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E-MU 0404 PCI - Universal PCI Digital Audio System

BH #EM0404PCI • MFR #24-56041
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E-MU 0404 PCI - Universal PCI Digital Audio System
Key Features
  • 4 Input/4 Output
  • Onboard DSP
  • Included Software
  • 24-bit/192kHz
The 0404 PCI from E-Mu is a universal PCI card for Windows based computer systems that provides 4 inputs and 4 outputs of audio via a combination of analog and digital I/Os. Despite its low cost, the card nonetheless delivers impressive specifications with low signal to noise ratios and high dynamic range.

The card itself contains DSP that holds over 600 different effects and that can be utilized by the included PatchMix software for very flexible routing, processing and mixing of all the audio. The result is very low overhead CPU usage by the host software. Low latency drivers allow compatibility with a wide range of audio software, some of which is included with the system.

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E-MU 0404 Overview

The 0404 PCI from E-Mu is a universal PCI card for Windows based computer systems that provides 4 inputs and 4 outputs of audio via a combination of analog and digital I/Os. Despite its low cost, the card nonetheless delivers impressive specifications with low signal to noise ratios and high dynamic range.

The card itself contains DSP that holds over 600 different effects and that can be utilized by the included PatchMix software for very flexible routing, processing and mixing of all the audio. The result is very low overhead CPU usage by the host software. Low latency drivers allow compatibility with a wide range of audio software, some of which is included with the system.

4 input, 4 output universal PCI card for Windows
2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs on unbalanced 1/4" TS connectors
24-bit/192kHz converters with excellent signal to noise ratio
Stereo S/PDIF digital input and output on both RCA coaxial and TOSLink optical connectors
Note:
Only one type of input available at one time - both digital outputs deliver same source simultaneously
MIDI I/O
Over 600 standalone and E-MU Power FX VST plug-in effects available on the card for no CPU overhead on the host computer
PatchMix DSP zero-latency hardware mixing and monitoring software includes a flexible patchbay negating the need for an external mixer
Ultra-low latency 24-bit/192kHz ASIO 2.0 and WDM drivers provide compatibility with most popular audio/MIDI applications
Production Tools Software Bundle CD ROM for Windows includes:

Cakewalk SONAR LE
Steinberg Cubase LE
Steinberg Wavelab Lite
Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
E-MU's Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module

E-MU 0404 Specs

Format
Universal PCI
Converters
24-bit
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 96 and 192kHz
Analog Input
2 x 1/4" TS phone (on included breakout cable)
Analog Output
2 x 1/4" TS phone (on included breakout cable)
Digital Input
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF (on included breakout cable)
1 x TOSLink optical S/PDIF (on included breakout cable)
Digital Output
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF (on included breakout cable)
1 x TOSLink optical S/PDIF (on included breakout cable)
Other Connectors
On card:
1 x DB-9
1 x DB-15
MIDI In/Out
2 x 5-pin DIN I/O
Sync In/Out
S/PDIF
Headphone Output
No
THD + N
-100dB (.001%) 1kHz @ -1dBFS
Dynamic Range
Input: 111dB, A-weighted (1kHz)
Output: 116dB, A-weighted (1kHz)
Frequency Response
Input: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.2/-0.1dB
Output: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.05/-0.1dB
Minimum System Requirements
Intel or AMD processor 1GHz or faster
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard and chipset
Windows XP (SP 2) or Windows XP x64
256MB system RAM
PCI 2.1 compliant slot
900MB of free hard disk space for full installation
CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive for software installation
XVGA video with 1024 x 768 resolution
Specialties
Can be used in 32-bit/33MHz 5V PCI slots as well as in 64-bit/66MHz 3.3V keyed PCI slots

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