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  • Page 1 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 E-MU 1616/1616 Digital Audio System Owner’ s Manual © 2006 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved Software Version: 1.82 Revision: B E-MU World Headquarters E-MU Systems 1500 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East Creative Technology Ltd 31 International Business Park Creative Resource.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety First! ... 12 Connector Types ... 12 Installing the E-MU 1010 PCI Card ... 13 1212M Owners - Install the 0202 Daughter Card ... 14 Optional Sync Daughter Card Installation... 14 Connecting the MicroDock ... 15 WARNING: E-MU 0202 & MicroDock ... 15 Software Installation ...
  • Page 4 Overview of the Mixer ... 27 Mixer Window ... 28 Mixer Block Diagram ... 28 Pre Fader or Post Fader ... 28 E-MU Icon in the Windows Taskbar ... 29 The Toolbar ... 29 The Session ... 30 New Session ... 30 Open Session ...
  • Page 5 Rendering Audio with E-MU PowerFX ... 82 General Tips for Rendering using PowerFX ... 82 Tips for using Freeze Mode on Cubase LE ... 82 Using E-MU PowerFX with WaveLab and SoundForge ... 82 E-MU VST E-Wire... 83 E-Delay Compensator ... 84 E-Delay Compensator Use ...
  • Page 6 E-Delay Units Parameter ... 85 Grouping Tracks ... 86 6 - Appendix ... 87 Using High Sample Rates ... 87 Overview ... 87 WDM Recording and Playback Behavior ... 89 Sync Daughter Card Supplement ... 90 SMPTE Conversion ... 90 SMPTE Options ...

  • Page 7: 1- Introduction

    1- Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the E-MU 1616 PCI, E-MU 1616M PCI, or 1212M PCI 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.
  • Page 8 1- Introduction Welcome! 1616M PCI System Components • E-MU 1010 PCI Card • MicroDockM • EDI (E-MU Digital Interface Cable) • +48VDC AC Adapter • MIDI Breakout Cable • Digital Audio System Software/Driver Installation CD-ROM • Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM •...

  • Page 9: All Systems Include

    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 E-MU 1010 PCI Card also provides eight- channels of ADAT®...

  • Page 10: Patchmix Dsp

    DVDs, or general computer use. You’ll want to keep up with the latest software and options for your E-MU digital audio system. You can find all of this, plus other helpful information, at the E-MU Website: http://www.emu.com.

  • Page 11: Installation

    There are six basic steps to installing your E-MU system: Remove any other sound cards you have in your computer. (Once you are sure that the E-MU card works properly, your old sound card can be reinstalled if desired.) Install the E-MU 1010 PCI card in your computer.

  • Page 12: Safety First

    2 - Installation Setting Up the Digital Audio System Please read the following sections as they apply to your system as you install the E-MU 1010, paying special attention to the various warnings they include. Prior to installing the hardware, take a few moments to write down the 18-digit serial number, which is located on the back of the box and on the 1010 PCI Card.

  • Page 13: Installing The E-Mu 1010 Pci Card

    Follow the computer manufacturer’s recommended procedure for opening the case. Remove the metal bracket from one PCI slot. If you have the E-MU 1212M system or the Sync Daughter Card you’ll need to remove the bracket from two PCI slots.

  • Page 14: 1212M Owners - Install The 0202 Daughter Card

    After all components have been installed and securely fastened, close the computer case. Connect the supplied network-type cable from the 10 BaseT jack on the E-MU 1010 PCI card labeled “EDI” to the matching connector labeled “EDI” on the MicroDock. The cable supplied with the MicroDock is specially shielded to prevent unwanted RF emissions.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Microdock

    E-MU 1010 PCI card, or the MicroDock. WARNING: E-MU 0202 & MicroDock If you have both the E-MU 0202 I/O card and the MicroDock, DO NOT connect both to the E-MU 1010 PCI card. They cannot be used together.

  • Page 16: Software Installation

    Software Installation Installing the E-MU 1010 Drivers The first time you restart your PC after installing the E-MU 1010 PCI card, you will need to install the PatchMix DSP software and E-MU 1010 PCI card drivers. Windows XP , Windows XP x64, Windows 2000 The software is not compatible with other versions of Windows.

