ESI GigaPort eX 24-bit / 192 kHz 8 Output USB Audio Interface
$349.00 AUD$369.00 AUD
Professional 24-bit / 192 kHz 8 Output USB Audio Interface
GIGAPORT eXis not like any other USB audio interface … it’s simply the multichannel playback solution with the best price value ratio on the market due to its unique set of features providing 8 independent outputs (and full 7.1 surround sound support), 2 independent stereo headphone outputs and excellent audio quality supporting up to 24-bit and 192 kHz.
The upgrade of our famous GIGAPORT HD+ provides ASIO 2.0 drivers for professional audio mixing and playback under Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The hardware is also CoreAudio compatible and natively works under OS X / macOS even without the installation of a special driver.
This makesGIGAPORT eXperfect for digital DJs on the road working with notebook computers. Simply use your favorite DJ software and the eight outputs as up to 4 different stereo channels, enabling you to mix, cue and add effects! Monitor and pre-listen to your signals via the two built-in headphone outputs. GIGAPORT eX of course also works on your desktop computer and is compatible with all important professional audio DAW software applications. The hardware also works with consumer programs such as DVD playback software.
Features
USB 3.1 Audio Interface with USB-C connector (different connection cables included)
USB 2.0 compatible
24-bit / 192 kHz D/A converter with 114dB dynamic range (A-weighted), available on all output channels
8 independent output channels with -10dBV RCA connectors
2 independent stereo headphone outputs: 1st output sends l out mixed signal of all playback channels, 2nd output l sends out different signal from playback channel 1/2
compatible with Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 and OS X / macOS
supports ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME with our EWDM drivers as well as CoreAudio
100% class compliant
works with OS X / mac OS (10.9 and above) with native CoreAudio support (32-bit and 64-bit)
EWDM driver for Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM and DirectSound (32-bit and 64-bit)
DirectWIRE Loopback support under OS X / mac OS / Windows
DirectWIRE Output Channels support under Windows for dynamic output routing
compact and portable design with around 12 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm
Bundled Software
In order to get you started right out of the box, GIGAPORT eX ships with a powerful software package for professional recording, creation of your own songs, mixing of any audio content and much more. The following applications are currently included:
inTone 2 ESI EditionbyAudifiedis a powerful jamming tool to produce mixes of multiple audio signals and instruments, play files, change tracks, prepare streams for podcasts and recordings. As an effects host you can use it with the includedGK Amplification 2 LEandampLion Freeas a bass and guitar amp simulator and much more – anything you need for your creativity!
Cubasis LEis the compact version ofSteinberg‘s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on an iPhone or iPad when connectingGIGAPORT eX.
Neutrik connectors are a nice quality as expected.
The extra effort made by Koala to ensure the connectors made it to Western Australia quickly was really appreciated, thankyou.