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...LE (Windows 29 1 - Playing Audio Clips 40 3 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only 42 Other Cool Tips 46 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 5 Package Includes 6 Computer Requirements 7 Windows ...7 OS X ...7 Software Installation 8 Windows XP ...8... 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 22 Introduction ...22 Before you Begin 38 ...
...LE (Windows 29 1 - Playing Audio Clips 40 3 - Running Proteus VX VSTi from Ableton Live (Windows only 42 Other Cool Tips 46 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 5 Package Includes 6 Computer Requirements 7 Windows ...7 OS X ...7 Software Installation 8 Windows XP ...8... 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 22 Introduction ...22 Before you Begin 38 ...
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...-on ergonomic design, to -noise specs of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. Introduction INTRODUCTION Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other USB interface on the market! The signal-to professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, S/PDIF and MIDI interfaces, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of the box.
...-on ergonomic design, to -noise specs of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. Introduction INTRODUCTION Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other USB interface on the market! The signal-to professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, S/PDIF and MIDI interfaces, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of the box.
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... INCLUDES: • E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 AudioPod • USB Cable • Universal Power Adaptor • Quick Start Installation Guide E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM (OS X /Windows) • Window XP and x64 Drivers • Mac OS X Drivers • Owner's Manual and Tutorials E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle ...IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE • SFX Machine LT • Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial) E-MU Proteus VX CD-ROM (Windows) • E-MU Proteus VX (with over 100 sounds) E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (OS X) • BIAS Peak Express • Celemony Melodyne...
... INCLUDES: • E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 AudioPod • USB Cable • Universal Power Adaptor • Quick Start Installation Guide E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM (OS X /Windows) • Window XP and x64 Drivers • Mac OS X Drivers • Owner's Manual and Tutorials E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle ...IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE • SFX Machine LT • Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (5-burn trial) E-MU Proteus VX CD-ROM (Windows) • E-MU Proteus VX (with over 100 sounds) E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (OS X) • BIAS Peak Express • Celemony Melodyne...
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... a USB 1.1 port, performance is limited to16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording and playback. † USB 1.1 is not supported on the Macintosh 0404 USB 2.0 Owner...'s Manual 7 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 • 1 available (Hi-Speed) USB... OS X (10.4.3 or greater) • 1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port † • 512 MB System RAM • 500 MB...
... a USB 1.1 port, performance is limited to16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording and playback. † USB 1.1 is not supported on the Macintosh 0404 USB 2.0 Owner...'s Manual 7 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 • 1 available (Hi-Speed) USB... OS X (10.4.3 or greater) • 1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port † • 512 MB System RAM • 500 MB...
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...6. You may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to install 0404 USB 2.0, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install these instructions to install the 0404 USB 2.0 software and E-MU Production Tools software bundle on page 12. 2. ...stability of the driver. Applications running automatically. If Windows prompts you may now re-install existing or updated E-MU device drivers or applications. Your 0404 USB 2.0 is enabled for your computer. You can also simply open the CD and double-click Setup.exe. 4....
...6. You may need to uninstall or reinstall the 0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to install 0404 USB 2.0, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install these instructions to install the 0404 USB 2.0 software and E-MU Production Tools software bundle on page 12. 2. ...stability of the driver. Applications running automatically. If Windows prompts you may now re-install existing or updated E-MU device drivers or applications. Your 0404 USB 2.0 is enabled for your computer. You can also simply open the CD and double-click Setup.exe. 4....
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... -> Utilities from the menu bar. 10. Quit iTunes. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 9 Insert the E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM into your computer. 8. Double-click on the screen to continue the installation. Double-click on the E-MU icon on the screen. 5. Easy Install is the default ...2. Double-click Audio MIDI Setup, then click the Audio Devices button if it's not already selected. Play a song on page 12. E-MU 0404 USB 2.0: USB Drivers and Control Application • Custom Install: allows you installed OS X. 6. Follow the instructions on the desktop. 3. When the Authenticate ...
... -> Utilities from the menu bar. 10. Quit iTunes. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 9 Insert the E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM into your computer. 8. Double-click on the screen to continue the installation. Double-click on the E-MU icon on the screen. 5. Easy Install is the default ...2. Double-click Audio MIDI Setup, then click the Audio Devices button if it's not already selected. Play a song on page 12. E-MU 0404 USB 2.0: USB Drivers and Control Application • Custom Install: allows you installed OS X. 6. Follow the instructions on the desktop. 3. When the Authenticate ...
