ESI

Notes: The entry into the Amber series

Upgrading ESI's legendary U22 XT, this audio interface offers maximum flexibility and excellent audio quality.

Amber i1 features a new modern eye catching design with an amber coloured volume knob that stands out from the green sand main body colour. Hardware loopback, USB-C, a completely newly designed LED display area, separate line inputs, advanced signal source selection and an exceptional audio quality in this class are just a few of the special features by Amber i1.

XLR INPUT to connect a microphone via XLR cable.
INPUT GAIN CONTROL to change the input gain / input level for Microphone and Hi-Z signals.
PEAK / INPUT LEVEL METER to check the input level.
INPUT INDICATOR to show the selected input (Line/Mic/Hi-Z/Mic+Hi-Z).
INPUT SELECTOR to change the input between Line/Mic/Hi-Z/Mic+Hi-Z.
HEADPHONE VOLUME CONTROL to change the output volume for connected headphones.
+48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH to provide phantom power for condenser microphones.
HI-Z INPUT to connect an electric guitar with 1/4" TRS cable.
+48V INDICATOR indicates +48V phantom power.
DIRECT MONITORING CONTROL to control the monitoring mix.
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL to control the master output volume.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT to connect a headphone.
USB-C SOCKET to to connect the audio interface to a PC, Mac, or tablet.
LINE OUTPUT 1/2 to connect the audio interface to speakers or an amplifier.
LINE INPUT 1/2 to provide a line input for keyboards, synthesizers, CD-Players, etc.

Everything you need to record

Amber i1 provides everything you need to record vocals and instruments in professional studio quality. The bus powered USB-C audio interface provides superb 24-bit / 192 kHz converters and works with ultra-low latency. It features a high quality microphone preamp with 48V phantom power, a Hi-Z guitar input with gain control and dedicated line level inputs for synthesizers or sound modules.

Realtime processing and best performance

Comfortable real-time input monitoring and master volume controls are directly accessible on the front, also there is a powerful headphone output with independent volume control. Studio monitors can be connected to the balanced outputs. Amber i1 is class compliant and works with any modern Mac (Intel or M1 CPU or better), PC (Windows 10 and higher) and with many portable devices (iPhone, iPad, etc. - an optional Apple Lightning to USB adapter is required for devices with Lightning port). It is compatible with virtually all common audio software thanks to the professional low latency ASIO 2.0 driver for Windows and CoreAudio compatibility on the Mac. A powerful software package incl. the Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW, Steinberg WaveLab LE for stereo audio editing and Steinberg Cubasis LE for iPad/iPhone is included. The package also includes 3 months of 3000 minutes for JackTrip Virtual Studio.

Perfect driver support

Amber i1 is class compliant and works with Windows 10 / 11 with a high performance EWDM driver supporting ASIO 2.0 and DirectWIRE Routing and with macOS / OS X supporting the Apple CoreAudio driver. You can also use it with iPhone or iPad. Via DirectWIRE Loopback, internal signals can be recorded and processed.

Notes: This professional 24-bit/192kHz USB-C audio interface boasts 2 inputs and 2 outputs with excellent quality, making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking exceptional audio quality and versatility. Positioned right inbetween the Amber i1 and the larger Amber i4, the Amber i2 offers a balanced blend of performance and affordability without quality compromises.

Flexible Monitoring with ADM (Advanced Direct Monitoring): Tailor your monitoring experience to your needs with various configurations and enjoy real-time, zero-latency monitoring for flawless recording sessions.

Professional Mixer: Easily mix the input sources and playback signals directly on the interface.

Bidirectional MIDI Ports: Connect your MIDI devices seamlessly and use the 2 ports as either inputs or outputs.

Modern, Eye-Catching Design: Featuring a sleek look with a functional LCD display and an amber-colored volume knob that stands out against the green sand main body color.

Ultra Low Latency Drivers: Experience high-performance audio with exceptional stability.

The Amber i2 combines top-notch features with an unbeatable price, delivering above-average quality and performance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your audio journey, the Amber i2 is your go-to interface for creating stunning audio.

Notes: ESI's 4-in, 4-out audio interface offers clear sound quality, flexible connectivity and versatile monitoring. More advanced than the smaller Amber i2, the i4 includes MIDI in and out and two headphone outputs.

