Focusrite ISA One User Manual

ISA One & 430 MKII
Digital Option Installation
Digital Output Kit
The kit should contain:
Qty Description
1  AnaloguetoDigitalconvertercard
4  Crossheadscrews
Toolsrequired:-
No.1crossheadscrewdriver,Poziheadpreferred.
WARNING!
THE MODULE SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE AC POWER
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
ALLOW THE MODULE TO COOL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION OF
THE DIGITAL OPTION.
ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE
CARD OUTSIDE OF ITS ANTI-STATIC BAG: ONLY HANDLE THE CARD BY
GRIPPING ITS EDGES AND AVOID TOUCHING ANY OF THE COMPONENT
PARTS OTHER THAN THE CABLE AND CONNECTORS. PLACE THE UNIT
ON A FLAT, CLEAN SURFACE.
ISA 430 MKII Instructions
Removing the Top Cover
Removethe11crossheadscrewsxingthetopcovertothetopandsides
oftheISA430MKIIunit.
Removing the Digital Option Cover on the Rear Panel
Therearpaneldigitalconnectorareaisaccessedbyremovingtherear
coverplateabovethe‘DIGITALOUTPUT’labelling.Theplateisremovedby
removingthetwocrossheadscrewsshownbelow.Retainthesescrewsfor
securingthedigitalcardinplacelater.
Installing the Digital Option
Thedigitalcardismountedinplaceusingthefoursuppliedcrosshead
screwsandthetwosupportbracketswithintheunit,asshownbelow.
Fitting the Card
PlacethecardintotheunitwiththecablepointingtowardssocketJ42.
Restthecardonthebracketssothatthefourholesonthecardlineup
withthefourholesonthebracket.Screwthecardintoplaceusingthe
fourcrossheadscrewsandthetwoscrewsretainedfromthereardigital
optioncover.
Oncethecardhasbeensecuredintoplace,thedigitalcardribboncable
canbeconnectedtothesocketontheISA430MKIIlabelledJ42.The
connectorshouldbepressedrmlydowninplacetoensureagood
contact.
N.B.Thecablehasanorientationtabthatshouldalignwiththe
orientationnotchinthesocket.Ifthisisnotcorrectlyaligned,thecable
willnottcorrectly–do not force it!
Replacing the Top Cover
Thetopcovershouldnowbereplaced,usingthe11crossheadscrewsto
securermlytothechassis.
Theinstallationisnowcompleteandtheunitcanbereconnectedtothe
ACpower.
Initialising the ISA 430 MKII Unit with the ADC tted
TheISA430MKIIrecognisestheinstallationofthedigitalcardafteryou
havecarriedoutthefollowingstep:
•PressandholddownanyswitchonthefrontofISA430MKIIwhilst
poweringuptheunit.Oncethefrontpanelisilluminated,releasethe
switch.
Thedigitalcardwillnowbeactive.Thisisaone-timeaction.Once
initialised,theISA430MKIIwillrecognisethepresenceoftheADCeach
timetheunitispoweredup.
PleaserefertothefullUserGuidefordigitalcardoperation.
DIGITAL OUTPUT
REMOVE THESE TWO SCREWS
REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
REAR PANEL
J42
ORIENTATION
NOTCH
SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR ADC CARD
4x SCREW HOLES FOR MOUNTING
ADC USING 4x CROSSHEAD
SCREWS SUPPLIED IN KIT
SOCKET FOR
ADC CABLE
REAR PANEL
ADC CARD
ATTACH CARD TO BRACKETS
USING 4x CROSSHEAD SCREWS
SUPPLIED IN KIT
REPLACE SCREWS REMOVED
FROM REAR OPTION COVER
DIGITAL OUTPUT
REMOVE THESE TWO SCREWS
REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
REAR PANEL
J42
ORIENTATION
NOTCH
SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR ADC CARD
4x SCREW HOLES FOR MOUNTING
ADC USING 4x CROSSHEAD
SCREWS SUPPLIED IN KIT
SOCKET FOR
ADC CABLE
REAR PANEL
ADC CARD
ATTACH CARD TO BRACKETS
USING 4x CROSSHEAD SCREWS
SUPPLIED IN KIT
REPLACE SCREWS REMOVED
FROM REAR OPTION COVER
DIGITAL OUTPUT
REMOVE THESE TWO SCREWS
REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
REAR PANEL
J42
ORIENTATION
NOTCH
SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR ADC CARD
4x SCREW HOLES FOR MOUNTING
ADC USING 4x CROSSHEAD
SCREWS SUPPLIED IN KIT
SOCKET FOR
ADC CABLE
REAR PANEL
ADC CARD
ATTACH CARD TO BRACKETS
USING 4x CROSSHEAD SCREWS
SUPPLIED IN KIT
REPLACE SCREWS REMOVED
FROM REAR OPTION COVER
DIGITAL OUTPUT
REMOVE THESE TWO SCREWS
REAR PANEL
REAR PANEL
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
REAR PANEL
J42
ORIENTATION
NOTCH
SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR ADC CARD
4x SCREW HOLES FOR MOUNTING
ADC USING 4x CROSSHEAD
SCREWS SUPPLIED IN KIT
SOCKET FOR
ADC CABLE
REAR PANEL
ADC CARD
ATTACH CARD TO BRACKETS
USING 4x CROSSHEAD SCREWS
SUPPLIED IN KIT
REPLACE SCREWS REMOVED
FROM REAR OPTION COVER

