Creative Emu 1820m Manual

4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer
The Session
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You can now select one of the factory template sessions. The factory templates are pre-
programmed with specific setups such as audio recording or mixing. The selector tabs 
categorize Template Sessions into three groups based on sample rate, 44.1kHz/48kHz, 
88.2kHz/96kHz, and 176.4kHz/192kHz.
You can create your own templates by simply copying or saving sessions into the 
“Session Templates” folder (Program Files\Creative...

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The Session
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The System Settings include the following:E Note: if set to 
“External” without an 
external clock present, 
PatchMix DSP defaults to 
the internal 48kHz clock 
rate.
Using External Clock
ENote: The maximum 
supported sample rate for 
S/PDIF is 96kHz.Whenever you are using any digital I/O such as ADAT or S/PDIF, one of the digital 
devices MUST supply the master clock to the others. This master clock runs at the system 
sample rate (44.1k,...

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The Session
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I/O Settings
You can set the level (-10dBV or +4 dBu) for each pair of analog outputs and the input 
gain setting for each pair of analog inputs.
An output setting of +4 provides the most output and is compatible with professional 
audio gear. Balanced output cables provide a +6dB hotter signal than unbalanced cables 
when used with balanced inputs. Do NOT use balanced cables unless your other gear 
has balanced inputs. See “
Cables -...

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• Inputs +4 or -10Selects between Consumer level (-10dBV) or 
Professional level (+4dBu) inputs. 
(Use the -10dBV setting if your input is too weak.)
• Outputs +4 or -10Selects between Consumer level (-10dBV) or 
Professional level (+4dBu) outputs. 
(The +4 dBu setting outputs a hotter level.)
• PCI Card Optical InputSelects between ADAT or optical S/PDIF for the 1010 
PCI card ADAT Input. The coaxial S/PDIF input is 
disabled when S/PDIF...

4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer
Input Mixer Strips
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Input Mixer Strips
PatchMix DSP Input Mixer Strips are stereo except for the AudioDock Mic/Line inputs 
and the 0202 card inputs. Each input mixer strip can be divided into four basic sections.
Input Type
The very top of the strip is labeled 
mono or stereo and displays the type 
of the assigned input. Input mixer 
strips can be added as desired and can 
be configured to input the following:
Inserts
You can drag and drop effects...

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Mixer Strip Creation
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Mixer Strip Creation
fAdding or deleting a 
strip “defragments” the 
effect/DSP resources. If 
you have used all your 
effects and need another, 
try deleting an unused 
strip.PatchMix DSP is a dynamically configurable mixer. Each mixer session can contain an 
arbitrary number of strips up to a limit set by the number of available input sources and 
available DSP resources.
You must create a strip for each mono or stereo audio input,...

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Mixer Strip Creation
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fSee “Pre or Post Fader 
Aux Sends” on page 47.
4.Select Pre-Fader Aux Sends or leave the box unchecked for Post-Fader Aux Sends.
5.Click OK to create a new strip or Cancel to cancel the operation.
To Delete a Mixer Strip:
1.Click the top of the mixer strip you wish to delete. A red border appears around the 
strip, indicating that it is selected.
2.Click on the Delete Mixer Strip button, or right-click and choose Delete, or use...

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Insert Section
The Insert Section is next in line. PatchMix DSP effects can be selected from the Effects 
Palette and dropped into the insert locations. See “The Effects P
alette”. Any number of 
effects can be inserted in series.
The Inserts also have the unique ability to patch into ASIO/WAVE and external 
equipment. ASIO/WAVE Sends, External Sends and External Send/Returns can be 
dropped into the insert section to route the...

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The Insert Menu
Right-Clicking over the insert section brings up a pop-up selection box containing 
various insert options to help you control and manage your inserts.
To Add a Send Insert:
This type of insert send splits the signal at the insert point and sends it out to the selected 
destination. (An “ASIO Send” becomes an input on your recording application, a 
“Physical Out” goes to a pair of output jacks. the signal also...

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3.Choose one of the Send Outputs. Click on a destination to select it.
4.Choose one of the Return Inputs. Click on a source to select it.
5.Click OK to select the Send and Return, or Cancel to cancel the operation.
Using External Sends & Returns
An External Send/Return breaks the signal at the insert point and sends it out to the 
selected external destination such as a compressor, a stereo effect processor or any other 
audio...