  • Page 17: Pci Card & Interfaces

    3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The E-MU 1010 PCI Card The E-MU 1010 PCI card is the heart of the system and contains E-MU’s powerful E-DSP chip. The powerful hardware DSP on this card leaves more power free on your CPU for additional software plug-ins and other tasks.

  • Page 18: The 0202 Daughter Card

    192kHz The 0202 Daughter Card The 0202 Daughter card is the companion card for E-MU 1010 systems which don’t include the MicroDock. The 0202 Daughter card provides one pair of 24-bit balanced analog inputs and one pair of 24-bit balanced analog outputs, plus MIDI in and out.

  • Page 19: The Microdock

    The MicroDock The MicroDock connects to the E-MU 1010 PCI card via the EDI cable. The MicroDock provides (4) balanced analog inputs, (2) microphone preamp inputs, (6) balanced line-level analog outputs, (3) stereo 1/8” outputs for connecting powered computer speakers, (2) MIDI inputs, (2) MIDI outputs, a stereo headphone output, and a RIAA equalized turntable preamp section which is “normalled”...

  • Page 20: Front Panel Connections

    3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The MicroDock Front Panel Connections Preamp Section The front panel mono Mic/Line inputs A & B can be used as balanced microphone inputs, hi-Z guitar pickup inputs, or line level inputs. The Neutrik combination jack accepts microphones using a standard XLR connector or line level/hi-Z inputs (such as an electric guitar) using a standard 1/4 inch TRS/TS connector.

  • Page 21: Adat Optical Digital Input & Output

    For this reason it has a very clean signal that can be used as another stereo output if you need it. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Settings”. Optical connections have certain (page 31) 3 - PCI Card &...

  • Page 22: Digital Connections

    3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The MicroDock Front Panel Analog Connections Use the 3-pin XLR jack for Low Impedance microphones. Line Clip Line - Mic - Use the center Phone Jack for Instrument High Impedance instruments such as electric guitar or bass.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel Connections

    +4 dBu standard in the I/O screen of the Session Settings dialog box. Settings”. The maximum input and output line levels are matched when the input and output settings are set to the same mode (pro or consumer) in the I/O preferences screen. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Turntable MIDI Port Ground...

  • Page 24: Computer Speaker Analog Outputs

    MIDI Out to the MIDI In port of your synthesizer and MIDI Out of your synth to MIDI In of the MicroDock MIDI cable. EDI Connector (Card) Connects the MicroDock to the E-MU 1010 PCI card using a CAT5-type computer cable. The cable supplied with the MicroDock is specially shielded to prevent unwanted RF emissions.
  • Page 25 Surround Channels E-DSP WAVE 1/2 Front Left/Front Right 1L = FL 1R = FR E-DSP WAVE 3/4 Center/Subwoofer E-DSP WAVE 5/6 Rear Left/Rear Right E-DSP WAVE 7/8 Side Left/Side Right E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Center Phono Front Rear Ctr/Sub 1/4”...
  • Page 26 3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The MicroDock Creative Professional...

  • Page 27: The Patchmix Dsp Mixer

    “Sessions” at will. To Invoke the PatchMix DSP Mixer Left-click once on the E-MU icon DSP mixer window appears. Overview of the Mixer Physical Input Strips...

  • Page 28: Mixer Window

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Overview of the Mixer Mixer Window The Mixer consists of four main sections. Application Toolbar Lets you manage sessions and show/hide the various views. Main Section Controls all the main levels, aux buses, and their inserts. This section also has a “TV” which shows parameters for the currently selected effect and the input/output patching.

  • Page 29: E-Mu Icon In The Windows Taskbar

    E-MU Icon in the Windows Taskbar Right-clicking on the E-MU icon in the Windows taskbar calls the following window. Right-Click Here The Toolbar Save Session Session Open Session New Session Calls up the “New Session” dialog box. Open Session Calls up the standard “Open” dialog box, allowing you to open a saved Session.

  • Page 30: The Session

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer The Session The Session The current state of the PatchMix DSP mixer (fader settings, effects routings…every- thing!) can be saved as a Session. Whenever you create or modify a mixer setup, all you have to do is Save it to be able to recall it at a later time. Before you begin using PatchMix DSP, you need to set it up to be compatible with the other software applications you may be running.

