Best ESI USB Audio Interfaces 2026
Premium ESI usb audio interfaces - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
ESI Neva OTG
by
ESI
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Podcasting
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
- • USB port dependency
ESI Neva OTGUSB-C Audio Interface24 bit / 192 kHz digital converter+48 V phantom power switchableTwo mic/line inputs:...
⭐
4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613829
$182
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
ESI Amber i4
by
ESI
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Computer USB performance dependent
ESI Amber i4USB-C Audio InterfaceFour input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHzDynamic range: 115 dB AReal-time...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618395
$272
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
ESI Maya 44 USB+
by
ESI
Home Studio
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
ESI Maya 44 USB+USB Audio InterfaceWith up to 48 kHz sample rate4 inputs and 4 outputs with cinch connections18-bit A /...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 111455
$109
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
ESI Gigaport eX
by
ESI
Podcasting
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Universal USB compatibility
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Computer USB performance dependent
ESI Gigaport eX8 Channel USB 3.1 Audio InterfaceUSB 2.0 compatible8 Analogue outputs (RCA -10 dBV)24-bit / 192 kHz...
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 499196
$164
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
ESI Neva Uno
by
ESI
Content Creation
Podcasting
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of prices and features
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
ESI Neva Uno2-Channel USB Audio Interface with USB-C 3.1 Connection24 bit / 192 kHz+48 V phantom power1 Mic/line input:...
⭐
4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554147
$65
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
ESI Maya 22 USB
by
ESI
Podcasting
Home Studio
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Universal USB compatibility
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
- • USB port dependency
ESI Maya 22 USB2 Channel USB 2.0 Audio Interface24-Bit / 96 kHzXLR Mic inputSwitchable 48V phantom powerHi-Z /...
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 324832
$43
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
ESI U22 XT cosMik Set
by
ESI
Mobile Recording
Project Studio
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Universal USB compatibility
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • USB port dependency
ESI U22 XT cosMik SetComplete Recording SetConsisting of ESI U22 XT audio interfaceESI cosMik 10 studio condenser...
⭐
4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 564623
$101
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
ESI Amber i2
by
ESI
Content Creation
Home Studio
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of prices and features
✓ PROS
- • Universal USB compatibility
- • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
- • Power limitations on bus-powered models
ESI Amber i2USB-C Audio InterfaceTwo input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHzDynamic range: 115 dB AReal-time...
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618392
$208
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
ESI Amber i1
by
ESI
Mobile Recording
Content Creation
Project Studio
Key Feature:
• Plug-and-play simplicity
✓ PROS
- • Plug-and-play simplicity
- • Portable and bus-powered options
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Computer USB performance dependent
ESI Amber i1USB 3.1 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection2 Input and output channels with 24 bit / 192 kHzDynamic...
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584342
$142
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
ESI UGM192
by
ESI
Content Creation
Podcasting
Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Portable and bus-powered options
✓ PROS
- • Great for beginners to professionals
- • Wide range of prices and features
✗ CONS
- • USB bandwidth limitations
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
ESI UGM1922-Channel USB 3.1 Audio Interface (USB 2.0 Compatible)24-Bit / 192 kHz DA and AD converter with 114dB dynamic...
⭐
4.9/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 499276
$120
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
ESI U24 XL
by
ESI
Podcasting
Mobile Recording
Home Studio
Key Feature:
• Great for beginners to professionals
✓ PROS
- • Universal USB compatibility
- • Great for beginners to professionals
✗ CONS
- • USB port dependency
- • Higher latency than premium interfaces
ESI U24 XLUSB audio interface24 bits2 analogue inputs and outputs with 6.3 mm jack connectionOutput L can be used as a...
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 215913
$86
How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interfaces
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced usb audio interfaces typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
