ESI U22XT USB Audio Interface

Full Description

Wide Range Of I/O

This highly versatile USB audio interface features a range of expansive inputs and outputs, providing you with all the connectivity needed for recording a wide range of devices. The ESI U22XT features a microphone preamp with XLR input and +48v Phantom Power support for dynamic and condenser microphones.

This is perfect for recording studio-grade vocal tracks allowing you to utilise the 24-bit/96khZ sample rate to its full potential. There is also a Hi-Z instrument input with a 1/4'' connector allowing you to directly record guitar and bass signals via the interface. There is also a line input and output, with the input featuring an RCA connector and the output featuring a balanced 1/4'' TRS connector. There is also a headphone output with 1/4'' connector for monitoring purposes which can be controlled on the front panel.

Compact Yet Flexible Design

As well as delivering stellar audio quality and a range of varied inputs and outputs for connecting and recording devices, the ESI U22XT also features an innovative design with a range of handy features. The front panel of the ESI U22XT features master volume control and monitoring control. The master volume control can be changed via the large rotary wheel, providing a visual representation of the master volume as well as being able to increase the volume with precision.

Portable Audio Interface

The unit features support for a range of professional audio drivers for Window and Mac including ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM, DirectWIRE and CoreAudio. The interface is also USB bus powered which means there is no need for an external power supply, combine this with its compact and portable design and you have a highly portable interface, perfect for musicians on the move.

Additionally, the interface comes complete with inTone 2 ESI Edition from Audified and Bitwig 8-Track software to allow you to get set up and start recording out of the box.

Features

• 2 input / 2 output 24-bit / 96kHz USB 2.0 Full Speed 24-bit Audio Interface
• Microphone preamp with +48V phantom power support
• Hi-Z instrument input with 1/4" connector
• USB bus powered
• Max. 24bit/96kHz
• Line input with RCA connectors
• Line output with balanced 1/4" TRS connectors
• Headphone output with 1/4" connector
• ADC with 102dB(a) dynamic range
• DAC with 108dB(a) dynamic range
• Input / output monitoring controlled on front panel
• Master volume control on front panel
• Supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM and DirectSound incl. DirectWIRE support
• Supports Mac OS X (10.7 and above) via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple (no driver install required)
• Includes license of inTone 2 ESI Edition from Audified Software
• Includes Bitwig 8-Track digital audio workstation software
• Compact design (dimensions roughly 17.5cm x 12.0cm x 4.5cm)

Specifications

• 2 input / 2 output USB 2.0 24-bit Audio Interface
• Line, guitar and microphone inputs
• Microphone preamp with +48V phantom power support
• Line output with master output volume
• Adjustable headphone output
• USB bus powered
• Resolution: max. 24-bit / 96kHz
• ADC Dynamic Range: 102dBA@48kHz, SNR = 102dBA@48kHz
• DAC Dynamic Range: 108dBA@48kHz, SNR = 108dBA@48kHz
• Compatibility:
• Supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM and DirectSound incl. DirectWIRE support
• Supports Mac OS X (10.4 and above) via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple (no driver install required, Mac control panel available)
• Host Connection: USB Type-B (USB 2.0)
• Analog I/O:
• 1 x Combo XLR / 1/4" Mic/Line Input
• 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TS Hi-Z Input
• 1 x Stereo RCA Line Input
• 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Headphone Output
• 2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Output
• Phantom Power: +48 V
• Weight: 0.77kg
• Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 1.8" / 175 x 120 x 45 mm