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E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 - Audio/MIDI Interface (White)

BH #EM0404USBW • MFR #24-56095
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E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 - Audio/MIDI Interface (White)
Key Features
  • 4 Input / 4 Output
  • 2 Microphone Preamps
  • Phantom Power
  • Soft Limit
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.

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E-MU 404 Overview

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.

USB 2.0 computer interface with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters
Note:
4 x 4 I/O functioning only available up to 96kHz. At 176.4 and 192kHz only 2 x 2 I/O available
E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise microphone/line/Hi-Z preamplifiers with 48V phantom power and ground lift switches for microphones, keyboards and guitars
Built-in analog soft limiting circuit allows for recording a hotter signal without fear of clipping
Optical and coaxial S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU) and MIDI In/Out
Ultra-low latency Windows XP and x64 USB 2.0 drivers offer accurate timing and playback of recorded audio and software instruments
Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring
Compatible with most popular audio/sequencer applications
Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU recording and editing software (Windows/Macintosh)
Production Tools Software Bundle CD ROM for Windows includes:

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)

Production Tools Software Bundle CD ROM for Mac includes:

BIAS Peak Express 5
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
Minnetonka DiskWelder BRONZE (trial)

E-MU 404 Specs

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:
1.2GHz or faster Intel or AMD processor
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard and chipset
Windows XP (SP 2 or greater) or Windows XP x64
256MB RAM
900MB 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

Specialties
Microphone preamps supply full 48V phantom power
Software selectable Soft Limiter (5dB maximum compression)

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