Supplier's Notes:
This professional 24-bit/192kHz USB-C audio interface boasts 4 inputs and 4 outputs with excellent quality, making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking exceptional audio quality and versatility. Positioned right at the pinnacle of ESI's Amber lineup and a step above Amber i2, the Amber i4 offers unparalleled performance and affordability without quality compromises.

Flexible Monitoring with ADM (Advanced Direct Monitoring): Tailor your monitoring experience to your needs with various configurations and enjoy real-time, zero-latency monitoring for flawless recording sessions.

Professional Mixer: Easily mix the input sources and playback signals directly on the interface.

Bidirectional MIDI Ports: Connect your MIDI devices seamlessly and use the 2 ports as either inputs or outputs.

Modern, Eye-Catching Design: Featuring a sleek look with a functional LCD display and an amber-colored volume knob that stands out against the green sand main body color.

Ultra Low Latency Drivers: Experience high-performance audio with exceptional stability.

More Inputs and Outputs: Equipped with 4 inputs (including 2 line inputs on the back), 4 outputs, and 2 independent headphone outputs, providing great flexibility for various recording and playback needs, as well as A/B comparison of mixes.

The Amber i4 combines top-notch features with an unbeatable price, delivering above-average quality and performance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your audio journey, the Amber i4 is your go-to interface for creating stunning audio.

Notes: The stylish and very powerful M8U eX is a modern USB 3.0 MIDI interface with a total of 16 MIDI ports in one single device.

Featuring the popular MIDI auto detection technology that was pioneered by ESI, each of these 16 ports can either be used as a MIDI input or as a MIDI output, replacing not only regular MIDI interfaces like our previous popular legacy multi port MIDI interfaces with 8 inputs and 8 outputs, but providing also other possible configurations: for instance, you can use up to 16 outputs at a time or up to 16 inputs, or any other combination, like 12 outputs and 4 inputs. Each automatic input / output configuration is displayed via colored LEDs on the front panel.

If the number of ports is not enough, you can hook up multiple M8U eX to the same computer - a feature that is made easy also via the integrated fast USB 3.0 hub that allows you to connect other USB equipment like software dongles or USB keyboards and others to your computer. This literally turns M8U eX into the central hub for the MIDI and USB devices in your studio or live performance setup.

The 100% fully class compliant device can even be bus powered (or if needed for other USB devices, it is powered via the included 5V DC power supply) and it works out of the box without the installation of additional drivers on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS systems (both 32-bit and 64-bit). Yet, there is more: it also works as a standalone Thru and Merge solution for your MIDI devices. Selected via a push button on the front panel, M8U eX provides various configurations allowing you to merge multiple MIDI signals and send them out to a single port or to send out signals through multiple ports that are coming in from just one - all based on your individual needs.

All this makes our M8U eX easily the most powerful USB MIDI interface existing on the market today.

If 16 ports are more than what you need, there is also the smaller M4U eX available, with 8 ports.

Features/specifications

USB 3.0 MIDI interface
100% class compliant, works without the installation of a driver
USB bus powered
16 MIDI ports, 8 on the front and 8 on the back
Automatic input and output detection, each port works as a MIDI input or MIDI output
Standalone operation possible
Can be used as MIDI Thru box in standalone mode to send one MIDI signal to 15 outputs
Can be used as MIDI merger in standalone mode to merge 15 MIDI signals to a single output
3-port USB 3.0 hub with external 5V DC power supply to power USB devices (power supply included)
Multiple units can be used with one computer at a time
Downwards compatible to USB 2.0 with a USB 2.0 legacy mode
Optional ESI MIDI Port driver for multi device / multi client operation under Windows available
Dimensions roughly 32.5cm x 14.5cm x 4.5cm

Notes: MAYA44 USB+ is a powerful, affordable and very stylish USB audio solution for home recording - a perfect solution for mobile live and recording applications!

Beside standard recording and playback functionality, MAYA44 USB+ provides everything that is needed for professional music production. In its compact aluminium case MAYA44 USB+ provides 4 analog input and 4 analog output channels with RCA connectors and a combined optical S/PDIF digital output / stereo headphone output. The headphone output provides a separate stereo output signal, making it perfect for DJs.

With support for ASIO 2.0, CoreAudio and MME / WDM, MAYA44 USB+ is compatible to all major music and DJ applications like Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Reason, Reaktor, MixVibes, Traktor DJ Studio, BPM Studio and much more.

