Designing The Focusrite ISA C8X Audio Interface

SOS Video Documentary. In the 1980s, Focusrite made some of the most advanced analogue mixing consoles ever built. Today, they're at the cutting edge of audio interface design. The new ISA C8X is a milestone product that brings together Focusrite's analogue heritage with their expertise in USB audio. In this in-depth interview, company head Phil Dudderidge and Head of Product Will Hoult talk to SOS Editor in Chief Sam Inglis about the history of the ISA preamp circuit, explain what makes it special, and lay bare the intensive development process behind the first ISA audio interface. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Phil Dudderidge On The Original Focusrite ISA Design 02:43 - Focusrite Mixing Consoles Past & Future 04:32 - Will Hoult On The ISA Mic Preamp 09:12 - How Do Transformers Affect A Preamp's Character? 15:27 - Main Benefits Over More Affordable Audio Interfaces 20:49 - Why Use A Stepped Control For Gain? 24:59 - Audio Interfaces With Integrated High End Preamps 26:00 - USB Or Thunderbolt Connection? 28:34 - How Does The ISA C8X Appeal To Home Studio Users? 34:02 - More Features Included On The ISA C8X 38:24 - Outro #scarlett #clarett #rupertneve #audiointerface #microphone ______________________________________________________ Subscribe to SOUND ON SOUND Print/Digital Magazine: https://sosm.ag/subscribe Visit our main website (over 18,295 articles!): https://www.soundonsound.com ______________________________________________________ 💲💲💲 - Get HALF PRICE SAVING off a SOUND ON SOUND Digital Subscription. Visit https://sosm.ag/digital and apply Promo Code: SOSYT50 ➡️ Get your FREE STEREO MIKING (80-page) eBook from the makers of Sound On Sound 📕 https://sosm.ag/stereo-miking-ebook ➡️ Claim your FREE GIFT - RECORDING TECHNOLOGY 2nd Edition (170-page) eBook 📕 https://sosm.ag/recording-ebook Like FACEBOOK:   / soundonsoundmag   Follow INSTAGRAM:   / soundonsoundmag   Follow X:   / soundonsoundmag