Focusrite OctoPre Mk II

Focusrite OctoPre Mk II Review

Focusrite OctoPre Mk II Feature

• Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
• Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital output
• Two quality Hi-Z instrument inputs
• 5 LED input metering on every channel w/10dB Pads on every channel
• Includes USB Cable & Kensington Lock

Plug a PreSonus Octopre MkII into your interface and instantly add eight awesomely clean and clear pres to your rig. Now, you can record the whole band at once, with primo sound quality. If you use different types of mics, you know how important it is to have plenty of gain at hand. That's exactly what you get from the Octopre MkII. Condensers, dynamics, even ribbons work with this baby. You want flexibility? If your rig travels, or if you just want maximum versatility in your studio, then the Octopre MkII has the I/O you need for just about any setup. In addition to its ADAT output, you get eight analog outputs and word clock I/O. And, all the inputs and outputs are on the rear panel, so you keep your setup nice and clean. If you want to sound like a pro, then you have to track like a pro. Bottom line? You need this preamp!

M-Audio Focusrite Saffire 6 and M-Audio CX5 Recording Package (Standard)

M-Audio Focusrite Saffire 6 and M-Audio CX5 Recording Package (Standard) Review

Get this complete recording package featuring the Focusrite Saffire 6 Interface, an MXL V63M Microphone, and a pair of M-Audio CX5 Monitors.

Yamaha HS80M Studio Reference Monitor

Yamaha HS80M Studio Reference Monitor Review

Yamaha HS80M Studio Reference Monitor Feature

• 8" white polypropylene cone
• 1" dome tweeter
• 120-watt biamplified power LF:75W@4ohms HF:45W@8ohms
• XLR and 1/4" connectors
• Room control and frequency response switches

The new HS Series powered monitors were designed to be true studio reference monitors in the tradition of the famous NS10Ms. When choosing your next pair of near field reference monitors, remember it's not just important that they sound good; they have to be an honest reference for your mix. The new HS Series of reference monitors were designed to give you exceptionally flat response so you can really trust what you hear. That means that mixes that sound good on Yamaha HS speakers will sound good on anything. In fact, that's the ultimate test of a reference monitor. Even better than that, HS series speakers not only sound good, they look great, too.HS Series cabinets look as great as they sound. Enclosures are constructed of high-quality MDF material and a multiple layer finish that minimizes resonance. Design elements include a black finish and lighted Yamaha tuning fork logo. White polypropylene woofer cones recall the look of the classic Yamaha NS10M, and include low-damping rubber surrounds and full magnetic shielding.

Focusrite ISA Two Focusrite ISA Two Classic Dual Mono Transformer-Based Microphone Preamplifier

Focusrite ISA Two Focusrite ISA Two Classic Dual Mono Transformer-Based Microphone Preamplifier Review

Focusrite ISA Two Focusrite ISA Two Classic Dual Mono Transformer-Based Microphone Preamplifier Feature

• Lundahl LL1538 mic input transformer
• Up to 80 dB of gain
• Variable input impedance and user-calibrated metering
• Front-panel instrument and rear panel line inputs
• Variable cut-off high-pass filter and rear panel balanced inserts

You may only need a couple of mic preamps, but they need to be the very best. The ISA Two dual-mono mic pre is the ideal solution: two independent channels of the highest quality classic Focusrite mic pres, with line in and front-panel instrument inputs – no DI box required. Based on the legendary designs found in the Focusrite Forte and Studio Consoles, ISA Two is the ideal front-end for your rack. Focusrite’s microphone preamplifiers go back to the original Focusrite ISA 110 modules, when Rupert Neve was commissioned by George Martin in 1985 to create a no-compromise channel strip for his Neve console. Combining the very best solid-state electronics with transformer coupling, Focusrite mic pres have played a key part in the recording of hundreds of hit records and they’re the choice of leading artists, producers and engineers around the world. At the heart of the ISA Two is a pair of Lundahl LL1538 transformers. ISA products have relied on Lundahl from the beginning, since their components were originally specified in 1985. The LL1538 features a 3-section winding, resulting in very low leakage inductance and, as a result, an extended frequency response. They’re encapsulated in mu-metal cans to shield them from stray magnetism. ISA Two features two classic Focusrite mic preamps, with four impedance settings including the original ISA 110 setting. Variable input impedance allows you to go for an accurate, transparent sound or choose to highlight the character of your favorite vintage mic – and anywhere in between. With up to 80 dB of low-noise gain, ISA Two can perform in the most demanding situations - really bringing your ribbon, condenser or moving coil mics to life. Each channel has a fully-balanced insert point accessed via TRS sockets on the rear panel and activated with a front-panel button, so it’s easy to use outboard processors with the ISA Two. Just plug in your choice of EQ, compressor or limiter.

