Focusrite

Focusrite is a global music and audio products group that develops and markets proprietary hardware and software products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, its solutions facilitate the high-quality production of recorded and live sound.

Released in 1995
The Focusrite 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.
Released in 1999
The Focusrite Compounder is a high-performance dual mono compressor, limiter, and gate, tailored for audio professionals and project studio owners seeking top-tier quality.
Released in 2000
The Focusrite MixMaster is an analogue stereo audio processor initially intended for project studio mastering. However, its extensive range of features makes it invaluable for music production at various stages of the recording process.
Released in 2001
The Focusrite ISA 430 MkII is a high-end analogue channel strip that combines classic Focusrite designs with modern features, offering versatile routing and connectivity while maintaining the brand’s renowned sound quality.
Released in 2001
The Focusrite Penta packs every dynamics processor you could ever need into a compact 2U rack-mountable unit, making it a standout addition to your recording setup and one of the best investments you’ll ever make.
Released in 2002
With eight high-quality Focusrite channels, class A processing, built-in compressors/limiters, and a wide range of interface options, the Focusrite OctoPre is an ideal addition to any digital audio workstation. It simplifies multi-channel recording, making it perfect for capturing complex setups like drums and synths with exceptional clarity and flexibility.
Released in 2007
The Focusrite ISA 428 MkII incorporates four of Focusrite’s renowned mic pres in a simple-to-operate 2U enclosure, placing four mic preamps, instrument inputs and line ins at your fingertips.
Released in 2008
The Focusrite ISA 220 is a channel strip combining a transformer-based mic preamp, EQ, compressor, de-esser, and limiter. It offers smooth compression with a unique “Blend” feature and optional digital output for high-quality recording. Ideal for tracking, mixing, and mastering, it delivers Focusrite’s signature sound in a compact unit.
Released in 2010
Focusrite ISA Two brings together a totally independent pair of classic ISA microphone preamps from the original ISA 110 module, combining the best of traditional solid-state electronics with the original input transformer specified by Rupert Neve – the Lundahl LL1538.
Released in 2017
The Focusrite ISA 828 MkII incorporates eight of Focusrite’s classic mic preamps, with Lundahl LL1538 transformers on every input. Each channel has the option of mic or line inputs, while inputs 1-4 also feature instrument inputs on the front panel.

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