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Products guide

Audio Engineering Ltd.Mention the name “Focusrite” to anyone

in the music recording industry and you

are likely to observe immediate recognition

and appreciation of the high sonic values

that recording professionals attribute to

our products. After all, they have become

permanent fixtures in most of the top

recording studios the world over, as well as

finding pride of place in the personal studios

of many leading engineers and producers.

The Focusrite brand was established in

1985 and quickly became recognised as

the source of the best outboard equalisers,

compressors and microphone pre-amplifiers

money could buy. The design heritage was

built around the ISA110, a mic-pre and

equaliser module designed initially for the

custom console at AIR Studios, London.

This classic transformer-based design

has been the cornerstone of all the classic

Focusrite products. To partner the original

ISA110 in the 1980’s, the ISA130 compressor

was designed, utilising a proprietary VCA

designed by Trevor Stride.From the creation

of these fundamental building blocks, and

with new innovations from Trevor Stride and

Focusrite’s Director of Product Strategy,

Robert Jenkins, Focusrite have gone on to

create a whole host of analogue and digital

signal processing outboard, with a special

focus on interfaces to fulfil the demands

of today’s professional audio recording

engineers and audio enthusiasts alike.

We hope you find the information contained

in this brochure useful, but the best way to

really learn about our products is to audition

them for yourself. Please contact your local

Focusrite dealer for further information

and a hands-on demonstration.

Phil Dudderidge

Owner & Managing Director

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Liquid Saffire 56 ................................................................4

Saffire PRO 40 ....................................................................6

Saffire PRO 24 ...................................................................7

Saffire PRO 24 DSP ...........................................................8

Saffire 6 USB ...................................................................10

OctoPre ...........................................................................11

OctoPre MkII ...................................................................11

Liquid Mix, Liquid Mix 16 & Liquid Mix HD ......................12

The Liquid Channel .........................................................14

Liquid 4PRE .....................................................................15

Liquid Emulations ...........................................................16

Artist Story .....................................................................18

ISA828 .............................................................................20

ISA428 .............................................................................21

ISA One ............................................................................22

ISA430 MkII .....................................................................24

ISA220 .............................................................................25

Forté Suite ......................................................................26

Focusrite Guitar FX Plug-in Suite ..................................27

Red 7.................................................................................28

Red 3 ................................................................................28

Red 1 ................................................................................29

Red 8 ................................................................................29

TwinTrak Pro ...................................................................30

TrakMaster Pro ...............................................................31

VoiceMaster Pro ..............................................................31

Focusrite would like to thank the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford and Simon Changer at

The Church Studios for allowing us to photograph their facilities.

Liquid Saffire 56Professional firewire audio interface featuring liquid Pre-amPlifiers

Saffire Mix Control

Liquid Pre-amp remote control

Focusrite VST/AU plug-in suite

Liquid Saffire 56 is Focusrite’s new flagship 2U multi-channel

firewire audio interface. Liquid technology combines with

Saffire PRO firewire interfacing to deliver a host of authentic

pre-amp flavours, seamless software integration, excellent

routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid driver stability.

• Two Liquid Pre-amps

The marriage of a flexible analogue front end with

cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP, each Liquid Pre-amp

lets you choose from ten different classic pre-amp emulations.

• Six High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps

Six Saffire pre-amps complement two Liquid pre-amps.

All eight pre-amps demonstrate the same wide bandwidth

philosophy behind the early vintage Focusrite units.

• High Quality 24-bit/192kHz Firewire Interface

Professional digital conversion and Jet PLL™* jitter

elimination technology; pristine audio quality and

reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.

• Total I/O Count of 28 Inputs and 28 Outputs

A host of i/o options are provided, including a unique

loop-back facility for routing audio between software

applications via Saffire Mix Control.

• Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router

Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up

solutions; Saffire Mix Control provides an 18 x 16

DSP mixer with excellent output routing and

monitoring capabilities.

DUNK - BASeD ON The MAnLEy SLAM! TRANSFORMeR / VALVe MIC-PRe

NeW AGe 1 - BASeD ON The MILLEnIA HV-3D 8 ChANNeL MIC-PRe

OLD TUBe - BASeD ON A PULTEC MB-1 FIxeD GAIN VALVe MIC-PRe

DeUTSCh 72 - BASeD ON TELEFUnKEn V72 VALVe MIC-PRe

STeLLAR 1B - BASeD ON UnIVERSAL AUDIO M610 MONO TUBe MIC-PRe

FEATURED EMULATIOnS:ReD 1 h - BASeD ON The FOCUSRITE RED 1 QUAD CLASS A MIC-PRe

CLASS A 2A - BASeD ON A nEVE 1073 MONO MIC-PRe

TRANY h - BASeD ON The API 3124+ DISCReTe QUAD MIC-PRe

SILVeR 2 - BASeD ON The AVALOn VT-737SP VALVe ChANNeL STRIP

SAVILLeROW - BASeD ON The HELIOS COnSOLE MIC-PRe / eQ MODULe

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FOCUSRITE, the FF logo, LIQUID TECHNOLOGY and the LIQUID logo, and SAFFIRE are trademarks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. DYNAMIC CONVOLUTION is a trademark of Sintefex Ltd. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party products the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product, and to accurately describe the functionality of the LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product. The LIQUID SAFFIRE 56 product is an independently engineered technology which utilises the patented process of Dynamic Convolution to actually measure examples of the sonic impact of original analogue products upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.

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Saffire PRO 40firewire audio interface featuring eight focusrite Pre-amPs

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 40 represents the new generation

of Focusrite multi-channel firewire audio interfaces. An

unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation, with

eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic

performance is combined with the very latest in firewire

interfacing technology to deliver seamless integration,

excellent routing flexibility and future-proof, rock-solid

driver stability.

• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps

Upholding Focusrite’s high bandwidth (20hz to 200khz!)

philosophy, ensuring low noise and distortion whilst

delivering clarity without unwanted artefacts.

• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz Firewire Interface

Features high quality A-D / D-A conversion and JetPLL™

jitter elimination technology; pristine audio quality

and reliable synchronisation are guaranteed.


A host of i/o options are provided, including a unique

loop-back facility for routing audio between software

applications via Saffire PRO 40 Control.

• Suite of Focusrite VST/AU plug-ins

Upgrade your standard sequencer effects with

all-new Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating and eQ

VST/AU plug-ins.

• Two separate headphone buses

Two artists can receive independent and fully customised

monitor mixes. each output has an independent level

control available on the front panel.

• Two Hi Z instrument inputs

No need for a separate DI. The first two channels feature

an instrument inputs with switchable hi Z.