  • Page 31: Open Session

    96k, or 176k/192k. You can create your own templates by simply copying or saving sessions into the “Session Templates” folder (Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU PatchMix DSP\Session Templates). There is also a Comment area that you can use to give yourself some clue as to what you were thinking when you created the session.

  • Page 32: Using External Clock

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer The Session • Internal/External Clock Selects between internal or external word clock source as the master clock source for the system • Sample Rate Selects the sample rate when using internal clock. Your choices are: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz.
  • Page 33 • S/PDIF Output Format Selects between S/PDIF or AES/EBU format for S/PDIF . This sets the S/PDIF-AES status bit, but does not affect the signal level. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer The Session Output Level...

  • Page 34: Input Mixer Strips

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Input Mixer Strips Input Mixer Strips PatchMix DSP Input Mixer Strips are stereo except for the MicroDock Mic/Line inputs. Each input mixer strip can be divided into four basic sections. • Insert Section Effects, EQ, External/Host Sends & Returns can be inserted into the signal path. •...

  • Page 35: Mixer Strip Creation

    WAVE 3/4, WAVE 5/6, WAVE 7/8 - Additional WDM channels Select Pre-Fader Aux Sends or leave the box unchecked for Post-Fader Aux Sends. Click OK to create a new strip or Cancel to cancel the operation. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems See “Overview of the Mixer”. The New Mixer...

  • Page 36: Multichannel Wave Files

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Mixer Strip Creation To Delete a Mixer Strip: Click the top of the mixer strip you wish to delete. A red border appears around the strip, indicating that it is selected. Click on the Delete Mixer Strip button, or right-click and choose Delete, or use the Delete key on the PC keyboard.

  • Page 37: Insert Section

    Select the effect you want, drag it over the insert section, then drop it into an insert location. To rearrange the order of effects, simply drag and drop them into the desired order. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems See “The Effects Palette”. Any number of See “To Add a Send Inserts”.

  • Page 38: The Insert Menu

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Mixer Strip Creation The Insert Menu Right-Clicking over the insert section brings up a pop-up selection box containing various insert options to help you control and manage your inserts. To Add a Send Insert: This type of insert send splits the signal at the insert point and sends it out to the selected destination.

  • Page 39: Asio Direct Monitor Send/Return

    In this case, set the PatchMix DSP stereo pan controls hard left and right, mono pan controls to center, and the fader to 0dB. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Input To Physical Output...

  • Page 40: Meter Inserts

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Mixer Strip Creation To Add an ASIO Direct Monitor Send/Return: Right-Click over the Insert section. A pop-up dialog box appears. Select Insert ASIO Direct Monitor from the list of options. The following dialog box appears. Choose one of the Send Outputs.

  • Page 41: To Set The Input Levels Of A Strip

    You can enlarge the meter view by clicking on the insert meter in a strip and selecting the “Effect” button at the top of the TV screen. The “I/O Settings” in the Digital Audio System allow you to set the input levels to -10dBV (consumer equipment level) or +4dBu (professional equipment level) for each analog input.

  • Page 42: Trim Pot Insert

    MicroDock’s ultra-high-quality A-D converters. The Digital Audio System includes Insert “Trim Pot” controls, but since they adjust the signal level AFTER the signal has been digitized, this will not recover any lost resolution.

  • Page 43: Test Tone/Signal Generator Insert

    Click on the Test Tone insert to view and adjust the controls in the TV screen. To move the Test Tone to another location, simply drag and drop it into the desired position. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Signal Type (Sine wave, White or Pink Noise)

  • Page 44: Managing Your Inserts

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Mixer Strip Creation Managing Your Inserts To Delete an Insert: Right-Click over the Insert you wish to delete. A yellow line around the insert location indicates that it is selected. A pop-up dialog box appears. Select Delete Insert to remove the selected insert or select Delete All Inserts to remove all inserts.

