ESI Neva Uno

A compact interface designed for ESI's entry-level range, without compromising on essentials

With the Neva Uno, ESI clearly targets home studio users looking for a serious first audio interface that is easy to handle and suited to current uses. Its ultra-compact format, USB-C power supply, and production-oriented features (ASIO drivers, software routing, loopback) make it a coherent choice for equipping yourself without complicating your setup. Within the range, it positions itself as a simple, lightweight, and ready-to-record solution, ideal for upgrading from a USB microphone or integrated sound card to a real audio chain.

Who is the Neva Uno for, and in which uses does it make a difference?

The Neva Uno is aimed at beginners, content creators, and anyone setting up their first production space: bedroom studio, office, mobile setup. It perfectly meets the recording needs for voice (podcast, singing, voice-over), guitar (DI/instrument), keyboards, and line-level sources, while offering dedicated outputs to connect monitoring speakers and headphones.

Thanks to its connectivity and class-compliant operation, it also suits hybrid workflows: quickly capturing an idea, recording a clean take, then finalizing the mix on a computer. It is a USB audio interface that emphasizes simple connection and efficiency, without overwhelming you with complex menus or routing.

Key Features: Clean Recording, Convenient Monitoring, and Easy Streaming

Preamps and Conversion: a solid foundation for usable takes

The Neva Uno integrates a mic/line input on a combo XLR/6.3 mm TRS jack connector, with +48V phantom power for condenser microphones. The advertised preamp gain covers the majority of common microphones while maintaining a "plug and record" approach. In terms of audio quality, the 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion offers a comfortable working margin to record and process your tracks precisely, whether you are in music production or content creation.

Loopback and DirectWIRE: a real plus for content and streaming

The inclusion of a Loopback function simplifies many modern scenarios: capturing system audio, integrating a source from software (browser, player, virtual synth), and routing it back to your recording or streaming application. Add to this ESI's ASIO drivers and the DirectWIRE feature: you have practical tools to manage audio streams between applications, with a configuration designed to remain accessible even if you are a beginner.

Clear connectivity for a tidy desk

Two RCA outputs allow easy connection to a pair of monitoring speakers or a listening system, while a 6.3 mm stereo jack headphone output ensures direct and comfortable monitoring. The whole remains minimalist but coherent: the goal is to have the right connections, in the right place, in a discreet enclosure that doesn't clutter your workspace.

Technical specifications

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

Resolution	24-bit / 192 kHz	Included	USB cable (Type C to A)
Preamp gain	50 dB	Dimensions	105 x 90 x 40 mm
System requirements	Windows 10 or later, Mac Intel/M1 or later, and iOS	Weight	250g