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E-MU 0404 USB 2.0
24-bit/192kHz Pro Audio Interface For PC and Mac

USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface

E-MU's new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of audio performance to your PC or Mac with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine mic/line/hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio. The 0404 USB also ships with the E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus VX, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit and master your music.

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Features

The E-MU 0404 USB features:

  • Premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D: 113dB SNR, D/A: 117dB SNR) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity
  • E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamplifiers (-127dB EIN) with 48V phantom power and ground lift switches enable you to plug microphones, keyboards and guitars straight into your computer with professional results, while the built-in analog soft limiting circuit lets you record a hotter signal without fear of clipping
  • Comprehensive digital I/O with optical and coaxial S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU) and MIDI In/Out to easily connect all of your digital studio gear and instruments
  • Ultra-low latency Windows XP and x64 USB 2.0 drivers offer accurate timing and playback of your recorded audio and software instruments
  • Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono/stereo) allows you to record and overdub with no annoying delay
  • Plug-and-play operation with hands-on control of all major functions like master level, direct monitoring, preamplifier controls and more
  • Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications (ASIO2, WDM, MME - AC3 and DTS Passthru supported)

I/O Configuration:

  • Two E-MU XTC™ Ultra-low Noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z Preamps with Soft Limiter and 48V Phantom Power (-127dBu EIN)
  • Two 1/4" Balanced Outputs (117dB SNR)
  • Stereo 1/8" Speaker Output (117dB SNR)
  • 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF Optical In/Out (Switchable to AES/EBU)
  • 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF Coaxial In/Out (Switchable to AES/EBU)
  • MIDI Input/Output
  • Stereo Headphone Output (114dB SNR)

Specifications

General

  Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal (no sample rate conversion)
  Bit Depth: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing
  USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
 
- Full 24-bit resolution at all sample rates
- 4in/4 out channels from 44.1-96kHz
- 2 in/2 out channels from 176.4-192kHz
  Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring (disabled at 176.4-192kHz)
  ASIO2, WDM, MME - AC3 and DTS Passthru supported
  Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off
  Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: < 500ps RMS in PLL mode (48kHz, Coaxial S/PDIF Sync)

Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Hi-Z/Line Inputs (2)
  Type: E-MU XTC™ combo mic preamplifier and Hi-Z/line input w/ Soft Limiter
  A/D converter: AK5385A
  Gain Range: +60dB
  Frequency Response (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.16dB
  Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS): < -110dB
  Hi-Z Line Input:
 
- Input Impedance: 1Mohm
- Max Level: +12dBV (14.2dBu)
- Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain): 113dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 113dB
- THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -101dB (.0009%)
  Microphone Preamplifier:
 
- Input Impedance: 1.5Kohms
- Max Level: +6dBV (+8.2dBu)
- EIN (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted): -127dBu
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112.5dB
- THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -101dB (.0009%)
- Phantom Power: 48V
- Soft Limiter: 5dB max compression (software selectable)

Analog Line Outputs (2)
  Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter
  D/A converter: AK4396
  Level (auto detect):
 
- Professional: +12dBV max (balanced)
- Consumer: +6dBV max (unbalanced)
  Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.06/-.035dB
  Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 117dB
  Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 117dB
  THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)
  Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -114.5dB

Headphone Amplifier
  Type: Class-A power amplifier
  D/A converter: AK4396 (shared with Line Out)
  Gain Range: 60dB
  Maximum Output Power: 20mW
  Output impedance: 22ohms
  Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.06/-0.035dB
  Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 114dB
  Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 114dB
  THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 600ohm load: -95.5dB (.0018%)
  Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 600 ohm load): < -85dB

Digital I/O
  S/PDIF:
 
- 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled)
- 2 in/2 out optical
- AES/EBU or S/PDIF format (software selectable)
  MIDI
 
- 1 in, 1 out

Synchronization
  Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
  External sample rate sync via
 
- Optical S/PDIF (44.1 - 96kHz)
- Coaxial S/PDIF (44.1 - 96kHz)

Retail Box Contents

E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 AudioPod
USB cable
Universal power adaptor
Quick Start installation guide
E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM

- Windows XP and x64 Drivers
- Owner's Manual and Tutorials

NEW: Now ships with E-MU Production Tools Software bundle

Cakewalk SONAR LE
Steinberg Cubase LE
Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU
Steinberg Wavelab Lite
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT
Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (trial)
E-MU Proteus® VX (over 1000 sounds included)

Minimum System Requirements

  • Windows:
    Intel or AMD processor - 1.2 GHz or faster
    Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
    Microsoft Windows XP (SP 2 or greater) or Windows XP x64
    1 available (Hi-speed) USB 2.0 port**
    256MB System RAM
    950MB of free hard disk space for full installation
    CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
    XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

  • Macintosh:
    Apple Macintosh 800 MHz G4-compatible or Intel-based processor
    Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater)
    1 available (Hi-speed) USB 2.0 port**
    512MB System RAM
    500MB of free hard disk space for full installation
    CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
    XVGA Video (1024 X 768)


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