• Saffire MIx Control Zero-latency DSP Mixer/Router

Routing flexibility and intuitive one-click set-up solutions;

Saffire PRO 40 Control provides an 18 x 16 DSP mixer with

excellent output routing and monitoring capabilities.

Saffire Mix ControlSaffire Mix Control utilises a unique tab system for mixes, allowing you to send

whatever you want, wherever you want!

1. Fully-featured mix window with clear input and output metering

2. 16 independent mixes can be created, each accessible via their own tab

3. 18 Mixer input channels, each with solos, mutes, pans and PFLs

4. Mixer output channels can be routed to any number of outputs

5. Routing section provides a clear indication of all routing

6. Monitor section lets you switch between different monitoring set-ups quickly

7. Clear device status section shows sample rate, sync source and more.

Saffire PRO 2416 in / 8 out firewire audio interface featuring two focusrite Pre-amPs

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The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 is a 16 In /

8 Out Firewire audio interface designed

for the modern home studio environment.

An unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms

the foundation, with two award-winning

Focusrite pre-amps. Legendary sonic

performance and a host of i/o options

combine with the very latest in mix control

software to deliver seamless integration,

excellent routing flexibility and rock-solid

driver stability.

• Two high quality award-winning

Focusrite mic-pres

• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz

Firewire Interface

• Total I/O count of 16 inputs and 8 outputs

• Saffire Mix Control latency-free DSP

Mixer/Router

• Class-leading LED metering

• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use

in the mix

• Unmatched routing flexibility

ADDITIOnAL FEATURES:

Dedicated front-panel headphone bus, Bus-powering, Two hi-Z instrument inputs, Tactile Main

Monitor Dial, Switchable phantom power, Software PFL

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Saffire PRO 24 DSPfirewire audio interface with real-time dsP-Powered tracKing and miXing solutions

The Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP is

Focusrite’s latest 16 In / 8 Out FireWire audio

interface, featuring real-time DSP-powered

tracking and mixing solutions tailor-made

for the modern home studio environment.

Alongside DSP-powered Compression and

eQ for latency-free tracking and ‘comfort’

reverb, is VRM; a Virtual Reference

Monitoring technology that lets you hear

your mix in different environments, through

different speakers and from different

positions, all just using headphones.

• VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring

• Two High Quality Award-winning

Focusrite Pre-amps

• Onboard DSP-powered, latency-free

tracking and mixing tools

• High Quality 24-bit/96kHz

FireWire Interface


• Saffire Mix Control Zero-latency DSP

Mixer/Router

• Focusrite VST/AU Plug-in Suite, for use

in the mix

• Two dedicated front-panel

headphone busses

• Bus-powered for mobile recording

What is VRM?THE PROBLEM

VRM (Virtual Reference Monitoring) is Focusrite’s own loudspeaker & room simulator

designed for headphone listening. Accurate mixing has until now, required expensive

monitors and a carefully designed and treated control room. Currently, both professional

music producers facing budgetary limitations and project music makers without access

to such, frequently encounter mixing and “auditioning” difficulties.

THE SOLUTIOn

VRM allows you to choose from 10 pairs of industry standard nearfield and main monitors

in an acoustically treated control room. You can select 6 different listening positions within

that room; vary your distance from the monitors and move from left to right to check

stereo imaging.

engineers routinely A/B their mixes by burning CDs and taking them into untreated rooms to

reference on consumer stereos. VRM eliminates this process by simulating two extra rooms;

a large living room and a smaller bedroom. You can choose between a range of speakers

including quality hi-fi, computer, cheap stereo and television speakers. As with the control

room simulation, you can select between a number of listening positions to check stereo

imaging and observe the effects of typical room modes on your mixes.

THE METHOD

VRM uses standard headphones to reproducing the direct sound together with a DSP system

that is used to simulate specific monitoring scenarios. VRM’s room models are mathematical

models which provides greater flexibility in the possible combinations of loudspeakers and

listening positions. The loudspeaker simulations are created using convolutions of impulse

responses measured using the original loudspeakers. The accuracy of these simulations in

different environments is taken care of by the impulse responses themselves and the way

they are calculated and manipulated. Saffire Pro 24 DSP takes all the processing load off

your computer.

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Mixing Studio

VRM - ROOM MODELS & LOUDSPEAKER MODELS

Alesis Monitor OneAuratone 5CGenelec 1031AKRK Rokit 6 G2KRK VxT8Quested S8 Rogers LS3/5aStirling LS3/5aYamaha NS-10M Pro

All product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its Saffire PRO 24 DSP product and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s Saffire PRO 24 DSP. These other product names, trademarks, and trade names are used solely to identify and describe the third party loudspeaker systems, the sonic behaviour of which was studied for the VRM technology incorporated within the Saffire PRO 24DSP, and to accurately describe an element of functionality within the Saffire PRO 24DSP. The Saffire PRO 24DSP is an independently engineered technology which utilises Focusrite’s VRM Virtual Reference Monitoring (Patent applied for) to actually measure examples of the sonic impact of original loudspeaker systems upon an audio stream, so as to electronically emulate the performance of the original product studied. The result of this process is subjective and may not be perceived by a user as producing the same effects as the original products studied.

B&W DM12KeF Q55Phocus LCD 26 TVStirling LS3/5a

B&W DM12KeF Q55Creative SBS35Goodmans MS188Stirling LS4/5a

Living room Bedroom

Saffire Mix Control - DSP Routing effects section

VRM section

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OctoPreeight channels of award-winning Pre-amPlification and dynamics control

OctoPre MkIIeight focusrite mic-Pres with built-in 24-bit / 96Khz adat outPut

eight pristine discrete channels of Focusrite

Class A mic pre with eight standard analogue

outputs and a choice of two optional 24-bit,

96khz A/D converters. each channel also

features a revolutionary compressor/

limiter circuit, providing a warm-sounding

compressor, which morphs into a brick wall

limiter to avoid those critical overs.

• Eight Focusrite Class A pre amps

• Eight independent Focusrite

Compressors/Limiters

• Up to 24 digital outputs (24bit, 48kHz) -

16 at 96kHz

• Two ‘Super Channels’ with instrument

inputs and phase reverse

• 96 kHz ADAT Lightpipe, AES/EBU, and

S/PDIF output options

OPTIOnAL DIGITAL CARDS

OctoPre allows for two optional 24 bit /

96 khz A-D converter card options to be

retro-fitted; ADAT only, or the full spec card

featuring ADAT, SPDIF and AeS. Both feature

external Wordclock BNC inputs.

With eight channels of Focusrite pre-

amplification and a built-in 24-bit / 96 khz

ADAT output, OctoPre MkII is Focusrite’s

powerful input upgrade for your Pro Tools

system, or any digital audio workstation. It’s

also a great expansion for any analogue or

digital console, or hard disk recorder.

