ESI Neva Uno – USB-C Audio Interface, 24-bit/192 kHz, 2-In/2-Out, XLR/TRS Combo, +48V, Direct Monitoring

Podcasters, singer-songwriters, and home-studio owners who need a compact interface will appreciate the Neva Uno's straightforward setup: plug in a microphone or guitar, connect to a laptop or iPad via USB-C, and start recording with zero-latency monitoring. The aluminium chassis is small enough to slip into a backpack, yet it delivers 24-bit/192 kHz conversion and a clean, transparent signal path.

Key specifications

• High-resolution 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• 1x XLR/TRS combo input (mic/line/instrument) and 1x balanced 1/4" TRS line input
• 2x balanced 1/4" TRS line outputs
• 1x 3.5mm headphone output
• Switchable +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
• Hardware direct monitoring for zero-latency tracking
• USB 2.0 via USB-C connector, bus-powered
• ADC and DAC dynamic range: 114 dB(A)
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS/iPadOS
• Aluminium housing, robust and lightweight

Why choose it

The Neva Uno combines plug-and-play simplicity with professional specifications. Its high-resolution converters capture every nuance, while the combination input accepts a wide range of microphones, guitar pickups, or line-level sources. The hardware direct monitoring circuit lets you monitor your input without latency, making recording sessions feel natural and immediate. And with bundled software like Bitwig Studio 8-Track, Cubasis LE, Wavelab LE, and Retrologue 2, you can start producing music right out of the box.

Ideal use cases

• Home recording of vocals, acoustic instruments, and electric guitars
• Podcasting and live streaming
• Mobile recording with a laptop or iPad
• Demo production and songwriting

Good to know

The interface is USB bus-powered, so no external power supply is needed. It works with class-compliant drivers on macOS and iOS, and includes ASIO drivers for Windows. The aluminium housing not only looks sleek but also provides durability for travel.