ESI Hitmaker DUO USB-C Audio Interface and Pro Tools Artist Software

SKU: ESIHMAKERDUO MFR: HITMAKER DUO
$130.00
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Key Features

  • Record pro-quality audio with this USB-C audio interface, perfect for home studios.
  • Achieve low latency recording with this interface, ideal for real-time monitoring.
  • This audio interface offers versatile connectivity with XLR and 1/4" inputs/outputs.
  • Bundled with Pro Tools Artist software, this interface is ready for music production.
  • Capture every detail with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution on this digital audio interface.
  • Portable design makes this USB audio interface great for recording on the go with your iPad.
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ESI Hitmaker DUO Specifications

General

General

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  • Form Factor

    Desktop

  • Display

    None

  • Channels of I/O

    2 Inputs / 2 Outputs

  • Built-In DSP

    None

  • Maximum Sampling Rate

    192 kHz / 24-Bit

  • Number of Microphone Preamps

    2 Preamps

  • Built-In Microphone

    None

  • Input Level Adjustment

    Knob

  • Expansion Slots

    None

Signal Processing

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  • Gain/Trim Range

    50 dB

Connectivity

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  • Analog Audio I/O

    2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
    2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output

  • Phantom Power

    48 V

  • Digital Audio I/O

    None

  • Host Connection / USB

    USB-C

  • USB (Non-Host)

    None

  • Sync I/O

    None

  • Network I/O

    None

  • MIDI I/O

    None

Performance

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  • Dynamic Range

    97 dBA (ADC)
    107 dBA (DAC)

Digital Audio

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  • Sample Rates

    192 kHz

  • Bit Depths

    24-Bit

Audio Storage & Playback

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  • Memory Card Slot

    None

Compatibility

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  • OS Compatibility

    macOS
    Windows 10 or Later
    iOS

  • Included Software

    Pro Tools Artist 1-Year
    Bitwig Studio 8-Track
    Audified inTone 2 ESI Edition

  • Processor Requirement

    Intel
    Apple

  • Mobile App Compatible

    Yes: iOS Only

  • Mobile Device Compatibility

    iPad
    iPhone

  • Power Requirements

    USB Bus Power

Physical

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  • Dimensions

    5.1 x 3.5 x 1.6" (13 x 9 x 4cm)

  • UPC Code

    850020342358

About ESI Hitmaker DUO

Unleash your creativity!
Whether you're about to stream your story, built your beat or track or do anything beyond that - with Neva Duo you're ready to go instantly and as easy as never before.

Coming at a super affordable price, Neva Duo offers superior audio quality, elegant design and an extensive software package while retaining a compact form. Equipped with professional pre-amplified microphone and guitar inputs as well as two line inputs, it offers everything you need to get started right away. The USB-C port makes it easy to connect to your computer or mobile device. Neva Duo comes with professional ASIO drivers including DirectWIRE loopback function and more, so you can focus on your creativity.

Small, flexible and ideal for entering the world of digital audio recording
This stylish 24-bit / 192 kHz USB-C audio interface is so small, it will instantly become your new companion on the go and in your studio. Neva Duo is USB bus powered and Plug & Play, just plug it in and start working! It works with any modern Mac (Intel or M1 CPU or better), PC (Windows 10 and higher) and with many portable devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.). No additional AC adapter is needed. You can use the integrated 2 preamps with 48V phantom power for condenser or dynamic microphones with up to 50dB gain using XLR inputs or connect an electric guitars via 1/4" Hi-Z inputs. On the output side, there is an integrated headphone amplifier and there are stereo TRS outputs with master volume control allowing you to connect a mixer, amplifier or active speakers. You can monitor incoming audio signals with zero latency, just push the direct monitor button. The total of 2 inputs with 97dB(a) dynamic range and 2 outputs with 107dB(a) dynamic range can be used for line level signals as well.

