Creative owner manual MU 1212M System, MU 1820 System, MU 1820M System

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1- Introduction

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outputs, virtual (ASIO/WAVE) inputs and outputs and internal hardware effects and buses—no external mixer needed. You can add digital effects, EQs, meters, level controls and ASIO/WAVE 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, jamming, special effect setups, playing games, watching DVDs, or general computer use.

E-MU 1212M System

The E-MU 1212M includes the 0202 Daughter Card, which provides 2 line level, balanced analog inputs, 2 line level, balanced analog outputs, plus MIDI input and output. This is no-compromise audio interface, using ultra-high performance

24-bit/192kHz A/D - D/A converters to deliver an unbelievable 120dB dynamic range.

E-MU 1820 System

The E-MU 1820 includes the AudioDock, which is a half rack-space, audio interface. The AudioDock adds the following input and output capabilities to the system: two mic/line inputs with TFPro™ preamps, 6 balanced line level analog inputs, an RIAA stereo turntable preamp, 8 balanced line level outputs, an assignable headphone output, two sets of MIDI I/O ports, an additional S/PDIF optical output, and four stereo mini phone jacks for easy connection to powered speaker systems. Combined with the digital I/O on the 1010 PCI card, you have a total of 18 inputs and 20 outputs! Of course, professional- quality, 24-bit A/D and D/A converters with automatic DC blocking are used throughout.

E-MU 1820M System

The E-MU 1820M system includes the AudioDockM, and is a no compromise, mastering-grade system, which includes all the features of the 1820 system. The 1820M system is distinguished by the addition of ultra-high performance 24-bit/192kHz A/D - D/A converters which deliver an unbelievable 120dB dynamic range.

The Sync Daughter Card comes standard with the 1820M system and can be purchased as an optional upgrade to the 1820 and 1212M systems. The Sync Card adds Word Clock in and out for sample-synchronizing outboard digital equipment and SMPTE longitudinal time code in/out for syncing other recording equipment. A separate MIDI Time Code output port on the Sync Card eliminates timing problems caused by combining MTC with MIDI performance data.

You’ll want to keep up with the latest software and options for your E-MU digital audio system. You can find all of this, plus other helpful information, at the E-MU Website: http://www.emu.com.

Notes, Tips and Warnings

Items of special interest are presented in this document as notes, tips and warnings.

fNotes provide additional information related to the topic being discussed. Often, notes describe the interaction between the topic and some other aspect of the system.

ETips describe applications for the topic under discussion.

Warnings are especially important, since they help you avoid activities that can cause damage to your files, your computer or yourself.