Focusrite ISA Two (2-Ch ISA Preamp)

Focusrite ISA Two (2-Ch ISA Preamp) Review

Focusrite ISA Two (2-Ch ISA Preamp) Feature

• 2-Ch ISA Preamp
• Transparency + Warmth = ISA Two Preamp Mic
• 2-channel Mic/Instrument Preamp with 80dB of Gain, Switchable Phantom Power, Variable Hi-pass Filter

The Focusrite ISA Two mic preamp gives you the sonic essence of the legendary Forte and Studio consoles in a single rack unit chassis. You get two channels, with inputs for microphone, line-level, and direct instrument-level sources. A variable impedance selector also lets you dial in the warmth you want without sacrificing clarity. The ISA Two's DI and microphone inputs run in parallel, so you can blend the direct signal of the instrument with the sound of the miked up amplifier - a killer trick for getting bass sounds that are both fat and punchy. If warmth, transparency, and useful features are on your preamp wishlist, check out the Focusrite ISA Two.Focusrite ISA Two Dual-mono Mic Preamp at a Glance:The Focusrite magic: warmth plus transparencyEngineering it rightThe Neve connectionThe Focusrite magic: warmth plus transparencyFocusrite's ISA Two mic preamp has a distinguished heritage. Since its 1985 introduction, the transformer-based Focusrite pre amp has become something of a legend - and a benchmark for transparency. But there's something else going on. That something is a subtle warmth, courtesy of transformer core saturation. It's this apparent contradiction of warmth plus transparently open and unrestricted high frequencies, that identifies the Focusrite "sound" that continues to be in demand in top studios worldwide.Engineering it rightThe Focusrite ISA Two has some innovative thinking under its bonnet. Just what engineering innovations contribute to a superior-sounding mic preamp? For one thing, to eliminate the audible rolloff exhibited by preamps limited to the audible bandwidth, Focusrite ISA pres operate over a much greater range (10Hz-135kHz, in the case of the ISA Two). There's also the ISA topology that gives you up to 80dB of undistorted gain. How about variable input impedance, which lets you fine-tune the amount of "character" in your signal - from pristine transparency, to vintage warmth. The Neve connectionRupert Neve selected the Lundahl LL

MXL Genesis Condenser Tube Microphone Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Interface

MXL Genesis Condenser Tube Microphone Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Interface Review

MXL Genesis Condenser Tube Microphone Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Interface Feature

• Specially Priced Package Includes the MXL Genesis Tube Microphone as packaged by MXL:
• (1) Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Recording Interface
• (1) Ultimate Support JSFB100 Fixed Boom Mic Stand
• (1) KRK KNS8400 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Sonic Sense One-Year Extended Warranty Adds One Year to Manufacturer's Warranty.

This custom package for the MXL Genesis Tube Microphone includes a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Interface, mic stand, and headphone. This is the perfect package for your home studio vocal recording.

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Bundle

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Bundle Review

Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 Bundle Feature

• Specially Priced Package Includes a FocusRite Scarlett 8i6 as packaged by FocusRite, PLUS:
• (1) Samsom CO1/SR850 Mic Headphone Bundle, (1) Dual MIDI Cable
• (1) 6' Coax S/PDIF Cable, (2) Balanced Interconnect 1/4" TRS to XLR Cable Adapters
• (4) 15' TRS to TRS Balanced Cables, (1) 20' XLR to XLR cable, (1) 10' TS Instrument Cable
• Sonic Sense One-Year Extended Warranty Adds One Year to Manufacturer's Warranty.

This custom built package for the FocusRite Scarlett 8i6 interface includes headphone, a microphone, and cables so you can make get the most out of this interface right out of the box.