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E-MU 1616 PCI (No Longer Available)

16 x 16 24-bit/192kHz PCI Recording System with Hardware-accelerated Effects, 2 Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs, S/PDIF, and ADAT Inputs

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A complete recording solution!

The E-MU 1616 PCI is an all-in-one digital audio system for PCI-equipped Windows-based computers. From MIDI to audiophile-quality 24-bit/192kHz recording, the 1616 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 1616 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.

E-MU 1616 PCI At-a-Glance:
  • Full-featured Production System
  • E-DSP Hardware-accelerated Effects, Mixing and Monitoring


Full-featured Production System
E-MU's 1616 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.

E-MU 1616 PCI Features:
  • Premium 24-bit/192kHz converters - 112dB signal-to-noise ratio for pristine recording and playback of your tracks
  • 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


E-MU 1616 PCI - Audiophile-quality for your Windows-based system!

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inSync Review

by: Mike Conyers
I do the majority of my production work on a laptop, either in a coffee shop or at another producer's house. Even when I am home I don't like to feel tethered to my desk. Enter the E-MU 1616! This ... read more

Great except for PowerFX VST

by Michael from Tucson AZ
April 8, 2009
Music Background: Composer, Part time Recording Engineer
I have the pcmcia version, but it is essentially the same. The ASIO drivers work great and the Patchmix DSP software works great. Patchmix is very flexible and powerful. it has a wealth of outputs and... read more [+] inputs and is capable of ADAT expansion. I find it to work rather well.

I would prefer if it had monitor volume control as a hardware knob. If you get this you might want a mixer or similar to control levels. It is a hassle to click around when your phone is ringing to find the volume on the computer.

I also find that I have trouble with the onboard effects when I use them in a vst host. They cause distortion or don't work at all. they do work great however, when you use them directly in the patchmix software.

I wish that I had gotten the 1616M. These preamps have a little bit of noise to them.

Overall I like this card a lot, and would recommend it. close [-]

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