Creative 0404 Owners Manual - Page 5

Introduction INTRODUCTION Thanks for your purchase of the E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface. This interface 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 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 professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring, S/PDIF and MIDI interfaces, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio. The 0404 USB also comes complete with the powerful E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle so that you have everything you need to create, record, edit, mix and burn your music right out of the box. Some of the other key features are detailed below: • Switchable Analog Soft-Limiting and true 48 Volt Phantom Power on both analog inputs. • Record and Playback support for a multitude of sample rates: 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 176.4k, 192k. (176.4k &192k available on PC version only) • Independent ground lift switches for both analog inputs help to solve potential ground loop problems • Studio-Grade Headphone Amplifier with level control • Main Output level control • Stereo S/PDIF digital interface features coaxial and optical connectors for easy hookup to your other digital gear • AC-3/DTS passthrough via the digital S/PDIF outputs NOTE There are some limitations when operating at higher sample rates. See page 18 for details. 0404 USB 2.0 Owner's Manual 5