DISC ESI GIGAPORT-HD+ USB Audio Interface

Full Description

Multichannel playback solution

The ESI GIGAPORT HD+ is a unique USB audio interface, essentially acting as a simple multichannel playback solution featuring 8 independent outputs and support for 7.1 sound plus 2 independent stereo headphone outputs. The interface also features exceptional audio quality with its 24-bit/96kHz D/A converter producing pristine audio quality.

The two independent stereo headphone outputs give you maximum control over your monitoring. The first output send out the mixed signal of all playback channels while the 2nd output send out a different signal from playback 1/2, making it perfect for monitoring and pre-listening to signals.

Perfect for DJs

With its expansive amount of output channels and support for 7.1 surround sound, the interface is perfect for use with digital DJs. Providing you with all the outputs needed for routing your notebook/computer to the interface via your selected DJ software. The eight outputs can be used as 4 different stereo channels allowing you to mix, cue and add effects.

You can also use the two built-in headphone outputs to monitor different channels as you mix. GIGAPORT HD+ will also work with most professional audio software applications including Cubase, Sonar, Logic and more. The interface also comes complete with a license of Deckadance LE from Image-Line software a digital DJ software application that will let you get setup and start mixing within minutes.

Features

• 24-bit / 96kHz D/A converter
• 8 independent output channels with RCA connectors
• Different playback modes: 44.1kHz with 16-bit and 8 channels, 44.1kHz with 24-bit and 6 channels, 48kHz with 24-bit and 6 channels, 96kHz with 24-bit and 2 channels
• 2 independent stereo headphone outputs: 1st output sends out mixed signal of all playback channels, 2nd output sends out different signal from playback channel 1/2 - perfect for monitoring and to pre-listen to signals
• Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 supporting ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME (using ESI's EWDM driver technology)
• Compatible with Mac OS X and supported by the native CoreAudio USB audio support from Apple, no special driver installation required
• Compact and portable design (around 12 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm)
• Includes license of Deckadance LE from Image-Line Software

Specifications

• USB Version: 1.1
• Compatibility: fully compatible to USB 2.0 host controllers

• Analog Output: 8-channel (RCA jack)
• Headphone Outputs: 2 (3.5mm mini jack for a mixed output signal and an independent 2 channel playback)

• -10dBV: Unbalanced
• -10dBV: Nominal
• +0.5dBV: Maximum
• Output Impedance: 100 ohm

• 8-Channel Playback: at 44.1 kHz and at 48 kHz
• 2-Channel Playback: at up to 96 kHz

• 8-Channel Playback: 16-bit data
• 6-Channel Playback: 24-bit data

• Dynamic Range: 112 dB A-weighted (typical)
• Frequency Response: 20 22 kHz (@ fs=48 kHz)
• Resolution: 24-bit
• THD+N: -94 dB

• Output Power: 60mW maximum
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB (typical)
• THD+N/S: -70dB, 0.03 percent (typical)

• Power: USB bus powered
• Power Consumption: 250mA maximum

• Windows: supports Windows XP and Windows Vista / 7 with ASIO 2.0, GSIF, MME, WDM and DirectSound
• Mac: supports Mac OS X (10.4 and above) via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple (no driver installation required)

• Dimensions: 12 x 7 x 2 cm
• Weight: 0.34kg