delay-free mix control.
• Voice-optimised EQ for quick musical results
• Custom fast-acting Opto Compression
• ISA Series De-esser for unobtrusive reduction
of sibilance
• Insert points, FX send/returns & DI functionality
• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHzPlatinum Pro series
ADC option
TwinTrak Prostereo tracKing and true stereo comPression
VoiceMaster Prothe award-winning voice-oPtimised channel striP
TrakMaster Prothe most affordable Professional tracKing device to date
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