1- Introduction; Welcome; All Systems Include - E-Mu 1212M Owner's Manual

1- Introduction

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the E-MU 1820M, E-MU 1820 or E-MU 1212M digital audio
system. Your computer is about to be transformed into a powerful audio processing
workstation. We've designed this E-MU digital audio system to be logical, intuitive and
above all, to provide you with pristine sound quality. All three systems offer unprece-
dented 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 1212M
• E-MU 1010 PCI Card
• E-MU 0202 I/O Daughter Card
• 0202 I/O Card Cable
• (2) MIDI Adapter Cables
• D.A.S. Software/Driver
Installation CD-ROM
• Prod. Tools Software Bundle
CD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide
Inputs & Outputs
(8) Ch. ADAT Optical In
(8) Ch. ADAT Optical Out
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Digital In
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Digital Out
(1) MIDI Input & Output
(2) 24-bit Bal. Line Inputs
(2) 24-bit Bal. Line Outputs

All Systems Include:

The E-MU 1010 PCI Card is the heart of all three systems. Its powerful hardware DSP
processor allows you to use over 16 simultaneous hardware-based effects, which place
minimal load on your computer's CPU. The Firewire port provides high-speed connec-
tivity to the Creative NOMAD® portable digital audio player, external CD-RW drives and
other Firewire compatible devices such as DV camcorders, printers, scanners and digital
still cameras. The E-MU 1010 PCI Card also provides eight-channels of ADAT® optical
digital input and output, as well as a S/PDIF stereo digital input and output.
The PatchMix DSP mixer application is included in all the systems. PatchMix DSP
delivers unmatched flexibility in routing your audio between physical inputs and
E-MU 1820M/1820/1212M PCI Digital Audio System
E-MU 1820
• E-MU 1010 PCI Card
• AudioDock
• EDI (E-MU Digital Interface Cable)
• PC Power Adapter Cable
• Headphone Splitter Cable
• D.A.S. Software/Driver
Installation CD-ROM
• Prod. Tools Software Bundle
CD-ROM
• Quick Start Guide
Inputs & Outputs
(8) Ch. ADAT Optical In
(8) Ch. ADAT Optical Out
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Digital Ins
(4) Ch. S/PDIF Digital Out
(2) MIDI Inputs & Outputs
(6) 24-bit Bal. Line Inputs
(8) 24-bit Bal. Line Outputs
(2) Mic./Line Preamp Inputs
(2) Turntable Preamp Inputs
(1) Stereo Headphone Out
(4) Computer Speaker Outs
E-MU 1820M
• E-MU 1010 PCI Card
• AudioDockM
• E-MU Sync Daughter Card
• Sync Card Cable
• EDI (E-MU Digital Interface Cable)
• PC Power Adapter Cable
• Headphone Splitter Cable
• D.A.S. Software/Driver Installation CD
• Prod. Tools Software Bundle CD
• Quick Start Guide
Inputs & Outputs
(8) Ch. ADAT Optical In
(8) Ch. ADAT Optical Out
(2) Ch. S/PDIF Digital In
(4) Ch. S/PDIF Digital Out
(2) MIDI Ins & 3 MIDI Outs
(6) 24-bit Bal. Line Inputs
(8) 24-bit Bal. Line Outputs
(2) Mic./Line Preamp Inputs
(2) Turntable Preamp Inputs
(1) Stereo Headphone Out
(4) Computer Speaker Outs
(1) Word Clock In & Out
(1) SMPTE (LTC) In & Out
1- Introduction
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