EMU 0202 USB 2 Sound Card from EMU @ Inta Audio

EMU 0202 USB Sound Card

E-MU's new 0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface is the ultimate portable USB audio interface for PC, offering pristine 24-bit/192kHz recording and playback, direct monitoring and a host of professional features in a compact, USB bus-powered package. The 0202 USB sets a new standard in portable USB audio, providing users with two Class-A preamps that can be run independently or in stereo to amplify guitars, keyboards or microphones, with individual ground lift switches for optimal audio performance.

0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface

The E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 features:

Premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters* (A/D: 113dB SNR, D/A: 112dB SNR) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity - gold-plated connectors for pristine audio quality

Ultra-low noise Mic/Hi-Z/Line preamplifiers with ground lift switches enable you to plug microphones, keyboards and guitars straight into your computer with professional results (XLR, 1/4" TRS, and 1/8" 5V condenser mic input)

Ultra-low latency USB 2.0 drivers offer accurate timing and playback of your recorded audio and software instruments

Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono/stereo) allows you to record and overdub with no annoying delay

Plug-and-play operation with hands-on control of all major functions like direct monitoring level, headphone level, preamplifier gain and more

Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications - (Windows XP/x64: ASIO2 and WDM; Macintosh OS X: Apple CoreAudio)

I/O Configuration:

Class-A Ultra-low Noise Mic/Hi-Z/Line Preamp XLR, 1/4" TRS and 1/8"* Inputs (113dB SNR)

Class-A Hi-Z/Line Preamp 1/4" Input (113dB SNR)

Two 1/4" Outputs (112dB SNR)

1/8" Stereo Speaker Output (112dB SNR)

Stereo Headphone Output (108dB SNR)

* Macintosh analog operation up to 96kHz only at this time.

Technical Specifications

General

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal (no sample rate conversion)*

Bit Depth: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

- Full 24-bit resolution at all sample rates

- Stereo in, stereo out at all sample rates

Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring (disabled at 176.4-192kHz)

Windows drivers: ASIO2 and WDM

Macintosh driver: Apple CoreAudio

Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off

Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: < 100ps RMS

Combo Preamplifiers (2)

Type:

- (1) Ultra-low noise combo preamplifier with Mic/Hi-Z/line inputs

- (1) Combo preamplifier with Hi-Z/line balanced input

A/D converter: AK5385

Max Level: +6.5dBV bal/unbal (+8.7 dBu)

Frequency Response (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.07dB

Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain): 113dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 113dB

THD+N (1kHz at - 1dBFS, min gain): -103dB (.0007%)

Ultra-low noise preamplifier (Mic/Hi-Z/line inputs)

- Input Impedance: 1.5Kohm

- EIN (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted): -127dBu

Combo preamplifier with Hi-Z/line balanced input

- Input Impedance: 1Mohm

Analog Line Outputs (2)

Type: unbalanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter

D/A converter: CS4392

Max Level: 6.7 dBV (unbalanced)

Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.00/-0.01dB

Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 111dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB

THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -98dB (.0013%)

Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): <-120dB

Headphone Amplifier

Type: Class-A power amplifier

D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out)

Gain Range: 60dB

Maximum Output Power: 16mW

Output Impedance: 22ohms

Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.02/-0.08dB

Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 110dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 108dB

THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load: -98dB (.0013%)

Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load): <-91dB

Synchronization

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

* Macintosh analog operation up to 96kHz only at this time.

Retail Box Contents

E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 AudioPod

USB cable (2 meters)

Quick Start installation guide

E-MU Software/Manual CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh)
- Windows XP and x64 Drivers
- Macintosh OS X Drivers
- Owner's Manual and Tutorials

E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (Windows)
- Cakewalk SONAR LE
- Steinberg Cubase LE
- Steinberg Wavelab Lite
- Celemony Melodyne essential
- IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
- SFX Machine LT
- Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (trial)

E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle CD-ROM (Macintosh)
- BIAS Peak Express 5
- Celemony Melodyne essential
- IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
- SFX Machine LT
- Minnetonka diskWelder BRONZE (trial)

E-MU Proteus® VX CD-ROM - over 1000 sounds included (Windows)

Ableton Live Lite 4 for E-MU CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh)

Minimum System Requirements

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 2.0 port**

256MB System RAM

950MB of free hard disk space for full installation

CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

Macintosh:

Apple® Macintosh® 800 MHz G4-compatible or Intel-based processor

Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater)

1 available (Hi-speed) USB 2.0 port**

512MB System RAM

500MB of free hard disk space for full installation

CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

** When connecting the 0202 USB to a USB 1.1 port on a Windows PC, performance will be limited to 16-bit and 44.1/48kHz recording and playback. Macintosh support limited to USB 2.0 ports only.