E-MU Digital Audio & Sampler Systems Comparison Chart
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Analogue I/O

Digital I/O

Product

Hardware

Interface

Simultaneous
Audio I/O

Simultaneous
Analogue I/O

Analogue I/O
Conections

Converter
Chips Used

Analogue S/N

S/PDIF, AES/EBU

ADAT

Maximum
Bit-Depth/Sample Rate

Sync

MIDI I/O

Drivers

Bundled Software

Add-ons Available

Comments

E-MU 0404

Card plus Breakout Cables requires 1 PCI slot

PCI

Input: 4 Channels
Output: : 4 Channels

2 Input
2 Output

2 x 1/4" Input
2 x 1/4" Output
Unbalanced

A/D: Texas Instruments PCM1804
D/A: AKM AK4395

Input:
20 Hz — 20 kHz (+0.20/-0.10 dB)
3.3 kOhm input impedance
100dB THD+N (1 kHz @ —1 dBFS)
Crosstalk less than —120dB (1 kHz @ —1 dBFS)
SNR (A-weighted): 111dB

Output:
20 Hz — 20 kHz (+0.20/-0.10 dB)
560 Ohm input impedance
100dB THD+N (1 kHz @ —1 dBFS)
Crosstalk less than —109dB (1 kHz @ —1 dBFS)
SNR (A-weighted): 116dB

2 in/2 out coaxial
2 in/2 out optical
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format

44.1, 48, 96, 192 at 16 or 24 bits from internal crystal or externally clock

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96
External sample rate sync via SP/DIF (optical or coax)

1 in, 1 out
(16 channels)

WDM
DirectSound
ASIO 2.0

Cakewalk SONAR LE
Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
E-MU Proteus X LE
Steinberg Cubase LE
Steinberg Wavelab Lite
diskWelder BRONZE Trial
E-MU PatchMix DSP

Sync Daughtercard
SMPTE, Word Clock and MTC sync
Cables

24-bit 192kHz audio interface with MIDI. A powerful onboard DSP chip allows complex mixing and effects to be used without any CPU overhead. High quality sound card for those on a tight budget

E-MU 1212M

Card plus Daughterboard: requires 1 PCI slot plus additional back plate

PCI

Input: 12 Channels
Output: : 12 Channels

2 Input
2 Output

2 x 1/4" Input
2 x 1/4" Output
Balanced or Unbalanced
Uses same high quality converter as in Digidesign Pro Tools I/O interface

A/D: AKM AK 5394A
D/A: Cirrus Logic CS4398

Input
THD+N (1 kHz at -1 dBFS)
-110 dB (.0003%)
SNR (A-weighted): 120 dB

Output
THD+N (1 kHz at -1 dBFS)
-105 dB (.0006%)
SNR (A-weighted): 120 dB

2 in/2 out coaxial
2 in/2 out optical (or ADAT)
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format
note: Optical I/O
switched with ADAT via software

8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz
2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz

44.1, 48, 96, 192 at 16 or 24 bits from internal crystal or externally clock

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192.
External sample rate sync via, ADAT or SP/DIF (optical or coax)

1 in, 1 out
(16 channels)

WDM
DirectSound
ASIO 2.0

Cakewalk SONAR LE
Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
E-MU Proteus X LE
Steinberg Cubase LE
Steinberg Wavelab Lite
IK Multimedia T-Racks EQ
diskWelder BRONZE Full Vers
E-MU PatchMix DSP

Sync Daughtercard
SMPTE, Word Clock and MTC sync
Audiodock-M
same breakout box as 1616M
Audiodock
same breakout box as 1616
Cables
Emulator X2 Software (UK 0800 901 2168)
Adcon
Additional analogue I/O via ADAT

Mastering grade 24-bit 192kHz audio interface with MIDI, ADAT, Digital and balanced analogue I/O. A powerful onboard DSP chip allows complex mixing and effects to be used without any CPU overhead. The1212M uses the same A/D converters as Digidesign’s ProTools HD 192 card giving a truly professional dynamic range. Cost effective audio solution with excellent upgrade options.

E-MU 1616

E-MU 02 CardBus Card plus E-MU MicroDock Breakout Box.
Requires: Type II CardBus slot (PCMCIA slot)

Type II CardBus slot (PCMCIA slot)

Input: 16 Channels
Output: : 16 Channels

6 Input
6 Output

2 x E-MU XTC™ Ultra-low Noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z Preamps with Soft Limiter and 48V Phantom Power
4 x 1/4" Balanced Inputs
6 x 1/4" Balanced Outputs
Turntable input
(w/ground lug and hardware RIAA preamp)
3 stereo 1/8" Speaker Outputs
(configurable for 5.1)
2 Stereo Headphone Output one on card, one on MicroDock

A/D: Texas Instruments PCM1804
D/A: Cirrus Logic CS4392
AK4396 (card)

Phono Input
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (15mV RMS unbal input, A-weighted): 96dB
THD+N (1kHz, 15mV RMS input): -88dB (.004%)