  • Page 45: Aux Section

    ASIO pair. You could route one of the Aux buses to the Monitor out to create a monitor mix while sending the main mix off to your audio recording software. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Sidechain Diagram (Post-Fader Aux Sends)

  • Page 46: Pre Or Post Fader Aux Sends

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Mixer Strip Creation Pre or Post Fader Aux Sends When you create a New Mixer Strip you have the option to place both Aux Sends after the channel volume fader and mute control or you can place them before the fader and mute.

  • Page 47: Level, Pan, Solo & Mute Controls

    Level Control Mute & Solo Buttons Scribble Strip E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems The Pan control comes before the Level Control and Aux Sends in the signal flow. On stereo strips we use an unconventional pan section with two pan pots – one for the left part of the signal and one for the right part of the signal.

  • Page 48: Main Section

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Main Section Main Section Physical/Host Select Buttons “TV” Screen Master Aux Send Amounts Main Insert Section Output Fader & Meters The main section contains all controls for controlling the main mix elements as well as a “TV screen”...

  • Page 49: Tv Screen & Selectors

    Send is going and where the Return is coming from. The bypass or solo buttons at the top of the display are available for Send/Return type inserts only. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems for detailed information about the individual Effect Location Effect Bypass &...

  • Page 50: Input

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Main Section Input Selecting the Input display view shows a graphic representation of the PatchMix DSP Mixer inputs. This screen is only a display, unlike the Effects and Outputs screens, which allow you to make routing changes. Input routing changes are made by adding mixer strips.

  • Page 51: Auxiliary Effects & Returns

    48kHz clock until the proper external clock is restored. The “LOCKED” LED will be off and the two units are NOT synchronized. Always check the “LOCKED” LED when using an external clock source to make sure you are sample- locked. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Input Input Sidechain Diagram...

  • Page 52: Output Section

    4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer Main Section Output Section Clip Indicators Main Output Level Fader Main Insert Section Output Level Meters Main Inserts The main inserts allow you to apply effects to the main stereo signal coming out of the mixer (both mains and monitor).

  • Page 53: Effects

    Effects Chains and the folders that contain them. For more information on Effects Chains, see “FX Insert Chains” on page 54. New Folder button Import/Export FX Button E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Effect Categories Core Effects (Single Effect) Multi-Effects (Effect Combinations) Distortion Lo-fi Drums &...

  • Page 54: Fx Insert Chains

    5 - Effects The Effects Palette To Select an Effect Click the FX button to bring up the Effects Palette. The effect palette contains numerous folders containing effects presets. Click on any folder to open it. Select the effect you wish to use by clicking on it with the left mouse button and while continuing to hold the mouse button, drag the effect into the desired location on the PatchMix DSP mixer screen and release the mouse button.

  • Page 55: The Order Of Effects

    Select “Rename Category”. A pop-up dialog box appears, asking you to “Enter New Category Name.” Click OK to rename the folder or Cancel to cancel the operation. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Input If you want Effects 1L/1R to be recorded, insert them Above the ASIO Send.

  • Page 56: Importing And Exporting Core Fx Presets And Fx Insert Chains

    You can share presets with your friends or download new presets from the Internet. To Import Core FX Presets This option imports complete folders of Core FX presets into the E-MU PatchMix DSP folder (normally located here: “C:\Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU PatchMix DSP\Core Effects”).

  • Page 57: Fx Edit Screen

    Method #1 Click on the Insert Effect (in the Insert section). Click the Solo button in the TV display. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Note: Effects have to be placed into an insert location before you can program them.

  • Page 58: User Preset Section

    5 - Effects FX Edit Screen Method #2 Right-click over the Insert Effect you want to Solo (in the Insert section). A pop-up menu appears. Select “Solo Insert” from the list of options. The other Insert Effect names in the strip will “gray-out”...

  • Page 59: Core Effects And Effects Presets

    Core Effects and Effects Presets The Core Effects cannot be removed or copied. Effect presets (stored in “C:\Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 1616\E-MU PatchMix DSP\Effect Presets”) can be copied, e-mailed or shared like any other computer file. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems...

  • Page 60: List Of Core Effects

    5 - Effects List of Core Effects List of Core Effects Stereo Reverb Frequency Shifter Lite Reverb Auto-Wah Compressor Vocal Morpher Leveling Amp 1-Band Para EQ Chorus 1-Band Shelf EQ Flanger 3-Band EQ Distortion 4-Band EQ Speaker Sim Mono Delay 100 Rotary Mono Delay 250 Phase Shifter...