The digital output allows users to make the

most of often neglected ADAT inputs; ideal

for expanding the number of mic-pre inputs

on your interface. Connect OctoPre MkII to

your audio interface’s ADAT input to create

a high quality, multi-channel recording

solution, ideal for tracking drums, vocals,

guitars and more.

• Eight award-winning Focusrite mic pres

capture your sound’s true character

• Built-in digital output ready to connect to

your interface’s ADAT input

• Optimised for tracking drums with 10dB

pads and massive headroom

• Two front fascia Hi-Z DI inputs, ready for

Guitars and Bass

• Direct outputs for routing to a live mixer’s

channels, or digital recorder

• 5 LED input metering on every channel

help you avoid clipping

• Phantom power available for use with

most condenser microphones

• The only mic-pre expansion in its class to

provide 24-bit / 96kHz conversion

• Internal clocking and external clocking

via rear panel BnC connector

Saffire 6 USB2 in / 4 out usb audio interface featuring two focusrite Pre-amPs

The Focusrite Saffire 6 USB focuses on just

one thing – quality of sound. Whether you’re

a singer song-writer who wants to record,

or a laptop DJ, Saffire 6 USB will make the

most of your sound. Two Focusrite mic-pres,

professional digital conversion and custom

drivers with super-low latency, make

Saffire 6 USB the best sounding interface

in its class. Flexible monitoring, four phono

outputs and a professional high-level

headphone output make it ideal for DJs too.

If your sound matters to you, Saffire 6 USB is

the only interface that will do it justice.

• Two High Quality Award-winning

Focusrite Pre-amps

• High Quality 24-bit/48kHz USB Interface

with super low latency.

• 4 Outputs on RCA Phono make Saffire 6

USB the ideal interface for the laptop DJs

performing live.

• Xcite+ pack, including Ableton Live Lite,

novation’s Bass Station and 1 gig of loops.

• Focusrite Compression, Reverb, Gating

and EQ Plug-in suite.

• Monitor either the main mix or cue mix

via headphones, all switchable from the

front panel.

• Dedicated input/playback mix dial lets

you blend your monitor mix between what

you’re recording, and the audio from

the computer.

COnnECTIOn / PROTOCOL

nUMBER OF AnALOGUE InS

nUMBER OF DIGITAL InS

nUMBER OF AnALOGUE OUTS

nUMBER OF DIGITAL OUTS

VIRTUAL LOOPBACK InS

ADAT LIGHTPIPE InPUT

ADAT LIGHTPIPE OUTPUT

STEREO SPDIF I/O

HEADPHOnE OUTPUT

AnALOGUE InPUT PADS

nUMBER OF MIC PRES

LIQUID PRES

BnC WORDCLOCK I/O

VRM

DSP InPUTS PROCESSInG

MAXIMUM SAMPLE RATE

STAnDALOnE OPERATIOn

MIXInG / ROUTInG SOFTWARE

XCITE+ PACK

BUS-POWERED

RACKMOUnTABLE

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Liquid Saffire 56

Saffire PRO 24

Saffire PRO 40

Saffire PRO 24 DSP

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Liquid MIx, Liquid Mix 16 & Liquid Mix HDany classic comPressor and eq in history for the Price of a single Plug-in

Why pay for one plug-in, when you can have 60? Only Liquid

technology gives you genuine emulations of the most

revered signal processors used on countless hits throughout

recording history.

each Liquid Mix channel provides Compressor and eQ

emulations selected from a huge pool of high-quality vintage

and modern day classics. 40 Compressors and 20 eQs are

available straight out of the box, with an expanding library

online. Furthermore, a totally unique hybrid 7-band ‘super

eQ’ can be built out of separate classic eQ sections in

every channel.

each channel appears as a separate effect within the

sequencer. Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16 provide 32 and 16

channels respectively, whilst Liquid Mix hD seamlessly

integrates Liquid technology with the Pro Tools hD

environment, potentially providing over 60 simultaneous

channels (dependent on the hD system).

• Unrivalled variety of classic emulations

40 compressors and 20 eQs, sampled from vintage

originals with a free expanding library online.

• One of a kind

The unique patented Dynamic Convolution process delivers

unparalleled eQ and Compression emulations.

• Hybrid super EQ

Create your own totally unique 7-band super eQ, built out

of separate classic eQ bands.

• Hardware-powered plug-ins

Multiple instances of Liquid Mix run off the desktop

hardware or your own hD cards, vastly reducing the impact

on your CPU.

• Tactile control surface

With Liquid Mix and Liquid Mix 16, you can apply eQ and

compression using hands-on tactile controls. Just plug in,

power up, and dial in the perfect mix.

• Full plug-in operation

each instance has a dedicated GUI that functions exactly

like a plug-in, providing full recall within your session.

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Pro Tools HD is a trademark of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite or its LIQUID MIX products and which have not endorsed Focusrite’s LIQUID MIX products.

Multiple instances of

Liquid Mix running

simultaneously

Liquid Mix HD –

perfectly integrated with

Pro Tools® hD*

Focusrite’s new LIQUID 4PRe™ four-channel microphone

pre-amplifier utilises The Liquid Channel™’s proven Liquid™

technology, marrying a hugely flexible analogue front end

with cutting-edge dynamic convolution DSP to deliver the

sounds of 40 classic microphone pre-amplifiers across all

four channels. Augmented by fully digital controls and remote

software control over ethernet, LIQUID 4PRe provides the

ultimate fluid multi-channel front-end.

• 40 classic emulations deliver unmatched sonic pre-amp

variety and quality.

• Remote control software provides standalone pre-amp

control from your DAW.

• Remote control as an integrated part of your

Pro Tools session.

• Full recall of every parameter provides instant

back-up of all settings.

• Adjustable harmonic distortion accounts for variance in

vintage originals whislt providing additional variance over

the sound of every pre-amp emulation.

• Session saver - An automatic gain control circuit

intelligently reduces input level to help avoid critical overs.

• 192kHz internal processing and ADC/DAC as standard -

Pristine state-of-the-art conversion ensures every subtle

nuance of the pre-amp emulation is preserved, as the

signal is runs from analogue to digital and back.

• Classic Focusrite High Pass filter, Phantom power and

Phase reverse

• Simple multiple unit confi gurations - Allows eight

channels of audio from two units over a single ADAT or

EtherSound connection, as well as much larger

multi-unit confi gurations.

• Operator Lock Function - Allows secure use in public

arenas, avoiding any unwanted alteration of all pre-amps

settings, including gain.

