Creative Emu 1820m Manual
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7 - Appendix Technical Specifications E-MU 1820M/1820/1212M PCI Digital Audio System 131 MIC PREAMP/LINE INPUT TypeTFPro™ combination microphone preamp and line input Frequency Response+0.8/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20kHz Stereo Crosstalk< 120 dB, 1kHz LINE INPUT Gain Range:-12 to +28 dB Max Level: -17 dbV (19.2 dBu) THD+N:-94 dB (.002%), 1 kHz at -1 dBFS Dynamic Range:100 dB (A-weighted, min. gain) SNR: 100 dB (A-weighted, min. gain) Input Impedance:10K ohm CMRR: > 40 dB (60Hz) MICROPHONE PREAMP Gain Range:-10 to +50 dB Max Level: -12 dbV (-9.8 dBu) THD+N:-95 dB (.0018%), 1 kHz at -1 dBFS SNR: 100 dB (A-weighted, min. gain) Input Impedance: 330 ohm CMRR: > 80 dB (60Hz) HEADPHONES Frequency Response:+0.0/-0.35 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz THD+N: (1 kHz, max. level)33 ohm load: -70 dB (0.032%) 600 ohm load: -85 dB (0.006%) SNR: 112 dB (A-weighted) Dynamic Range:112 dB (A-weighted) Stereo Crosstalk: < -100 dB (1kHz at -1 dBFS, 600 ohm load) Max Output Power: 500 mW Output Impedance:22 ohms Gain Range:85 dB Specifications: 1820 System
7 - Appendix Technical Specifications 132Creative Professional TURNTABLE INPUTRIAA equalized phono input Frequency Response:+/-0.5 dB, 50 Hz - 20 kHz THD+N:-76 dB (.015%) (1 kHz, 10 mV RMS unbalanced input) SNR:90 dB (1kHz, 10 mV RMS unbalanced input) Stereo Crosstalk:< -80 dB (1kHz at -1 dBFS) Maximum Level:Professional: 80 mV RMS Consumer: 20 mV RMS Input Capacitance:220 pF Input Impedance:47K ohm DIGITAL I/O S/PDIF• 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled) • 2 in/3 out optical (software switchable with ADAT) • AES/EBU or S/PDIF (switchable under software control) ADAT• 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz • 4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz • 2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz Firewire400 IEEE 1394a port (6-pin) Compatible with DV cameras or HDs MIDI2 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out SYNCHRONIZATION Internal Crystal Sync:44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz ADAT, S/PDIF (optical or coaxial) RMS JITTER @ 44.1K (Measured via Audio Precision 2)SRSync SourceRMS jitter in picoseconds 44.1kHz Internal Crystal 596ps 44.1 kHz Optical Input 795ps Specifications: 1820 System
7 - Appendix Technical Specifications E-MU 1820M/1820/1212M PCI Digital Audio System 133 Specifications: 1212 System GENERAL Sample Rates44.1 kHz. 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz from internal crystal. Externally supplied clock from S/PDIF, ADAT (or word clock with optional Sync Card) Bit Depth16 or 24-bits Hardware DSP100MIPs custom audio DSP. PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage. Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring with effects 1394 Firewire Core - Texas Instruments Converters & OpAmpsADC - AK5394 (AKM) DAC - CS4398 (Cirrus Logic) OpAmp - NJM2068M (JRC) WDM Drivers8 channels — operational at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz & 192kHz AudioDockM Power Use1.25A @ +12V 15W. ANALOG LINE INPUTS TypeServo-balanced, DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry Level (software selectable)Professional: +4 dBu nominal, 20 dBu maximum (balanced) Consumer: -10 dBV nominal, 6 dBV maximum (unbalanced) Frequency Response+/- .05dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz THD + N -110 dB (.0003%) 1kHz at -1 dBFS SNR120 dB (A-weighted) Dynamic Range120 dB (A-weighted) Channel Crosstalk< -115 dB, (1 kHz signal at -1 dBFS) Common-mode Rejection> 40 dB at 60Hz Input Impedance10K ohm ANALOG LINE OUTPUTS TypeBalanced, low-noise, 2-pole low-pass differential filter Level (software selectable)Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu (balanced) Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV maximum (unbalanced) Frequency Response+0.0/-0.35 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz THD + N-105 dB (.0006%) 1kHz signal at -1dBFS SNR120 dB (A-weighted) Dynamic Range120 dB (A-weighted) Stereo Crosstalk< -120 dB, 1kHz Output Impedance560 ohms
