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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 Owner’ s Manual © 2006 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved Revision: D E-MU World Headquarters Europe Creative Labs (Ireland) Ltd E-MU Systems Ballycoolin Business Park 1500 Green Hills Road Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 IRELAND Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East Japan Creative Media K.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications ..........11 Connection Diagrams ..............12 Main Panel Controls ..............14 Input/Output ................16 E-MU USB Audio Control Panel ........... 18 S/PDIF ......................19 Synchronizing the 0404 with other Digital Devices ..........20 Direct Monitoring ............... 21 Tutorials ..................
  • Page 4 Using Dolby AC-3 Pass-through ..........47 Troubleshooting ................. 48 Internet References ..................50 Forums ......................50 Technical Specifications .............. 51 Declaration of Conformity ............53 Index ..................55 E-MU Systems...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 6: Package Includes

    E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (OS X) • BIAS Peak Express • Celemony Melodyne essential • IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE • SFX Machine LT • Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial) Ableton Live Lite for E-MU CD-ROM (OS X, Windows) • Ableton Live Lite E-MU Systems...

  • Page 7: Computer Requirements

    Computer Requirements COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The minimum computer system requirements for the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 are listed below. 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 •...

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. Before you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio control application. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed.

  • Page 9: Macintosh Os X

    Install the 0404 USB 2.0 Software 1. Insert the E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click on the E-MU icon on the desktop. 3. Double-click on the Install icon to start the installation. 4. The installation Welcome screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 10 Click Apply, then click the Close button to close the Properties window. 17. Connect the new external device to the E-MU 0404 USB by dragging between the input and output connectors. E-MU Systems...

  • Page 11: Uninstalling The Audio Drivers And Applications

    At times you may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. Before you begin, close the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel application. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed.

  • Page 12: Connection Diagrams

    Computer 1/4” TRS male to 1/4” TRS male (balanced) 1/4” TS male to male RCA adapter (unbalanced) Powered Speakers 1/4” TRS male to 1/4” TRS male (balanced) (Note: TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve, TS = Tip-Sleeve) E-MU Systems...
  • Page 13 Connection Diagrams Analog Inputs/Outputs & S/PDIF Stereo Headphones Instrument Microphone Mic / Hi-Z / Line S/PDIF Headphone Volume CD Player Audio/Video Receiver Any Digital Audio Device with S/PDIF Out Any Digital Audio Device with S/PDIF In The Mic/Hi-Z/Line Inputs accept any balanced or unbalanced instrument, line level signal or microphone.

  • Page 14: Main Panel Controls

    6. Sync Status Indicators Indicates if the digital clock source is set to internal or external. Select External Sync in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel to select external clock. The External LED will flash if sync is not valid. See page 19 for additional information about using digital inputs.
  • Page 15 The Soft Limit LEDs indicate that the signal level is being soft limited. When enabled in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel, the analog soft limiters begin to gently turn down the gain whenever the signal level goes above -12 dBFS.

  • Page 16: Input/Output

    Adjust the coaxial (RCA) jacks and the optical ports carry identical data. Select the level using the input gain output format you want to use in the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel (AES/EBU control. See page 15 or S/PDIF).
  • Page 17 Input/Output Outputs MIDI 5 VDC 1 Main USB 2.0 Power 4. Main Outputs The main outputs are normally connected to your monitoring system. The signal is duplicated on a stereo 1/8¨ jack for easy connection to desktop stereo speakers. Use TS unbalanced cables for consumer-level line signals and TRS balanced cables for pro-level line signals.

  • Page 18: E-Mu Usb Audio Control Panel

    There are some limitations when operating at higher sample rates. 4. Device If you are using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you can choose PC at 174.4/192kHz which unit is currently being controlled. • No Direct Monitor • Stereo I/O only 5.

  • Page 19: S/Pdif

    • Soft Limit on/off • S/PDIF Output Routing 10. Tool Tips • Sync Source Enables or disables pop-up tool tips about E-MU USB Audio control functions. 11. Lock Indicator Indicates that the 0404 USB 2.0 is locked to an external clock source.

  • Page 20: Synchronizing The 0404 With Other Digital Devices

    (the slave) and the slave is set to receive external clock. Make sure you set the sync source to External and set the sample rate to match the external device in the E-MU 0404 USB Control Panel. The diagrams below show two ways to synchronize an external device.

  • Page 21: Direct Monitoring

    Direct Monitoring DIRECT MONITORING Direct monitoring allows you to monitor inputs without having any software open. It can also be used as an alternative to software monitoring if you desire the lowest latency monitoring possible. When using a computer for digital recording, an audible time delay occurs while the audio signal is being input to the computer, processed by the software and then returned to the output for monitoring.

