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ESI 

MAYA44e

 

 

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8. Specifications 

<Analog Audio> 

 
1. Sample Rates 
    - 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz recording & playback 
2. Analog Input 
    1) connector type: 4 channel analog inputs 
       * 1/4" TRS (stereo) jack (line in 1 and 2) common with microphone input 
       * 1/4" TRS (stereo) jack (line in 3 and 4) common with Hi-Z input 
    2) peak level: 0dBFS @ +6dBV 
    3) programmable gain: -48dB ~ +24dB (1dB step size)  
    4) impedance: 10K Ohm 
3. Analog Output 
    1) connector type: 4 channel analog line outputs 
        * 1/4" TRS (stereo) jack 
    2) peak level: +6dBV @ 0dBFS 
    3) attenuation: -48dB ~ +0dB (1dB step size) 
    4) impedance: 33 Ohm (line out 1 and 2, headphone out), 33 Ohm 
       (line out 3 and 4, headphone out) 
4. Microphone Preamp 
    1) mic preamp gain: +21dB 
    2) peak level: 0dBFS @ 246mV 
    3) +48V phantom power supply  
    4) impedance: 3.3K Ohm 
5. Hi-Z / Guitar Input 
    1) impedance: min. 330K Ohm 
6. Headphone Amplifier 
    1) load impedance range: 32-300 Ohm (for best performance) 
    2) output power: 125mW @ 32 Ohm per channel 
 

<Digital Audio> 

 
1. Sample Rates 
    1) 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz input and output 
2. A/D Converter 
    1) SNR: 102dBA (0dB @ fs=48kHz) 
    2) dynamic range: 102dBA 
    3) THD: -95dB (1kHz, -1dBFS) 
    4) interchannel isolation: 90dB 
3. D/A Converter 
    1) SNR: 108dBA (0dB @ fs=48kHz) 
    2) dynamic range: 108dBA 
    3) THD: -97dB(1kHz, 0dBFS) 
    4) interchannel isolation: 100dB 
4. Digital Input 
    1) connector type: coaxial (via breakout cable) 
    2) format: IEC-60958 Consumer (S/PDIF) 
    3) resolution: 24-Bit 
5. Digital Output 
    1) connector type: optical, coaxial (via breakout cable) 
    2) format: IEC-60958 Consumer (S/PDIF) 
    3) resolution: 24-Bit 
    4) digital pass thru 
 

<MIDI> 

 
1. MIDI I/O 
    1) 1-in, 1-out; 16 MIDI channels in and out 
    2) connector type: standard MIDI 5-pin DIN (via breakout cable)

 

Summary of Contents for MAYA44e

Page 1: ...High Quality 4 in 4 out PCIe Audio Interface User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ESI Copyright 2008 Revision 1 December 2008 www esi audio com...

Page 3: ...Installation 6 4 Driver Software Installation 7 4 1 Windows XP 7 4 2 Windows Vista 9 5 Connecting External Devices 11 5 1 MAYA44e Line Connectors 11 5 2 Connection Examples 11 6 MAYA44e Control Panel...

Page 4: ...io solution MAYA44e provides 2 stereo analog line inputs 2 stereo line outputs a microphone input with 48V phantom power and preamp a Hi Z guitar instrument input a MIDI I O interface with 16 input an...

Page 5: ...on internet connection for Cubase LE 4 activation recent version of Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or higher or Windows Vista 32 bit 64 bit the latest chipset and mainboard utility drivers for your system m...

Page 6: ...use an anti static device such as an anti static wristband When holding the MAYA44e card touch only the guide or the edge of card Do not grab the card by the board or connector 3 2 PCIe Card Installat...

Page 7: ...rely Replace the screw and tighten MAYA44e Installed in a PCIe 1x slot next to two standard PCI slots Once finished close the computer case 4 Driver Software Installation Before installing the drivers...

Page 8: ...ke sure to select Search for the best driver in these locations and below that only select Include this location in the search Via Browse you can select the folder that contains the driver data If you...

Page 9: ...installed To confirm this please check if the ESI icon is displayed in the taskbar notification area as shown below If yes the driver installation has been completed successfully Note that on some sy...

Page 10: ...der Otherwise select the folder that contains the unzipped driver data from our website Once done click Next Windows will now prompt you to confirm the installation in the Windows Security dialog with...

Page 11: ...ed with the tip of the left TS connector The ring of the stereo TRS connector is connected with the tip of the right TS connector The sleeve is connected with sleeve ground of both channel connectors...

Page 12: ...itched to accept guitar signals in Control Panel see chapter 6 of this manual Note that the input signal will be mono only Line and Headphone Outputs The MAYA44e stereo line outputs OUTPUT 1 2 and OUT...

Page 13: ...l S PDIF output The Control Panel see chapter 6 in this manual allows you to control S PDIF input and output parameters The MIDI I O ports via the breakout cable allow you to connect MAYA44e to other...

Page 14: ...this manual Help About allows you to check current driver information 6 2 Input Section Monitor buttons with this button you can enable the input monitoring for the corresponding input channel When en...

Page 15: ...the output signal on channel 1 2 or on channel 3 4 When the button is red mute is enabled otherwise disabled 6 4 Digital Section Digital Out section here you can select the source for the optical and...

Page 16: ...point INPUT section It s used to route signals from the card s hardware inputs MME section represents general application s I O Ex WinAmp WaveLab non ASIO mode Cakewalk Audition Vegas etc WDM section...

Page 17: ...for Windows multimedia applications Go to My computer Control panel Sounds and Audio Device Properties Audio Select the MAYA44e entry as your playback device to make sure that all standard signals ar...

Page 18: ...most digital audio applications Cubase LE 4 requires some initial configuration before it can be used properly with a new audio interface like MAYA44e Start Cubase LE 4 and select Device Setup from th...

Page 19: ...antom power supply 4 impedance 3 3K Ohm 5 Hi Z Guitar Input 1 impedance min 330K Ohm 6 Headphone Amplifier 1 load impedance range 32 300 Ohm for best performance 2 output power 125mW 32 Ohm per channe...

Page 20: ...or a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial...

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