Emu Proteus X Desktop Sound Module (Windows)

Manufacturer's Description for Emu Proteus X Desktop Sound Module (Windows)

Proteus X is a 24-bit sound module for your PC that combines the pristine sound quality, powerful synthesis and Z-Plane filters of E-MU's legendary sound modules with the disk streaming, file management and interface advantages of software instruments. E-MU Systems introduced the world's first sound module in 1989, and has broken sonic ground with each new release, including the Morpheus, Orbit, MoPhatt and many more. Proteus X is the culmination of over 15 years of sound module development, including E-MU's patented pitch interpolation that delivers unmatched sound quality along with the most advanced synthesis and effects architecture -- all controlled by E-MU's easy-to use interface that lets you effortlessly dial in the right sound in seconds.

Massive sound library included -- Proteus X ships with over 2GB of sounds with thousands of presets, including a stunning stereo grand piano, the full Proteus 2000 sound set (includes all 1024 original presets), a Hip-Hop producer bank, Beat Shop 24-bit drums and grooves, and many more.

Expansive sound library and format support -- You can expand your Proteus X with sound sets from some of E-MU's most popular sound modules, like the MoPhatt, Virtuoso 2000 and Planet Earth, as well as any CD-ROM from the Emulator X library. Proteus X also supports a host of other sound formats, including EOS, EIII, GigaSampler, Akai, HALion, EXS24, and SoundFont 2.1.

Advanced synthesis architecture -- Proteus X offers one of the most powerful synthesis engines in the world, with 36 patch cords per voice, over 50 patented Z-Plane morphing filters, multi-wave LFOs, conditional voice modulation, clock modulation and a host of other synthesis features and parameters. Proteus X also allows you to save your favorite synth setups as templates for quick editing.

Integrated effects processors -- Each Proteus X preset has two discrete effects processors with comprehensive MIDI modulation, as well as three effects processors per multi setup -- up to 67 simultaneous effects. Proteus X also features a hardware-accelerated effects processor (over 600 presets) that can be used stand-alone or as a VST plug-in within your favorite audio/sequencer program with no CPU load on your computer.

Total flexibility: standalone/VSTi operation, streaming/RAM playback -- You can use Proteus X as a stand-alone instrument or run it as a VST instrument within your sequencer; stream your samples from hard disk or playback from RAM -- Proteus X is a flexible, professional instrument that seamlessly integrates into your studio.

PatchMix DSP -- The included PatchMix DSP software delivers up to 32 channels of zero-latency hardware mixing and monitoring with flexible virtual patchbay -- no external mixer needed.

Intuitive sound module interface -- Proteus X offers you an intuitive sound module interface to quickly dial in your sounds, with easy-to-use librarian and search functions to find that perfect preset in seconds. Proteus X automatically tracks and catalogs all presets across your entire system.

I/O Configuration
Two 1/4 in. analog inputs and outputs

Optical 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF in/out (switchable to AES/EBU)

Coaxial 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF in/out (switchable to AES/EBU)

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General
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock

Bit Depth: 24 or 16 bits

32-bit DSP with 67-bit accumulator

Hardware-accelerated mixing and effects processing

PCI bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage

Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring w/effects

Compatible with ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, DirectSound

Size: 6.14 in. L x 4.21 H (156mm L x 107mm H)

Weight: .25lb/.10kg (card), .85lb/.40kg (with cables)

Analog Line Inputs
Two 1/4 in. inputs (unbalanced)

Type: DC-coupled, low-noise input stage

Level: -10dBV nominal, 6.4dBV maximum

Frequency Response (20Hz -- 20kHz): +0.20/-0.10dB

THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)

SNR (A-weighted, 22kHz BW): 111dB

Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-wt, 22kHz BW): 111dB

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

Analog Line Outputs
Two 1/4 in. outputs (unbalanced)

Type: differential low-pass filter (3-pole)

Level: -10dBV nominal, 6.4dBV maximum

Frequency response (20Hz -- 20kHz): +0.05/-0.10dB

THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -100dB (.001%)

SNR (A-weighted, 22kHz BW): 116dB

Dynamic range (1kHz, A-wt, 22kHz BW): 116dB

Stereo crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -109dB

Synchronization
Two 1/4 in. outputs (unbalanced)

Type: differential low-pass filter (3-pole)

Retail Box Contents
E-MU 0404 PCI card

Analog I/O breakout cable

Digital I/O breakout cable

Quick Start guides for Proteus X and E-MU 0404

Proteus X Software/Operation Manual CD-ROM

Four Proteus X Sounds CD-ROMs

Creative Professional Software CD-ROM: Windows 2000 and XP drivers, E-MU PatchMix DSP, E-MU E-DSP FX library

Audio software package on CD-ROM

Minimum System Requirements
Genuine Intel Pentium III or AMD K6 class processor or higher operating at 1.5GHz or faster (Pentium 4 at 2.4GHz or faster recommended)

Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset

512MB System RAM (1GB or greater recommended)

7200 RPM hard disk or faster

200MB of free hard disk space for minimum installation (3GB needed for full sound library installation)

Windows 2000 SP 4, Windows XP

PCI 2.1 compliant slot for E-MU 0404 PCI card

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

XVGA Video (1024 X 768)