Emu 1616 PCI Digital Audio System

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    Product Description

    E-MU's 1616 PCI Digital Audio System delivers everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results- premium 24-bit/192kHz converters (112dB SNR A/D and D/A), hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, comprehensive sync options and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software.

    The included MicroDock breakout box offers a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs plus 32 channels of MIDI I/O, including two E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps with 48V phantom power and analog soft limiting circuit for clip protection. The 1616M PCI also ships with ASIO2 and WDM drivers for Windows XP and x64, as well as the E-MU Production Tools software bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus X LE, plus software by Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music.

    Premium 24-bit/192kHz converters - 112dB signal-to-noise ratio for pristine recording and playback of your tracks.

    Hardware-accelerated effects - over 600 standalone and E-MU Power FX VST plug-in effects with no CPU overhead.

    PatchMix™ DSP zero-latency hardware mixing and monitoring - with super-flexible patchbay - no external mixer needed.

    Two E-MU XTC™ Class-A, ultra-low noise preamps (-127dBu) - Mic/Line and true Hi-Z inputs via Neutrik connectors, with analog soft limiter, 48V phantom power and 60dB of gain.

    Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications - ultra-low latency 24-bit/192kHz ASIO2, WDM and 64-bit drivers.

    Modular design allows you to customize your system - connect E-MU's Sync Daughtercard to your Digital Audio System for SMPTE, Word Clock and MTC sync and/or add the E-MU 02 CardBus Card to your laptop and take your MicroDock on the road.

    E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle - includes Cakewalk SONAR LE, Steinberg Cubase LE and Wavelab Lite, Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU, IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE and T-RackS EQ, Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE, SFX Machine LT, plus E-MU's Proteus X LE Desktop Sound Module - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn is in the box

    Technical Description

    General:
    Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock (no sample rate conversion)

    Bit Depths: 24 bit I/O, 32 bit processing

    PCI Specification:
    - PCI 2.2 Compliant
    - Form Factor: Universal Keyed, Short PCI Card
    - 3.3V I/O, 5V Tolerant
    - PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage

    E-MU E-DSP 32-bit DSP with 67-bit accumulator (double precision w/ 3 headroom bits)

    Hardware-accelerated, 32-channel mixing, and multi-effects processing

    Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring w/effects

    ASIO2, WDM/MME/DirectSound, x64 Drivers

    EDI (E-MU Digital Interface) proprietary 64-channel audio link over CAT-5 cable

    Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off

    Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: < 1ns in PLL mode (44.1kHz, Opt. S/PDIF Sync)

    Analog Line Inputs:
    Type: servo-balanced, DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry

    A/D converter: PCM1804

    Level (software selectable):
    - Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu max (balanced)
    - Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)

    Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-.03dB

    Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB

    THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -102.5dB (.0007%)

    Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -120dB

    Analog Line Outputs:
    Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter

    D/A converter: CS4392

    Level (software selectable):
    - Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu max (balanced)
    - Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)

    Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.0/-.06dB

    Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112.5dB

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112.5dB

    THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -98dB (.0012%)

    Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115dB

    Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Hi-Z/Line Inputs (2)

    Type: E-MU XTC combo mic preamp and Hi-Z/line input w/ Soft Limiter

    Gain Range: +60dB

    Frequency Response (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.1dB

    Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS): < -115dB

    Hi-Z Line Input:
    - Input Impedance: 1Mohm
    - Max Level: +18dBV (20.2dBu)
    - Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain): 112.5dB
    - Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112dB
    - THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -102dB (.0008%)

    Microphone Preamplifier:
    - Input Impedance: 1.5Kohms
    - Max Level: +6dBV (+8.2dBu)
    - EIN (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted): -127dBu
    - Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112.5dB
    - THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -103dB (.0007%)
    - Phantom Power: 48V
    - Soft Limiter: 5dB max compression (software selectable)

    Headphone Amplifier:
    Type: linear power amplifier

    D/A converter: CS4392

    Gain Range: 85dB

    Maximum Output Power: 50mW

    Output Impedance: 22ohms

    Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.07dB

    Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 112dB

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB

    THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 600ohm load: -92dB

    Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 600 ohm load): < -100dB

    Phono Input (stereo):
    Type: RIAA equalized phono input

    Maximum level:
    - Professional: 60mV RMS
    - Consumer: 15mV RMS

    Input Impedance: 47Kohm

    Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): +0.1/-0.3dB

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio (15mV RMS unbal input, A-weighted): 96dB

    THD+N (1kHz, 15mV RMS input): -88dB (.004%)

    Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -80dB

    Digital I/O:
    S/PDIF:
    - 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled)
    - 2 in/2 out optical (software switched with ADAT)
    - AES/EBU or S/PDIF format (software selectable)

    ADAT:
    - 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48kHz
    - 4 channels, 24-bit @ 88.2/96kHz (S-MUX compatible)
    - 2 channels, 24-bit @ 176.4/192kHz

    MIDI: - 2 in, 2 out

    Synchronization:
    Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

    External sample rate sync via
    - ADAT (44.1 - 192kHz)
    - Optical S/PDIF (44.1 - 96kHz)
    - Coaxial S/PDIF (44.1 - 192kHz)

    SMPTE/LTC/MTC (via optional Sync Daughtercard)
    - 24, 25, 30 drop-frame, 30 non-drop
    - SMPTE to MTC, MTC to SMPTE Conversion
    - SMPTE Striping
    - Flywheel/Jam/Regenerate

    Retail Box Contents:
    E-MU 1010 PCI Card

    E-MU MicroDock

    EDI (E-MU Digital Interface) cable (3 meter)

    Universal power adapter

    MIDI breakout cable

    Quick Start installation guide

    E-MU Digital Audio Systems CD-ROM:
    - Windows® XP and x64 Drivers
    - E-MU PatchMix DSP
    - E-MU Power FX
    - E-MU E-DSP Effects Library - Owner's Manual and Tutorials

    E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM:
    - Cakewalk SONAR LE
    - Steinberg Cubase LE
    - Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU
    - Steinberg Wavelab Lite
    - IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
    - IK Multimedia T-RackS EQ
    - Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE
    - SFX Machine LT
    - E-MU Proteus X LE (over 1000 sounds included)

    Minimum System Requirements:
    Intel or AMD processor - 1 GHz or faster

    Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset

    Microsoft Windows XP (SP 2) or Windows XP x64

    256MB System RAM

    900MB of free hard disk space for full installation

    PCI 2.1 compliant slot for E-MU 1010 PCI card

    CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

    XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

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