If we can, I'd like to talk about the history of Focusrite because it involves some of the industry's most respected designers. The origins of the Focusrite brand go back to 1982 when producer George Martin asked Rupert Neve to increase the number of channels on the vintage Neve console at Air studios. The input module that Neve designed for this project was called the Focusrite ISA110 Mic Preamplifier and Equaliser.
Every design is auditioned for audio performance and sound quality.
Circuits which measure OK for distortion, noise and frequency performance do not always sound good in practice, or maybe just leave you cold. All our circuits perform well technically but most of all they have some positive affect on the music passing through them. The key is to listen. Style - Owning a Focusrite unit should be something to be proud of. Our products are styled to look unique and interesting, making them a pleasure to use.