  • Page 22: Tutorials

    Before you Begin... • You should have already installed the E-MU software on your computer • You should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 WARNING! and your speakers when you play a CD or an MP3 using Windows Media Windows Users - After Player or iTunes.
  • Page 23 6. Select Device Setup… from the Devices menu. 7. Select VST Multitrack from the Devices list. 8. In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0404|USB. A pop up dialog box asks, if you want to keep or switch the ASIO driver. Select Switch.

  • Page 24: Basic Multitrack Recording

    Stereo/Mono button On and select IN 1 + IN 2 for the Track check Devices, VST Inputs. Input. 3. Make sure the Monitor button is OFF. You will be monitoring the input through the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 25 Tutorials 4. Press the Direct Monitor button on your E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. The LED should show Main. If you are recording a mono track, set Direct Monitor to Direct Monitor Mono by pressing the Mono On button. Main Get Ready To Record S/PDIF 5.

  • Page 26: Recording A Midi Track Using Proteus Vx

    2. From the Project menu, select Add Track, MIDI. The Cubase Project Window should now look more or less like the one below with one or more Audio tracks and one MIDI track: MIDI Track 3. Click the Devices menu, and select VST Instruments. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 27 Edit Button 5. Take a look at the Inspector area on the left side of the Cubase LE project window. Make sure the input to the MIDI track is connected to the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0. 6. The Output is not yet connected to anything. Click on the Output and select ProteusVX.
  • Page 28 Play. Proteus VX now plays both MIDI channels. On Your Own Cubase LE and Proteus VX include excellent online documentation and help files. Take the time to learn all the features of these powerful programs, and most of all have fun. E-MU Systems...

  • Page 29: Getting Started With Cakewalk Sonar Le (Windows)

    Tutorials Getting Started with Cakewalk Sonar LE (Windows) Sonar LE is a 24-bit multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with high-quality effects, automation, virtual instruments (VSTi/DXi), and many other professional features. IMPORTANT: During installation of Sonar LE you will be asked to run the Cakewalk VST Adapter.
  • Page 30 6. Select ASIO as the Driver Mode and click OK. You’ll get a pop-up dialog box explaining that the ASIO settings won’t take effect until the next time you start Sonar LE. 7. Close Sonar LE completely and restart the application. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 31 Tutorials Return to the Audio Setup Options 8. Once Sonar LE has restarted, select Audio from the Options menu. 9. Click the ASIO Panel. The pop-up dialog box shown at right appears. 10. Set the ASIO Buffer Latency as low as your computer will allow.

  • Page 32: Basic Multitrack Recording

    2. Select the input source by clicking on the small triangle on the input field. If you wish to record a mono signal on the “A” input of the 0404 USB, select Left ASIO E-MU 0404 USB Analog In A. To record both inputs in stereo select Stereo ASIO E-MU 0404 USB Analog In A.
  • Page 33 Tutorials 7. Optional Step - Metronome: First, select Toolbars from the View menu and check the Metronome Toolbar. Next turn Metronome During Record On by clicking the button. Record a Track 8. Press Record on the Sonar LE Transport control and start playing. Stop Record Return-To-Zero...

  • Page 34: Recording A Midi Track Using Proteus Vx

    (You may have to scroll down to see the new tracks.) New Proteus VX Tracks Audio Output from Proteus VX MIDI input to Proteus VX Click Here to view the strip controls. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 35 MIDI tracks. MIDI Input Select 7. The E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 should already be selected as the MIDI input in Omni mode as shown above. “MIDI Omni” allows Proteus VX VSTi to receive on all 16 MIDI channels from your MIDI keyboard.
  • Page 36 Proteus VX VSTi can play back up to 16 MIDI tracks at once. It’s much better to use several channels on one VSTi than to use multiple VSTi’s with one channel each. 20. Select MIDI Track from the Insert menu. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 37 Tutorials 21. Select the MIDI input for the new MIDI track. Select MIDI Omni as you did before. 22. Select Proteus VX as the Output destination for the track. 23. Select MIDI Channel 2 in the Ch. field as shown below. Input Select Output Select Chan.

  • Page 38: Getting Started With Ableton Live Lite 4 (Windows/Os X)

    Getting Started with Ableton Live Lite 4 (Windows/OS X) This guide contains a basic walk-through of Ableton Live Lite 4 (E-MU Edition) to get you recording and playing back audio. A Proteus VX tutorial is also included for Windows users. We encourage you to perform the steps on your computer as you read so that you can “learn by doing.”...
  • Page 39 Set up the Audio Parameters as shown above. Windows Users: Select ASIO and ASIO E-MU 0404|USB as the Audio Device. OS X Users: Select Core Audio and E-MU 0404|USB as the Audio Device. Set up the MIDI Parameters Click the MIDI/Sync tab of the Preferences dialog box. The MIDI Setup page NOTE appears.

