Focusrite Reissues ISA 110 Vintage Mic Preamp/EQ

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February 7, 2000 -- Digidesign exhibits the Focusrite line of analog signal processors at Winter NAMM tradeshow. Among these are the Platinum, Red and ISA Range processors. One of the products showcased will be the newly released ISA 110 Vintage Reissue Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer Module in a special Limited Edition format.

The ISA 110 is the original Focusrite channel of uncompromised microphone pre-amplification and EQ, which has been the choice of countless recording engineers and producers since its introduction. However, this is the first time it has been made available as a stand-alone, single channel unit.

Rupert Neve established the Focusrite brand in 1985 following the establishment of Focusrite Ltd., his independent venture after retiring from the Neve Electronics Company. The ISA 110 was designed to meet the continuing demand for the classic type of module originally designed by Mr. Neve. Air Studios, London subsequently used these for additional channels and superior equalization for their custom Neve console in Studio 1. The ISA 110 subsequently became a staple Focusrite product, sold in racks of 4 and 8 channels.

"There can be few designs which have been as enduring as the ISA 110 and derivatives of this classic. There must be literally hundreds if not thousands of hit records that owe something to the sonic contribution of the Focusrite ISA 110. We salute its designer and in celebration of our first decade in business have reissued it in a new 1U, 19" rack mount format with integral power supply", comments Phil Dudderidge, founder of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.

For more information, visit Digidesign at www.focusriteusa.com.