ESI / GIGAPORT eX

ESI / GIGAPORT eX is a USB audio interface specialized for a variety of outputs. Comes with a reliable Sound House 3-year warranty!

■USB Audio Interface
■24bit - 8 Out

24bit/192kHz - 8 Out USB 3.1 Audio Interface
ESI GIGAPORT eX is a very compact professional USB 3.1 audio interface for playback only, with 24bit/192kHz support, 8 analog output terminals, and 2 headphone output terminals.

Superior audio quality up to 24bit/192kHz is available simultaneously on all 8 outputs. Equipped with a USB Type-C terminal and supports loopback function on both Windows and Mac, you can easily enjoy high-quality music editing and distribution on your laptop.

■Features
USB 3.1 audio interface
USB 2.0 compatible
Dynamic range: 114dB, 24bit/192kHz DA converters used for all channels
8-channel analog output (-10dBV RCA terminal)
2 headphone outputs (for all playback channels/mix / for channels 1/2)
Compatible with Windows 7-10, macOS 10.9 or higher, and iOS
EWDM driver (Windows: ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM, DirectSound - 32/64bit)
Compatible with macOS Core Audio (32/64bit)
Supports DirectWIRE output channel routing (Windows)
DirectWIRE loopback function (Mac/Windows)
Compact and easy to carry: approx. 12 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm

■Examples of GIGAPORT eX use
The GIGAPORT eX is compact yet has a rich analog output of 8 outputs, making it useful for a variety of purposes.

5.1ch / 7.1ch Surround
GIGAPORT eX is suitable for 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel surround setups. All eight outputs can be controlled independently, making it ideal for film music mixdowns and multimedia application authoring.

DJ / Live Performance
It offers many possibilities and convenience for DJ / live performances using your favorite DJ software or software such as Bitwig Studio. By using the eight outputs of GIGAPORT eX simultaneously as up to four stereo outputs, you can output different mixes, subgroups, or effects in parallel. In addition, two independent stereo headphone outputs allow you to monitor and pre-listen to your mix.

Manipulate
It is ideal for live manipulate setups. You can make use of the abundant channels to send clicks to performers, output tracks compiled into stems to the mixer to adjust the balance of each track, play back SEs, and more.

Installation / Stage
It is also suitable as a playback system for installations that effectively use multiple audio signals, and as a playback system for BGM and FX in stage productions.

■Specifications

Interface
USB 3.1 audio interface (USB-C terminal, Type-C cable included)
USB 2.0 compatible (USB Type-A to C cable included)
USB bus powered

Output
8-channel analog output (-10dBV RCA terminal)
2-system headphone output

-For all playback channels and mix

-For channels 1/2

-1/4"" stereo standard terminal

-Maximum output level: +6.4dBu (@ 0dBFS)

-THD+N: 0.0024% A-weighted (@ fs=48kHz)

-Impedance: 32~600Ω

DA converter
Dynamic range: 114dB (A-weighted)

THD+N: -100dB (@ 0dBFS)

Other
Supports DirectWIRE output channel routing (Windows)

DirectWIRE loopback function (Mac/Windows)

System requirements
Windows 7?10 / ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM, DirectSound
macOS 10.9 or higher / No CoreAudio compatible driver required
iOS / iPad OS

Size and weight
Approx. 12 cm x 7 cm x 2 cm
Approx. 180 g