E-MU EM8970 Mastering Grade 24-bit/192kHz Laptop Interface with 16 Inputs / 16 Outputs & MIDI

by E-MU

Product Features

• Mastering grade 24-bit/192kHz converters - the same A/D converters used in Digidesign's flagship ProTools HD 192 I/O Interface delivering an amazing 120dB signal-to-noise ratio
• 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-fl\exible 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 ASIO 2.0 and WDM drivers

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000A6GWZG
• Item model number: EM8970
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,843 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #93 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Computer Recording > MIDI Interfaces

Product Description

The 1616M features: Mastering grade 24-bit/192kHz converters delivering an amazing 120dB signal-to-noise ratio. The ultimate portable system - for recording, editing, mixing and virtual instruments - use the E-MU 02 CardBus Card alone for its hardware-accelerated effects and premium stereo headphone/line output or together with the MicroDock M for complete analog and digital I/O flexibility. 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. Ultra-portable MicroDock M offers 16 inputs/16 outputs plus MIDI I/O - everything from balanced analog and turntable inputs to ADAT and S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU). Two E-MU XTC studio-grade, ultra-low noise preamps with analog soft limiter - Mic/Line and true Hi-Z inputs via Neutrik connectors, 48V phantom power and 60dB of gain. Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications - ultra-low latency 24-bit/192kHz ASIO 2.0 and Stereo WDM drivers. 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.