ESI Amber i1 - USB-C - Audio Interface - 1pc

The ESI Amber i1 is a USB-C audio interface suitable for all users—from musicians and home studios to streamers, YouTubers, and gamers—offering professional-grade features.

The ESI Amber i1 features a microphone input with +48V phantom power and gain control, as well as an instrument input with independent level adjustment. It also includes two line inputs on the rear panel for keyboards, modules, or effects. The unique loopback function with virtual channels and flexible routing is unmatched in this class of devices.

• USB-C audio interface
• 2x2 inputs/outputs
• Independent microphone and instrument inputs
• Two line inputs
• Monitor and headphone outputs
• Output volume control
• USB-C connection
• Loopback for streaming
• Virtual channels for flexible routing

Amber i1 is the first model in the new Amber series—universal USB audio interfaces from the German brand ESI, featuring professional-grade specifications. Compared to previous popular models in the U series, it offers significantly more than competing products in this category. The Amber series boasts a new design with an amber-coloured volume knob. In addition to microphone and instrument inputs, and two line inputs, it also features a virtual output—a hardware loopback for streaming. It is the only device in its class with six flexible virtual channels. The USB-C interface ensures fast and secure data transfer and communication with software.

The LED display area is a new addition, providing a clear view of essential information and values—input/output levels, selected input, signal source selection, and more.

Target audiences and use cases:

• Musicians and singers
• Composers and arrangers
• Sound engineers and post-production professionals
• Casual computer users
• Content creators, streamers, and podcasters
• Beginners in sound production

Key features:

• USB-C connection to a computer
• USB-powered
• Balanced TRS outputs
• 2x line inputs
• Microphone input with +48V phantom power
• High-impedance instrument input
• Real-time direct monitoring with input/output mix
• DirectWIRE hardware loopback with virtual channels
• Software bundle included
• Stylish, eye-catching design
• 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• Compatible with popular recording and streaming software
• Clear LED display

Technical specifications:

• USB 3.1 with USB-C connector
• Compatible with USB 2.0
• 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• Microphone input:
  • XLR combo (XLR and 1/4" jack)
  • +48V phantom power
  • Dynamic range: 107dB
• Instrument Hi-Z input:
  • 1/4" TS jack
  • Dynamic range: 104dB
  • Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Line inputs:
  • 2x unbalanced RCA connectors
  • Impedance: 10 KΩ
• Line outputs:
  • 2x balanced 1/4" TRS jack
  • Impedance: 100 Ω
• Headphone output:
  • 1/4" TRS jack
  • Output level: 9.8 dBu
  • Impedance: 32 Ω
• AD converter: 114 dB
• DA converter: 114 dB
• Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (± 0.02 dB)
• Front-panel input monitoring
• Output level control
• Hardware loopback:
  • Internal recording and streaming
  • Virtual channels with flexible routing
• Compatibility:
  • Windows (ASIO, MME, WDM, Direct Sound)
  • OSx/MacOS (CoreAudio USB driver)

Dimensions: 17 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm

Weight: 0.454 kg