Features
4 input channels and 4 output channels with RCA connectors
-10dBV input / output level (unbalanced) with improved performance
optical S/PDIF digital output with Miniplug connector
headphone output (1/8" connector) with 60mW amplifier, sends out signal from channel 1 / 2 only
MME, WDM, ASIO 2.0 and CoreAudio support
EWDM driver with DirectWIRE support under Windows
standard USB connection to PC or Mac
compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, 11 (32-bit / 64-bit) and Mac OS X
compatible with all important DJ software applications
compatible with all important professional audio applications
compact and portable design with around 12 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm

Notes: Unleash your creativity!

Whether you're about to stream your story, build your beat, track, or do anything beyond that - with Neva Duo you're ready to go instantly and as easy as never before.

Coming at a super affordable price, Neva Duo offers superior audio quality, elegant design and an extensive software package while retaining a compact form. Equipped with professional pre-amplified microphone and guitar inputs as well as two line inputs, it offers everything you need to get started right away. The USB-C port makes it easy to connect to your computer or mobile device. Neva Duo comes with professional ASIO drivers including DirectWIRE loopback function and more, so you can focus on your creativity.

Features
2 input / 2 output 24-bit / 192kHz USB 3.1 audio interface with USB-C connector
2x XLR microphone preamp with +48V phantom power support
2x Hi-Z inputs with 1/4" connector
USB bus powered (no additional power adapter needed)
Line output with balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS connectors
Headphone output with 1/4" Stereo connector and separate volume control
ADC with 97dB(a) dynamic range
DAC with 107dB(a) dynamic range
Zero latency hardware direct input monitoring activated by switch
Master output volume control
Supports Windows 10, Windows 11 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM and DirectSound
Supports macOS via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple
Stereo hardware loopback channel for internal recording
Includes Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW
Includes Steinberg WaveLab LE audio editor license
Works with Cubasis LE from Steinberg for iPhone / iPad
Includes 3 month (up to 9000 minute) subscription to JackTrip Virtual Studio
Dimensions: 13cm x 9cm x 4cm

Connectors & Functions

LINE HI-Z SWITCH 1 for input 1 to switch between Line / Microphone signals and Hi-Z guitar signals.

LINE HI-Z SWITCH 2 for input 2 to switch between Line / Microphone signals and Hi-Z guitar signals.

+48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH to provide power for condenser microphones.

DIRECT MONITORING SWITCH to enable or disable input monitoring to listen to the input signals.

GAIN KNOB 1 to change the input gain / input level for input 1. The LED ring indicates the signal level.

GAIN KNOB 2 to change the input gain / input level for input 2. The LED ring indicates the signal level.

HEADPHONE VOLUME KNOB to change the output volume for connected headphones.

MASTER VOLUME KNOB to control the master output volume of the main line output signal.

XLR / TRS COMBO INPUT 1 to connect a microphone via XLR cable, a line signal via 1/4" TRS connector or an electric guitar with 1/4".

XLR / TRS COMBO INPUT 2 to connect a microphone via XLR cable, a line signal via 1/4" TRS connector or an electric guitar with 1/4".

HEADPHONE OUTPUT to connect headphones.

OUTPUT LINE 1/2 to connect the stereo master line level output signal via 1/4" TRS cables for left and right channels.

USB-C CONNECTOR to connect the audio interface to a PC, Mac, tablet or mobile phone.

Small, flexible and ideal for entering the world of digital audio recording

This stylish 24-bit / 192 kHz USB-C audio interface is so small, it will instantly become your new companion on the go and in your studio. Neva Duo is USB bus powered and Plug & Play, just plug it in and start working! It works with any modern Mac (Intel or M1 CPU or better), PC (Windows 10 and higher) and with many portable devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). No additional AC adapter is needed. You can use the integrated 2 preamps with 48V phantom power for condenser or dynamic microphones with up to 50dB gain using XLR inputs or connect an electric guitars via 1/4" Hi-Z inputs. On the output side, there is an integrated headphone amplifier and there are stereo TRS outputs with master volume control allowing you to connect a mixer, amplifier or active speakers. You can monitor incoming audio signals with zero latency, just push the direct monitor button. The total of 2 inputs with 97dB(a) dynamic range and 2 outputs with 107dB(a) dynamic range can be used for line level signals as well.

Neva Duo is compatible with virtually all common audio software thanks to ESI's professional low latency ASIO 2.0 driver for Windows and CoreAudio compatibility on the Mac. There is even a DirectWIRE hardware loopback function that allows you to route and mix different sound sources internally: perfect for podcasting or live streaming applications.