The Liquid Channel™

any mic-Pre and comPressor in history

Liquid 4PREfour channel liquid microPhone Pre-amPlifier

The Liquid Channel™ is a revolutionary channel strip that

can emulate any classic mic-pre and compressor. Combining

radical new analogue mic-pre technology with Dynamic

Convolution® techniques, and augmented by fully digital

controls and remote software, it provides the ultimate

fluid vintage collection.

• Loaded with 40 classic mic-pre and 40

compressor emulations

• 100 programme memories provide full recall of

every setting

• LiquidControl software allows comprehensive remote

operation via USB

• 192kHz internal processing and ADC/DAC as standard

• Focusrite digital EQ based on the Forte Suite software

• Adjustable harmonic distortion accounts for variance

in vintage originals

WHAT IS DynAMIC COnVOLUTIOn?

Dynamic Convolution is a unique, patented technology that

emulates the sonic properties of original Compressors, eQs

and the amplification element of mic-pres. essentially, it

samples (as opposed to modeling), the effect a processor has

on the audio signal through the application of a unique, level-

dependant set of responses to that signal. These measured

responses, sampled at numerous levels and with a multitude

of setting combinations, are applied to the input stream on a

sample-by-sample basis for extremely convincing results.

Liquid Channel Remote Control Software (via USB)

For more information on the expanding emulations library:

www.focusrite.com/support/liquid_assets

Liquid4Control Software

(via Ethernet)

Intergrated ProTools

Control Plug-in

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MICROPHOnE PRE-AMPLIFIERS

• FLAT e-BAL/CLEAn SOUnD 10kΩ ELECTROnIC

Liquid Channel transparent transformerless mono mic-pre.

• FLAT trfmr/CLEAn SOUnD 10K Ω

Liquid Channel transparent transformer based mono mic-pre.

• THE GUV/BRIT MODERn SOLID STATE 1

emulation of an AMEK Pure Path* dual micpre. amp (transformer-like amplifier) (UK) serial # unknown.

• VALVE/US MODERn HyBRID 1

emulation of an APHEX Thermionics Model 1100* discrete Class A tube dual mic-pre. (US) serial # 1134

• US TRAny/US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1

emulation of an API 3124+* discrete quad mic-pre. (US) serial # 10149

• TRAny H/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1 HOT

emulation of an API 3124+* discrete quad mic-pre. (US) serial #10149

• SILVER 1A/US MODERn DISCRETE 1 HΩ

emulation of an AVALOn AD 2022* dual mono Class A pre-amp. (US) serial # 28136 (Impedance set to ‘mic’)

• SILVER 1B/US MODERn DISCRETE 1 MΩ

emulation of an AVALOn AD 2022* dual mono Class A pre-amp. (US) serial # 28136 (Impedance set to ‘mic’)

• SILVER 2/ US MODERn TUBE 1

emulation of an AVALOn VT-737SP* valve channel strip (US) serial # 12545

• BRIT 70’S/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 3

emulation of a CADAC G Series 268E* console mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown.

• BIRD BRAIn/US MODERn SOLID STATE 1

emulation of a CRAnE SOnG LTD Flamingo* dual channel discrete Class A mic-pre. (US) serial # unknown.

• BIG BLUE A/US /CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1Ω

emulation of a dbx 786* dual mic-pre. (US) serial # FN97BD-10029

• BIG BLUE B/US /CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1 LΩ

emulation of a dbx 786* dual mic-pre. (US) serial # FN97BD-10029

• WASP 1/BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1

emulation of a DRAWMER 1960* vacuum tube compressor amplifier (UK) serial # 1002

• SCARLET/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 1

emulation of a DW FEARn VT-2* dual channel vacuum mic-pre. (US) serial # 38

• FF ISA 110/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC ISA 110

emulation of a FOCUSRITE ISA 110 mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # 665

• FF GREEn 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEn CHAnnEL STRIP

emulation of a FOCUSRITE GREEn 5 CHAnnEL STRIP (UK) serial # GO05116

• FF RED 1/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC RED 1

emulation of a FOCUSRITE RED 1 quad Class A mic-pre. (UK) serial # FO7858T

• BIG TUBE A/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 2 LΩ

emulation of a GROOVES TUBES VIPRE* variable impedance pre-amp. (US) serial # unknown. (Rise Time Slow setting.)

• BIG TUBE B/ US BOUTIQUE TUBE 2 MΩ

emulation of a GROOVES TUBES VIPRE* variable impedance pre-amp. (US) serial # unknown. (Rise Time Slow setting.)

• SAVILLEROW/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 4

emulation of a HELIOS* console mic-pre./eQ

(UK) serial # unknown. (Colour Green.)

• DUnK/ US MODERn TUBE 2

emulation of a MAnLEy SLAM!* Transformer/valve mic-pre. (US) serial # SLAM120.

• nEW AGE 1/ US MODERn DISCRETE 3

emulation of a MILLEnnIA HV-3D* 8-channel mic-pre. (US) serial # D-367.

• nEW AGE 2A/ US MODERn HyBRID 2A

emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* mono mic pre/channel strip (US) serial # 0-161. (Vacuum tube setting.)

• nEW AGE 2B/US MODERn HyBRID 2B

emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* mono micpre./channel strip ( US) serial # 0-161. (Vacuum tube and transformer setting.)

• BRIT DESK1/ BRIT CLASSIC DESK 1

emulation of a nEVE VR COnSOLE* mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown.

• CLASS A 1/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 1

emulation of a nEVE 33114* mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # unknown

• CLASS A 2A/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 HΩ

emulation of a nEVE 1073* mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # 7172K

• CLASS A 2B/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 LΩ

emulation of a nEVE 1073* mono micpre./eQ (UK) serial # 7172K

• CLASS AB 3A/ BRIT 70’S CLASS AB 3 HΩ

emulation of a AMS nEVE 1081* Classic mono mic-pre./eQ (UK) serial # 50189/B

• CLAS AB 3B/ BRIT 70’S CLASS AB 3 LΩ

emulation of a AMS nEVE 1081* Classicmono mic-pre./eQ (UK) serial # 50189/B

• OLD TUBE/ US 60’S TUBE 1

emulation of a PULTEC MB-1* fixed gain valve mic-pre. (US) serial # 6846

• RE-ISSUE/ MODERn DEUTSCH CLASSIC

emulation of a SOUnDS InCORPORATED TELEFUnKEn V72* valve mic-pre. (De) serial # unknown


emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 4000 G+* console mic-pre. (UK) serial # unknown

• SWISS ROLL/ SWISS MODERn TUBE

emulation of a STUDER D19 MicVALVE* valve mic-pre. (Ch) serial # 1216. (Bass Warmth, Angel Zoom, Valve Drive Gain CCW, Valve Drive Clip CW (soft) settings.)

