Focusrite ISA428MKII and Sterling ST69 Microphone

Focusrite ISA428MKII and Sterling ST69 Microphone Review

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Focusrite ISA428MKII and Sterling ST69 Microphone Feature

• Focusrite ISA428 MkIIFour ISA series transformer-based preampsEight-channel optional A-D converterSelectable impedanceFour front panel instrument inputsDedicated analogue insert pointsVariable high-pass Focusrite filterAccurate LED meters for every channelSterling ST69Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8 patternsLow noise, low heat, 6205 tube circuitDouble-sided 1" all brass capsule, hand assembled and oven baked for long term stable operationUltra-thin 3-micron gold-evaporated Mylar diaphragm provides

This is a superb front end for your recording system, whether for a home studio or a professional recording suite. The Focusrite ISA428 MkII provides four of Focusrites prestigious transformer-based microphone preamps in one convenient rackmountable chassis. It features the same classic circuitry and renowned audio quality found in the original Focusrite ISA mic pre at a new level of affordability. With selectable input impedance, direct instrument inputs and an optional eight channels of high-quality analogue to digital conversion, the ISA428 MkII creates the perfect front end for the discerning recording professional. Add to that a Sterling ST69 microphone and you have the beginning of a very sweet signal chain.Sterling ST 69Sterling Audio's ST69 Tube Microphone is an excellent choice for recording engineers and musicians looking for a superior studio microphone. A combination of new and traditional technology, blended with our Disk Resonator system, yields wide frequency response and quick transient response without sacrificing warmth and tone. It's ideal for capturing the full, detailed sound of vocals, acoustic & electric instruments, and drums. And its precision machined, brushed stainless-steel finish complements the ST69's technical brilliance.ISA428 MKIIFirst introduced in 1985, the ISA microphone preamp holds a reputation for outstanding transparency along with subtle warmth contributed by transformer core saturation. The addition of a variable impedance circuit allows ISA users to perfectly match the preamp with any microphone, or to use different settings creatively to shape the sound of the microphone. Unchanged for decades, the ISA microphone preamp topology offers incredible clarity and the signature Focusrite sound that makes it the top choice among many audio professionals today.The optional class-leading eight-channel A-D converter option used with the ISA828 is also compatible with the ISA428 MkII. Along with the four mic preamp inputs, four a

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Jan 06, 2012 18:33:03