0404 Owner's Manual - Creative

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/96kHz multi-channel recording and playback at an
astounding price.
E-MU Digital Audio System Components
E-MU 0404
• E-MU 0404 PCI Card
• Analog Breakout Cable (1/4”)
• Digital Breakout Cable
• Install & Application CDs
• This Owner’s Manual
• Quick Start Guide
Inputs & Outputs
(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
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/96kHz A/D - D/A converters to deliver an
unbelievable 111dB of dynamic range. Check out the compete specs on page 77.
The PCI card contains a powerful hardware DSP processor which allows you to use over
16 simultaneous hardware-based effects, which place no 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.
Optional Sync Daughter Card
The optional Sync Daughter Card adds Word Clock in and out for sample-synchronizing
outboard digital equipment, SMPTE longitudinal time code in/out for syncing
other recording equipment and a separate MIDI Time Code output port on the Sync
Card eliminates timing problems caused by combining MTC with MIDI performance
data.
1- Introduction
Welcome!
E-MU Digital Audio System 1