Name: ESI Amber i1
Brand: ESI

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ESI Amber i1 is an audio interface with USB 3.1 (USB-C, USB 2.0 compatible) connectivity. Inputs include 1 mic preamp, 1 combo input, and 1 Hi-Z input. Outputs include 2 main outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, loopback, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 107 dB dynamic range (input) and 114 dB dynamic range (output).

Audio interface specs: ESI Amber i1
Spec	ESI Amber i1
General
Category	Entry
Reference Price (USD)	—
Supported OS	Linux/macOS/Windows
Connection	USB 3.1 (USB-C, USB 2.0 compatible)
Inputs
Mic Preamps	1
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	1
Line Inputs	—
RCA Input	2
Hi-Z Inputs	1
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Input)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	—
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Output)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	—
Loopback	Yes
DSP Effects	—
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	51
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	107
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	114
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	Bitwig Studio 8-Track, Steinberg WaveLab LE, Cubasis LE, JackTrip Virtual Studio (3-month trial)
Notes	Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.02dB; hardware input/output crossfade monitoring mixer; hardware loopback channel

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