  • Page 40: Playing Audio Clips

    Transport to stop playing. When you’re finished exploring, and are ready to go on to the next tutorial, just make sure that you have at least one drum clip in Audio Track 1 and one empty slot in Audio Track 2. E-MU Systems...

  • Page 41: Recording Audio Into Ableton Live

    Tutorials 3 - Recording Audio into Ableton Live Select an empty Audio Track with no clips. From the View Menu on Ableton Live, select In/Out. (Alternatively, you could also click the “Show/Hide In/Out Section button” as shown in the diagram on the previous page.) Several more options now appear in the mixer strips.

  • Page 42: Running Proteus Vx Vsti From Ableton Live (Windows Only)

    MIDI Track View area below the mixer. Load the Proteus VX Bank Click on the wrench icon on Proteus VX in the area below the mixer. See the image at right. Step 2: Step 4: Plug-in Device Browser Select Wrench Icon E-MU Systems...
  • Page 43 Choose Open from the File menu on Proteus VX. Locate and load the Proteus X Composer bank, which is located here: (“Program Files/Creative Profes- sional/E-MU Sound Central”). This big bank takes a few seconds to load. Play the Proteus X Composer Bank...
  • Page 44 21. Currently, the MIDI To box reads “No Output”. Instead, select 3-MIDI. Select Another option box labeled “Track In” now appears beneath 3-MIDI. 3-MIDI 22. Click on the Track In box to see the list of MIDI channels. E-MU Systems...
  • Page 45 Presets or Programs. Preset Change Ableton Live Programs are Here’s another way to change the MIDI Program (Preset in E-MU speak) without offset by +1 from Proteus going into the Proteus VX editor. 30. Double-click on one of the currently playing MIDI clips. The Clip View appears at the bottom of the window.

  • Page 46: Other Cool Tips

    Simply select the Proteus VX Channel and Proteus VX controller letter A-M for each axis of the X/Y controller. Open Proteus VX to see what controllers A-M are controlling. For more information about MIDI controllers please refer to the Proteus VX pdf manual. Assign Controllers E-MU Systems...

  • Page 47: Using Dolby Ac-3 Pass-Through

    Using Dolby AC-3 Pass-through USING DOLBY AC-3 PASS-THROUGH The coaxial or optical digital output of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 can pass Dolby AC-3 encoded 5.1 surround sound audio from your computer to an AC-3 decoder such as a surround sound AV receiver. This feature allows you to watch DVDs on your computer and enjoy 5.1 surround sound.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 as the “Default Audio Device”. 1. Open the Control Panel, then select Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. Click the Audio tab and select the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 as the Default device under Sound Playback.
  • Page 49 The 0404 can operate in USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 mode. 96 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates are only available while operating in USB 2.0. The included E-MU USB Audio Control panel software includes an indicator to let the user know which mode the device is running in.

  • Page 50: Internet References

    Cubase, ASIO & Digital Audio..http://www.steinberg.net ASIO, Cubase & Digital Audio..http://www.steinbergusers.com/cubasele/ le_support.php Cubase Users Group ......http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ cubase/messages Forums Unofficial E-MU Forum..... http://www.productionforums.com/emu Sound-On-Sound Forum ....http://www.soundonsound.com Computer Music Forum ....http://www.computermusic.co.uk/main.asp Home Recording Forum....http://homerecording.com/bbs Studio Central Forum ......

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    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) <...
  • Page 52 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) Weight / Dimensions Weight: 1.685 lb / 0.764kg Dimensions: W: 7.25” (184 mm) H: 2.0” (50.8 mm) L: 7.0” (177.8 mm) E-MU Systems...

  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY E-MU Systems Trade Name: EM8761 Model No.: E-MU Systems Responsible Party: 1500 Green Hills Road, Suite 101 Address: Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the...
  • Page 54 This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. E-MU Systems...

  • Page 55: Index

    5.1 Surround Sound, passthrough 47 Sonar LE 30 60 Cycle Hum, eliminating 48 External Sync to S/PDIF 19 External Synchronization 19 Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU changing presets 45 Ground Lift Switches 48 playing MIDI clips 43 Ground Loops 48...
  • Page 56 19 Windows Media Player, no audio 48 in/out 16 mode button 15 output format 19 X/Y Controller, Ableton Live Lite 46 S/PDIF to Analog Converter 19 Save Live Set, Ableton Live Lite 45 Save Project, Sonar LE 33 E-MU Systems...

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