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Basic data
Name
ESI ESP1010
Category
18) Audio interfaces / sound cards
Type
AUDIO_INTERFACE_PCI
Specimen
A
Inventory tag
HW-2024-AUDIO-ESP1010-001
Condition
OK
Physical parameters
Dimensions (mm)
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Dimensions (inch)
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Weight
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Format
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Material
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Manufacturing (Period)
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Manufacturer
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Power
Voltage
PCI bus power (5V) + optical 9-12V DC
Current (typical)
0.5 A @ PCI bus
Current (max)
1.5 A @ DC external
Polarity
Barrel connector (9-12V)
Connector
PCI card internal + 2m
AC/DC
DC (PCI bus powered + optical external)
Internal/External
Internal
Note
Bus- powered (zonder external source), but full + 48V phantom power requires a 9-12V DC source (not included).
Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.
Firmware and serial number
Serial number
Not stated
FW version (current)
1.12+
Check date
2026-03-03
Previous version
N/A
Bootloader
N/A
Update Link
Backup File
System Backup (EWDM drivers)
Quick Summary
10-in/10-out PCI audio interface with 19" rack unit. 8 analog inputs/outputs (4+4), 2 mic preamps, 2 MIDI In/Out, S/PDIF digital I/O. 24-bit/96kHz.
Product Description
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Features and functions
- 10-in / 10-out PCI audio interface - 19 "rackmount design
- 8 analog I / O - 4 front (mic / line switch) + 4 read (line level)
- 2 mic preamps - Ch1-2 s + 31 dB gain + selective phantom power
- + 12V / + 48V phantom power - separat switch per channel
- S / PDIF digital I / O - coaxial IN, coaxial + Toslink optical OUT
- 24-bit / 96kHz audio resolution - professional quality
- 2 × MIDI IN + 2 × MIDI OUT - on the PCI card + rack unit
- 2 headphone outs - stereo monitoring from Ch7-8 or stereo out
- 2.9 ms latency @ 44.1 kHz - very low latency
- ASIO 2.0 + DirectSound + MME support - multi-channel OS compatibility
- 36-bit digital mixer - ESP1010 Panel utility
- Balanced XLR / TRS connectors - professional I / O
- Impedance: 10 kCalculation, 100 Individual out - studio standard
- 0.0006% THD @ 1 kHz - very clean sound
- Frequency range 20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1 dB (9 Hz - 43 kHz @ 96 kHz)
Primary I/O (quick orientation)
| Domain | Inputs | Outputs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Inputs | 8 × TRS balanced / unbalanced (6.3 mm jack) - -10 dBV nominal, 10 kCalculation | — | 4 × front panel (switch line / mic), 4 × read panel. Ch1-2 s mic preamp + selector + 12V / + 48V phantom power |
| Analog Output | — | 8 × TRS balanced / unbalanced (6.3 mm jack) - -10 dBV nominal + 2 × stereo headphone output | Ch 7-8 can switch stereo headphones or dual balanced outs |
| Digital I / O | S / PDIF coaxial IN (RCA), MIDI IN (2 ×) | S / PDIF coaxial OUT (RCA), S / PDIF Toslink optical OUT, MIDI OUT (2 ×) | 24- bit / 96kHz S / PDIF support. MIDI: 2 × IN + 2 × OUT (on PCI card + rack unit) |
| Internal Audio | 2m umbilical cable (D-sub connector) | PCI card to 19 "rack breakout box | Heavy-duty cable, fixed 2 meter length. All analog I / O routed through this |
Controls
FRONT / TOP (user control)
- 4 × analog input (front panel) - switch line / mic mode + gain control
- Mic preamp gain (60 dB analogue + 15 dB digital per channel)
- + 12V phantom power buttons (front panel)
- Headphone output (3.5mm stereo jack) + headphone level knob
- Power indicator (via drivers only - no hardware LED)
Service / hidden elements
- PCI card installation (requirements PC reboot)
- Driver installation: EWDM 1.12 + (support MME, WDM, DirectSound, ASIO 2.0, GSIF 2.0)
- ESP1010 Panel utility for monitoring + mixer control
- For + 48V phantom: need to plug external 9-12V DC supply & use read panel switches
Connectors and connections
Connector matrix
| Interfaces | IN | OUT | Spec / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Inputs | 8 × TRS balanced / unbalanced (6.3 mm jack) - -10 dBV nominal, 10 kCalculation | — | 4 × front panel (switch line / mic), 4 × read panel. Ch1-2 s mic preamp + selector + 12V / + 48V phantom power |
