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ESI has announced the
U24 XL which they describe as a new extremely compact and very stylish USB audio interface that continues a tradition.
ESI tell us that their earlier products were affordable with a unique and special design – the
Waveterminal U2A with its small footprint of just 9 cm x 9 cm and later the
Waveterminal U24, the first digital USB audio interface with real 24-bit recording & playback.
The U24 XL now continues this tradition: just in time for the 10th anniversary of the ESI product line, the new small 24-bit USB audio interface provides stereo I/O with real TRS connectors on one side. The other side of the of the compact device features coaxial as well as optical S/PDIF I/O connectors next to the USB port that connects the device to any current PC or Mac. One of the outputs can be used as a headphone output.
"We always regretted the decision to discontinue our Waveterminal U24 due to problems of our component suppliers. Now we are finally able to release a real replacement that may truly carry the name ‘U24’." says Chess Lim, CEO and founder of EGOSYS, Inc. – the R&D center for ESI in Korea.
Features
- 2 x analog input and 2 analog output channels (1/4" TRS connectors)
- one output connector usable as headphone output
- S/PDIF digital in and out available via optical (Toslink) and coaxial (RCA) connectors
- 24 Bit AD/DA converter
- analog and digital channels can be used simultaneously and independently
- drivers for Windows Vista/XP with ASIO and GSIF support with low latency
- Core Audio support under Mac OS X 10.4 and higher
- dimensions: around 9 (B) x 9 (D) cm
- bundled with Steinberg Cubase LE 4.0 for PC and Mac
Pricing and Availability:
U24 XL is expected to be available for purchase in late Q1 2008.
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