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ESI Maya44 eX 4-In/4-Out PCIe Audio Interface

BH #ESIM44EX • MFR #ESI-M44EX
ESI Maya44 eX 4-In/4-Out PCIe Audio Interface
Key Features
  • Two Stereo 1/4" Inputs and Outputs
  • Resolutions up to 24-Bit/96 kHz
  • Microphone Input with +48V Phantom Power
  • Hi-Z Guitar Input
The Maya44 eX by ESI is a full featured professional 24-bit/96 kHz PCIe audio interface featuring two stereo 1/4" inputs and two stereo 1/4" outputs for a total of four discrete I/O channels. Inputs also include a +48V phantom powered microphone preamp and a Hi-Z input for direct guitar recording. Outputs are capable of driving headphones and monitors simultaneously. Additionally, the interface includes optical S/PDIF inputs and outputs for digital connections.
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ESI ESI-M44EX Overview

The Maya44 eX by ESI is a full featured professional 24-bit/96 kHz PCIe audio interface featuring two stereo 1/4" inputs and two stereo 1/4" outputs for a total of four discrete I/O channels. Inputs also include a +48V phantom powered microphone preamp and a Hi-Z input for direct guitar recording. Outputs are capable of driving headphones and monitors simultaneously. Additionally, the interface includes optical S/PDIF inputs and outputs for digital connections.

The Windows compatible interface ships with a bundled software package including inTone 2 ESI Edition by Audified, which is a powerful effect host application that allows you to process and record audio in realtime using third party VST plugins. Additional plugins include ampLion Free and GK Amplification 2 LE. Also included is the Deckadance LE by Stanton, a high-quality DJ application.

  • Professional PCIe interface technology by ESI
  • 24-bit / 96 kHz 102 dBA A/D converter
  • 24-bit / 96 kHz 108 dBA D/A converter
  • Four simultaneous inputs and four simultaneous output channels
  • Microphone preamp with +48V phantom power
  • Hi-Z instrument input to directly input guitar signals
  • Simultaneous full-duplex recording and playback
  • S/PDIF optical output, S/PDIF optical input
  • Headphone output
  • Optimized for all modern audio streaming, recording, and playback applications
  • Full extended DirectWIRE support with support for virtual channels
  • Low-latency EWDM driver: MME, WDM, DirectSound, and ASIO 2.0 support
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

ESI ESI-M44EXSpecs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
4 Input / 4 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
1
Analog Audio I/O
2x 1/4" TRS Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
Digital Audio I/O
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1x TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Output
Host Connection
PCIe
OS Compatibility
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
Power Requirements
PCIe
Channels of I/O
4 Input / 4 Output
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
1
Built-In Microphone
No
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Gain/Trim Range
Mic Inputs:
21 dB
Line:
+24 dB
High-Pass Filter
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x 1/4" TRS Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
Phantom Power
48 V
Digital Audio I/O
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
1x TOSLINK Optical S/PDIF Output
Host Connection
PCIe
Host Connection Protocol
PCIe
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Headphone Output Power
125 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Impedance
Inputs:
10 Kilohm (Line Level)
Outputs:
33 Ohm
Dynamic Range
A/D Converters:
102 dBA
D/A Converters:
108 dBA
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 96 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later
OS Compatibility
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Windows 10
RAM Requirements
2 GB
Mobile App Compatible
No
Required Hardware
Available USB-A Port
Power
Power Requirements
PCIe
Physical
Dimensions
4.72 x 2.76 x 0.79" / 12 x 7 x 2 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.605 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.75 x 5.75 x 1.6"

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