  • Page 61: Core Effects Descriptions

    Corner Frequency Sets the frequency where the signal begins getting cut or boosted with the Gain control. Range: 80Hz to 16kHz E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems This single band parametric equalizer is useful when you just want to boost or cut a single range of frequencies.

  • Page 62: 3-Band Eq

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions 3-Band EQ This versatile equalizer provides two shelving filters at the high and low ends of the frequency range and a fully parametric band in the center. Up to ±24 dB of boost or cut is provided for each band.

  • Page 63: 4-Band Eq

    Sets the amount of cut (-) or boost (+) of the low frequency shelf. Range: -24dB to +24dB Low Corner Freq. Sets the frequency where the signal begins getting cut or boosted with the Low Gain control. Range: 50Hz to 800Hz E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems page 62. Mid 2-Band High-Shelf Corner...

  • Page 64: Auto-Wah

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Auto-Wah This effect creates the sound of a guitar wah-wah pedal. The “Wah” filter sweep is automatically triggered from the amplitude envelope of the input sound. Auto-wah works well with percussive sounds such as guitar or bass. The Auto-Wah is a bandpass filter whose frequency can be swept up or down by an envelope follower, which extracts the volume contour of the input signal.

  • Page 65: Chorus

    This level is called the Threshold, which just happens to be the most important control on the compressor. Delay Level Control Threshold Ratio Attack Release E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Post Gain 5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions...

  • Page 66: Basic Controls

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Basic Controls The three main controls of a compressor are the Ratio control, the Threshold control and the Gain control. If the signal falls below the Threshold, no processing will take place. Signals exceeding the Threshold will have gain reduction applied as set by the ratio control.

  • Page 67: Distortion

    Post EQ Center Freq. Sets the frequency of the output bandpass filter. Range: 80Hz to 24kHz Post EQ Bandwidth Sets the width of the output bandpass filter. Range: 80Hz to 24kHz E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Bandpass Filter Distortion EQ BW Gain...

  • Page 68: Flanger

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Flanger A flanger is a very short delay line whose output is mixed back together with the original sound. Mixing the original and delayed signals results in multiple frequency cancellations known as a comb filter. Since the flanger is a type of filter, it works best with harmonically rich sounds.

  • Page 69: Freq Shifter

    Range: .01Hz to 24kHz Left Direction Sets pitch shift up or down for the left channel. Right Direction Sets pitch shift up or down for the right channel. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Frequency Shifted (100 Hz) 1200 1500...

  • Page 70: Leveling Amp

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Leveling Amp The first compressors developed in the 1950’s were based on a slow-acting optical gain cells which were able to control the signal level in a very subtle and musical way. This effect is a digital recreation of the leveling amps of yesteryear. The leveling amp uses a large amount of “lookahead delay”...

  • Page 71: Lite Reverb

    Sets the volume of the initial wall reflections. Range: 0% to 100% Reverberance Sets the amount of scattering of the early reflections and the reverberation cloud. Range: 0% to 100% E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Core Effects Descriptions Time 5 - Effects...

  • Page 72: Mono Delays - 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500, 3000

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Mono Delays - 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500, 3000 A delay line makes a copy of the incoming audio, holds it in memory, then plays it back after a predetermined time. The delay number refers to the maximum delay time that can be produced by the delay line.

  • Page 73: Phase Shifter

    The Rotary incorporates acceleration and deceleration as you switch between the two speeds. Parameter Description Speed Switches between slow or fast rotor speeds with acceleration and deceleration as the speed changes. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions...

  • Page 74: Speaker Simulator

    5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Speaker Simulator The Speaker Simulator provides realistic guitar speaker responses and is designed for use with guitar, bass or synthesizer. Twelve popular guitar amp speaker cabinets are modeled. There is only one parameter on this effect. Just select the speaker you want and listen. Normally this effect should be used with the Mix control set to 100%.

