ESI U86 XT

Usb 2.0 Audio Interface
- With 8 inputs and 6 outputs
- Max. 24-bit/96 kHz, line, instrument and microphone input
- Mic preamp with +48 V phantom power
- Adjustable headphone output
- USB powered; powered by USB
- Line input with RCA connector
- Line output with balanced 6.3 mm jack connectors
- Headphone output 6.3 mm jack connector
- A/D converter with 107 dB (a) dynamics range
- D/A converter with 112 dB (a) dynamics range
- Input and output monitor can be controlled via the front panel
- Supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM, and DirectSound, including DirectWIRE support
- Supports Mac OS X (10.7 and higher) via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple (no driver installation necessary, Mac Control Panel available)
- Dimensions: 310 x 145 x 45 mm
- Incl. Bitwig 8-Track digital Audioworkstation software license
Further Information
Recording / Playback Channels | 8x6 |
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Number of Mic Inputs | 2 |
Number of Line Inputs | 8 |
Number of Instrument Inputs | 2 |
Number of Line Outs | 6 |
Headphone Outs | 1 |
Phantom power | Yes |
Number of S/PDIF Connectors | 1 |
Number of ADAT Connectors | 0 |
Numer of AES/EBU Connectors | 0 |
Number of MADI Connectors | 0 |
Ethernet | 0 |
Other Connectors | No |
MIDI interface | Yes |
Word Clock | No |
Max. sample rate (kHz) | 96 kHz |
Max. resolution in bit | 24 bit |
USB Bus-Powered | No |
Incl. power supply | Yes |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Width in mm | 310 mm |
Depth in mm | 145 mm |
Height in mm | 45 mm |
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