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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 0204 USB Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Owner’ s Manual © 2010 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved Revision: Revision A 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 E-MU Systems...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................. 5 Package Includes ................6 Computer Requirements ............... 7 Windows ......................7 OS X .........................7 Software Installation ..............8 Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 ............8 Note About Windows Logo Testing ..............8 Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications ..........8 Macintosh OS X ....................9 Uninstalling the Audio Drivers and Applications ..........11 Connection Diagram ..............
  • Page 4 E-MU Systems...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0204 USB Audio Interface. The 0204 provides 2 analog inputs, 4 analog outputs and 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 Class-A, ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps.

  • Page 6: Package Includes

    Package Includes PACKAGE INCLUDES • E-MU 0204 USB AudioPod • USB cable • 0204 USB installation guide E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM (OS X /Windows) • Windows XP, Windows Vista/x64, Windows 7/x64 drivers • Mac OS X drivers • Owner’s manual and tutorials Acoustica Mixcraft LE 4 Install CD-ROM (Windows) •...

  • Page 7: Computer Requirements

    Computer Requirements COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS The recommended computer system requirements for the E-MU 0204 USB are listed below. Windows • Intel® Pentium® or AMD® processor — 1.2 GHz or faster • Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset • Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP3 or greater), Vista/x64, Windows 7/x64 Drivers •...

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    When you install the 0204 USB drivers, you will see a dialog box informing you either that the driver has not been certified by Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL), or that the driver is signed by Creative Labs, Inc., and you will be asked if you would like to continue with the installation.

  • Page 9: Macintosh Os X

    Software Installation 6. Click the Yes button. 7. Restart your computer when prompted. You may now re-install existing or updated E-MU device drivers or applications. Macintosh OS X Follow these instructions to install the 0204 USB drivers and software on a Macintosh OS X computer.
  • Page 10 Software Installation Setup the MIDI Devices If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard, now would be a good time to set up your MIDI NOTE: If you already have devices. Connecting a MIDI keyboard will allow you to use the virtual instruments a MIDI Interface connected, provided in the software bundle and get the most out of your purchase.

  • Page 11: Uninstalling The Audio Drivers And Applications

    Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed. 1. Open the Applications folder. 2. Open the Creative Professional folder. 3. Open the E-MU USB Audio folder. 4. Click the E-MU USB Audio Uninstaller and follow the instructions.

  • Page 12: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram CONNECTION DIAGRAM Microphone or Line WARNING! Use only a USB 2.0 certified Hi-Speed cable (like the one supplied) for the USB connection. Using a USB 1.1 cable may cause erratic behavior and degraded performance. Electret Computer Powered Speakers 1/4”...

  • Page 13: Controls & Headphone Output

    Controls & Headphone Output CONTROLS & HEADPHONE OUTPUT 1. Signal Level & Clip Indicators The LED signal level indicators make it easy for you to set a proper signal level. When the input level is too low, the green and red LEDs will both be off. When the input level is correctly set, the green signal LED should be flick- ering.

  • Page 14: Input/Output

    Input/Output INPUT/OUTPUT 8. USB Connects the 0204 USB to your computer via the supplied USB cable. The USB connection provides two-way communication when connected to the computer. The 0204 USB receives its power from the USB. Always connect to the USB jack on the computer itself and NOT to a low-power USB connection that may be present on your computer keyboard or other USB peripheral.

  • Page 15: E-Mu Usb Audio Control Panel

    It can also be launched from the Start Menu (All Programs, Creative Professional, E-MU USB Audio Application). • OS X The E-MU USB Audio control application is located in the Appli- cations folder .

  • Page 16: Headphone Source

    Headphone Source HEADPHONE SOURCE The stereo headphone output can either duplicate the main outputs, or it can be used as another completely independent pair of outputs when using ASIO. This setting is controlled from the 0204 Control Panel. The headphone output is a high- quality signal, with increased power for driving headphones.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Audio Recording Software

    Mac. This application works well with the 0204 USB and will get you started with audio recording. NEED MORE HELP? If you need additional help, please see: • Windows: Program Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0204 USB\Documents\3rdParty.htm • OS X: Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0204 USB\ 3rdParty.htm...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Can’t hear Windows Media Player in Windows If you have, or ever have had, another audio device installed in your PC, you may have to set the E-MU 0204 USB as the “Default Audio Device”. 1. Open the Control Panel, then select Sounds and Audio Devices. 2.

  • Page 20: Internet References

    Internet References Simultaneous WDM/ASIO Playback (PC only) The 0204 USB only supports playing back one stream format at a time on the PC. Each of the two mentioned stream types has an associated priority. If a higher priority stream type is opened while a lower priority stream is already playing, the lower priority stream will stop playing.

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal with 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 •...
  • Page 22 Technical Specifications Headphone Amplifier • Type: Class-A power amplifier • D/A converter: AK4396 • Gain Range: 60dB • Maximum Output Power: 16mW • Output impedance: 22ohms • Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.02/-0.08dB • Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 117dB • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 117dB •...

  • Page 23: Adapter Cables

    Adapter Cables ADAPTER CABLES 1/8” Headphone to 1/4” Headphone Adapter Stereo Headphone to 2 x 1/4” Jack Splitter Cable This type of adapter allows you to use the Headphone jack as another pair of line outputs. The tip and ring of the headphone plug are split off into separate outputs. 0204 USB Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY E-MU Systems Trade Name: EM8740A Model No.: E-MU Systems Responsible Party: 1500 Green Hills Road Address: Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 25 Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information United States Compliance Information FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B using: CISPR 22 (1997) Class B ANSI C63.4 (2003) method FCC Site No. 958979 Canada Compliance Information ICES-0003 Class B using: CISPR 22 (1997) Class B ANSI C63.4 (2003) method Industry of Canada File No.

  • Page 26: 0204 Block Diagram

    0204 Block Diagram 0204 BLOCK DIAGRAM E-MU Systems...

  • Page 27: Index

    Index INDEX Main Output Volume Control 14 Monitoring, direct vs software 17 Output Volume Control 14 Outputs 3/4 16 Package Contents 8 Acoustica Mixcraft LE 4 18 Pops & Crackles 19 Adapter Cables 23 ASIO Buffer Size 19 Recording Software 18 Block Diagram 26 Signal Level Indicators 13 Signal Routing Diagram 26...
  • Page 28 Index E-MU Systems...

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