Headphones
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB (dock), 115dB (card)
THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 600ohm load: -92dB (dock), -96dB (card)

Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Line Inputs
Line Input:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -102dB (.0008%)

Microphone Preamplifier:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112.5dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -103dB (.0007%)

Analogue Line Outputs
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112.5dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -98dB (.0012%)

Analogue Line Inputs
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -102.5dB (.0007%)

2 in/2 out coaxial
2 in/2 out optical (or ADAT)
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format
note: Optical I/O
switched with ADAT via software

8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz
2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz

44.1, 48, 96, 192 at 16 or 24 bits from internal crystal or externally clock

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192.
External sample rate sync via, ADAT or SP/DIF (optical or coax up to 96kHz)

2 in, 2 out
(32 channels)

WDM
DirectSound
ASIO 2.0

Adcon
Additional analogue I/O via ADAT
Emulator X2 Software
Cables

Pristine 24-bit 192kHz audio interface with 6 simultaneous balanced I/O. Flexible breakout box supporting connections such as RIAA Turntable, Phantom Power Mic and Hi-Z Guitar eliminates the need for external mixers and preamps. MIDI, ADAT and Digital I/O interfaces are also included for maximum connectivity. The powerful onboard DSP allows complex mixing and effects to be used without any CPU overhead. Multi I/O card ideal for demanding situations.

E-MU 1616M

E-MU 02 CardBus Card plus E-MU MicroDock M Breakout Box.
Requires: Type II CardBus slot (PCMCIA slot)

Type II CardBus slot (PCMCIA slot)

Input: 16 Channels
Output: : 16 Channels

6 Input
6 Output

A/D: AKM AK 5394A
D/A: Cirrus Logic CS4398
AK4396 (card)

Phono Input
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (15mV RMS unbal input, A-weighted): 96dB
THD+N (1kHz, 15mV RMS input): -90dB (.003%)

Headphones
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 118dB (dock), 115dB (card)
THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 600ohm load: -96dB (dock), -96dB (card)

Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Line Inputs
Line Input:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 118dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -105dB (.0006%)

Microphone Preamplifier:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 119dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -110dB (.0003%)

Analogue Line Outputs
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 120dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -105dB (.0006%)

Analogue Line Inputs
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 120dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -110dB (.0003%)

2 in/2 out coaxial
2 in/2 out optical (or ADAT)
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format
note: Optical I/O
switched with ADAT via software

8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz
2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz

44.1, 48, 96, 192 at 16 or 24 bits from internal crystal or externally clock

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192.
External sample rate sync via, ADAT or SP/DIF (optical or coax up to 96kHz)

2 in, 2 out
(32 channels)

WDM
DirectSound
ASIO 2.0

Adcon
Additional analogue I/O via ADAT
Emulator X Software
Cables

This is the choice for anyone serious about making music on there PC- for relatively little more money you get around 8dB more dynamic range and a flatter frequency response via the mastering grade 24-bit converters, Wordclock, MIDI Timecode and SMPTE connections over the 1820. Extremely flexible audio solution with no compromise in sound quality.

E-MU 1616 PCI

External Breakout box: requires 1 USB Port

PCI

Input: 16 Channels
Output: : 16 Channels

6 Input
6 Output

A/D: Texas Instruments PCM1804
D/A: Cirrus Logic CS4392
AK4396 (card)

2 in/2 out coaxial
2 in/2 out optical (or ADAT)
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format
note: Optical I/O
switched with ADAT via software

8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz
2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz

44.1, 48, 96, 192 at 16 or 24 bits from internal crystal or externally clock

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192.
External sample rate sync via, ADAT or SP/DIF (optical or coax up to 96kHz)

2 in, 2 out
(32 channels)

WDM
DirectSound
ASIO 2.0

Adcon
Additional analogue I/O via ADAT
Emulator X2 Software
Cables

E-MU 1616M PCI

Card plus External Breakout box: requires 1 PCI slot

PCI

Input: 16 Channels
Output: : 16 Channels

6 Input
6 Output

A/D: AKM AK 5394A
D/A: Cirrus Logic CS4398
AK4396 (card)

2 in/2 out coaxial
2 in/2 out optical (or ADAT)
AES/EBU or S/PDIF format
note: Optical I/O
switched with ADAT via software

8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz
2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz

44.1, 48, 96, 192 at 16 or 24 bits from internal crystal or externally clock

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192.
External sample rate sync via, ADAT or SP/DIF (optical or coax up to 96kHz)

2 in, 2 out
(32 channels)

WDM
DirectSound
ASIO 2.0

Adcon
Additional analogue I/O via ADAT
Emulator X Software
Cables

This is the choice for anyone serious about making music on there PC- for relatively little more money you get around 8dB more dynamic range and a flatter frequency response via the mastering grade 24-bit converters, Wordclock, MIDI Timecode and SMPTE connections over the 1616. Extremely flexible audio solution with no compromise in sound quality.

All the above systems now ship with E-MU Power FX Hardware - accelerated VST Effects

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