Overveiw

With the introduction of the ISA ADN8, the classic ISA mic pre can be implemented directly on a Dante network, providing console-grade preamps to the most advanced of audio networks. ISA ADN8 is an optional eight-channel A-D card that provides high-quality, precision analogue-to-digital conversion for the Focusrite ISA 428 MK2 and ISA 828 MK2 microphone preamps. Featuring Dante, AES3 and ADAT connectivity, the card operates at sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz.

The card offers a familiar set of standard professional connectors with primary and secondary RJ45 Dante output ports, an AES59 DB25 connector for AES3 output, and a pair of TOSLINK connectors for ADAT output. Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation with many external devices.

Dante outputs on the ISA ADN8 provide ISA 428 MK2 and ISA 828 MK2 with network connectivity to all Focusrite RedNet devices and Red interfaces, as well as any other Dante-enabled device from hundreds of manufacturers. Metering and settings are accessed through RedNet Control, routing is configured using Dante Controller. RedNet Control software included.

Key Features

• Eight-channels of high-quality, precision analogue to digital converter for ISA 428 MK2 and ISA 828 MK2
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz sample rate
• Dante connectivity via Primary and Secondary Ethernet ports for redundancy and auto switchover in case of failure
• Industry standard eight-channel AES59 DB25 output connection for AES3
• Two TOSLINK connectors for ADAT (8 channels at up to 96kHz; 4 channels at 192kHz)
• Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation with many external devices
• RedNet Control and Dante Controller software allow Dante routing and control from a computer; no hardware patching required

Eight-channel A-D card for ISA 428 MKII and ISA 828 MKII, including Dante connectivity

ISA ADN8 is an optional eight-channel A-D card that provides high-quality analogue-to-digital conversion for the Focusrite ISA 428 MkII and ISA 828 MkII microphone preamps. Featuring Dante, AES3 and ADAT connectivity, the card operates at sample rates up to 24-bit / 192kHz.

The card offers primary and secondary RJ45 Dante output ports, an AES59 DB25 connector for AES3 output, and a pair of TOSLINK connectors for ADAT output. Word Clock I/O on BNC connectors allows synchronisation to multiple digital sources. This also includes syncing the Dante network to house clock, or for syncing external equipment to the Dante network.

Dante outputs on the ISA ADN8 provide ISA 428 MkII and ISA 828 MkII with network connectivity to all Focusrite RedNet devices and Red interfaces, as well as any other Dante-enabled device from hundreds of manufacturers. Metering and settings are accessed through RedNet Control, routing is configured using Dante Controller.

And as with all Focusrite Pro products, wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite Pro hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Specifications in detail

Audio performance

• 0 DBFS Reference Levels22dBu
• Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
• THD+N-105dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
• Noise In Presence Of Signal-121dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
• Dynamic Range121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz

Digital performance

• Supported Sample Rates44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit
• Clock SourcesInternal or Word Clock

Dante

• Channel Count8 x ADAT channels
• Output2 x TOSLINK connectors

AES3

• Channel Count8 x AES3 channels
• Output1 x DB-25 connectors (AES59 Combined I/O / Tascam Digital)

ADAT

• Channel Assignments @ 44.1 KHz, 48 KHzPort 1 = Channels 1 - 8 , Port 2 = Channels 1 - 8
• Channel Assignments @ 88.2 KHz, 96 KHzSMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8
• Channel Assignments @ 176.4 KHz, 192 KHzSMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4
• Channel Count8 x ADAT channels
• Output2 x TOSLINK connectors

World clock

• Word Clock Input1 x BNC 75O port (Switchable Termination)
• Word Clock Output1 x BNC 75O port