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ESI DuaFire - FireWire Digital Audio Interface

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ESI DuaFire - FireWire Digital Audio Interface
Key Features
  • 2 Input/4 Output
  • Single Microphone Preamp
  • Phantom Power
  • 24-bit/96kHz
The DuaFire from ESI/Ego-Sys is a 2 input, 4 output FireWire audio interface that supports EWDM technology. The EWDM driver is compatible with all current Windows operating systems, integrating all commonly used driver standards into one single driver.

The unit is an ideal mobile recording interface for both notebook and desktop computers. Its flexible inputs allow for recording from a variety of different sources, including line level devices, turntables via the built-in phono preamp, a microphone (with switchable +48V phantom power) and Hi-Z signals.

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ESI DuaFire Overview

The DuaFire from ESI/Ego-Sys is a 2 input, 4 output FireWire audio interface that supports EWDM technology. The EWDM driver is compatible with all current Windows operating systems, integrating all commonly used driver standards into one single driver.

The unit is an ideal mobile recording interface for both notebook and desktop computers. Its flexible inputs allow for recording from a variety of different sources, including line level devices, turntables via the built-in phono preamp, a microphone (with switchable +48V phantom power) and Hi-Z signals.

2 input/4 output FireWire digital audio interface with 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters
Individual level controls for the 2 audio inputs
Single microphone preamp with selectable phantom power
Hi-Z input for electric guitar or bass and other Hi-Z devices
Line level inputs can be switched to accept phono inputs for use with turntables
4 line level audio outputs
Direct input monitoring with level control
Single headphone output with volume control
Powered via FireWire-Bus or with an optional power supply
DirectWIRE 3.0 support along with MME, ASIO 2.0, GSIF 2.0 and DirectSound
Functions as a CoreAudio device for Mac OS X
Bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE 4.0 for Mac and Windows

ESI DuaFire Specs

Converters
24-bit
Sample Rates
44.1, 48 and 96kHz
Analog Input
1 x XLR Microphone
1 x 1/4" TRS phone Line
1 x 1/4" TS phone HiZ Instrument
2 x RCA phono
Analog Output
2 x 1/4" TRS phone
2 x RCA phono
1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone
Digital Input
No
Digital Output
No
MIDI In/Out
No
Sync In/Out
Not applicable
Headphone Output
Yes
THD + N
Not specified by manufacturer
Dynamic Range
Not specified by manufacturer
Frequency Response
Not specified by manufacturer
Power Requirements
FireWire bus powered
External power supply (not included)
System Requirements
Mac:
PowerPC G4 or higher
OS X 10.3 or higher
512 MB RAM minimum
1GB free hard disc space
Free FireWire 400 port
DVD-ROM drive for Cubase LE 4 installation
Internet connection for Cubase LE 4 activation

PC:
Intel Pentium III 600MHz CPU or equivalent AMD CPU
Windows XP 32-bit (SP 2) or Vista 32-bit
512 MB RAM minimum
1GB free hard disc space
Free FireWire 400 port
DVD-ROM drive for Cubase LE 4 installation
Internet connection for Cubase LE 4 activation

Dimensions
7 x 4.7 x 1.7" (178 x 120 x 44mm)
Weight
1.5 lbs (0.67kg)
Specialties
Rear panel ground connector for use when connecting a turntable to the phono inputs

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