| Analog Output | — | 8 × TRS balanced / unbalanced (6.3 mm jack) - -10 dBV nominal + 2 × stereo headphone output | Ch 7-8 can switch stereo headphones or dual balanced outs |
| Digital I / O | S / PDIF coaxial IN (RCA), MIDI IN (2 ×) | S / PDIF coaxial OUT (RCA), S / PDIF Toslink optical OUT, MIDI OUT (2 ×) | 24- bit / 96kHz S / PDIF support. MIDI: 2 × IN + 2 × OUT (on PCI card + rack unit) |
| Internal Audio | 2m umbilical cable (D-sub connector) | PCI card to 19 "rack breakout box | Heavy-duty cable, fixed 2 meter length. All analog I / O routed through this |
Latency and jitter
Clock sources
Internal, S / PDIF external clock, ASIO / DirectSound / MME
Clock IN/OUT format
S / PDIF, ASIO Wordclock emulation
Typical latency
2.9 ms @ 44.1 kHz / 128 samples ASIO
Jitter spec
< 100 ppm typical (internal clock)
Buffer support
256- 1024 males (user controllable ASIO)
Impedance and signal levels
Line Level (dBu)
-10 dBV (nominal)
Mic In level
+ 31 dB max gain (mic preamp Ch1-2)
Output Impedance
Balanced 100 Calculation
Input Impedance
Balanced 10 kCalculation
THD
0.0006% @ 1 kHz (measure)
Frequency Range
20 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1 dB (9 Hz - 43 kHz @ 96 kHz sampling)
Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)
| Key | Value |
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| No other specifications | |
Additional technical details
| Key | Value |
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| No additional technical details | |
Typical routing
- Multi-track recording setup: Recording 8 sources simultaneously to DAW
• Install PCI card to PC, connect 19 "rack unit (2m cable)
• Connect resources: Ch1-2 (mic / line switch), Ch3-8 (line level)
• In DAW set ESP1010 audio in / out
• Monitor mix in ESP1010 Panel utility (36-bit digital mixer)
• Record on any channels (ASIO zero- latency monitoring) - S / PDIF digital recording: Recording of digital signal from DAT / CD player
• DAT coaxial OUT → ESP1010 S / PDIF IN (RCA)
• Lock S / PDIF clock: Control Panel → Clock Source = S / PDIF
• Set the sample rate (44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz according to DAT)
• Record to DAW (16-bit / 24-bit as needed) - Podcast recording with dual mic input: Two microphone + stereo backing track
• Mic 1 → Ch1 XLR input (mode = Mic, + 48V on)
• Mic 2 → Ch2 XLR input (mode = Mic, + 48V on)
• Stereo track from DAW → Ch3-4 (Line mode)
• Headphone mix in ESP1010 panel (digital mixer)
• Record podcast stereo mix to WAV / MP3
Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.
SW / drivers
| Component | Windows | macOS | Linux | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section. | ||||
Custom firmware details
Author
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FW family
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Custom FW targets
- No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.
Custom CC mapping
| CC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom CC mapping. | |
Custom FW global settings
| Settings | Meaning |
|---|---|
| No custom global settings. | |
Custom FW extended menu
| Item | Detail |
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| No extended menu details. | |
Documentation and manuals
Manufacturer / Links
- Official site of manufacturer
- eBay - search ESI ESP1010
- Aukro.cz - search ESI ESP1010
- MusicyBazar.cz - search ESI ESP1010
- MIDI.cz - search ESI ESP1010
- Kytary.cz - search ESI ESP1010
- Heureka.cz - search ESI ESP1010
- Gear4music.cz - search ESI ESP1010
- Muziker.cz - search ESI ESP1010
Service log
| Date | Event | Who | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Initial inventory (corrected - audio interface, not sound module) | Studio tech | PCI audio interface for multi-track recording. Verify PCI compatibility with motherboard. Driver CD with ESI Panel utility software. |
Presets / User banks
Storage type
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Number of banks
Unlimited (Software dependent)
Current bank
N / A (DAW project dependent)
Backup File
Register Export / DAW project file
Export format
WAV / AIFF (recording output format)
Note
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Notes / service / modifications
- Professional audio interface for home studio. Excellent price / quality ratio. Mic preamps are quality, S / PDIF digital I / O is a bonus. The only disadvantage: PCI vs Thunderbolt / USB3 on modern PC. The umbilical cable is robust but oversized.