ESI - Julia eX
The ESI Juli@ eX PCIe audio interface combines hardware flexibility with sonic excellence. Designed for frictionless integration into a home studio or post-production environment, it is based on Sabre ESS 32-bit/192 kHz converters with very wide dynamic range. Its unique format with removable front panel allows the analogue connectors to be adapted to the user's needs, with a choice of 4 unbalanced RCA sockets or 4 balanced TRS jacks. Designed for musicians, sound engineers and digital audio enthusiasts, it takes full advantage of the speed of the PCIe connection and guarantees imperceptible latency thanks to its EWDM drivers. With its digital inputs and outputs, MIDI compatibility and the ability to transmit surround signals, ESI's Juli@ eX is a reliable, flexible and precise tool for building a custom audio chain.
Presentation
What sets the Juli@ eX apart is undoubtedly its removable I/O front panel. It gives everyone the freedom to switch between symmetrical RCA and TRS without the need for tools or improbable gymnastics. With a few simple movements, you can physically adapt the card to your technical environment. A rare modularity in this range of interfaces.
The software aspect is not left out. The EWDM drivers ensure negligible latency, even under pressure, on all recent versions of Windows. Whether you're using an ASIO-compatible sequencer or a more streaming-oriented configuration, stability remains constant. This level of software mastery can be felt in everyday use: everything runs smoothly, even during channel-rich passages. And that's something your ears - and your nerves - will thank you for in the end.
Have you ever spent hours juggling adapters, extension boxes or complex settings? The Juli@ eX puts an end to those days. With its PCIe format and built-in MIDI compatibility via the supplied cable, it has everything you need without any external additions. For a clean, straightforward and scalable installation, it couldn't be more consistent.
The ability to transmit AC3 or DTS audio via its digital outputs considerably broadens the spectrum of uses for this interface. Imagine surround sound calibrated for your home cinema or sound design studio, without the need for endless manipulation. Juli@ eX knows how to be discreet... except in its rendering.
Your next setup deserves more than a passive peripheral. The Juli@ eX pushes you to rethink the way you manage your inputs and outputs, while accompanying you with a stability that few PCIe port interfaces can yet guarantee. Get started, connect, test and manipulate digital and analogue signals: this card is ready to follow you into the most twisted scenarios.
Other features
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ESI Juli@ eX
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2I2 audio interface
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Format: standard PCIe
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Number of analogue channels: 2 inputs / 2 outputs
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A/D conversion: ESS ES9822 PRO 32-bit/192kHz (125dB DNR)
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D/A conversion: ESS ES908x 32-bit/192kHz (120dB DNR)
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Connectors :
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Analogue connectors interchangeable by turning the board over
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RCA x4 OR TRS ∅6.35 mm jack x4
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Digital connectors: S/PDIF optical & coaxial
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MIDI connectors: input/output via bypass cable
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AC3/DTS compatible outputs
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Software included: Wavelab LE, Bitwig 8-Track, JackTrip (3 months)
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Drivers: ultra-low latency EWDM, MME, WDM, ASIO compatible (Windows 10/11, 32/64 bits)
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Dimensions: 140 x 130 x 20 mm
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Weight: 164 g
