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0404
Digital Audio System
Owner's Manual
Creative Professional 1
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E-MU 0404 Digital Audio System Owner’s Manual © 2004 E-MU Systems All Rights Reserved Software Version: 1.81 Revision: B (12-05-05) E-MU World Headquarters Europe, Africa, Middle East E-MU Japan Creative Media K K E-MU Systems Creative Labs Kanda Eight Bldg, 3F 1500 Green Hills Road Ballycoolin Business Park 4-6-7 Soto-Kanda Scotts Valley, CA USA Blanchardstown Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 95066 Dublin 15 JAPAN IRELAND 2 E-MU Digital Audio System
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Table of Contents 1- Introduction ................................................................. 7 Welcome!.............................................................................................................................. 7 The System Includes: ........................................................................................................ 7 Optional Sync Daughter Card ......................................................................................... 8 No
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The Session ......................................................................................................................... 14 New Session ....................................................................................................................14 Open Session .................................................................................................................. 15 Save Session ...................................................................................
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Core Effects Descriptions................................................................................................... 45 1-Band Para EQ .............................................................................................................. 45 1-Band Shelf EQ ............................................................................................................. 45 3-Band EQ ...................................................................................................
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Useful Information ............................................................................................................ 79 AES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable Adapter ............................................................................... 79 Digital Cables .................................................................................................................79 Grounding .............................................................................................................
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1- Introduction Welcome! 1- Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the E-MU 0404 digital audio system. Your computer is about to be transformed into a professional quality audio processing workstation. We’ve designed your E-MU Digital Audio System to be logical, intuitive and above all, to provide you with pristine sound quality. This system offers unprecedented value by providing studio-quality, 24-bit/192kHz multi-channel recording and playback at an astounding price. E-
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1- Introduction Notes, Tips and Warnings Optional Sync Daughter Card The optional Sync Daughter Card adds Word Clock in and out for sample-synchro- nizing outboard digital equipment, SMPTE longitudinal time code in/out for syncing other recording equipment and a separate MIDI Time Code output port on the Sync Card eliminates timing problems caused by combining MTC with MIDI performance data. You’ll want to keep up with the latest software and options for your E-MU digital audio
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2 - Installation Setting Up the Digital Audio System 2 - Installation Setting Up the Digital Audio System Prior to installing the hardware, take a few moments to enter the 18-digit serial number of the E-MU 0404 PCI Card. This number can help EMU Customer Service troubleshoot any problems you may encounter—by writing the numbers down now, you’ll avoid having to open your computer to find it later on. There are six basic steps to installing your E-MU system: 1. Remove any o
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2 - Installation Setting Up the Digital Audio System Safety First! As you install hardware components, • To avoid possible permanent damage to your hardware, make sure that all observe the following connections are made to the E-MU 0404 PCI card with the host computer’s power general precautions to off. Unplug the computer’s power cable to make sure that the avoid damage to your computer is not in sleep mode. equipment and yourself. • Take care to avoid static damage to any
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PCI Slots ISA Slots (may not be present on your computer) 2 - Installation Installing the E-MU 0404 PCI Card Installing the E-MU 0404 PCI Card Note: This installation is very simple, but if you are not familiar with the installation of computer peripherals and add-in boards, please contact your authorized E-MU Systems dealer or an approved computer service center to arrange for the installation. To install the 0404 PCI card into your computer 1. Make sure that the
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2 - Installation Install the Sync Card Install the Sync Card 1. Unwrap the Sync Card if you have one and get ready to install it. 2. Connect the ribbon cable provided with the kit between the E-MU 0404 card and the Sync Daughter Card as shown in figure 3. The cable is keyed so it cannot be incorrectly inserted. Seat the connectors firmly in the sockets and arrange the cable neatly. 3. Align the Sync Card with the slot and press gently but firmly down into the slot as shown in figure
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2 - Installation Software Installation Software Installation Installing the E-MU 0404 Drivers The first time you restart your PC after installing the E-MU 0404 PCI card, you will need to install the PatchMix DSP software and E-MU 0404 PCI card drivers. Windows 2000 or Windows XP The software is not compatible with other versions of Windows. 1. After you have installed your audio card, turn on your computer. Windows E Seria
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2 - Installation Software Installation 6 Creative Professional
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3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The E-MU 0404 PCI Card 3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The E-MU 0404 PCI Card The E-MU 0404 PCI card contains E-MU’s powerful E-DSP chip which leaves more power free on your CPU for additional software plug-ins and other tasks. Bit depth is controlled by your recording or audio application. The 0404 PCI card always sends and receives 24-bit audio. DB-9 & DB-15 Connectors Connects the analog and digital breakout cables to the 0404 PCI card. Connect the 1/4” Anal
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3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The E-MU 0404 PCI Card The inputs can be connected to any line level stereo signal from keyboards, CD-players, cassette decks, etc. Use 1/4” to RCA adapter cables to connect to consumer audio gear. Analog Input Connections Analog Audio Component Mixer/Preamp Breakout Cable Electronic Keyboard L Microphone (must be pre-amped) REAL TIME CONTROLLERS ASSIGNABLE KEYS PRESET LEVEL In EXIT ENTER SAMPLE PAGE SEQUENCER PRESET SELECT RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0. EMULATOR R
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3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The E-MU 0404 PCI Card The S/PDIF out can be configured as either Professional or Consumer mode in the Session Settings menu. The 0404 PCI card can be connected to AES/EBU digital audio systems through the use of a cable adapter. See AES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable Adapter for details. The S/PDIF input and outputs are usable at the 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz sample Important: When rates. The word clock contained in the input data stream can be used as a
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3 - PCI Card & Interfaces The Sync Daughter Card Option The Sync Daughter Card Option The Sync Daughter card option adds word clock in and out, SMPTE (LTC) in and out and an additional MIDI output for transmitting MIDI Time Code (MTC). MIDI Time Code is a special rendering of SMPTE that can be transmitted over MIDI cables. For additional information about SMPTE, please refer to SMPTE Background. Synchronization is a basic technique needed for connecting multiple pieces of equipment. Word
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4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer PatchMix DSP 4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer PatchMix DSP The PatchMix DSP Mixer is a virtual console, which performs all of the functions of a typical hardware mixer and then adds a few new tricks of its own. PatchMix DSP greatly simplifies audio operations such as ASIO/WAVE routing, volume control, stereo panning, equalization, effect processing, effect send/return routing, main mix and monitor control, without getting in the way of your other software. It’s easy and
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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 sec- tion also has a “TV” which shows parameters for the currently selected effect and the input/output patchbay. It also shows the session’s current sample rate and whether the Digital Audio System is set to internal or external clock.