• DEUTSCH 72/ DEUTSCH 60’S TUBE 1

emulation of a TELEFUnKEn V72* valve micpre. (De) serial # 2107. • DEUTSCH 76/ DEUTSCH 60’S TUBE 2

emulation of a TELEFUnKEn V76/80* valve mic-pre. (De) serial # 5507. (80hz hPF switched out.)

• BRIT TUBE1/ BRIT MODERn TUBE 1

emulation of a TL AUDIO PA-1* dual pentode valve mic-pre. (UK) serial # 130318.

• nASHVILLE BRIT CLASSIC DESK 5

Emulation of a TRIDEnT-MTA A SERIES* dual discrete console mic-pre./eQ (UK) serial # 1017208.

• VIKInG 1/ DAnISH CLASSIC TUBE 1

emulation of a TUBE TECH MEC 1A* tube channel strip (DK) serial # 9503.

• STELLAR 1A/ US 60’S TUBE 2 HΩ

emulation of a UnIVERSAL AUDIO M610* mono tube pre-amp. (US) serial # 459.

• STELLAR 1B/ US 60’S TUBE 2 LΩ

emulation of a UnIVERSAL AUDIO M610* mono tube pre-amp. (US) serial # 459.

COMPRESSORS

• FLAT COMP/ CLEAn SOUnD FREE COnTROLS

Focusrite Liquid Channel DSP compressor.

• TRAny C/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1C

emulation of an API 2500* stereo mastering compressor, (US) serial #0016 (Old/Normal/hard settings.)

• TRAny A/ US CLASSIC DISCRETE 1A

emulation of an API 2500* stereo mastering compressor (US) serial #0016 (Old/Normal/Soft settings.)

• SILVER 2/ US MODERn TUBE 1

emulation of an AVALOn VT-737SP* valve channel strip (US) serial #28150

• LIVE SOUnD/ BRIT LIVE SOUnD 1

emulation of a BSS DPR402* dual compressor/limiter (UK) serial #02-9983-B

• LOnDOn/ BRIT BOUTIQUE TUBE 1

emulation of a CHISWICK REACH* (UK) stereo valve compressor serial #RMS0061

• WASP 2/ BRIT CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1

emulation of a DRAWMER DL221X* (UK) serial #1008x

• WASP 1/ BRIT CLASSIC TUBE 1

emulation of a DRAWMER 1960* (UK) vacuum tube compressor amplifier serial #1002

• BIG BLUE A/ US MODERn SOLID STATE 1A

emulation of a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004 (Standard compression setting.)

• BIG BLUE B/ US MODERn SOLID STATE 1B

emulation of a dbx 160S* (US) compressor/limiter serial # 000004

(Overeasy compression setting.)

• US RADIO/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1

emulation of a dbx 165* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 1821

• COPy CAT/ US MODERn COPy CAT

emulation of a EMPIRICAL LABS EL8 DISTRESSOR* (US) serial # 1689

• VInTAGE/ US VInTAGE TUBE 1

emulation of a FAIRCHILD MODEL 670* (US) serial # 530

• FF ISA 130/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC ISA 130

emulation of a FOCUSRITE ISA 130 (UK) serial # F00069T

• FF GREEn 5/ FOCUSRITE GREEn CHAnnEL STRIP

emulation of a FOCUSRITE CHAnnEL STRIP (UK) serial # GO05116

• FF RED 7/ FOCUSRITE CLASSIC RED 7

emulation of a FOCUSRITE RED 7 (UK) serial # FO6350T

• DUnK A/ US MODERn FET 1

emulation of a MAnLEy SLAM!* (US) serial # SLAM120 (FeT limiter)

• DUnK B/ US MODERn OPTICAL 1

emulation of a MAnLEy SLAM!* (US) serial # SLAM120 (eLOP (opto) limiter)

• PRIMITIVE/ US CLASSIC TUBE 2

emulation of a MAnLEy STEREO “VARIABLE MU”* (US) serial # MSLC61536

• BIG GREEn/ BRIT CLASSIC OPTICAL

emulation of a JOE MEEK SC2* COMPRESSOR* (UK) serial # 05-1038

• nEW AGE 2E/ US MODERn HyBRID 2E

emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* (US) serial # 0-161 (Solid state input, solid state compressor settings.)

• nEW AGE 2A/ US MODERn HyBRID 2A

emulation of a MILLEnnIA STT-1* (US) serial # 0-161 (Vacuum tube input, Vacuum tube compressor settings.)

• CLASS A 1 / BRIT 70’S CLASS A 1

emulation of a nEVE 2254/A* dual/stereo compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 5008K

• CLASS A 2/ BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2

emulation of a nEVE 33609/B* dual/stereo compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 108


emulation of a nEVE VR COnSOLE* compressor (UK) serial # unknown.

• MEAT PIE/ BRIT 60’S CLASS A

emulation of a PyE 84 4060/01* compressor/limiter (UK) serial # 60

• GRInDER A/ BRIT MODERn DESK COPy A

emulation of a SMART RESEARCH C2* bus compressor (UK) serial # C217.

• GRInDER B/ BRIT MODERn DESK COPy B

emulation of a SMART RESEARCH C2* bus compressor (UK) serial # serial # C217. (Crush setting.)

• MIX BUSS/ BRIT CLASSIC BUSS

emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC FX G384* stereo compressor (UK) serial # Fx384-180


emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 4000 G+* console compressor (UK) serial # unknown.

• BRIT DESK3/ BRIT MODERn DESK 1

emulation of a SOLID STATE LOGIC SL 510* (5000 series dynamics module) (UK) serial # unknown.

• ACME 1/ US MODERn TUBE 3

emulation of a SUMMIT DCL-200* dual compressor/limiter (US) serial # 0721076

• ACME 2/ US MODERn TUBE 4

emulation of a SUMMIT TLA-100A* tube levelling amplifier (US) serial # 0120429

• LEVELLER/ US CLASSIC TUBE 3

emulation of a TELETROnIX MODEL LA-2A* (US) valve compressor/limiter serial # 00227 (Silver face, pre-harman)

• BRIT TUBE/ BRIT MODERn TUBE 1

emulation of a TL AUDIO C-1* dual valve compressor (UK) serial # 121739


emulation of a TUBE TECH CL-1B* compressor (DK) serial # 04150


emulation of a TUBE TECH LCA 2B* dual/stereo compressor/limiter (DK) serial # 04010

• STELLAR 1/ US CLASSIC SOLID STATE 1

emulation of a UnIVERSAL AUDIO 1176Ln* mono limiting amplifier, (US) serial # 1394 (Black face, pre-harman; a re-issue of the Urei 1176LN)


emulation of a UREI MODEL 1176Ln* mono limiting amplifier (US) serial # 11854 (Silver face)


emulation of a UREI/TELETROnIX* mono levelling amplifier LA-3A (US) serial # 1584 (Black face, 30dB switch setting on rear panel.)

