E-MU 0404 PCI - Manual (Page 7)

1- Introduction
Welcome!
E-MU Digital Audio System 7
1- Introduction
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the E-MU 0404 digital audio system. Your computer is about
to be transformed into a professional quality audio processing workstation. We’ve
designed your E-MU Digital Audio System to be logical, intuitive and above all, to
provide you with pristine sound quality. This system offers unprecedented value by
providing studio-quality, 24-bit/192kHz multi-channel recording and playback at an
astounding price.
The System Includes:
The E-MU 0404 PCI Card provides 2 line level, unbalanced analog inputs, 2 line level,
unbalanced analog outputs, plus MIDI input and output. This is a finely-tuned audio
interface, using high performance 24-bit/192kHz A/D - D/A converters to deliver an
unbelievable 111dB of dynamic range. Check out the complete specs on
page 80.
The PCI card contains a powerful hardware DSP processor which allows you to use over
16 simultaneous hardware-based effects, which place minimal load on your computer’s
CPU. The E-MU 0404 PCI Card also provides a S/PDIF stereo digital input and output
with either optical or coaxial connections. A built-in MIDI interface allows you to
connect external MIDI instruments or keyboards directly to your computer.
The PatchMix DSP mixer application is included in all the systems. PatchMix DSP
delivers unmatched flexibility in routing your audio between physical inputs and
outputs, virtual (ASIO) inputs and outputs and internal hardware effects and buses—no
external mixer needed. You can add digital effects, EQs, meters, level controls and ASIO
sends anywhere you like in the signal chain.
Because the effects and mixing are hardware-based, there is no latency when you record.
You can even record a dry signal while monitoring yourself with effects! Mixer setups
can be saved and instantly recalled for specific purposes such as recording, mixdown,
special effect setups or general computer use.
E-MU Digital Audio System Components
E-MU 0404 Inputs & Outputs
• E-MU 0404 PCI Card
• Analog Breakout Cable (1/4”)
• Digital Breakout Cable
• E-MU Digital Audio System
Software/Driver Install CD-ROM
• Production Tools Software Bundle
CD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Optical In
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Optical Out or
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Coaxial In
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Coaxial Out
(1) MIDI Input & Output (16 ch.)
(2) 24-bit unbalanced Line Inputs
(2) 24-bit unbalanced Line Outputs