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ESI 16x8 24-Bit USB Audio Interface

BH #ESESIU168XT • MFR #ESI-U168XT
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ESI 16x8 24-Bit USB Audio Interface
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ESI ESI-U168XT Overview

The 16x8 24-Bit USB Audio Interface from ESI is a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed audio interface that features 16 input channels and 8 output channels. It is equipped with four integrated microphone-preamp/XLR inputs on the front with switchable 48V phantom power, two Hi-Z instrument inputs for electric guitars, as well as coaxial digital S/PDIF input and output. It is also equipped with two independent headphone outputs on the front, next to an integrated monitoring mixer. You can connect external keyboards, synthesizers, and sound modules via the MIDI input and output on the backside of the unit. Based on EWDM and DirectWIRE technology, low latency drivers support WDM, ASIO 2.0, and CoreAudio technology for both Mac and Windows.

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed audio interface fro Mac and Windows
24-bit / 96 kHz solution not only provides balanced 1/4" TRS line connectors
Four professional microphone preamps with 48V phantom power support
Two Hi-Z instrument inputs with 1/4" connector
Digital S/PDIF input and output with RCA connectors
Separate stereo mix output with integrated monitoring mixer controlled on front panel
Powered by the included DC power supply

ESI ESI-U168XT Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
16 Input / 8 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
4
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Hi-Z Input
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
16x 1/4" TRS Line Input
8x 1/4" TRS Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/4" TRS Monitor Output
Digital Audio I/O
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection
1x USB-B
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
General
Display
No
Channels of I/O
16 Input / 8 Output
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
4
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
6x Knob
Signal Processing
Pad
No
High-Pass Filter
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Hi-Z Input (Shared with Rear Panel Input)
2x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input (Shared with Rear Panel Input)
16x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input
8x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output
2x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Output
Phantom Power
48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels)
Digital Audio I/O
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input
1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-B
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range
A/D Converters:
107 dBA (-60 dBFS)
D/A Converters:
112 dBA (-60 dBFS)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 96 kHz
Bit Depths
Up to 24-Bit
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later / macOS 10.7 or Later
Required Hardware
USB Cable (Included)
Available USB 2.0 Port
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
AC/DC Power Adapter
12 V (Included)
Physical
Dimensions
17.7 x 5.5 x 1.8" / 45 x 14 x 4.5 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.7 x 6.8 x 3.4"

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