7 - Appendix Technical Specifications 134Creative Professional DIGITAL I/O S/PDIF• 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled) • 2 in/3 out optical (software switchable with ADAT) • AES/EBU or S/PDIF (switchable under software control) ADAT• 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz • 4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz • 2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz Firewire400 IEEE 1394a port (6-pin) Compatible with DV cameras or HDs MIDI1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI out (16 channels) SYNCHRONIZATION Internal Crystal Sync:44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz ADAT, S/PDIF (optical or coaxial) Word Clock (sync card only) - (75 ohm termination, switchable) RMS JITTER @ 44.1K (Measured via Audio Precision 2)SRSync SourceRMS jitter in picoseconds 44.1 kHz Internal Crystal 596ps 44.1 kHz Optical Input 795ps Dimensions & Weight AUDIODOCK Complete Product Weight:5.65lb / 2.56kg AudioDock Weight Alone:2.95lb / 1.34kg Dimensions:W: 8.6 H: 1.7 L: 9.6 W: 218.5mm H: 43.2mm L: 244mm 1010 PCI Card Weight:0.30lb / 0.14kg Dimensions:L: 6.7 / 170.2mm 0202 Daughter Card Weight:0.25lb / 0.10kg Dimensions:L: 5.04 / 128mm Specifications: 1212 System
7 - Appendix Internet References E-MU 1820M/1820/1212M PCI Digital Audio System 135 Internet References The internet contains vast resources for the computer musician. A few useful sites are listed here, but there are plenty more. Check it out. Software Updates, Tips & Tutorials................ http://www.emu.com Setting up a PC for Digital Audio.................. http://www.musicxp.net MIDI Basics....................................................... Search for “MIDI Basics” (many sites) MIDI & Audio Recording................................ http://www.midiworld.com MIDI & Audio Recording................................ http://www.synthzone.com ASIO, Cubase & Digital Audio........................ http://www.steinberg.net Cubase Users Group........................................ http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ cubase/messages Forums Unofficial E-MU Forum............................http://www.productionforums.com/emu/ E-MU Newsgroup (Yahoo).......................http://groups.yahoo.com/group/e-mu_1820/ KVR Forum.................................................http://www.kvr-vst.com/forum/search.php Driver Heaven Forum...............................http://www.driverheaven.net/search.php?s MIDI Addict Forum...................................http://forum.midiaddict.com/search.php Home Recording Forum...........................http://homerecording.com/bbs/ search.php?s=d866b60193933eb726660e7bd 90dfb27 Sound-On-Sound Forum..........................http://sound-on-sound2.infopop.net/2/ OpenTopic?a=srchf&s=215094572 Studio-Central Cafe Forum......................http://studio-central.com/phpbb/search.php Sound Card Benchmarking.....................http://audio.rightmark.org Note concerning the Microsoft GS Wavetable Software Synth Use of the Microsoft GS Wavetable Software Synth will allow only 30 of the 32 ASIO playback channels to work properly. If your PatchMix session uses all 32 ASIO playback channels, you should disable the Microsoft SW Synth before using Cubase LE. 1.Go to: Start Menu, Programs, Steinberg, Setup MME. 2.Select Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth from the MME Outputs. 3.Click the Set Inactive button.
7 - Appendix Internet References 136Creative Professional Declaration of Conformity Trade Name:E-MU Systems Model No.:EM8810 & EM8820 EM8810, EM8830 & EM8840 EM8810, EM8830 & EM8841 Responsible Party:E-MU Systems Address:1500 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cables must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
7 - Appendix Internet References E-MU 1820M/1820/1212M PCI Digital Audio System 137 Compliance Information United States Compliance Information FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B using: CISPR 22 (1997) Class B ANSI C63.4 (1992) method FCC Site No.90479 Canada Compliance Information ICES-0003 Class B using: CISPR 22 (1997) Class B ANSI C63.4 (1992) method Industry of Canada File No.IC 3171-B European Union Compliance Information EN55024 (1998) EN55022 (1998) Class B EN61000-3-2 (2001) EN61000-3-3 (1995 w/A1:98) Australia/New Zealand Compliance Information AS/NZS 3548(1995 w/A1 & A2:97) Class B EN55022 (1998) Class B Japan Compliance Information VCCI (April 2000) Class B using: CISPR 22(1997) Class B VCCI Acceptance Nos. R-1233 & C-1297 Attention for the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the Firewire cable again.
