Detail 01
Lundahl LL1538 input transformer
The preamps use the original input transformer specified by Rupert Neve.
Product detailSKU #1335192839416
FocusriteISA Two Classic Dual Mono Transformer-Based Microphone Preamplifier
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A dual, independent ISA microphone preamp built around the Lundahl LL1538 input transformer, with selectable impedance, up to 80 dB of gain, and practical routing and monitoring controls.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording a vocal and an instrument at the same time
- Stereo piano recording
- Using vintage or modern microphones with selectable input impedance
- Sessions that need front-panel instrument inputs, rear-panel line inputs, or an insert point
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording setups that need more than two microphone preamps
- Users who do not need microphone, line, or instrument input options
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Up to 80 dB gain
The unit is intended to provide substantial available microphone gain.
Detail 03
Variable input impedance
Four settings—Low, ISA 110, Medium, and High—are available for matching or experimenting with microphones.
Detail 04
Balanced insert
Rear-panel processing insertion can be engaged from the front panel.
Detail 05
Variable high-pass filter
The cutoff is continuously adjustable from 16 Hz to 420 Hz at 18 dB per octave.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It provides two independent ISA microphone preamps.
- 02Selectable microphone input impedance offers Low, ISA 110, Medium, and High settings.
- 03The high-pass filter is continuously variable from 16 Hz to 420 Hz.
- 04The bx_console Focusrite plug-in is available to qualifying Red, RedNet, or ISA purchasers from January 2020 onward after product registration.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphone preamps does the ISA Two have?
It has two totally independent ISA microphone preamps.
02What inputs are available?
It supports mic, line, and instrument input selection, with front-panel instrument inputs and rear-panel line inputs.
03Can I connect external processing?
Yes. It has a balanced rear-panel insert point activated by a front-panel button.
04What microphone impedance settings are available?
Low, ISA 110, Medium, and High.
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