  • Page 75: Stereo Delays - 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500

    Sets the amount of delayed signal that will be recirculated through the delay line. Range: 0% to 100% High Freq. Rolloff Damps high frequencies in the feedback path. Range: 0% to 100% E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Feedback R Delay Time...
  • Page 76 5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions Stereo Reverb Reverberation is a simulation of a natural space such as a room or hall. The stereo reverb algorithm is designed to simulate various halls, rooms and reverberation plates. Decay time defines the time it takes for the reflected sound from the room to decay or die away.

  • Page 77: Vocal Morpher

    LFO Rate Controls how fast the phonemes morph back and forth. Range: .01Hz to 10Hz LFO Waveform Selects the waveform for the morph: Sinusoid, Triangle, Sawtooth E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Phoneme B Phoneme A 5 - Effects Core Effects Descriptions...

  • Page 78: E-Mu Powerfx

    E-MU PowerFX E-MU PowerFX The hardware-accelerated effects of the E-MU Digital Audio System can also be used as VST inserts in Cubase. E-MU PowerFX allow you to use PatchMix DSP effects from within Cubase with minimal load on your CPU.
  • Page 79 Setup E-MU PowerFX Make sure the blue button on. The blue “Signal Present” indicators will be illuminated if E-MU PowerFX is properly patched into a signal path. Drag the desired effects from the Effects Palette to the center Insert strip.

  • Page 80: Automating E-Mu Powerfx

    • If DSP resources ARE available, but no Hardware I/O Paths are available, the plug-in will run in soft pass-through mode. • If the sample rate is changed in the middle of a E-MU PowerFX session, E-MU PowerFX plug-ins will be bypassed, since the hardware effects cannot operate at 88kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kHz.
  • Page 81 Steinberg WaveLab 5 Sony Acid 4 Sony Vegas 5 Sony SoundForge 7 Adobe Audition 1.5 FruityLoops Studio 4.5 Ableton Live 3.5 Cakewalk Sonar 3 E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Compatible? Note Instrument Freeze triggers error if not in render mode.

  • Page 82: Rendering Audio With E-Mu Powerfx

    MU PowerFX are used while rendering audio, the rendering process must proceed at realtime rate. Some host applications are not designed to handle realtime rendering and this can cause problems. E-MU PowerFX can be used with these applications if you are willing to follow certain guidelines.

  • Page 83: E-Mu Vst E-Wire

    E-Wire bridges the gap between hardware I/O and the VST world. The E-Wire VST plug-in sends audio to a strip containing the desired effect. An ASIO Send routes the audio back to E-Wire VST. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Send to Strip...

  • Page 84: E-Delay Compensator

    E-Wire on any other audio tracks. That’s it. E-Delay Compensator As audio is transferred back and forth between the VST host application and the E-MU sound hardware, a delay in the audio stream is incurred. Normally this delay is compensated for automatically by the host application, but not all VST host applica- tions support this automatic compensation.

  • Page 85: E-Delay Compensator Use

    If you use two Cubase inserts in series on a track both using PowerFX or E-Wire, you would set the number parameter E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Track 3 E-Delay E-Delay Compensator Use For host applications that don’t support...

  • Page 86: Grouping Tracks

    E-Delay Compensator on the output of the group or bus. • E-MU Digital Audio System and PatchMix DSP must be installed. • E-Wire is compatible with Cubase SX/SL/LE, Cubase VST, Wavelab, and Cakewalk Sonar (via DirectX-VST adapter) among others.

  • Page 87: Appendix

    I/O from the New Session window. Once you have selected one of the three session types, you will not be able to change to another type without starting a new session. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Select the Type of Session you need Analog & S/PDIF Session Analog &...
  • Page 88 At the 192kHz sample rate, you may choose one of these three options: 1. Keep all Analog I/O, but lose S/PDIF 2. Keep all Analog I/O, but lose ADAT E-MU 1616 Hardware Inputs & Outputs at 176.4k or 192k Input Output Source Analog &...

  • Page 89: Wdm Recording And Playback Behavior

    PatchMix. If the sample rates are mismatched, NO AUDIO will be produced or recorded. In other words, the WDM driver does not perform sample rate conversion of any kind when PatchMix is running at 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz or 192kHz. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems...

