ESI Debuts New 96kHz Audio Interfaces
January 29, 2002
ESI announced the addition of the Waveterminal 96X and 96L to its 96 Series of PCI-based multichannel audio interfaces. These 2 cards offer high quality 24-bit/96kHz performance and start at an affordable $199(US) MSRP.
The Waveterminal 96L ($199) is a 2-in/8-out PCI card featuring 24-bit/96kHz A/D converters and 24-bit/96kHz D/A converters with 106 dB of dynamic range. Features include stereo S/PIDF out, full duplex (simultaneous record/playback) capability, multiple sample rate support from 32kHz up to 96kHz, and a headphone amp output. The addition of an optional daughter card expands the 96L's capabilities to include a S/PDIF optical input and coaxial I/O along with a 1-in/1-out, 16 channel MIDI interface. The Waveterminal 96X ($249) is also a half-length PCI card with 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A but includes a breakout box that hosts 4 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs. Standard features include 2 mono mic preamps with 12VDC phantom power, 2 headphone amp outputs, 24-bit/192kHz S/PDIF coaxial digital I/O, a 1-in/1-out 16 channel MIDI interface and full duplex capability.
The Waveterminal 96X and 96L both support ESI's unique E-WDM driver for compatibility with Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98SE offering low-latency performance with digital audio applications such as Nuendo, Cubase, Gigastudio, Cakewalk, Sonar and Logic.
The ESI Waveterminal 96X and 96L are slated to begin deliveries in January 2002.
For more information, visit their web site at www.esi-pro.com. |
