ESI Gigaport Ex

An Evolution Designed for Multichannel Playback and Mobile Performance

The GIGAPORT eX continues the legacy of the renowned GIGAPORT HD+ by adopting the concept that made it successful: offering a maximum number of analog outputs in a compact format, dedicated to multichannel playback and routing. This "eX" version stands out with its upgrade focused on modern usage, featuring USB 3.1 connectivity (while remaining USB 2.0 compatible) and software support tailored for audio work, notably through ASIO 2.0 drivers for Windows and native CoreAudio compatibility on macOS.
The result: an interface that does not aim to multiply inputs but provides an efficient and cost-effective solution to control multiple listening zones, power a control room, audiovisual installation, or clearly separate outputs in a DJ and stage setup.

Who It's For and What It's For: Digital DJs, DAWs, Broadcasting, and Surround

The GIGAPORT eX is ideal for digital DJs working on a laptop who want to utilize the 8 outputs as up to 4 stereo pairs: one for the front of house, one for pre-listening, and others for monitors, effects sends, or dedicated routing. The two independent headphone outputs simplify pre-listening and monitoring without adding external equipment.
In the studio, it integrates well into a DAW workflow when multiple outputs are needed for re-routing, external summing, sending to hardware processors, or creating separate headphone mixes (depending on your monitoring system). It also suits playback and multimedia uses, including multichannel broadcasting and 7.1 surround scenarios, thanks to its dedicated analog outputs.

Key Features: Routing, Monitoring, and High-Resolution Conversion

8 Analog Outputs for Clear and Flexible Routing

With its 8 analog outputs on RCA connectors at -10 dBV level, the GIGAPORT eX is designed to distribute your audio wherever you need it: DJ systems, mixers, amplifiers, active speakers, processors, or multichannel installations. This "full outputs" architecture avoids the compromises of general-purpose interfaces when the main goal is bus separation and multi-stem playback.

Two Independent Headphone Outputs for Pre-Listening and Control

The presence of 2 separate headphone outputs provides real convenience in use: one dedicated to DJ pre-listening and a second for monitoring, or two listening channels for working in pairs. This is an immediate advantage for mobile setups where every adapter and additional box counts.

24-bit / 192 kHz Conversion and Pro-Audio Oriented Drivers

The 24-bit / 192 kHz digital-to-analog conversion, combined with a 114 dB dynamic range, aims for detailed reproduction with a good margin before background noise, useful for high-fidelity playback as well as demanding mixes. On Windows, the drivers offer ASIO 2.0, WDM, and MME modes via EWDM, adapting to DAWs and audio software. On macOS, CoreAudio compatibility allows native operation without specific driver installation.

Technical specifications

Compatibility	PC, Mac	Max resolution	24-bits
Sampling frequency	192 kHz	Headphone outputs	Yes

Dynamic range	114 dB	Weight	180 g
Dimensions	120 x 70 x 20 mm