Introduction - E-Mu 404 Owner's Manual

Introduction

INTRODUCTION
Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. This
interface brings an unparalleled level of USB audio quality to the Mac or PC, with
pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, ultra-low jitter clock, and XTC™
Class-A, ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. The signal-to-noise specs of the
E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other USB interface on the market!
From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design, to profes-
sional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, S/PDIF and MIDI interfaces, the
0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio. The 0404 USB also
comes complete with the powerful E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle so
that you have everything you need to create, record, edit, mix and burn your music
right out of the box.
Some of the other key features are detailed below:
• Switchable Analog Soft-Limiting and true 48 Volt Phantom Power on both
analog inputs.
• Record and Playback support for a multitude of sample rates: 44.1k, 48k,
88.2k, 96k, 176.4k, 192k. (176.4k &192k available on PC version only)
• Independent ground lift switches for both analog inputs help to solve
potential ground loop problems
• Studio-Grade Headphone Amplifier with level control
• Main Output level control
• Stereo S/PDIF digital interface features coaxial and optical connectors for easy
hookup to your other digital gear
• AC-3/DTS passthrough via the digital S/PDIF outputs
0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual
NOTE
There are some limitations
when operating at higher
sample rates. See page 18
for details.
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