ESI MaXiO System Installation and User Guide

This manual covers the installation, driver setup, control panel usage, and technical specifications for the ESI MaXiO XD system, EX8000 rack unit, and…

Brand: ESI
Category: audio amplifier
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 52
File format: PDF
File size: 2.5 MB
Published: 22 October, 2026
Updated: 22 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: E92354F3B9E9FEECFADD37963E79A7F9
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About this manual

The ESI MaXiO System Manual provides comprehensive instructions for the MaXiO XD recording system, which includes a PCI host card, the EX8000 2U rack unit, and the optional MaXiO 032 breakout box. The document details hardware installation steps, driver configuration for Windows XP/2000, and control panel operations to manage audio inputs, outputs, and clock sources.

What's inside

Introduction
What's in the Box
Key Features
Hardware Installation
Driver Installation
MaXiO Control Panel
Applications Setup
DirectWIRE 3.0
Technical Specifications

Specifications

Audio Resolution	24-bit / 192 kHz
Max Channels	32 input and 32 output channels
ADC Dynamic Range (EX8000)	123dB(a)
DAC Dynamic Range (EX8000)	120dB(a)
Microphone Preamp Noise	-135.5dBu
Supported Sample Rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
Power Input	100~240V AC

Frequently asked questions

What operating systems are supported by the MaXiO driver?

The system is equipped with ESI's EWDM driver for perfect compatibility with Windows XP and 2000.

Does the EX8000 support phantom power?

Yes, +48V DC phantom power is supplied via every XLR input connector when the Phantom Power Switch is enabled.

What are the maximum gain levels for microphone and line inputs?

Microphone signals can be amplified with 48dB maximum, while line level signals support up to 30dB.

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