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Esi Educ

Esi Educ MAYA44 eX 4x4 PCIe Audio Interface Card

SKU CH-28Z3-CCCB2

A 4-in/4-out PCIe audio interface delivering 24-bit/96kHz resolution with ultra-low latency, TRS, optical S/PDIF, phantom power and Hi-Z instrument input

  • Pristine 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution for professional recording fidelity
  • PCIe connectivity delivers ultra-low latency for real-time monitoring and mixing
  • Flexible I/O with 1/4" TRS line connections plus optical S/PDIF digital ports
  • 48 V phantom power enables studio-grade condenser microphone recordings
  • Four-in / four-out configuration suits home studios and project workstations

Esi Educ MAYA44 eX audio card

The Esi Educ MAYA44 eX is a 4-in 4-out PCIe audio interface card built for desktop computers with a free PCIe slot. It targets home recording enthusiasts and professional musicians on a budget who need reliable multichannel I/O. The card installs internally and provides direct hardware monitoring for low-latency tracking.

EWDM driver with DirectWIRE

The bundled extended EWDM driver adds full DirectWIRE support, enabling flexible internal audio routing between applications without external cables. This software layer simplifies recording, streaming and mixing workflows by letting users patch signals virtually across the system. No additional control-panel software is mentioned in the supplied data.

PCIe slot requirement and 96 kHz ceiling

Operation requires an available PCIe slot on the host computer; systems lacking that expansion interface cannot use the card. Audio resolution tops out at 24-bit/96 kHz, so projects demanding higher sample rates will need a different interface. The optical S/PDIF ports follow the same 96 kHz limit.

Highlights

  • Pristine 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution for professional recording fidelity
  • PCIe connectivity delivers ultra-low latency for real-time monitoring and mixing
  • Flexible I/O with 1/4" TRS line connections plus optical S/PDIF digital ports
  • 48 V phantom power enables studio-grade condenser microphone recordings
  • Four-in / four-out configuration suits home studios and project workstations

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 48 V phantom power circuit need periodic servicing?

The 48 V phantom power is built into the card and has no user-serviceable parts; it requires no scheduled maintenance.

What limits recording time during long sessions?

The 24-bit/96 kHz converters run continuously; the practical limit is your computer storage, not the interface.

How hot does the PCIe card get when running all day?

The card draws little power and has no fan, so it stays close to case temperature even during extended use.

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