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... external device icon like the one shown at left appears. 16. Click Apply, then click the Close button to the E-MU 0404 USB by dragging between the input and output connectors. 10 E-MU Systems Connect the new external device to close the Properties window. 17. Double-click on the new external device if you...
... external device icon like the one shown at left appears. 16. Click Apply, then click the Close button to the E-MU 0404 USB by dragging between the input and output connectors. 10 E-MU Systems Connect the new external device to close the Properties window. 17. Double-click on the new external device if you...
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...0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to close the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel application. Click the E-MU USB Audio Uninstaller and follow the instructions. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 11 Press the close button to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. Open the E-MU USB...package. 22. Open the Applications folder. 2. The installation splash screen appears. Open the Creative Professional folder. 3. Install the Production Tools Software Bundle 20. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed. 1.
...0404 USB 2.0 application and device drivers to close the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel application. Click the E-MU USB Audio Uninstaller and follow the instructions. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 11 Press the close button to correct problems, change configurations, or upgrade outdated drivers or applications. Open the E-MU USB...package. 22. Open the Applications folder. 2. The installation splash screen appears. Open the Creative Professional folder. 3. Install the Production Tools Software Bundle 20. Applications running during the uninstallation will not be removed. 1.
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...Speed cable (like the one supplied) for your country. Outputs L 1 Main R MIDI Keyboard MIDI Out MIDI In 5VDC Adapter MIDI 5 VDC USB 2.0 Power In Out Off On 1/4" TRS male to 1/4" TRS male (balanced) Computer 1/4" TS male to male RCA adapter (unbalanced) 1/4" TRS... male to 1/4" TRS male (balanced) (Note: TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve, TS = Tip-Sleeve) Powered Speakers 12 E-MU Systems Using a USB 1.1 cable may cause erratic behavior and degraded performance. Use the type of snap-on plugs. WARNING! Connection Diagrams CONNECTION DIAGRAMS NOTE The universal...
...Speed cable (like the one supplied) for your country. Outputs L 1 Main R MIDI Keyboard MIDI Out MIDI In 5VDC Adapter MIDI 5 VDC USB 2.0 Power In Out Off On 1/4" TRS male to 1/4" TRS male (balanced) Computer 1/4" TS male to male RCA adapter (unbalanced) 1/4" TRS... male to 1/4" TRS male (balanced) (Note: TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve, TS = Tip-Sleeve) Powered Speakers 12 E-MU Systems Using a USB 1.1 cable may cause erratic behavior and degraded performance. Use the type of snap-on plugs. WARNING! Connection Diagrams CONNECTION DIAGRAMS NOTE The universal...
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The coaxial/optical S/PDIF inputs and outputs allow you to interface with S/PDIF In The Mic/Hi-Z/Line Inputs accept any balanced or unbalanced instrument, line level signal or microphone. Connection Diagrams Analog Inputs/Outputs & S/PDIF Stereo Headphones Instrument Microphone Mic / Hi-Z / Line A B S/PDIF In Out Headphone Volume CD Player Any Digital Audio Device with S/PDIF Out Audio/Video Receiver Any Digital Audio Device with external digital audio equipment. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 13
The coaxial/optical S/PDIF inputs and outputs allow you to interface with S/PDIF In The Mic/Hi-Z/Line Inputs accept any balanced or unbalanced instrument, line level signal or microphone. Connection Diagrams Analog Inputs/Outputs & S/PDIF Stereo Headphones Instrument Microphone Mic / Hi-Z / Line A B S/PDIF In Out Headphone Volume CD Player Any Digital Audio Device with S/PDIF Out Audio/Video Receiver Any Digital Audio Device with external digital audio equipment. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 13
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This feature is not valid. Select External Sync in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel to off and allows you to send the direct monitor signal to mono. The External LED will flash if sync is useful ... the Main Output level. 6. MIDI In/Out Activity Indicators These indicators light when data is being used for additional information about using digital inputs. 14 E-MU Systems See "Direct Monitoring" on , the left and right direct monitor channels are being sent or received from full level to select external clock. Main...
This feature is not valid. Select External Sync in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel to off and allows you to send the direct monitor signal to mono. The External LED will flash if sync is useful ... the Main Output level. 6. MIDI In/Out Activity Indicators These indicators light when data is being used for additional information about using digital inputs. 14 E-MU Systems See "Direct Monitoring" on , the left and right direct monitor channels are being sent or received from full level to select external clock. Main...
