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In The Studio - ESI's U46XL new multi-channel audio interface ESI's U46XL new multi-channel audio interface


ESI's U46XL new multi-channel audio interface

Multi-purpose 4-in 6-out multi-channel audio interface

November 6, 2008, 02:05 AM

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The U46 XL is the successor of the famous U46DJ interface. As its predecessor, it provides 2 stereo line inputs, a microphone input with +48V phantom power and a headphone output and now has improved analog circuitry improving the audio quality as well as the professional microphone preamplifier with XLR input. This makes U46 XL the perfect solution to record signals from dynamic or condenser microphones on the road or in your studio.

The unit also features an instrument input (Hi-Z), typically to connect a guitar directly to it. Two totally separate stereo line inputs on the backside provide 4 simultaneously usable input channels at one time. There are also 6 independent individual outputs on the backside, perfect for multi-channel playback applications like to provide individual outputs for software synthesizers, to provide independent playback channels for DJ software or to provide surround playback capability via a 5.1 setup. A separate mix output with professional TRS outputs could be used to connect U46 XL to professional stereo studio monitors.

A further feature is the DirectWIRE support in the driver, allowing you to record signals from one application to another internally. U46 XL works with this driver based on ESI´s EWDM technology under Windows XP and Windows Vista, however U46 XL is also Mac OS X compatible.

Features
Compact device in stylish white / aluminum case
Supports 48kHz input recording and output playback with 100dB(a) dynamic range ADC / DAC
6 channel analog output plus separate mix output
Microphone input with balanced XLR input and switchable +48V support
Hi-Z input signal support (i.e. for electric guitars)
4 channel analog line input (4 simultaneous input channels in total)
Bus powered (no extra power supply needed)
EWDM driver with MME, WDM and ASIO 2.0 support; supports DirectWIRE
Compatible to current Windows versions including Windows XP and Windows Vista, Mac OS X compatible (from 10.3)
Includes Steinberg LE software

RRP Inc: £110.00 / €145.00

For more information visit: ESI U46 XL - Time+Space | Virtual Instruments, Sample CDs, DVDs, Hardware and Software













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