ESI U22 XT USB Audio Interface
Discontinued, this product can no longer be ordered.
Product no: 9000-0026-4465 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
If you want to start producing music using nothing but your computer, some good software, and a microphone, then the ESI U22 XT USB audio interface will set you up with the core of your new studio. Providing fledgling producers with a decent yet affordable start, this USB 2.0 interface plays the role of more standard sound cards, raising the audio quality and setting you up with a solid analogue to digital bridge. The neat and complete U22 XT boasts a 24 bit, 96kHz audio resolution.
The ESI U22 XT Audio Interface
In terms of connection options, the single combo input can be used to plug in both jack-fitted and XLR fitted microphones. Active condenser microphones as well as dynamic microphones are supported since phantom power comes built-in, while the dedicated Hi-Z input can handle line-level instruments, including electric guitars. Hook up your computer via USB, plug in a set of headphones and even some monitor speakers via the RCA or jack ports found on the rear, and you're fully set up.
Bitwig 8-Track
Besides a license for Deckadance LE, ESI have generously thrown in a free copy of Bitwig 8-Track, doubling your investment and completing the production pack. This entry-level DAW gives you everything you need to start producing straight away, so all you need to add is your computer and you have your own home studio. While Bitwig 8-Track is a slimmed down version of Bitwig Studio, you get a streamlined interface and all of the essential tools needed to start shaping your first project and get to grips with the tricks of the trade.
Specifications
Product features
| 19 inches | no |
|---|---|
| Number of analogue Inputs | 2 |
| Number of analogue outputs | 2 |
| Number of headphone outputs | 1 |
| Computer ports | USB |
| Sustainable product | not specified |
| Phantom power | yes |
| Suitable for operating system | Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows |
| Interface for | compact all-round, guitarists, vocals + guitar |
| Total guitar/bass inputs | 1 |
| Total microphone inputs | 1 |
| Low latency monitoring | yes, direct monitoring |
| Maximum sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Included data cable | USB cable |
| Included software | Deckadance LE |
| Network connections | none |
| Software included | no |
| Analogue audio input type | unbalanced line in (RCA), balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack) |
| Analogue audio output type | balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack) |
Weight and dimensions including packaging
| Weight (incl. packaging) | 700 gr |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (incl. packaging) | 24,0 x 16,0 x 9,0 cm |
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Wrote the following about ESI U22 XT USB Audio Interface
It has a similar sturdy build and the pots have good action. It doesn't have two full xlr/line combis like the 2i2 but I can see the stereo inputs on the back having some use if any of you readers are vinyl sampling types. Also you get to keep the extra 40 euro in price difference for some good beers. The drivers worked fine and my test recordings are sounding satisfactory. Another plus is being able to run ASIO in DAW while simultaneously playing other computer audio (bye asio4all) which is good if you're trying maybe to follow youtube tutorials in real time.
BUT! This is where I knock a star off. If you are trying to run anything more than a 44100 sample rate in DAW, any other audio from the computer will make the interface glitch out until it has been reset. Something to keep in mind. Overall a good budget interface.
Wrote the following about ESI U22 XT USB Audio Interface
Met de headphone is het geluid helder en prettig met een goede balans tussen laag, midden en hoge frequenties.
De bijgeleverde software voor Direct Wire om diverse audio drivers binnen je systeem te kunnen koppelen lijkt een grote plus.
Andere bonus software Dekadance and Bitwig 8 track zijn dusdanig ingewikkeld om te laden van soms niet bestaande websites en hebben daardoor nog niet tot enig bruikbaar resultaat geleid en doet in vergelijking enigszins afbreuk aan de eenvoudige installatie en gebruik van de ESI U22 XT audio interface zelf.
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