E-MU's new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of audio performance to your PC with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine XTC mic/line/hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio. Learn More...










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10 out of 10Feature:
Not a lot of features, but what it does it does very well. Especially considering the price. Favorite features are the soft limiters, the good metering, and the analog volume control.
Quality:
Built well and looks nice.
Value:
Very good value for money
Desirability:
I couldn't find any other product on USB that has this kind of quality for the price.
Sound:
It's very quiet and has very accurate and pristine sound.
Ease of Use:
Everything is on the panel so it's very easy.
Support:
Haven't used so don't know.
Overall:
If only this could be bus powered i'd give it a 10.
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5 out of 10Feature:
built in soft limiter is useful.
The hi/low impedance inputs either get confused with some guitars, or do not bypass the mic preamps. so if you're looking to record guitar, it often sounds muddy.
Quality:
I went through two units, each one working fine for about a week before one of the inputs failed.
Value:
If your unit keeps working it's a good value, but I'd suggest something different if you want to record guitar.
Sound:
More crackling than other units at moderate input levels.
Ease of Use:
Easy to use, but only because there's not a lot of options
Support:
Fast response, but support is intended to help get it working, and have no actual knowledge of recording.
Overall:
This product wasted a month of my time
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2 out of 10Feature:
4in/ 4 out I found 2/2
I tryed with Behringer ECM8000 measure mic, plenty of noise
Quality:
I own als PCI 0202, it was realy incredible good, USB 0404 is incredibly bad
Sound:
Can't get good sound with ASIO driver, cracking, noise no sound at all, tryed with all major ASIO synthesizers Absynth, Massive, Reaktor, buffer size set up to 500ms, no good result,
There is no update driver on the Emu website
Ease of Use:
There is nothing difficult here, in fact you don't need a manual, will be better if they will something, for example if your ASIO driver doesn't work
Support:
You get some manuals, but no updates for drivers
Overall:
If I would get a good working ASIO driver, thus substantial element of the system, I would be very satisfied with this product, so I keep and I wait
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10 out of 10Feature:
Direct monitoring could be better but is ok - the level button comes full circle, which is annoying
Sound:
Crisp and clear - I use it for acoustic guitar. Very good considering the price, i guess
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10 out of 10Feature:
Feature packed. Wish they included the DSP FX like in the PCI version but this is way easier to use and has pres, headphone and is USB2 so I won't take any points off.
Quality:
Solid build and looks good.
Value:
After using it, it definitely feels like a steal.
Desirability:
Had to have it after having the PCI version which i'll keep for the effects.
Sound:
Top notch specs and you can hear it.
Ease of Use:
Lots of knobs, that's the way to do it.
Support:
EMU support is great. Never used their official support but they are on many forums helping and answering questions which is something you don't see everyday.
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Would buy this again without hesitation.
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9 out of 10Feature:
good enough.
Quality:
it's plastic.
Value:
113db SNR for this price? By far the best audio I/O under $600!
Sound:
just look at the specs.
Ease of Use:
pretty straight forward.
Support:
no problems yet.
Overall:
This product has made mixing a lot easier. I usually don't have to worry about the noise floor anymore.
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