All this turns Neva Duo into an ideal device to get started in the world of digital audio recording, no matter if you create your own music, if you want to mix and edit audio, if you work on your podcast or even for live streaming. And yet there is more: Bitwig Studio 8-Track and Steinberg WaveLab LE are included. On the iPhone and iPad, you can use Cubasis LE from Steinberg.

An alternative to Neva Duo is ESI's even more compact Neva Uno with one microphone preamp.

Notes: Whether you're about to become a content streamer or beat maker or anything beyond - with Neva Uno you're ready to go instantly.

Coming at a super affordable price, Neva Uno offers superior audio quality, elegant design and an extensive software package while retaining a compact form. Equipped with professional pre-amplified microphone and guitar inputs as well as two line inputs, it offers everything you need to get started right away. The USB-C port makes it easy to connect to your computer or mobile device. Neva Uno comes with professional ASIO drivers including DirectWIRE loopback function and more, so you can focus on your creativity.

Features

2 input / 2 output 24-bit / 192kHz USB 3.1 audio interface with USB-C connector
XLR combo microphone preamp with +48V phantom power support
Hi-Z instrument input with 1/4" connector
USB bus powered (no additional power adapter needed)
line output with unbalanced RCA connectors
headphone output with 1/4" connector
ADC with 97dB(a) dynamic range
DAC with 107dB(a) dynamic range
Zero latency hardware direct input monitoring activated by switch
Master output volume control
Supports Windows 10, Windows 11 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM and DirectSound
Supports macOS via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple
Stereo hardware loopback channel for internal recording
Includes Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW
Includes Steinberg WaveLab LE audio editor license
Works with Cubasis LE from Steinberg for iPhone / iPad
Includes 3 month (up to 9000 minute) subscription to JackTrip Virtual Studio
Dimensions: 10.5cm x 9cm x 4cm


Connectors & Functions

+48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH to provide power for a condenser microphone.

LINE HI-Z SWITCH for input 2 to switch between Line level and Hi-Z guitar signals.

DIRECT MONITORING SWITCH to enable or disable input monitoring to listen to the input signals.

GAIN KNOB 1 to change the input gain / input level for input 1. The LED ring indicates the signal level.

GAIN KNOB 2 to change the gain / input level for input 2. The LED ring indicates the signal level.

VOLUME KNOB to change the main output volume for connected headphones and speakers.

XLR / TRS COMBO INPUT 1 to connect a microphone via XLR cable or a line signal via 1/4" TRS connector.

TRS INPUT 2 to connect a line via 1/4" TS connector.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT to connect headphones.

LINE OUTPUT 1/2 to connect the stereo master line level output signal via RCA cables for left and right channels.

USB-C CONNECTOR to connect the audio interface to a PC, Mac, tablet or mobile phone.

Small, portable and perfect for your podcasting or live streaming applications

This stylish 24-bit / 192 kHz USB-C audio interface is so small, it will instantly become your new companion on the go and in your studio. Neva Uno is USB bus powered and Plug & Play, just plug it in and start working! It works with any modern Mac (Intel or M1 CPU or better), PC (Windows 10 and higher) and with many portable devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). One XLR/jack combo input will take either your microphone or line signal, while the second 1/4" jack input accepts line or Hi-Z guitar signals. The inputs feature a mic preamp with up to 50dB gain and 48V phantom power support and the analog-to-digital converter provides 97db(a) dynamic range. On the output side, there is an integrated headphone amplifier and stereo line RCA outputs with a digital-to-analog converter with 107dB(a) dynamic range, allowing you to connect a mixer, amplifier or active speakers. You can monitor incoming audio signals with zero latency, just push the direct monitor button.

Neva Uno is compatible with virtually all common audio software thanks to the professional low latency ASIO 2.0 driver for Windows and CoreAudio compatibility on the Mac. There is even a DirectWIRE hardware loopback function that allows you to route and mix different sound sources internally: perfect for podcasting or live streaming applications.

All this turns Neva Uno into an ideal device to get started in the world of digital audio recording, no matter if you create your own music, if you want to mix and edit audio, if you work on your podcast or even for live streaming. And yet there is more: Bitwig Studio 8-Track and Steinberg WaveLab LE are included. On the iPhone and iPad, you can use Cubasis LE from Steinberg.

An alternative to Neva Uno is ESI's larger model Neva Duo with two microphone preamps.