ESI MAYA44 eX 4x4 PCIe Audio Interface

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Key Features

  • Four simultaneous input and output channels
  • 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converter
  • Microphone preamp with 48V Phantom Power
  • Low-latency EWDM driver
  • S/PDIF connectivity

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
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ESI MAYA44 eX 4x4 PCIe Audio Interface Overview

Pristine audio converter and interface. The ESI MAYA44 eX is a premium-grade 4x4 PCIe audio interface boasting a built-in 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converter.



The ESI MAYA44 eX Audio Interface includes 4 simultaneous input and output channels as well as a Hi-Z instrument input and a microphone preamp with integrated 48V Phantom Power. The MAYA44 eX is optimised for home recording on a professional level, as well as being ideal for studio settings. It also boasts digital connectivity with the S/PDIF optical I/O as well as a headphone output for private monitoring.



In total, the interface includes 2 stereo analog line inputs and 2 stereo line outputs, making it one of the most versatile PCIe audio interfaces on the market.

Product Ref: 88675

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High-fidelity AD/DA converter

The ESI MAYA44 eX 4x4 PCIe Audio Interface is a premium-grade interface card for professional recording applications. The MAYA44 eX boasts an integrated 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA on-board converter. This high sample rate converter ensures optimal audio fidelity for all inputs, maintaining the natural harmonics from your source audio for studio-grade recording capabilities.

The highly affordable interface is compatible with a wide range of Windows operating systems for added convenience. Additionally, the interface comes complete with a software package including intone 2 ESI Edition, ampLion Free and GK Amplification 2 LE plugins as well as Deckadance LE by Stanton; giving you everything you need to get started.

High-grade mic preamp and Hi-Z instrument inputs

The versatile interface also features a wide range of analog and digital connectivity including a built-in microphone preamp, complete with +48V Phantom Power. This high-end microphone preamp ensures you capture every nuance of your source material, ideal for capturing studio-grade recordings.

In addition to the pristine microphone preamp, there is also a Hi-Z instrument input to directly input guitar signals. This input is ideal for capturing both electric and bass guitars, ensuring it can handle even the hottest of signals. A headphone output is also included for private monitoring purposes, ideal for listening to your recording levels while recording.

Low-latency performance

The MAYA44 eX also boasts a low-latency DWSM driver, offering support for MME, WDM, DirectSound and ASIO 2.0. This highly-compatible driver ensures optimal audio performance and signal transference, ensuring near real-time recording. The interface itself is optimised for modern audio streaming, recording and playback applications, providing simultaneous full-duplex recording and playback.

Also included is both a S/PDIF optical output and S/PDIF optical input for connecting digital audio devices together. Boasting 4 input and outputs channels in total, the ESI MAYA44 eX is ideal for a range of professional recording and playback applications.

Features

  • 24-bit / 96 kHz 102dB(a) A/D converter and 24-bit / 96 kHz 108dB(a) D/A converter
  • 4 simultaneous input and 4 simultaneous output channels
  • Microphone preamp with +48V phantom power
  • Hi-Z instrument input to directly input guitar signals
  • Simultaneous full-duplex recording and playback
  • S/PDIF optical output, S/PDIF optical input
  • Headphone output
  • Highly modern PCIe interface technology by ESI
  • Optimized for all modern audio streaming, recording and playback applications
  • Full extended DirectWIRE support with support for virtual channels
  • Low-latency EWDM driver: MME, WDM, DirectSound and ASIO 2.0 support
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

Specifications

  • Analog Sample Rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz recording & playback
  • Analog Inputs:
    • Connector Type: 4 channel analog inputs
    • Peak Level: 0dBFS @ +6dBV
    • Programmable Gain: -48dB ~ +24dB (1dB step size)
    • Impedance: 10K ohms
  • Analog Output:
    • Connector Type: 4 channel analog outputs
    • Peak Level: +6dBV @ 0dBFS
    • Programmable Gain: -48dB ~ +0dB (1dB step size)
    • Impedance: 33 Ohm (line out 1 and 2, headphone out), 33 Ohm (line out 3 and 4, headphone out)
  • Microphone Preamp:
    • Mic Preamp Gain: +21dB
    • Peak Level: 0dBFS @ 246mV
    • Power: +48V phantom power supply
    • Impedance: 3.3K Ohm
  • Hi-Z / Guitar Input Impedance: min. 330K Ohm
  • Headphone Amplifier:
    • Load Impedance Range: 32-300 Ohm (for best performance)
    • Output Power: 125mW @ 32 Ohm per channel
  • Digital Sample Rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz input and output
  • A/D Converter:
    • SNR: 102dBA (0dB @ fs=48kHz)
    • Dynamic Range: 102dBA
    • THD: -95dB (1kHz, -1dBFS)
    • Interchannel Isolation: 90dB
  • Digital Input:
    • Connector Type: optical TOSlink
    • Format: IEC-60958 Consumer (S/PDIF)
    • Resolution: 24-Bit
  • Digital Output:
    • Connector type: optical TOSlink
    • Format: IEC-60958 Consumer (S/PDIF)
    • Resolution: 24-Bit
    • Other: Digital pass thru

Please refer to the ESI MAYA44 eX Audio Interface please refer to the PDF above.