A complete recording solution!
The E-MU 1616M PCI is an all-in-one digital audio system for PCI-equipped Windows-based computers. From MIDI to audiophile-quality 24-bit/192kHz recording and mastering, the 1616M PCI is a great way to get the most out of your computer-based system at any step in the process. The included effects are great for putting a little extra shine on your tracks or adding the finishing touches. The 1616M PCI is comprised of a PCI card and a breakout box with flexible I/O including a pair of mic/line/hi-z inputs, S/PDIF and ADAT digital I/O, and MIDI I/O. The 1616M PCI also ships with ASIO2 and WDM drivers for Windows XP, 2000 and x64, as well as the E-MU Production Tools software bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus X LE, plus software by Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music.
E-MU 1616M PCI At-a-Glance:- Full-featured Production System
- E-DSP Hardware-accelerated Effects, Mixing and Monitoring
Full-featured Production System
E-MU's 1616M PCI Digital Audio System delivers everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results- premium 24-bit/192kHz converters (112dB SNR A/D and D/A), hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, comprehensive sync options and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software. The MicroDock breakout box offers a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs plus 32 channels of MIDI I/O, including two E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps with 48V phantom power and analog soft limiting circuit for clip protection.
E-DSP Hardware-accelerated Effects, Mixing and Monitoring
E-MU's Digital Audio Systems feature the powerful E-DSP chipset, which features a hardware-accelerated effects processor with over 28 effects plug-ins (over 600 presets). This effects architecture is fully expandable, allowing you to add more effect plug-ins to your system as needed. E-DSP also provides zero-latency, hardware-based mixing and monitoring via the included PatchMix DSP mixer, delivering unmatched flexibility in routing audio between all of your physical and virtual (ASIO/WDM) inputs and outputs- no external mixer needed.
- Mastering grade 24-bit/192kHz converters
- 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
- 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 ASIO2, WDM and 64-bit 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
- Two E-MU XTC Ultra-low Noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z Preamps with Soft Limiter and 48V Phantom Power
- Four 1/4" Balanced Inputs
- Six 1/4" Balanced Outputs
- Turntable Input (w/ground lug and hardware RIAA preamp)
- 24-bit/192kHz ADAT In/Out (switchable to S/PDIF)
- 24-bit/192kHz coaxial S/PDIF Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
- Two sets of MIDI In/Out
- Stereo 1/8" Speaker Outputs (configurable from stereo to 5.1)
- Stereo Headphone Output