Neva Duo is compatible with virtually all common audio software thanks to our professional low latency ASIO 2.0 driver for Windows and CoreAudio compatibility on the Mac. There is even a DirectWIRE hardware loopback function that allows you to route and mix different sound sources internally: perfect for podcasting or live streaming applications.

All this turns Neva Duo into an ideal device to get started in the world of digital audio recording, no matter if you create your own music, if you want to mix and edit audio, if you work on your podcast or even for live streaming. And yet there is more: Bitwig Studio 8-Track and Steinberg WaveLab LE are included. On the iPhone and iPad, you can use Cubasis LE from Steinberg.

An alternative to Neva Duo is our even more compact Neva Uno with one microphone preamp.

Bundled Software
In order to get you started right out of the box, Neva Duo ships with a powerful software package for professional recording, creation of your own songs, mixing of any audio content and much more. The following applications are currently included:

Bitwig 8-Track
Bitwig Studio 8-Track - the trim and effective DAW to start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro for use on up to eight tracks of audio / MIDI, incl. the Bitwig Essentials Package, a versatile selection of handpicked presets and sounds. Record instruments, create your arrangements, design new sounds, or just jam - every feature has been developed by musicians, for musicians!

WaveLab LE
Whether you are a hobby musician, home studio owner, freelancer or podcaster - WaveLab LE helps you to bring your music, voice and sound recordings to a more professional level. This easy-to-use mastering and audio editing software from Steinberg turns your computer with Neva Duo into an audio analyzing, editing and publishing studio.

Audified
inTone 2 ESI Edition by Audified is a powerful jamming tool to produce mixes of multiple audio signals and instruments, play files, change tracks, prepare streams for podcasts and recordings. As an effects host you can use it with the included GK Amplification 2 LE and ampLion Free as a bass and guitar amp simulator and much more - anything you need for your creativity!

JackTrip Virtual Studio
Included with Neva Duo is a 3 month subscription with up to 3000 minutes each for the JackTrip Virtual Studio allowing you to sing with your chorus or jam with your band online from home. JackTrip streams your uncompressed lossless audio. Delivering pristine sound so that musicians can keep the beat and stay in harmony, JackTrip creates the sense of proximity that sparks real creativity, the experience of being together in the same room even when hundreds of miles apart.

Cubasis LE
Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg's mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on an iPhone or iPad when connecting Neva Duo.

ESI Hitmaker DUO Features

  • 2 input / 2 output 24-bit / 192kHz USB 3.1 audio interface with USB-C connector
  • 2x XLR microphone preamp with +48V phantom power support
  • 2x Hi-Z inputs with 1/4" connector
  • USB bus powered (no additional power adapter needed)
  • Line output with balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS connectors
  • Headphone output with 1/4" Stereo connector and separate volume control
  • ADC with 97dB(a) dynamic range
  • DAC with 107dB(a) dynamic range
  • Zero latency hardware direct input monitoring activated by switch
  • Master output volume control
  • Supports Windows 10, Windows 11 with ASIO 2.0, MME, WDM and DirectSound
  • Supports macOS via the native CoreAudio USB audio driver from Apple
  • Stereo hardware loopback channel for internal recording
  • Includes Bitwig Studio 8-Track DAW
  • Includes Steinberg WaveLab LE audio editor license
  • Works with Cubasis LE from Steinberg for iPhone / iPad
  • Includes 3 month (up to 9000 minute) subscription to JackTrip Virtual Studio

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Record pro-quality audio with this USB-C audio interface, perfect for home studios.
  • Achieve low latency recording with this interface, ideal for real-time monitoring.
  • This audio interface offers versatile connectivity with XLR and 1/4" inputs/outputs.
  • Bundled with Pro Tools Artist software, this interface is ready for music production.
  • Capture every detail with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution on this digital audio interface.
  • Portable design makes this USB audio interface great for recording on the go with your iPad.

What's in the box:

  • ESI Neva Duo Flexible and Portable Audio Interface
  • Pro Tools Artist Software
  • ESI 2 Year Limited Warranty