Focusrite ISA ADN8 Dante A-D Card for ISA 428 MkII and ISA 828 MkII Preamps

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 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 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 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. Both RedNet Control and Dante Controller software are included.

Features

• Eight-channels of high-quality, precision analogue to digital converter for ISA 428 MkII and ISA 828 MkII
• 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

Specifications

Audio Performance

• 0 dBFS Reference Levels : 22dBu
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.1dB
• THD+N: -105dB (0.0006%) unweighted, 20Hz - 20kHz; -1dBFS input
• Noise in Presence of Signal: -121dBu 'A'-Weighted (typical)
• Dynamic Range: 121dB 'A'-weighted (typical), 20Hz - 20kHz

Digital Performance

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz (-4% / -0.1% / +0.1% / +4.167%) at 24 bit
• Clock Sources:Internal or Word Clock

Crosstalk

• Input to Input: < -100dB; 20Hz - 20kHz (driven channel at -20dBFS)

Front Panel Output Connectivity Dante

• Channel Count: 8 x Dante channels
• Output: 2 x Ethernet standard RJ45 connectors (Compatible with Cat 5e and above).

AES3

• Channel Count: 8 x AES3 channels
• Output: 1 x DB-25 connectors (AES59 Combined I/O / Tascam Digital)

ADAT

• Channel Count: 8 x ADAT channels
• Output: 2 x TOSLINK connectors
• Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 8 , Port 2 = Channels 1 - 8
• Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz: SMUXI: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 - 8
• Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz: SMUXII: Port 1 = Channels 1 - 2 , Port 2 = Channels 3 - 4

Word Clock

• Word Clock Input: 1 x BNC 75Ω port (Switchable Termination)
• Word Clock Output: 1 x BNC 75Ω port

What's in the box:

• ISA ADN8 Eight-channel A-D Card
• Safety Information sheet
• Focusrite Pro Important Information Guide

Included Software:

• RedNet Control
• Dante Controller

System Requirements:

• Mac OS X:
  
  • 10.12 macOS Sierra
  • 10.13 macOS High Sierra
  • 10.14 macOS Mojave
  • 10.15 macOS Catalina

Windows:

• Windows 8 (32/ 64 bit)
• Windows 10 (32/ 64 bit)