The 0404 USB 2.0 from E-MU is an audio/MIDI computer interface that features 24-bit/192kHz analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, XT microphone/line/Hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability.
Good audio specifications and a generous feature set make the unit a very attractive option for computer users. Phantom power is provided on the microphone preamps and a Soft Limit features helps to avoid digital clipping and allow for recording healthy audio levels.
MIDI I/O as well as digital inputs and outputs, along with a comprehensive cross section of "lite" versions of software from many of the major manufacturers round out a unit that provides everything needed to create, record, edit and master music.
Cakewalk SONAR LE
Steinberg Cubase LE
Steinberg Wavelab Lite
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
E-MU Proteus VX (over 1000 sounds included)
Minnetonka DiskWelder BRONZE (trial)
BIAS Peak Express 5
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
Minnetonka DiskWelder BRONZE (trial)
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz |
| Analog Input | 2 x 1/4"/XLR combo Line/Microphone |
| Analog Output |
2 x 1/4" TRS phone, balanced or unbalanced 1 x 1/8" TRS mini phone 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone |
| Digital Input |
1 x RCA S/PDIF coaxial (AES/EBU software selectable) 1 x TOSLink S/PDIF optical |
| Digital Output |
1 x RCA S/PDIF coaxial (AES/EBU software selectable) 1 x TOSLink S/PDIF optical |
| MIDI In/Out | Yes |
| Sync In/Out | S/PDIF |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| THD + N | -100dB, 1kHz @ -1dBFS |
| Dynamic Range | 117dB, A-weighted (1kHz) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.06/-0.035dB |
| System Requirements |
Mac: G4 800MHz or faster OS X 10.4.3 or greater 516MB RAM 500MB of free hard disk space for full installation Available USB 2.0 port CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation 1024 x 768 resolution XVGA video PC: If using a USB 1.1 port, performance will be limited to 16-bit and 44.1/48kHz recording and playback |
| Specialties |
Microphone preamps supply full 48V phantom power Software selectable Soft Limiter (5dB maximum compression) |