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EMU 0404 4 Channel Digital PCI Audio Interface The E-MU 0404 Digital Audio PCI Sound Card delivers everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results – pristine 24-bit/96kHz converters, hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software. For the 0404, E-MU has teamed up with the Creative Advanced Technology Center, a world leader in ASIC and algorithm development for PC Audio, to develop the new line of Creative Professional hardware interfaces that stand toe-to-toe with the most advanced and expensive audio systems in the world.
A PCI-Based Digital Audio System that Delivers Professional Performance at an Unbeatable Price! EMU 0404 I/O Configuration
- Two 1/4-inch Analog Inputs and Outputs
- Optical 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
- Coaxial 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
- MIDI In/Out
EMU 0404 Features
- Premium 24-bit/192kHz converters - 111dB signal-to-noise ratio A/D converters and 116dB signal-to-noise ratio D/A converters for pristine recording and playback of your tracks
- Hardware-accelerated effects - over 600 standalone and E-MU Power FX VST plug-in effects with no CPU overhead
- PatchMix DSP zero-latency hardware mixing and monitoring - with super-fl\exible patchbay - no external mixer needed
- Comprehensive analog and digital I/O plus MIDI - two analog inputs, two analog outputs, optical/coaxial S/PDIF plus MIDI I/O
- Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications - ultra-low latency 24-bit/192kHz ASIO 2.0 and Stereo WDM drivers
- E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle - includes Cakewalk SONAR LE, Steinberg Cubase LE and Wavelab Lite, Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU, IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE, Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (trial version), SFX Machine LT, plus E-MU's Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn is in the box
All EMU Digital Audio Systems ship with the following Effects Plug-ins:
- Stereo Reverb
- Lite Reverb
- Compressor
- Leveling Amp
- Chorus
- Flanger
- Phase Shifter
- Frequency Shifter
- Distortion
- Speaker Simulator
- Rotary Speaker
- Auto-Wah
- Vocal Morpher
- 1-Band Para EQ
- 1-Band Shelf EQ
- 3-Band EQ
- 4-Band EQ
- Mono Delay 100
- Mono Delay 250
- Mono Delay 500
- Mono Delay 750
- Mono Delay 1500
- Mono Delay 3000
- Stereo Delay 100
- Stereo Delay 250
- Stereo Delay 500
- Stereo Delay 750
- Stereo Delay 1500
The EMU 0404 Package Includes
- E-MU 0404 PCI card
- Analog I/O breakout cable
- Digital I/O breakout cable
- Quick Start installation guide
- E-MU Digital Audio Systems CD-ROM
- Windows 2000 and XP Drivers
- E-MU PatchMix DSP
- E-MU Power FX
- E-MU E-DSP FX Library
- Owner's Manual and Tutorials
- E-MU Production Tools software bundle CD-ROM
- Cakewalk SONAR LE
- Steinberg Cubase LE
- Ableton Live 4 Lite for E-MU
- Steinberg Wavelab Lite
- IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
- Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (Trial)
- SFX Machine LT
- E-MU Proteus X LE (over 1000 sounds included)
EMU 0404 Specifications
General
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock (no sample rate conversion)
- Bit Depths: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing
- PCI Specification:
- PCI 2.2 Compliant
- Form Factor: Universal Keyed, Short PCI Card
- 3.3V I/O, 5V Tolerant
- PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage
- E-MU E-DSP™ 32-bit DSP with 67-bit accumulator (double precision w/ 3 headroom bits)
- Hardware-accelerated, 32 channel mixing, and multi-effects processing
- Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring with effects
- ASIO 2.0, Stereo WDM/MME/DirectSound Drivers
- Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off
- Ultra-low jitter, clock subsystem: < 1 ns in PLL mode (44.1kHz, Opt. S/PDIF Sync)
Analog Line Inputs (2)
- Type: DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry
- A/D converter: PCM1804
- OpAmp: NJM2068
- Level: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)
- Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): +0.20/-0.10dB
- Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 111dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 111dB
- THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)
- Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -120dB
Analog Line Outputs (2)
- Type: low-noise, 3-pole low-pass differential filter
- D/A converter: AK4396
- Level: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)
- Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): + 0.05/-0.10dB
- Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 116dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 116dB
- THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)
- Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -109dB
Digital I/O
- S/PDIF:
- 2 in/2 out optical or coaxial (transformer coupled)
- AES/EBU or S/PDIF format (software selectable)
- MIDI: 1 in, 1 out
Synchronization
- Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz
- External sample rate sync via
- S/PDIF (opt. or coax 44.1 - 96kHz)
Manual 4.4 MB
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| | 5 people wrote reviews | |
| | Beaux Knowles from Round Rock, TX, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | A good starter sound card with ASIO support | | Quality:
| The hardware is well made and dependable. The EMU drivers for their sound cards are always a little tricky to deal with and take points away for overall quality. Other than the 'Patch Bay' software that comes with it, this honestly feels like just a 'step up' from the Creative Audigy cards (and, indeed, Creative and EMU are the same company now, so it might be!) | | Features:
| The fact that the onboard DSP effects have never worked quite right on 3 different PCs with 2 different operating systems (XP and Vista) has always been a disappointment. Other than that, this little card is ok. | | Ease of Use:
| Setup of the software was a little difficult on all machines and both operating systems. The earlier Vista drivers had a huge memory leak problem, but the new Vista 32 drivers have fixed that and are rock-solid stable. However, they have disabled the ability to include the DSP effects via their custom VSTs in the new version. | | Value:
| I think you could probably achieve acceptable results with better overall compatibility with other Windows apps with a higher end Creative Card. For a professional card, I think I'll be buying a non-EMU card next time; probably even a USB 2.0 or Firewire. | | Appearance:
| It looks like a PCI card with breakout connectors...what can you say about that! | | Skill Level:
| Intermediate | |
| | AMS Customer from USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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QUALITY:
The board seems to be good quality. The breakout cables are good quality. No appearant problems with the manufacturing.
FEATURES:
For this level card it has a good number and type of inputs and outputs. The optical fiber interface is a nice feature although I personally don't use it.
EASE OF USE:
It took a while to get this installed in my PC. Drivers and software conflict with other existing sound components and these must be removed and settings dissabled before adding this card. This fact is documented in the setup instructions and I found one must comply with the instructions -- no compromise. Read all set up documentation before attempting to install.
VALUE:
This card seemed like a good value up front, however, overall I dont think it was worth the money since I lost some of my other sound components. Should not be a problem if you dedicate a seperate PC with this card or do not need your existing sound | |
| | AMS Customer from USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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QUALITY:
The card produces great sound when it works, also the software ruins this otherwise value oriented card that could be an excellent sound card. it is not very dependable, this is generally due to the failings of the software. The hardware seems to be rather good.
FEATURES:
The sound it produces when it works is good. Everything else is Hard to use unless you just want to listen to a cd. The hardware is good and produces good sound. The software is incomplete and hard to use. I would like to see software that would work well with other recording software. Also better written drivers that were capable and complete.
EASE OF USE:
This thing has been the most time intensive, messed up thing I have ever had the mis-fortune to try and make work. The software malfunctions at the smallest provocation and is totally propietary. There is always something in the software, almost every other day, that needs resetting, fixed or completely r | |
| | TZA from Jax, FL USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Value:
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| | | Subject: | Used right this is Great! | | Overall:
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QUALITY:
Very well made and has been rather dependable too. Performs as described in factory specs. I've been using this product since it hit the public shelves and it has not failed me..I don't expect it will. The worst quality of the 0404 is the breakout cables, an easy to pinch or otherwise damage part..
FEATURES:
The best thing about this product is platform flexibility. The lowest ranked feature have to choose between the optical or coax digital input...I wanted both.
EASE OF USE:
It was easy to use this product but, I went in with prior DAW knowledge. Even still if you can read and use the product the way it was intended you'll have no issues.
VALUE:
It's well worth what I paid for it and cost less than most comparable products and out performs some of them. After deeply experiencing the product I can't say I'd pay more for it but, only because I need a few more features (which I plan to get from the 1212M or 18 | |
| | Mr.GS from Oakland,Ca.usa | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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QUALITY:
It's decent for the bucks,or perfect for a starter sound card.
FEATURES:
It handles track counts and virtual instruments well in audio sequencers
EASE OF USE:
pretty simple ,plug in and go
VALUE:
For the price its a cool buy
SOUND:
The sound could be better, maybe needs a little fine tuning
STYLE:
R&B to the max al ittle jazz and hip-hop
MUSIC EXPERIENCE:
Singer,producer,writer and recording engineer
OVERALL:
Its a fair sound card its bulit is solid ,I plan on adding around it cause I need more than what it has to offer.If the sound was better I would give it a higher rating than a 3.5 |
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