• STELLAR 4/ US CLASSIC OPTICAL 1

emulation of a UREI LA-4* compressor/limiter (US) serial # 4832A (Silver face)

EQs

• CLASS A 2 / BRIT 70’S CLASS A 2 EQ Based on the 4-band eQ section of a nEVE 1073* - serial # 1742

• SILVER 3 / US MODERn HyBRID 3 EQ Based on an AVALOn VT 747SP* 6-band eQ - serial # 27093

• OLD TUBE 3 / US 60’S TUBE 3 EQ Based on a Pultec EQH-2* 3/4-band eQ - serial #s 6140

• VInTAGE 3 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 4 EQ Based on an EAR 822Q* 3/4-band eQ - serial #s Th82

• BRIT DESK4 / BRIT MODERn DESK 4 EQ Based on the 6-band eQ section of a single module from an SSL E SERIES* desk

• BRIT DESK5 / BRIT MODERn DESK 5 EQ Based on the 6-band eQ section of a single module from an SSL G SERIES* desk

• HUGE TUBE / US MODERn TUBE 6 EQ Based on a MAnLEy MASSIVE PASSIVE* 6-band eQ - serial # MSMPx1100

• BRIT DESK6 / BRIT 80’S CLASSIC DESK 1 EQ Based on the 6-band eQ section of a single channel from an AMEK AnGELA COnSOLE* - serial # 01314

• SILVER 2 / US MODERn TUBE 1 EQ Based on the 5-band eQ of an AVALOn VT 737SP* channel - serial # 12545

• SILVER 4 / US MODERn TUBE 1 EQ Based on the 4-band eQ of an AVALOn 2055* - serial # 10747

• PLATInUM2 / FOCUSRITE PLATInUM BASS FACTORy EQ Based on the 7-band eQ featured on the Japanese exclusive PLATInUM BASS FACTORy* - serial # P060929

• TRAny 4 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 4 EQ Based on an API 550b* 4-band eQ - serial # 02212

• ZEBRA 2 / US ZEBRA DESCRETE DESK COPy EQ Based on the CHAnDLER LIMITED PASSIVE TG* Channel MkII Abbey Road Special edition eMI

• TRAny 5 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 5 EQ Based on an API 559 9-band eQ - serial # Ax-GP-02211

• OLD TUBE 1 / US 60’S TUBE 1 EQ Based on a PULTEC EQP1* 3/4-band eQ - serial # 1253

• OLD TUBE 2 / US 60’S TUBE 2 EQ Based on a Pultec MEQ5* 3-band eQ - serial # 1742

• PLATInUM1 / FOCUSRITE PLATInUM VOICE MASTER EQ Based on the 5-band eQ featured on the original and first PLATInUM unit - serial # P070110

• ISA 115 / FOCUSRITE ISA 115 EQ Based on a FOCUSRITE ISA 115 6-band eQ

• CLASS A 4 / BRIT 60’S CLASS A 3 EQ Based on the 3-band eQ section of a nEVE 1058* Channel - serial # 375

• TRAny 3 / US CLASSIC DISCRETE 3 EQ Based on an API 550a 4-band eQ - serial #s 3855

Liquid Emulations

*Please refer to the IMPORTANT INFORMATION, available on page 5.16 17

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La roux are singer-synth player elly Jackson

and co-writer/producer Ben Langmaid.

There self titled debut album has delivered

some of the years biggest tracks in No.1

selling single Bulletproof and In for the

Kill charting at No.2. The album has been

nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.

We caught up with Ben during a busy live

touring schedule to chat about how La Roux

have utilised Focusrite products on the

current and forthcoming albums.

your sound is very electro based… Did your

routes begin in dance music?

I started as a DJ and moved into production

after helping a friend of mine (Rollo) set up

the band Faithless. I went on to produce my

own records under the guises of huff & Puff

and huff & herb to name a few.

What inspirations and creative direction

were behind your 1st studio album with

La Roux?

Bands like Tears for Fears, heaven 17, and the

eurythmics were big inspirations. As were

our own ideas and emotions...

How are you using the liquid channel in

the studio?

I’m using the liquid channel Mainly for vocals

and currently testing out all the combinations

of vintage compressors, eq’s and pre-amps to

see how it performs!

What are your main reasons for going with

Focusrite Hardware?

They’re a solid company with a very strong

reputation. I used the Saffire Pro 26 and the

ISA430MKII to record all of elly’s vocals on

the first La Roux album and they produced

some quality results.

And the key features you love on the

Liquid Channel?

I’m into the different combinations of

compression and pre-amps. The precise

emulations offer me a lot of variety and

access to a vast array of classic units in the

studio, which I’d otherwise spend a small

fortune on! Been able to save my presets is a

handy feature as well…

What benefits have the liquid channel

brought to your studio work?

Quite simply its quick to setup and easy to

use. You can tailor the kit to your vocalist’s

sound and tone whilst tapping into the vast

bank of presets. I’m only just scratching the

sides of its full potential.

If you could add another feature to the liquid

channel what would it be?

It’s such a feature rich unit I wouldn’t add

anything at present but in time, who knows…

Maybe something will show up when I get

deep into using it.

How have you found the linkup with the liquid

channel to your DAW?

The seamless linkup with my mac made it

quick and easy to setup. We had it plugged

in straight out the box and running in a few

minutes. I’m also able to back up my presets.

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Combining the best of yesterday with the best

of tomorrow, Focusrite’s ISA828 eight channel

pre-amplifier features exactly the same classic

microphone pre-amplifier design as Focusrite’s

critically acclaimed Forte console. To partner

seamlessly with Pro Tools hD and other professional

DAW platforms, the ISA828 combines our finest

eight-channel A/D converter option with convenient

25-pin D-type connectors.

• The classic Focusrite pre at its lowest

cost-per-channel to date.

• The best A/D performance on the market,

bar none (requires optional ADC).

• Integrates quickly and seamlessly with ProTools

HD via 25-pin D-Types.

• Switchable Impedance to suit any microphone.

• Multiple Front Panel Instrument DI. no separate

DI box required.

• High pass filter, Phase reverse and Phantom

power on every channel.

Classic mic-pre technology, custom Focusrite

input and limiting circuits and the very best in A/D

conversion technology, the ISA 428 Pre Pack raises

the bar for multi-channel recording solutions into

Pro Tools hD, or any other professional DAW. equally,

it can be used as an additional set of high quality pre

amps for any analogue or digital console.

• Four classic Focusrite transformer-based

preamps.