  • Page 90: Sync Daughter Card Supplement

    6 - Appendix Sync Daughter Card Supplement Sync Daughter Card Supplement SMPTE Conversion One of the main functions of the Sync Daughter Card is to convert SMPTE (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and vice-versa. The term “Host MTC” refers to MTC, which is generated or used by the host application (Cubase, etc.).

  • Page 91: Smpte Modes Of Operation

    Upon any dropout, MTC continues outputting Quarter-frame messages at 1-Time Jam Sync the same rate (flywheeling) without monitoring the SMPTE input until the Stop button is pressed. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Sync Daughter Card Supplement “Word Clock In/Out”. 6 - Appendix...

  • Page 92: Stripe Mode

    The Sync Card should not be used as both the SMPTE and word clock master. Word Clock is generated by the Digital Audio System and NOT by the software application (such as Cubase). SMPTE is not locked to Word Clock inside the Sync Card—they are completely independent.

  • Page 93: Midi Time Code (Mtc)

    The E-MU 1010 PCI card can be externally clocked from the ADAT input, S/PDIF input or from the Sync Daughter card (if installed). In a digital studio, all digital devices in the system should run off the same master Word Clock.
  • Page 94 ADAT Optical ADAT Optical or AES Digital Word Clock Termination OFF E-MU 1010 CARD SYNC CARD Word Clock Termination ON This diagram shows the proper way to connect word clock if you don’t have a multi-output word clock generator. The last device in a Word Clock chain should have Termination ON.

  • Page 95: Getting In Sync

    In the first example, only the A/D converters on the external device are being used. Only one lightpipe is needed as long as PatchMix is set to receive its word clock signal from the external device. The external A/D is the Master and the E-MU DAS is the Slave. External Device supplies Master Clock (;7(51$/...

  • Page 96: Useful Information

    Useful Information Cables - balanced or unbalanced? All inputs and outputs on the E-MU Digital Audio System are designed to use either balanced or unbalanced cables. Balanced signals provide an additional +6dB of gain on the inputs and are recommended for best audio performance, although unbalanced cables are fine for most applications.

  • Page 97: Adapter Cables

    This simple adapter cable allows you to receive AES/EBU digital audio via the S/PDIF input on the E-MU 1010 PCI card. This cable may also work to connect S/PDIF out from the 1010 PCI card to the AES/EBU input of other digital equipment.

  • Page 98: Grounding

    6 - Appendix Useful Information Grounding In order to obtain best results and lowest noise levels, make sure that your computer and any external audio devices are grounded to the same reference. This usually means that you should be using grounded AC cables on both systems and make sure that both systems are connected to the same grounded outlet.

  • Page 99: Technical Specifications

    (A-weighted): 120 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz at -1dBFS): -110 dB (.0003%) THD + N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -120 dB Channel Crosstalk -79 dB at 60Hz Common-mode Rejection E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 795ps 15.4 Watts 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications...
  • Page 100 THD + N (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115 dB Stereo Crosstalk 560 ohms Output Impedance MIC PREAMP/LINE INPUT (2) E-MU XTC combo mic preamp & Hi-Z line input w/ soft Type: limiter +60 dB Gain Range: (min. gain, 20Hz - 20kHz) +0.0/-0.1dB Frequency Response: (1kHz, min.
  • Page 101 220 pF Input Capacitance: DIGITAL I/O • 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled) • 2 in/2 out optical (software switchable with ADAT) S/PDIF • AES/EBU or S/PDIF (switchable under software control) E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications...
  • Page 102 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications Specifications: 1616 PCI System • 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz ADAT • 4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz (S-MUX compatible) • 2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz 2 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out MIDI SYNCHRONIZATION 44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz Internal Crystal Sync:...
  • Page 103 Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 112 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1kHz at -1dBFS): -102.5 dB (.0012%) THD + N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -115 dB, Channel Crosstalk 10K ohm Input Impedance E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 795ps 10 Watts 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications...
  • Page 104 (1kHz at -1dBFS): -98 dB (.0012%) THD + N (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115 dB Stereo Crosstalk MIC PREAMP/LINE INPUT (2) E-MU XTC combo mic preamp & Hi-Z line input w/ soft Type: limiter +60 dB Gain Range: (min. gain, 20Hz - 20kHz) +0.0/-0.1dB Frequency Response: (1kHz, min.
  • Page 105 • 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz • 4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz (S-MUX compatible) ADAT • 2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz 2 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out MIDI SYNCHRONIZATION E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications...
  • Page 106 ASIO2. WDM/MME/DirectSound. x64 Drivers Drivers WDM: 2-in/8-out at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz WDM: 2-in/4-out at 176.4kHz & 192kHz Proprietary 64-channel audio link over CAT-5 cable EDI (E-MU Digital Interface) Anti-pop speaker protection minimizes noise during Anti-Pop Protection power-up SRSync SourceRMS jitter in picoseconds ULTRA-LOW JITTER CLOCK 44.1 kHz Internal Crystal 596ps...
  • Page 107 • 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz • 4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz (S-MUX compatible) ADAT • 2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz 1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI out (16 channels) MIDI E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications...
  • Page 108 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications Specifications: 1212 System SYNCHRONIZATION 44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz Internal Crystal Sync: ADAT (44.1kHz - 192kHz) Optical S/PDIF (44.1kHz - 96kHz) External Sample Rate Sync: Coaxial S/PDIF (44.1kHz - 192kHz) 24, 25, 30 drop-frame, 30 non-drop SMPTE to MTC, MTC to SMPTE Conversion SMPTE/LTC/MTC: (via optional Sync Daughtercard)
  • Page 109 W: 184 mm H: 41 mm L: 196 mm 1010 PCI Card 0.30lb / 0.14kg Weight: L: 6.7" / 170.2mm Dimensions: 0202 Daughter Card 0.25lb / 0.10kg Weight: L: 5.04" / 128mm Dimensions: E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 6 - Appendix Technical Specifications...

