EST U168XT User Manual

Professional 24-bit usb audio interface

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Professional 24-bit USB Audio Interface
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Professional 24-bit USB Audio Interface User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 ESI - Copyright © 2016 - 2017 Revision 2, May 2017 www.esi-audio.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    U168 XT INDEX 1. Introduction ..........................4     1.1 Features ................................4 2. Installation ............................ 7     2.1 System Recommendation ............................. 7   2.2 Hardware Installation ............................7   2.3 Driver & Software Installation ..........................7   2.3.1 Installation under Windows ..........................7  ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    U168 XT 1. Introduction U168 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 16 input channels and 8 output channels that are all available for simultaneous usage.
  • Page 5 U168 XT pressed. When not pressed, the corresponding line input on the backside of the unit is used instead. With the gain knob you can control the input level which is indicated with the LEDs above it. The +48V switch enables phantom power if required for a condenser microphone; when enabled this is shown with the LED next to it.
  • Page 6 U168 XT The rear panel of U168 XT has these main features: 12. MIDI input and output connectors, connects to MIDI equipment such as keyboards, synthesizers, sound expanders and more. 13. 12V DC power connector, connects to the included DC power supply. U168 XT requires this power supply to operate.
  • Page 7: Installation

    U168 XT 2. Installation 2.1 System Recommendation U168 XT is not simply a standard digital audio interface, but a high-resolution device capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though U168 XT is built to have low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the U168 XTs performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.
  • Page 8 U168 XT included Installation DVD, by double 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.
  • Page 9: Installation Under Mac Os X

    U168 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 U168 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.
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    U168 XT 3. Control Panel This chapter describes the U168 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.
  • Page 11: Latency Settings

    U168 XT 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. 3.1 Latency settings Under Windows via Config > Latency in the Control Panel it is possible to change the latency setting (also called “buffer size”) for the driver of U168 XT.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    U168 XT 4. Specifications Key Features - 16 input / 8 output 24-bit / 96kHz USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Audio Interface - 16 input channels and 8 output channels available for simultaneous usage - 4 professional microphone preamps with +48V phantom power support - 2 Hi-Z high performance instrument inputs with 1/4"...
  • Page 13: General Information

    U168 XT 5. General Information Trademarks ESI, U168 and U168 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.

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