Focusrite ISA One Specifications

General

Type	Microphone Preamp
Phantom Power	+48V
Number of Channels	1
EQ	No
Maximum Output Level	+22 dBu
Inputs	1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Output	1 x XLR (Balanced), 1 x 1/4" (Unbalanced)
Impedance	Line Input: 10kΩ
Analog Inputs	1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Analog Outputs	1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
Other I/O	1 x 1/4" (Insert)
THD+N	< 0.001%
Optional Digital Card	Yes
Power Supply	Internal

Summary

ISA 430 MKII Digital Option Installation

Safety Warnings

Disconnect AC power and allow unit to cool before installation. Handle card by edges, avoid touching components.

Digital Output Kit Contents

Lists the analogue to digital converter card and crosshead screws included in the kit.

Tools Required

Specifies a No. 1 crosshead screwdriver, Pozihead preferred, for installation.

Removing the Top Cover

Remove the 11 crosshead screws fixing the top cover to the top and sides of the ISA 430 MKII unit.

Removing the Digital Option Cover on the Rear Panel

Remove the rear cover plate above 'DIGITAL OUTPUT' labelling using two crosshead screws.

Installing the Digital Option

Mount the digital card using four supplied crosshead screws and support brackets within the unit.

Connecting the Ribbon Cable

Connect the digital card ribbon cable to socket J42, ensuring correct orientation and firm contact.

Replacing the Top Cover

Replace the top cover and secure firmly using the 11 crosshead screws.

Initialising the ISA 430 MKII Unit

Press and hold a front panel switch while powering up to activate the digital card.

ISA One Digital Option Installation

Removing the Top Cover

Remove the 10 crosshead screws fixing the top cover to the top and sides of the ISA One unit.

Removing the Digital Option Cover on the Rear Panel

Remove the rear cover plate above 'DIGITAL OUTPUT' labelling using three crosshead screws.

Installing the Digital Option

Mount the digital card using three crosshead screws and the three support ledges within the unit.

Connecting the Ribbon Cable

Connect the digital card ribbon cable to socket J14A, ensuring correct orientation and firm contact.

Fitting the Card

Place the card into the unit, aligning holes, and screw into place using supplied screws.

Replacing the Top Cover

Replace the top cover and secure firmly using the 10 crosshead screws.

Initialising the ISA One Unit

Press and hold a front panel switch while powering up to activate the digital card.

Syncing to External Clock Notes

When syncing to an external clock, sampling frequency must be the same on all devices.