{"product_id":"focusrite-isa-c8x-26x28-usb-c-audio-interface","title":"Focusrite ISA C8X 26x28 USB-C Audio Interface","description":"\u003cp\u003e26-in\/28-out, 24-bit\/192kHz USB-C Audio Interface with 8 Preamps, 2 Transformer-based ISA Inputs, 2 Instrument Inputs, 8 Line Inputs, 12 Line Outputs, 2 Headphone Outputs, ADAT, S\/PDIF, MIDI, Word Clock, and Focusrite Control 2 Software - macOS\/Windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26-in, 28-out USB-C audio interface with eight preamps, including two ISA transformer mic preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISA C8X combines 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 studio, plus switchable impedance, balanced inserts, and high-pass filtering. The first two channels feature ISA preamps with classic Lundahl LL1538 transformers and Console and 430 Air modes for new tonal options. All eight are fully controllable from the front panel and via Focusrite Control 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ISA sound, evolved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ISA story starts in 1985 with a request from Sir George Martin to Rupert Neve: build a no-compromise mic preamp. That circuit became the foundation of every ISA product made since. 40 years on, it lives in ISA C8X - Focusrite's first ISA audio interface, housed in anodised aluminium in Focusrite's original blue colour, with heritage transformer sound in a 26-in, 28-out USB-C interface built for the modern studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage sound with total control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two ISA preamps at the heart of ISA C8X feature the same Lundahl LL1538 transformers Rupert Neve chose in 1985. Warm, rich, and detailed on any source, with up to 79dB of gain, switchable impedance, and balanced inserts - and for the first time in ISA's storied history, remotely controllable via Focusrite Control 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-analogue tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISA gives you two relay-switchable analogue circuits. Console mode introduces warm saturation and low-end punch via a variable soft-clip circuit. 430 Air, lifted directly from the ISA 430 MkII, adds high-end shimmer through an inductor-based high-shelf filter. Both are completely analogue with full-bodied sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2U rack-mounted, 26-in\/28-out USB-C audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight remote-controlled preamps with up to 79dB of gain, two of which are ISA preamps with Lundahl LL1538 transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-analogue Console and 430 Air modes for tonal shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-bit\/192kHz AD\/DA conversion with up to 125dB of dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Sonnox bundles available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrophone Preamps: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom Power: Yes (Independent per-channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Inputs: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Inputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert Sends: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert Returns: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Outputs: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Outputs: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Outputs: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADAT Inputs: 2 (16 channels at 44.1\/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eADAT Outputs: 2 (16 channels at 44.1\/48kHz and up to 8 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPDIF Input: 1 (2 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPDIF Output: 1 (2 channels at 96kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Input: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Output: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord Clock Input: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord Clock Output: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalkback: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoopback: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectivity: USB Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtocol: USB 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Rack Mountable (2U)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous I\/O: 26x28 (including Loopback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA\/D Resolution: 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Power Draw: 40W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBus Powered: N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISA Microphone Inputs (Channels 1-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.4dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 117dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N (minimum at minimum gain): -93dB (0.00023%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise EIN (A-Weighted): -128dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level (minimum gain, Low impedance): +16dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain Range: 79dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance (switchable): 800Ω (Low), 1400Ω (ISA 110), 2400Ω (Med), 7000Ω (High)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Pass Filter (HPF): 75Hz cut-off frequency, 18dB\/Octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrophone Inputs (Channels 3-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 116dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N (minimum at 8dB Gain): -100dB (0.001%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise EIN (A-Weighted): -127dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level (minimum gain): +16dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain Range: 69dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance: 3200Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-level Line Inputs (Channels 1-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.05dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N (minimum): \u0026lt; -105dB (0.00056%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level: +24dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Inputs (Channels 1-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 117dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N (minimum): -89dB (0.0036%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level (at minimum gain): +15dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain Range: 79dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance (switchable): 400kΩ (Low), 1.2MΩ (High)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInserts (Channels 1-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Output Level (send): +16dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Input Level (return): +16dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.02dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (A-weighted): 125dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N (minimum): -113dB (0.00023%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Output Level: +24dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.1dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Range: 114dB @ 33Ω, 116dB @ 300Ω, 116dB @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: -102dB @ 33Ω, -110dB @ 300Ω, -110dB @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Output Level: +8dBu @ 33Ω, +11dBu @ 300Ω, +11dBu @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Output Power: 130mW @ 33Ω, 28mW @ 300Ω, 14mW @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance: 3Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows: Intel, AMD, and Arm64 processors supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacOS: Apple Silicon and Intel processors supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux: ISA C8X is UAC2 class compliant and should work on most Linux systems but this is not tested or supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 482.6 mm (19.00 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 292.8 mm (11.53 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 89 mm (3.50 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.558 kg (12.26 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal: 40W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISA C8X audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5mm USB type C-to-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-specific IEC cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber feet (x4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Focusrite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47718768279730,"sku":"FOC ISAC8X","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8122\/2322\/files\/1777373131_1964972.jpg?v=1784221625","url":"https:\/\/www.performanceaudio.com\/products\/focusrite-isa-c8x-26x28-usb-c-audio-interface","provider":"Performance Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}