• 8 channels of cutting-edge A/D conversion,

running at up to 192kHz (requires optional ADC).

• Proprietory optical Soft Limiter circuit

(requires optional ADC)

• Multiple Front Panel Instrument DI. no separate

DI box required.

• Analogue insert points on every channel.

• Classic High Pass Filters on every channel.

ISA828 – 8 Channel Preeight classic Pre-amPs alongside eight channels of unParalleled a-d

ISA428 – Pre Packfour classic Pres alongside eight channels of unParalleled a-d

Digital Card Options

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With converters, as with many other things in life “It’s not how big

it is, but what you do with it that counts”. Converter specifications

alone are no measure of the quality of the record signal path.

Rather, it is a combination of both the converter specifications and

the quality of the system that supports it.

Focusrite A/D converter cards are designed to meet the absolute

maximum design specifications possible for the converter

chip-sets used. Innovative circuitry around the converter, the

operation of the circuitry within the host unit, the shorter signal

path and a quieter operational environment mean that Focusrite’s

optional A/D converters offer an immense level of performance

for the price.

ISA428 & ISA828 - 192kHz ADC

The ISA One microphone pre-amplifier

delivers Focusrite’s prestigious ISA

transformer- based pre-amplifier in a

rugged and portable chassis, at a

groundbreaking price.

ISA One shares the same pre-amplifier

topology as Focusrite’s classic ISA110,

featuring the original Lundhal LL1538

transformer and bespoke Zobel network.

This pre-amplifier topology formed the

cornerstone of Focusrite’s legendary

Forte console and ISA Series pre-amplifiers

have been used on countless hit records

over the last two decades. With its robust

construction, the ISA One has made the

classic Focusrite signature sound more

portable and more affordable than

ever before.

• The classic Focusrite microphone

pre-amplifier at its lowest cost to date.

• Independent D.I. Channel, featuring

independent gain control.

• Switchable Impedance to suit

any microphone.

• Headphone Output with Volume Control,

to feed either a stereo cue mix or the

input mix.

• Dedicated Insert Point to place extra

processing between the input and

the optional converter.

OPTIOnAL DIGITAL CARD

What use is a great mic-pre, if the digital

conversion in your interface decimates the

audio quality before it hits your computer?

The optional Stereo ISA 24 bit / 192khz

Analogue to Digital converter card lets

you to use the digital inputs on your

interface, thus by-passing its lower

grade converters. Installing this card

will complete your signal chain, delivering

truly professional performance (120dB

Dynamic Range) from mic to DAW.

The card can be retrofitted at any time,

and provides AeS/eBU, SPDIF and ADAT

(96khz) outputs.

ISA Oneclassic microPhone Pre-amPlifier with indePendent d.i.

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Rugged Custom Flight Case

Built to protect your ISA One

from the rigors of the road.

The ISA 430 MKII represents the pinnacle of

Focusrite’s analogue channel strip technology,

bringing together all the classic designs in one

comprehensive production tool. Augmented

with additional features and flavours, alongside

unmatched internal routing and connectivity, the

ISA 430 MKII confirms Focusrite’s iconic status

as the leading manufacturer of channel strips.

• Classic Focusrite transformer-based Mic-pre

with variable impedance and ‘Air’ feature

• Multi format Compressor; transparent VCA

circuit and two vintage optical solutions

• Classic Focusrite EQ design; an expanded

version of the original ISA 110

• Post mic pre output for the shortest possible

signal path

• Proprietary Focusrite discrete Class A VCA Gate

and Expander designs

• Optical de-esser featuring ‘De-esser Listen’ for

precise control over sibilance

• Soft Limiter to avoid critical digital overload

(requires optional ADC)

• Optional Stereo A/D – 24-bit 192 kHz Delta

Sigma converter

The ISA 220 Session Pack provides all you need to

record your session with precision and Focusrite

sonic performance. It features many of the original

circuits of the flagship ISA 430 Producer Pack along

with some new features of its own.

• Classic Focusrite transformer-based Mic pre

and EQ from the original 110

• Proprietory Focusrite VCA Compressor from the

legendary Red 3

• Frequency adaptive limiter to avoid critical

digital overs

• Unique blend feature for adding dynamics into

the compressed signal path

• Optical de-esser featuring ‘De-esser Listen’ for

precise control over sibilance

• Optional Stereo A/D – 24 bit 96 KHz Delta

Sigma converter

ISA430 MkII – Producer Packthe Pinnacle of focusrite’s analogue channel striP technology

ISA220 – Session Packall the essential classic focusrite modules

Digital Card Options

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With converters, as with many other things in life “It’s not how big

it is, but what you do with it that counts”. Converter specifications

alone are no measure of the quality of the record signal path.

Rather, it is a combination of both the converter specifications and

the quality of the system that supports it.

Focusrite A/D converter cards are designed to meet the absolute

maximum design specifications possible for the converter

chip-sets used. Innovative circuitry around the converter, the

operation of the circuitry within the host unit, the shorter signal

path and a quieter operational environment mean that Focusrite’s

optional A/D converters offer an immense level of performance

for the price.

ISA430 Mk II Stereo

192kHz ADC

ISA 220 Stereo

96kHz ADC

Focusrite Guitar FX Plug-in SuiteProfessional amP, distortion and audio tool Plug-ins for the serious modern guitarist

Focusrite’s Guitar Fx Plug-in Suite includes

eleven professional VST/AU plug-ins, ideal

for today’s modern guitarist. These include

five of the world’s finest guitar amp models

and four distortion pedal effects, all courtesy

of bespoke Italian software company

‘Overloud’; experts in the field of accurate

guitar amp modeling. It also features an

attractive ‘hot tuna’ guitar tuner and ‘smart’

hum remover.

• Professional VST/AU amp and pedal plug-ins

Including five of the world’s finest guitar

amp models and four distortion pedal effects

• Utilises well-renowned analogue

modelling technology

Derived from Italian software company

Overloud’s Th1 software.

• Two essential Guitarist tools

A Including a stunning ‘hot tuna’ guitar

tuner and a ‘smart hum remover’ with the

ability to analyse and act intelligently on a

signal using ‘Learn’ mode.

• A host of factory pre-sets straight

out of the box

Providing a number of great tones for you

to audition immediately.

Forté Suitechannel striP Plug-in for Pro tools, based on the focusrite forté

Pro Tools and Pro Tools HD are trademarks of Avid Technology Inc. All other product names, trademarks, or trade names are the names of their respective owners, which are in no way associated, connected nor affiliated with Focusrite.

The Focusrite Forte Suite is a channel

strip plug-in for Pro Tools based on the

now-legendary Focusrite Forte recording

console of the mid ‘80s.