7 - Appendix Internet References 138Creative Professional
Index Numerics E-MU 1820M/1820/1212M PCI Digital Audio System 139 Index Numerics 0202 Daughter Card 20 1010 PCI Card 19 1-Band Para EQ 63 1-Band Shelf EQ 63 1-Time Jam Sync, SMPTE 118 3-Band EQ 64 48 Volt Phantom Power 22, 126 4-Band EQ 65 88kHz/96kHz Sample Rate 111 96kHz Sample Rate 111 A A/D - D/A Converter Type 1212 system 133 1820 system 130 1820M system 127 ADAT Optical at 96kHz & 192kHz 111 connection example 124 input/output connector 19 ADSR, reshaper effect 84 Advanced Parameters, RFX compressor 92 AES/EBU to S/PDIF Adapter 125 Ambience Reduction, using reshaper effect 83 Analog I/O 0202 Daughter Card 20 AudioDock 24 Appearance, improving 126 ASIO direct monitor 41 send 38 Attack curve, reshaper 85 threshold, reshaper 84 Attack, compressor 68 AudioDock front panel indicators 23 inputs/outputs 21 installing power connector 15 rack mounting 16 Auto Makeup, RFX compressor 92 Auto Volume Pedal, using reshaper effect 83 Automating PowerFX 103 Auto-Release, RFX compressor 95Auto-Wah 66 Aux Bus 46 Auxiliary Effects Assignment 52 Auxiliary Returns 52 Auxiliary Sends 46 used as extra mix busses 52 B Background program, disabling 29 Backward Cymbal Effect 99 Balance Control, monitor 53 Balanced Cables 24, 125 Band Cut Filter 89 Band Pass Filter 89 Block Diagram, mixer 28 Bypass effect insert 59 send/return insert 50 C Category create new preset 57 delete effects 57 rename effects 57 CDs, playing 36 Chorus 67 using freq. shifter 71 Clicks & Pops, in the audio 19, 122 Clipping Indicators 22 Clock, external 26, 32 Comb Filter 70 Compressor 67 RFX 90 Connecting, AudioDock 15 Connectors, interface 12 Core Effects descriptions 63 listing 62 Core FX Presets, importing/exporting 58 Cross-over, creating with multimode filter 86 D Damping, high frequency 73, 78 Decay Time, lite reverb 73 Decay Time, reverb 78 De-esser, creating 100 Delete folder 57 FX user preset 61 mixer strip 37 Diffusion 78 Digital Cables 126 Digital Interface, S/PDIF 19 Direct Sound Source 36
Index E 140Creative Professional Distortion 69 Doppler, effect using Rotary 75 Drivers, installing 17 Drop-frame, SMPTE 119 Drum Punch 98 Ducker 97 DVD, playing in 5.1/7.1 surround 37 Dynamic Range 127, 130, 133 E Echo, creating 74 E-Delay Compensator 107 Edge, distortion 69 EDI Connector 19, 25 Effects 1-band para EQ 63 1-band shelf EQ 63 3-band EQ 64 4-band EQ 65 auto wah 66 chorus 67 compressor 67 create new folder 57 creating robot voice 74 descriptions 63 display screen 50 distortion 69 edit 56 flanger 70 frequency shifter 71 gate 80 leveling amp 72 lite reverb 73 mono delays 74 multimode eq 86 overview 55 palette 55 phase shifter 75 placing into an insert location 38 preset create new 60 delete 61 overwrite 61 rename 61 recording 57 reshaper 83 RFX compressor 90 rotary 75 selecting 56 stereo delays 77 stereo reverb 78 using in VST host application 101 vocal morpher 79 Effects, order of 57 E-MU 0202 Daughter Carddescription 20 installing 14 E-MU 1010 PCI Card description 19 installing 13 E-MU Icon 29 Envelope, reverberation 73, 78 E-Wire 106 Exit PatchMix DSP Services 29 Exporting Core FX & FX Insert Chains 58 External Clock 26, 32, 122, 124 External Mode, SMPTE 118 External Sync Source 32 Extra Buffers 102 F Factory Templates 31 Firewire Connector 20 Flanger 70 Flywheel Mode, SMPTE 118 Frame Rates, SMPTE 119 Frequency Shifter 71 Front Panel Connections, Audio Dock 22 Full-Frame Messages 122 FX Edit Screen 59 FX Insert Chains 56 FX Insert Chains, importing/exporting 58 G Gain Reduction Meter, gate effect 82 Gain, compressor 68 Gate, RFX compressor 94 Ground Loop, preventing 126 Ground Lug, turntable 24 Grounding 126 GS Wavetable Software Synth 135 H Headphone level & specifications 131 output 22 Headphones, using with the 0202 20 Help System 29 High Frequency Damping, stereo reverb 78 High Frequency Decay Factor, lite reverb 73 High Frequency Rolloff mono delays 74 stereo delays 77 Highpass Filter 87 Hold Time, reshaper effect 84 Host Input Display 51 Host Mode, SMPTE 118 Host Output Display 51 Hum, in the audio 126