ESI Amber i4 USB-C audio interface / 4-in / 4-out Professional 24-bit / 192kHz USB-C Audio Interface

ESI Amber i4 USB-C audio interface

producers, and content creators who demand exceptional audio quality, flexibility, and reliability.

Equipped with professional-grade 24-bit/192 kHz audio converters and two pristine Class-A microphone preamps featuring independent 48V phantom power, the Amber i4 ensures your recordings capture every nuance clearly and accurately. Whether you’re recording vocals, acoustic instruments, or direct-in guitars and basses through its two dedicated Hi-Z instrument inputs, this interface guarantees pristine, studio-quality results every time.

Amber i4 delivers outstanding connectivity options, featuring four balanced line-level inputs and outputs on robust 1/4″ TRS jacks, allowing you to integrate synthesizers, drum machines, outboard gear, or studio monitors effortlessly. Two dedicated headphone outputs with individual volume controls ensure personalised monitoring and precise control during tracking, mixing, or podcasting sessions.

The interface is fully MIDI-compatible via two dedicated MIDI ports, making integration with your favourite synths, keyboards, and MIDI controllers seamless and efficient. The integrated Advanced Direct Monitoring (ADM) technology offers zero-latency monitoring and real-time mixing, allowing you to perform confidently without delay.

The clear onboard LCD provides intuitive real-time metering, ensuring that your levels remain perfectly optimised, whether you’re in the studio or working remotely. Thanks to its durable metal housing and USB-C bus-powered design (with optional external power capability), the Amber i4 is ideal both as a portable recording solution on the go or as the central hub of your home studio setup.

Amber i4 also includes a comprehensive software package, featuring Bitwig Studio 8-Track for professional music production, Steinberg WaveLab LE for audio editing and mastering, and Cubasis LE for powerful recording on your iOS devices. Additionally, a 3-month subscription to JackTrip Virtual Studio enables high-quality online collaborations with other musicians worldwide.

Experience flexibility, precision, and studio-quality results with the ESI Amber i4 audio interface – a true all-in-one solution for modern audio professionals.

Key Features

• 24-bit / 192kHz high-resolution audio converters

• 2 Class-A microphone preamps with individual 48V phantom power

• 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs for direct connection of guitars or basses

• 4 balanced 1/4″ TRS line inputs and outputs for flexible connectivity

• 2 independent headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls

• Advanced Direct Monitoring (ADM) for zero-latency monitoring and mixing

• Bidirectional MIDI ports for seamless integration with MIDI devices

• LCD screen for real-time level monitoring

• Bus-powered via USB-C with optional 5V external power support

• Robust metal housing for durability and portability

Bundled Software

In order to get you started right out of the box, Amber i4 ships with a powerful software package for professional recording, creation of your own songs, mixing of any audio content and much more. The following applications are currently included:

Bitwig Studio 8-Track – the trim and effective DAW to start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro for use on up to eight tracks of audio / MIDI, incl. the Bitwig Essentials Package, a versatile selection of handpicked presets and sounds. Record instruments, create your arrangements, design new sounds, or just jam – every feature has been developed by musicians, for musicians!

Whether you are a hobby musician, home studio owner, freelancer or podcaster – WaveLab LE helps you to bring your music, voice and sound recordings to a more professional level. This easy-to-use mastering and audio editing software from Steinberg turns your computer with Amber i1 into an audio analysing, editing and publishing studio.

Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg‘s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on an iPhone or iPad when connecting Amber i1.

Included with Amber i1 is a 3 month subscription with up to 3000 minutes each for the JackTrip Virtual Studio allowing you to sing with your chorus or jam with your band online from home. JackTrip streams your uncompressed lossless audio. Delivering pristine sound so that musicians can keep the beat and stay in harmony, JackTrip creates the sense of proximity that sparks real creativity, the experience of being together in the same room even when hundreds of miles apart.