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... the input gain from 0dB 0dB/Unity to gently turn down the gain whenever the signal level goes above -12 dBFS. When enabled in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel, the analog soft limiters begin to +65dB. Check your input level exceeds 0 dBFS. Both outputs are always active. 12. WARNING! This button... The Soft Limit LEDs indicate that the signal level is on. 11. The wide mark indicates the 0dB/unity (Unbalanced) setting when using phantom power. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 15
... the input gain from 0dB 0dB/Unity to gently turn down the gain whenever the signal level goes above -12 dBFS. When enabled in the E-MU USB 2.0 Audio Control Panel, the analog soft limiters begin to +65dB. Check your input level exceeds 0 dBFS. Both outputs are always active. 12. WARNING! This button... The Soft Limit LEDs indicate that the signal level is on. 11. The wide mark indicates the 0dB/unity (Unbalanced) setting when using phantom power. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 15
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...A-GND LIFT B-GND LIFT The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is designed to the GND LIFT label. 16 E-MU Systems Adjust the level using the input gain control. See page 15 for both analog inputs located on the bottom of digital audio data from... drive stereo headphones with S/PDIF. Ground Lift Switches There are balanced, but you want to safely stop the hum if a ground loop occurs in the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel (AES/EBU or S/PDIF). 3. XLR Connectors - Use for dynamic or condenser microphones. (1=gnd, 2=hot, 3=cold) 1/4 inch Jacks - Both the coaxial (...
...A-GND LIFT B-GND LIFT The input ground is lifted when the A or B slide switch is designed to the GND LIFT label. 16 E-MU Systems Adjust the level using the input gain control. See page 15 for both analog inputs located on the bottom of digital audio data from... drive stereo headphones with S/PDIF. Ground Lift Switches There are balanced, but you want to safely stop the hum if a ground loop occurs in the E-MU USB 2.0 Control Panel (AES/EBU or S/PDIF). 3. XLR Connectors - Use for dynamic or condenser microphones. (1=gnd, 2=hot, 3=cold) 1/4 inch Jacks - Both the coaxial (...
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... cables provide +6dB more output. 5. Power: 5 Volts DC The 0404 USB 2.0 is limited to desktop stereo speakers. On/Off Switch This switch turns the 0404 USB 2.0 on and off . The 0404 USB 2.0 is duplicated on your computer via USB and uses an external power adapter in order to your monitoring system. Use... for easy connection to 16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording and playback. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 17 Wait a second or two between power cycles. 7. The signal is NOT powered via the supplied USB cable and provides two-way, hi-speed communication. MIDI In/Out The MIDI...
... cables provide +6dB more output. 5. Power: 5 Volts DC The 0404 USB 2.0 is limited to desktop stereo speakers. On/Off Switch This switch turns the 0404 USB 2.0 on and off . The 0404 USB 2.0 is duplicated on your computer via USB and uses an external power adapter in order to your monitoring system. Use... for easy connection to 16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording and playback. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 17 Wait a second or two between power cycles. 7. The signal is NOT powered via the supplied USB cable and provides two-way, hi-speed communication. MIDI In/Out The MIDI...
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...About E-MU 0404 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates 4. tions folder . The E-MU USB Audio control panel is shown below. • Windows:The E-MU USB Audio control icon will be launched from the Start Menu (All Programs, Creative Professional, E-MU USB Audio Application). • OS X The E-MU USB Audio ... Application using the icon on the desktop. 2 3 1 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 10 NOTE There are using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you can also be visible in the Taskbar, which unit is normally located in the Dock (OS X). 3. Skin Choose between different...
...About E-MU 0404 USB 2.0, Audio control, Launch Manual, Check Updates 4. tions folder . The E-MU USB Audio control panel is shown below. • Windows:The E-MU USB Audio control icon will be launched from the Start Menu (All Programs, Creative Professional, E-MU USB Audio Application). • OS X The E-MU USB Audio ... Application using the icon on the desktop. 2 3 1 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 10 NOTE There are using more than one E-MU USB Audio device, you can also be visible in the Taskbar, which unit is normally located in the Dock (OS X). 3. Skin Choose between different...
