Professional 24-bit USB Audio Interface User’s Guide
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ESI U86 XT INDEX 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 2. Installation .................................................................................................................................... 7 2.
ESI U86 XT 1. Introduction U86 XT is a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed audio interface for Mac and PC, bringing USB audio technology to a new level by providing better performance for better results. This interfaces provides not less than 8 input channels and 6 output channels that are all available for simultaneous usage.
ESI U86 XT 3. MONO switch, allows you to create a mix down for input channels 1 and 2 to a dual stereo signal (i.e. input channel 1 goes to channel 2 and input channel 2 goes to channel 1), for the monitor mix. This makes sure that you are not listening to a microphone or guitar input signal on only the left or right speaker while monitoring. 4. input selection LEDs, showing the selection of the physical inputs for input channels 1 and 2.
ESI U86 XT 15. line inputs channel 1 to 8, these balanced / unbalanced 1/4" TRS connectors are used to input up to 8 simultaneously available analog line signals. Input channels 3 to 8 are always provided as line input signal, while for channels 1 and 2 you can select between the inputs on the front panel or these inputs on the backside with the switches on the front panel of U86 XT. 16. If required, this connects your unit to a standard laptop lock connector, preventing it from being stolen.
ESI U86 XT 2. Installation 2.1 System Recommendation U86 XT is not simply a standard digital audio interface, but a high-resolution device capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though U86 XT is built to have low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the U86 XTs performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended. Minimum System Requirements PC - Windows Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.
ESI U86 XT clicking on it. When launching the installer, Windows might display a security message. Make sure to allow the installation. After that, the following dialog on the left will appear. Click Next and then the dialog on the right will appear: Now click Install. Files are now being copied. After some time an additional dialog will appear: Confirm this by clicking Next.
ESI U86 XT Once you see the window on the left, click Finish. In many cases, the window on the right appears then. We strongly suggest to select Yes, restart the computer now and then click Finish. You can connect U86 XT to your computer anytime if not done yet and switch it on. Windows will automatically setup the system so you can use the device.
ESI U86 XT 3. Control Panel This chapter describes the U86 XT Control Panel and it's functions. Under Windows, to open the control panel double click on the ESI icon in the task notification area. Under Mac OS X, there is an icon in the Applications folder. The following dialog will appear: The panel has the following functions and sections: INPUTS The main part of the INPUTS section contains signal level meters for every physical input channel.
ESI U86 XT Under OUTPUT LEVEL you can switch between +4dBu to set the output level of each individual line output pair optimized for balanced audio signals to +4dBu studio standard level or -10dBV to set the output level optimized for unbalanced audio signals to -10dBV consumer/HiFi standard level. The S/PDIF STATUS BIT section allows you to define if the S/PDIF output signal is sent with a status bit for PROFESSIONAL or CONSUMER signals. Under it, the current SAMPLERATE is displayed. 3.
ESI U86 XT 4. Specifications Key Features - 8 input / 6 output 24-bit / 96kHz USB 2.
ESI U86 XT 5. General Information Trademarks ESI, U86 and U86 XT are trademarks of ESI Audiotechnik GmbH. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The FCC and CE Regulation Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