  • Page 110: Internet References

    MIDI & Audio Recording ... MIDI & Audio Recording ... ASIO, Cubase & Digital Audio ... Cubase Users Group... Forums Unofficial E-MU Forum ... KVR Forum ... Driver Heaven Forum... MIDI Addict Forum ... Home Recording Forum ... Sound-On-Sound Forum ...

  • Page 111: Declaration Of Conformity

    The supplied interface cables must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems 6 - Appendix Internet References...
  • Page 112 6 - Appendix Internet References Compliance Information United States Compliance Information FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B using: CISPR 22 (1997) Class B ANSI C63.4 (1992) method FCC Site No.90479 Canada Compliance Information ICES-0003 Class B using: CISPR 22 (1997) Class B ANSI C63.4 (1992) method Industry of Canada File No.IC 3171-B European Union Compliance Information...

  • Page 113: Index

    Aux Bus 45 Auxiliary Effects Assignment 51 Auxiliary Returns 51 Auxiliary Sends 45 used as extra mix busses 51 E-MU PCI Digital Audio Systems Background program, disabling 29 Balance Control, monitor 52 Balanced Cables 23, 96 Bit Depth 99 Block Diagram, mixer 28...
  • Page 114 E-MU 0202 Daughter Card description 18 E-MU 1010 PCI Card description 17 installing 13 E-MU Icon, in taskbar 29 Envelope, reverberation 71, 76 E-Wire 83 Exit PatchMix DSP Services 29 Exporting Core FX & FX Insert Chains 56 External Clock 32, 93, 95...
  • Page 115 44 menu 38 meter 41 mixer strip 37 solo 44, 57 types 37 Installing E-MU 0202 daughter card 14 E-MU 1010 PCI card 13 sync daughter card 14 Interface ADAT 18, 21 EDI 24 MIDI 18, 24 required cable 15...
  • Page 116 Index Mono Delays 72 MTC 93 enabling 93 to SMPTE Conversion 90 Mute mixer strip 47 monitor 48 mixer strip 35 preset category 55 session 29, 30 at 176k/192k 87 user effect preset 58 Notes, Tips & Warnings 10 OpAmps 99 Optical Cables 97 Optical S/PDIF 21, 33 Order of Effects 55...
  • Page 117 Session 30 creating 176k/192k 31, 87 creating new 30 templates 31 at 176k/192k 31, 87 Setting Up the E-MU Digital Audio System 11 Settings I/O 32 input level 20 system 31 Sidechain Effects 51 routing 45 Signal Generator Insert 43...

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