Utilizing virtual vintage modules, Forte

Suite brings Focusrite’s sonic signature to

Pro Tools through sophisticated modeling

of the ISA 110 eQ and ISA 130 dynamics

processors (including compressor, de-

esser and noise gate), the key modules

from the acclaimed Focusrite Forte analog

console. It also includes surround modes

as well as graphical representations of eQ,

compression, and related module curves.

Forte provides a six-band eQ and multi-

channel compressor, gate, and expander.

Sidechain input and frequency filters are

also provided for the dynamics processors.

The Forte Suite operates both as a

channel strip plug-in and as individual

ISA 110, ISA 130 dynamics, and ISA 130

compressor modules. In addition, the

ISA 130 compressor supports all Pro

Tools surround sound formats.

Modules Include:

• ISA110 eQ

• ISA130 Multichannel Surround Compressor

• ISA130 Gate

• ISA130 expander

• ISA130 De-esser

The classic Focusrite Forte Console designed by Rupert neve at Master Rock Studios, London, 1989

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The Red 7 employs the same superb mic

pre-amp as the Red 1 and Red 8, alongside

a compressor design from the Red 3 and

de-esser/exciter stage. With its superb

signal path, outstanding ease of use,

and an integrated all-in-one design, the

Red 7 is a powerful tool for voice recording

in all situations, from music studios to

post production.

• The industry standard channel strip for

post-production

• Classic transformer-based Focusrite

mic pre

• Comprehensive dynamics control,

including VCA-based compresser,

de-esser and exciter

• Illuminated push-button switches for

every section

• Precision VU metering of signal level or

gain change (switched)

The Focusrite Red Range is hand-made,

crafted to the highest standards. All the

Red Processors are manufactured solely in

the UK using machine-tooled, half-inch thick

claret red anodised aluminium. The chassis

features recessed section grooves and

styling motifs, (sculpted with diamond-tip

cutters,) porthole windows, anoprinted

silver control text, and firm-response

illuminated switches.

All Red products feature sealed relays,

(gold-plated silver in an inert gas,) situated

in the middle of the circuits in which they

switch. The precious metals mean that all

contacts are low resistance, and the gas

prevents any kind of corrosion of the surface

of the contacts, meaning the most perfect

audio switching device ever designed -

utterly passive, zero distortion caused

and no FeT’s required.

Red Range processors with mic pre’s feature

solid-state-amplified audio transformers,

which help to give the characteristic “warm,

organic sound” loved by studios world-wide.

Transformers are the only way of giving a

truly floating and earth-free system, because

there’s no galvanic connection between the

input and output circuitry.

Transformers are not new in audio;

they were there at the outset, but whilst

others were trying to design them out to

cut costs, Focusrite went after the best

transformer possible, a philosophy which

resulted in the transformers you find in

the Red series today.

Low frequency second order distortion

created by transformer saturation

provides the character that many perceive

as ‘warmth’. Meanwhile, a high frequency

emphasis generated by the reactance of

the coil resonance with the terminating

impedance of the microphone or receiving

device, provides the engineer with open,

spacious high frequencies. The Red Range

mic transformer in particular gets its

legendary “transparent yet warm” label

from this process, an apparent contradiction

in terms, yet a genuine characteristic –

audition a unit and hear for yourself.

The Red 3 employs an unusual and original

single-VCA design to achieve high quality and

truly independent compression and limiting,

without the compromise and unnecessary

processing involved in traditional designs.

The success of the design is attested to

by the Red 3’s TeC award for Outstanding

Technical Achievement in the Signal

Processing Technology category.

• Single-VCA design delivers high quality

and truly independent compression

and limiting

• Stereo switch for true stereo operation

from a single set of controls

• Key inputs with illuminated

push-button selection

• Illuminated push-button switches for

compressor/limiter in/out on each channel

• Can operate as a discrete channel unit

Using the same circuit topology as the

original ISA mic pre designs, the Red 1 and

8 offer respectively, four and two channels

of uncompromised Focusrite microphone

amplification. Used with high quality ribbon,

valve and condenser mics, the Red 1 and Red

8 obtain outstanding results with any sound

source, but especially voice, piano and

string instruments.

• Classic Focusrite Mic Pre transformer-

based design

• Phase reverse and phantom power

• VU output level meter

• Scribble discs

• Stepped gain potentiometers

Red 7mic-Pre & dynamics

Red 3dual comPressor/limiter

Red 1 & 8quad and dual mic-Pres

The ‘Rite’ Red

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TwinTrak Pro provides all you need to track,

monitor and mix, leaving your mixer gathering

dust! Principally an affordable, high-spec,

stereo tracking device, TwinTrak Pro also boasts

comprehensive stereo latency-free monitoring and

unmatched digital connectivity. The award-winning

mic-pres capture every subtle detail, whilst the

optical compressor, (custom optos, comprehensive

controls and true stereo linking,) provides smooth

yet effective control of the signals’ dynamics.

• Two award-winning Class A pre-amps

• Dual mono/stereo compressor -

Featuring custom fast-acting optos

• Front Panel DI - For quick and easy plug and play

• Mid ‘Scoop’ EQ -

For solving problematic frequencies

• Stereo latency-free monitoring - An end to

latency nightmares

• Variable Impedance -

Get more from your microphones

• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz

• Stereo D/A fitted as standard

TrakMaster Pro is Focusrite’s most affordable

recording channel strip to date. Providing

performance specifications never before seen at this

price point, it features a mic-pre derived from the

award-winning Green range, front panel DI, problem-

solving mid-scoop eQ, intuitive optical compression,

latency-free monitoring, and the Platinum Pro series

ADC option.

• Award winning class A mic pre

• Direct access from the front fascia for both XLR

and TRS Jack

• Simple yet extremely effective opto-compressor

• 3 Band Optimised EQ with sweep

• Pre/Post EQ position for compressor Tube Sound

• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHz

VoiceMaster Pro is a comprehensive mono channel

strip, optimised for vocal use but able to process any

instrument with outstanding results. A classic Focusrite

mic-pre alongside a host of other processors make

VoiceMaster Pro the perfect interface between your

microphone and the DAW, delivering all that’s required

to create the perfect vocal.

• Award-winning class A Preamp

• Vintage Harmonics and Tube Sound allow you

to get creative

• Latency-free Monitoring ensures direct and

delay-free mix control.

• Voice-optimised EQ for quick musical results

• Custom fast-acting Opto Compression

• ISA Series De-esser for unobtrusive reduction

of sibilance

• Insert points, FX send/returns & DI functionality

• High quality stereo A/D option - 24bit, 96kHzPlatinum Pro series

ADC option

TwinTrak Prostereo tracKing and true stereo comPression

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