EMI 2|6 ù the mobile audio interface for the Universal Serial Bus (USB). The perfect portable Surround solution, the Emagic Multichannel Interface 2|6 delivers six playback and two recording channels at professional 44.1/48 kHz, 24 Bit audio quality.

Extended information

The EMI 2|6 is the ideal USB audio solution for all audio applications on both MacOS and Windows platforms. It provides six analog outputs, two analog inputs and stereo S/PDIF digital I/O at 16 or 24 Bit resolution, more than meeting the needs of today's and tomorrow's audio professionals. Also included is a stereo headphone jack, with independent volume control, for quick and convenient monitoring of input and output signals.



Portable and easy to use

The stylish EMI 2|6 is lightweight and compact, approximately the size of a videocassette. It is the perfect match for modern Windows notebook or Apple PowerBook computers equipped with a USB port. It is equally at home on studio-based desktop machines where high quality audio I/O and ease of use are a priority. Installation is simple and trouble-free. The computer automatically recognizes the EMI 2|6 and power is supplied via the USB port, with no need for additional cabling or the need to open your computer's casing.



Zero Latency Monitoring

The EMI 2|6 features latency-free hardware monitoring. This allows the monitoring of audio recording channels with no audible delay. The stereo monitor signal can be routed to the analog, digital or integrated headphone outputs.



Ideal for virtual instruments

Thanks to Emagic's advanced Low Latency technology, software-based virtual instruments such as Emagic³s EVP88, EXS24, ES1, and VST2.0-compatible instruments can be played in real-time.



Surround Sound Solution

The EMI 2|6 provides an affordable Surround mixing hardware solution via suitable audio software, such as Logic Audio Platinum. All Surround formats up to, and including 5.1, are supported. This makes the EMI 2|6 the ideal companion for the production of Surround sound audio mixes for DVD or film distribution.

Technical specifications

System Requirements Mac

Mac OS 9.0.4 or higher
Power Macintosh 604/200 MHz
or higher
64 MB RAM
Free USB port
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Compatible with Sound Manager
and ASIO** applications
** Mac Os drivers are in development and will be provided as free download as soon as they are finished.
System Requirements Windows

Windows Me (full compatibility)
Windows 98SE*, Windows 2000*
Pentium or compatible ù
233 MHz or higher
64 MB RAM/LI
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Free USB port
Compatible with DirectSound, MME,
ASIO and EASI applications
* Limited support of the digital input under Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000.