Bill Roberts Brady talks about his Focusrite ISA One

The ISA One microphone pre-amplifier delivers Focusrite's prestigious ISA transformer-based pre-amp in a rugged and portable chassis, at a ground breaking price.

This was filmed with a Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera.

You can check out the audio demos recorded with this at www.brbvo.com and click on the DEMO page.


ISA One features the classic vintage microphone pre-amplifier topology from the original ISA110 module, including the Lundahl L1538 transformer and bespoke zobel network. (The original 110 pre amp formed the cornerstone of each channel of Focusrite's legendary Forte console.)

The pre-amp is complemented by a line input (XLR and TRS Jack) and an independent D.I. channel, complete with dedicated gain control, active or passive impedance switch, a TRS Jack output for routing to an amp and an independent XLR output on the rear. This flexible independent D.I. makes the ISA One ideal both for engineers wishing to blend a D.I.d guitar signal with a micd guitar cabinet, and for demanding performers who require a single classic solution for both guitar and vocals.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Focusrite ISA One
• Mic Pre
• digital preamp

[roland1313]

hello Bill;

I know you have received many comments so far, but I would greatly appreciate if you could tell me what microphone you are using for this recording. Your voice sounds awesome.

I think much of that is due to the inherent timbre of your voice, but just there is also a great quality of the audio that comes through as well.

cheers,

Roland

[billrobertsbrady]

@roland1313 Thank you Roland. The Mic is the Blue Bottle Rocket Stage one with the standard B8 Capsule.I have had both the B7 & B6 Capsules, but the B8 that comes with the bottle is just right. with the ISA ONE I can get a few different sound out of the same mike, it's like changing heads.

[calibon1]

i wish you would do a little more detailed video on the isa one so we can hear all the differences in the sounds this baby puts out. im going to pick mine up may 25th im so juiced:) let me know when u do another vid. i might do 1, 2 looking forward on hearing it thanks!!!

[billrobertsbrady]

@calibon1 Sorry for the delay, I just can't get over the fact that more than 4 people previewed this video. Hope you like your, how about a report ?

[xontm]

hahah it was a compliment.

What soundcard are you using with this Preamp? It has its own converters but you still need a soundcard to take the digital audio to your computer right?

Can you use for example a very basic soundcard that has SPDIF in and another soundcard just for the latency?

[billrobertsbrady]

@xontm I use the Digidesign mBox 2 (usb). Thanks Again.

[analyzingfunny]

(in announcer voice) sounds real good Bill, now back to you

[yipee2k]

Hi bill.

Can you tell me if you ever use isa on drums?i dont have money for a good analog drum machine and want to use soft ones and output them to isa.

Thanks,

marius

[flanagansreach]

Hey Bill, great video. Focusrite will sell a ton of these little units thanks to your video. Everybody buying it wil hope to sound like you. Good Job

[JRCrowley]

Awesome first YouTube video! Thanks.

[betatestersrule08]

you sound like one of those annoucers for football games..... AWESOME!!!!

[roomfullofidiots]

"...and you're listening to 107.1, with ALL the great hits of yesterday! Right now, we're going to groove you back to 1973 and knock you off your platform shoes baby!!!"

[Timzsk8]

Golden Voice man??

[osvtorr]

another question, how connection did you do (mic, audio card, adat...)?

Thanks!

[ghaibboy]

thanks for uploading this video..

i think this isa one better than my voicemaster pro

but focusrite seems doesnt have enough headroom