{"product_id":"focusrite-isa-c8x-26-in-28-out-usb-c-audio-interface","title":"Focusrite ISA C8X 26-in, 28-out USB-C Audio Interface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f0e37461-7fff-7d0e-3613-d9d68f507933\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISA C8X from Focusrite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ecombines the trademark ISA sound with comprehensive remote control and all the analogue and digital I\/O, routing, and recallability you need to run your entire setup. The two ISA preamps are based on classic Lundahl transformers and feature all-analogue Console and 430 Air modes for new tonal options plus switchable impedance, balanced inserts, and high-pass filtering. Both the ISA preamps and the six additional mic preamps are fully controllable from the front panel and via the Focusrite Control 2 software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2U rack-mounted, 26x28 USB audio interface\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture, route, and mix sessions of any size with 26 inputs and 28 outputs of analogue and digital audio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo remote-controllable ISA preamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing Lundahl LL1538 input transformers that add subtle warmth and body to any signal, plus balanced inserts, stepped and fine gain control, switchable impedance, high-pass filter, and up to 79dB of gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue tone at the touch of a button\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe two ISA preamps include relay-switchable circuitry, enabling variable saturation via Console mode and high-end lift with 430 Air mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix remote-controllable, ultra-low-noise mic preamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six additional mic preamps are designed to reliably capture every nuance with 69dB of clear, detailed gain plus Air and variable Drive modes for adding presence and warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo front-panel transformer-based instrument inputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are routed through the Lundahl transformers for console-like feel and feature selectable impedance to enhance the natural tone of guitar, bass, and other instruments. Console and 430 Air modes are also available here for added analogue character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight dedicated fixed-gain balanced line inputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDesigned for patch-bay setups and permanent installations, ISA C8X provides fixed line inputs that let you connect your outboard gear and avoid re-patching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatically set your levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnable Auto Gain and let ISA C8X set gain automatically across all eight preamps in seconds, directly from the front panel or via Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship AD\/DA conversion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecord and mix with the same 24-bit\/192kHz AD\/DA converters used in Focusrite’s RedNet range, offering 125dB of dynamic range with 0.00022% THD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 balanced line outputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork in mono, stereo, or up to 7.1.4, with three monitor groups and front-panel or remote switching. A professional +24dBu maximum output level matches the line inputs for consistent line-up levels, with 125dB of A-weighted dynamic range; outputs 1 and 2 are available on both XLR and TRS.\\\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo dedicated class AB headphone outputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach with independent level control, extra headroom, and optimised impedance for powerful, detailed playback. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADAT, S\/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand your setup with 16 additional channels over ADAT and two channels via SPDIF for up to 26 channels of recording, plus S\/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocusrite Control 2 software and mobile app\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen front-panel control isn’t practical, Focusrite Control 2 makes it easy to remotely manage, save, and recall your mixes and routing, as well as monitor with low-latency across multiple connected interfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning support \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchase with confidence. ISA C8X is backed by Focusrite’s three-year warranty and award-winning 24\/7\/365 technical support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 years of warranty! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003eMicrophone Preamps: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePhantom Power: Yes (Independent per-channel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLine Inputs: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInstrument Inputs: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInsert Sends: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInsert Returns: 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLine Outputs: 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLine Outputs: 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eADAT Inputs: 2 (16 channels at 44.1\/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eADAT Outputs: 2 (16 channels at 44.1\/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPDIF Input: 1 (2 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPDIF Output: 1 (2 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMIDI Input: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMIDI Output: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWord Clock Input: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWord Clock Output: 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTalkback: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLoopback: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eConnectivity: USB Type-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProtocol: USB 2.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eForm Factor: Rack Mountable (2U)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSimultaneous I\/O: 26x28 (including Loopback)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA\/D Resolution: 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaximum Power Draw: 40W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBus Powered: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eISA Microphone Inputs (Channels 1-2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.4dB)\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 117dB\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N (minimum at minimum gain): -93dB (0.0023%)\u003cbr\u003eNoise EIN (A-Weighted): -128dB\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Input Level (minimum gain, Low impedance): +16dBu\u003cbr\u003eGain Range: 79dB\u003cbr\u003eInput Impedance (switchable): 800Ω (Low), 1400Ω (ISA 110), 2400Ω (Med), 7000Ω (High)\u003cbr\u003eHigh Pass Filter (HPF): 75Hz cut-off frequency, 18dB\/Octave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicrophone Inputs (Channels 3-8)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB)\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 116dB\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N (minimum at 8dB Gain): -100dB (0.001%)\u003cbr\u003eNoise EIN (A-Weighted): -127dB\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Input Level (minimum gain): +16dBu\u003cbr\u003eGain Range: 69dB\u003cbr\u003eInput Impedance: 3200Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFixed-level Line Inputs (Channels 1-8)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.05dB)\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 120dB\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N (minimum): \u0026lt; -105dB (0.00056%)\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Input Level: +24dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstrument Inputs (Channels 1-2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB)\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 117dB\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N (minimum): -89dB (0.0036%)\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Input Level (at minimum gain): +14dBu\u003cbr\u003eGain Range: 79dB\u003cbr\u003eInput Impedance (switchable): 400kΩ (Low), 1.2MΩ (High)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInserts (Channels 1-2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eConnection: Balanced\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Output Level (send): +16dBu\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Input Level (return): +16dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLine Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.02dB)\\\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 125dB\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N (minimum): -113dB (0.00023%)\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Output Level: +24dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB)\u003cbr\u003eDynamic Range: 114dB @ 33Ω, 116dB @ 300Ω, 116dB @ 600Ω\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: -102dB @ 33Ω, -110dB @ 300Ω, -110dB @ 600Ω\u003cbr\u003eMax Output Level: +8dBu @ 33Ω, +11dBu @ 300Ω, +11dBu @ 600Ω\u003cbr\u003eMax Output Power: 130mW @ 33Ω, 28mW @ 300Ω, 14mW @ 600Ω\u003cbr\u003eOutput Impedance: 3Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWindows: Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported\u003cbr\u003eMacOS: Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported\u003cbr\u003eLinux: ISA C8X is UAC2 class compliant and should work on most Linux systems but this is not tested or supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Focusrite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47276066111637,"sku":"MOIFC8XAU","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/5979\/7141\/files\/baa87211ee19e70650b16fc6efa26f930e529343_dd04fad5-923e-4fec-b8a4-b7a17d905f5a.jpg?v=1779308360","url":"https:\/\/brisound.com.au\/products\/focusrite-isa-c8x-26-in-28-out-usb-c-audio-interface","provider":"Brisbane Sound Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}