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Contents Digital Audio System MU Digital Audio System MU JapanTable of Contents PatchMix DSP Mixer Effects Index 115 Using High Sample RatesAppendix Introduction WelcomeAll Systems Include MU Digital Audio System Components MU 1212M MU 1820MMU 1820M System MU 1212M SystemMU 1820 System Installation Setting Up the Digital Audio SystemName Description Connects Connector TypesSafety First Slo ts Installing the E-MU 1010 PCI CardTo install the 1010 PCI card into your computer Install the Sync Daughter Card or 0202 Daughter Card Sync Daughter CardMU 1010 PCI Card MU 0202 & AudioDockRubber Foot Rack-shelf Mount Rack Mounting the AudioDockRubber Feet Software Installation Installing the E-MU 1010 DriversUninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications Windows 2000 or Windows XPInstallation Software Installation Connections PCI Card & InterfacesE-MU 1010 PCI Card IEEE1394 Firewire 0202 Daughter CardAnalog Inputs and Outputs Midi In/OutAudioDock Inputs are configured as followsHeadphone Output & Volume Control Front Panel ConnectionsPreamp Section Midi 1 In/OutAudioDock Front Panel Indicators Midi Input IndicatorsClock Source and Sample Rate Indicators Sample Rate IndicatorsRear Panel Connections Line Level Analog InputsTurntable Inputs & Ground Lug Line Level Analog OutputsEDI Connector Card Computer Speaker Analog OutputsMidi 2 In/Out Computer Speaker Output Duplicates Line Level OutputSync Daughter Card PatchMix DSP Mixer PatchMix DSPOverview of the Mixer To Invoke the PatchMix DSP MixerMixer Window MonitorOut MainRight-Click Here MU Icon in the Windows TaskbarToolbar Session New SessionSession Settings System SettingsOpen Session Save SessionUsing External Clock Midi SettingsHeadroom SettingsInput too weak? Use -10 Input setting Output too weak? Inputs +4 or Outputs +4 orPCI Card Optical Input PCI Card Optical OutputInput Mixer Strips Mixer Strip Creation To Add a New StripMultichannel Wave Files Windows Media Player/DVD/Surround Sound PlaybackTo Delete a Mixer Strip Multichannel Wave to Surround Sound Speaker ChannelsTo Add an Effect to an Insert Location Insert SectionWorking with Inserts Insert Menu To Add a Send InsertTo Add a Send/Return Insert InputOutboard Signal Processor Using External Sends & ReturnsTo Insert an External Signal Processing Device RecordingPlayback Asio Direct Monitor Send/ReturnTo Add an Asio Direct Monitor Send/Return To Set the Input Levels of a Strip Meter Inserts60 50 40 30 20 To Insert a MeterMaking the Best Possible Recording Test Tone/Signal Generator Insert Trim Pot InsertManaging Your Inserts To Delete an InsertTo Bypass an Insert To Bypass All InsertsAux Section Pan FaderAux Bus AmountInput OutputPre-Fader Aux Send Post-Fader Aux SendLevel, Pan, Solo & Mute Controls Main Section TV Screen & Selectors EffectInput OutputSync/Sample Rate Indicators Auxiliary Effects & ReturnsInput Input OutputOutput Section PatchMix DSP Mixer Main Section Effects OverviewEffects Palette Core Effects Multi-EffectsFX Insert Chains To Select an EffectTo Edit an Effect To Delete an EffectCreating, Renaming & Deleting Categories or Presets To Create a New Preset CategoryTo Delete an Effect Category or Preset To Rename an Effects CategoryTo Import Core FX Presets To Export your Core FX PresetsTo Import FX Category Folders To Export your FX Category FoldersFX Edit Screen User Preset Section To Select a User PresetTo Create a New User Preset To Bypass ALLCore Effects and Effects Presets To Delete a User PresetTo Rename a User Preset To Overwrite or Save a User PresetList of Core Effects DSP Resource UsageExample Total EffectsCore Effects Descriptions Band Para EQBand Shelf EQ Low Shelf Or… High ShelfMid Band High Shelf Setting up a Parametric EQBand EQ Low-Shelf Mid 1-Band Mid 2-Band High-Shelf Auto-Wah Auto-Wah FilterCompressor VCA OutChorus Basic Controls Input Meter DistortionDistortion Flanger FlangerFreq Shifter Leveling Amp Post GainLite Reverb Early Reflections ReverberationTimeRolloff Mono Delays 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500Delay Phase Shifter RotarySpeaker Simulator Speaker Type DescriptionRolloff DelayStereo Delays 100, 250, 500, 750 Stereo Reverb Early Reflections Late ReverbVocal Morpher FrequencyList of Available Phonemes Phoneme BMU PowerFX Setup Cubase LE To Setup & Use E-MU PowerFXTo Record PowerFX parameter changes in Cubase LE Automating E-MU PowerFXMU PowerFX Resource Availability MU PowerFX Compatibility Chart Application Name Compatible? Render Extra BuffersRendering Audio with E-MU PowerFX Using E-MU PowerFX with WaveLab and SoundForgeGeneral Tips for Rendering using PowerFX Tips for using Freeze Mode on Cubase LEPatchMix DSP Strip configured for E-Wire MU E-Wire VSTWire VST plug-in Delay Compensator To Setup and use E-WireDelay Compensator Use Delay Units ParameterCubase VST or Cubasis PatchMixGrouping Tracks TrackUsing High Sample Rates MU 1820 System at 88.2k/96k 1010 PCI Card & AudioDockMU 1820 Inputs/Outputs at 88.2kHz or 96kHz Source TotalAdat enabled Line In 2 & 3 enabledMU 1212M System at 88.2k or 96k 1010 PCI Card & I/O Card MU 1212M Inputs/Outputs at 88.2kHz or 96kHz SourceMU 1820 System at 176.4kHz or 192kHz MU 1212 System at 176.4k/192k 1010 PCI Card & I/O CardMU 1820 Inputs/Outputs at 176.4kHz or 192kHz Source Total OutputsMicrophone & Line 3 Input enabled Microphone & Adat Input enabledLine Input 1 & Adat Input enabled Line Inputs 1 & 3 enabledWDM Recording and Playback Behavior Using High Sample Rates Overview Smpte Features AppendixSync Daughter Card Supplement Smpte ConversionHost Mode External ModeFlywheel Mode Smpte Modes of OperationStripe Mode Smpte BackgroundTime Code Types of SmpteWhy use SMPTE? Avoiding Smpte problemsSmpte Subframe Resolution Frames-per-second ResolutionOther Tips for using Smpte Example Smpte ConnectionDuplicating Smpte time code SyncTo Enable MTC Midi Time Code MTCWord Clock In/Out To Synchronize PatchMix DSP to an External Clock SourceHouse Sync Generator Digital Device Digital MixerAdat Optical MU 1010 CardGetting in Sync External Device supplies Master ClockPatchMix DSP supplies Master Clock Via AdatBalanced 1/4 TRS Connectors Unbalanced 1/4 Useful InformationAES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable Adapter Cables balanced or unbalanced?Phantom Power Appearance Settings in WindowsDigital Cables GroundingTechnical Specifications Specifications 1820M SystemType Frequency Response THD + NType Frequency Response Stereo Crosstalk Gain Range Max LevelDynamic Range Microphone Preamp Gain Range Max LevelFirewire Frequency Response THD+NInternal Crystal Sync Frame Rates Modes Input Level Output Level Input ImpedanceSpecifications 1820 System MIC PREAMP/LINE Input RMS Jitter @ 44.1K Specifications 1212 System Dimensions & Weight Weight 30lb / 0.14kg Dimensions 7 / 170.2mmWeight 25lb / 0.10kg Dimensions 04 / 128mm PCI CardForums Internet ReferencesSynth Declaration of Conformity Trade NameModel No Responsible PartyCompliance Information Appendix Internet References 114 Index NumericsIndex Adat 118 MU Digital Audio System 119 Index 120