Creative 0404 owner manual Introduction, Welcome, The System Includes

1- Introduction

Welcome!

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/192kHz multi-channel recording and playback at an astounding price.

E-MU Digital Audio System Components

E-MU 0404		Inputs & Outputs
• E-MU 0404 PCI Card	(2)	Ch. S/PDIF Optical In
• Analog Breakout Cable (1/4”)	(2)	Ch. S/PDIF Optical Out or
• Digital Breakout Cable	(2)	Ch. S/PDIF Coaxial In
• E-MU Digital Audio System	(2)	Ch. S/PDIF Coaxial Out
Software/Driver Install CD-ROM	(1)	MIDI Input & Output (16 ch.)
• Production Tools Software Bundle	(2)	24-bit unbalanced Line Inputs
CD-ROM	(2)	24-bit unbalanced Line Outputs
• Quick Start Guide

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/192kHz A/D - D/A converters to deliver an unbelievable 111dB of dynamic range. Check out the complete specs on page 80.

The PCI card contains a powerful hardware DSP processor which allows you to use over 16 simultaneous hardware-based effects, which place minimal 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.

E-MU Digital Audio System 7