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... an embedded clock for additional information about E-MU USB Audio control functions. 11. TIP . . . The following page for synchronization. However, high-quality cable should automatically sync. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 19 For best performance use the 0404 USB Control Panel to set the sample rate to... equipment. Signal levels below -12 dBFS are having a difficult time setting up S/PDIF sync, connect the source, then power cycle the 0404 USB. Analog input will be also used . 8. TIP . . . The soft limiters gradually engage at 176.4 or 192 kHz. Using ...
... an embedded clock for additional information about E-MU USB Audio control functions. 11. TIP . . . The following page for synchronization. However, high-quality cable should automatically sync. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 19 For best performance use the 0404 USB Control Panel to set the sample rate to... equipment. Signal levels below -12 dBFS are having a difficult time setting up S/PDIF sync, connect the source, then power cycle the 0404 USB. Analog input will be also used . 8. TIP . . . The soft limiters gradually engage at 176.4 or 192 kHz. Using ...
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... S/PDIF input INT solid + EXT solid ...........Internally sync'd, external digital input of different sample rate detected; Synchronizing the 0404 with MME applications. valid S/PDIF input present 20 E-MU Systems Two digital devices are on the 0404 USB 2.0 function as S/PDIF, the two devices must be properly synchronized. INT solid + EXT blinking ....Internally sync'd, external...
... S/PDIF input INT solid + EXT solid ...........Internally sync'd, external digital input of different sample rate detected; Synchronizing the 0404 with MME applications. valid S/PDIF input present 20 E-MU Systems Two digital devices are on the 0404 USB 2.0 function as S/PDIF, the two devices must be properly synchronized. INT solid + EXT blinking ....Internally sync'd, external...
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... to turn it on the output. Latency (delay) Software Monitoring Direct Monitoring Direct Monitoring allows you to listen to the direct sound of allowing audio effects or EQ added in the host software to be heard on in relation to the recorded tracks. Direct ...monitor, make sure to disable direct monitoring. Direct Monitoring DIRECT MONITORING Direct monitoring allows you to monitor inputs without delay. Because the 0404 USB 2.0 has hardware direct monitoring, you desire the lowest latency monitoring possible. The Direct Monitor feature connects the input signals to the selected...
... to turn it on the output. Latency (delay) Software Monitoring Direct Monitoring Direct Monitoring allows you to listen to the direct sound of allowing audio effects or EQ added in the host software to be heard on in relation to the recorded tracks. Direct ...monitor, make sure to disable direct monitoring. Direct Monitoring DIRECT MONITORING Direct monitoring allows you to monitor inputs without delay. Because the 0404 USB 2.0 has hardware direct monitoring, you desire the lowest latency monitoring possible. The Direct Monitor feature connects the input signals to the selected...
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...Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0404 USB\Documents\ 3rdParty.htm. • OS X: Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0404 USB WARNING! Select New Project from the Start menu. Cubase LE will appear. Before you Begin... • You should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 and your E-MU 0404 USB ...4. Windows Users - A Select Directory pop-up Cubase LE Follow these settings, so you want to make sure your E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 is a 24-bit, multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with software applications for your OS. If you have finished the...
...Files\Creative Professional\E-MU 0404 USB\Documents\ 3rdParty.htm. • OS X: Applications Drive\Library\Documentation\E-MU 0404 USB WARNING! Select New Project from the Start menu. Cubase LE will appear. Before you Begin... • You should hear the computer sounds coming out of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 and your E-MU 0404 USB ...4. Windows Users - A Select Directory pop-up Cubase LE Follow these settings, so you want to make sure your E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 is a 24-bit, multi-track audio/MIDI sequencer with software applications for your OS. If you have finished the...
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...Control Panel button. The popup dialog box shown at right appears. 10. Select Device Setup... In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0404|USB. A pop up dialog box asks, if you set the Sample Rate and Record Format (bit depth), among other audio problems, try increasing the Buffer ...Size. 11. This is important to assure fast response when using virtual instruments and to 44.1kHz. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 23 Set the Record Format to 24-bits and the Sample Rate to minimize delay when monitoring through Cubase.
...Control Panel button. The popup dialog box shown at right appears. 10. Select Device Setup... In the Setup section of the dialog box, select ASIO E-MU 0404|USB. A pop up dialog box asks, if you set the Sample Rate and Record Format (bit depth), among other audio problems, try increasing the Buffer ...Size. 11. This is important to assure fast response when using virtual instruments and to 44.1kHz. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 23 Set the Record Format to 24-bits and the Sample Rate to minimize delay when monitoring through Cubase.