Emu 1820 24-Bit/192kHz Interface with 2 Preamps (Windows)
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Pristine 24-bit, 192kHz converters. 2 premium TFPro mic preamps. E-DSP 32-bit Multi-effects Processor.
Overview
The E-MU 1820 Digital Audio System delivers everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results- 24-bit/192kHz converters, hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software. The 1820 offers musicians a comprehensive array of I/O options to cover every recording application at an unbeatable price.
Features
Pristine 24-bit, 192kHz converters and flexible connectivity with 18 audio inputs, 20 outputs, 32 channels of MIDI I/O, plus a FireWire� port for seamless integration with your entire studio
Two premium TFPro mic preamps with Mic/Line/Hi-Z inputs with 40db of gain/attenuation and 48V phantom power - plug guitars, keyboards
E-DSP 32-bit Multi-effects Processor offers you over 16 simultaneous hardware-accelerated studio-grade effects with no CPU overhead - plug-in architecture allows you to add new effects as needed
32 Channels of zero latency Hardware Mixing/ Monitoring with super-flexible virtual patchbay - no external mixer needed
Full compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications with ultra-low latency WDM, DirectSound� and ASIO 2.0 Drivers
Powerful software studio package
I/O Configuration
Two TFPro Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamps (w/48V phantom power)
Six 1/4 in. Balanced Inputs
Eight 1/4 in. Balanced Outputs
Turntable input (w/ground lug and hardware RIAA preamp)
24-bit/192kHz ADAT In/Out (switchable to S/PDIF)
24-bit/96kHz coaxial S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)… read more
24-bit/96kHz optical S/PDIF Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
Two sets of MIDI In/Out
Four stereo 1/8 in. Speaker Outputs (configurable from stereo to 7.1)
Stereo Headphone Output
Firewire� Interface
E-MU's Digital Audio Systems feature the powerful E-DSP chipset, which features a hardware-accelerated effects processor with over 20 effects plug-ins (over 500 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. read less
Features
Pristine 24-bit, 192kHz converters and flexible connectivity with 18 audio inputs, 20 outputs, 32 channels of MIDI I/O, plus a FireWire� port for seamless integration with your entire studio
Two premium TFPro mic preamps with Mic/Line/Hi-Z inputs with 40db of gain/attenuation and 48V phantom power - plug guitars, keyboards
E-DSP 32-bit Multi-effects Processor offers you over 16 simultaneous hardware-accelerated studio-grade effects with no CPU overhead - plug-in architecture allows you to add new effects as needed
32 Channels of zero latency Hardware Mixing/ Monitoring with super-flexible virtual patchbay - no external mixer needed
Full compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications with ultra-low latency WDM, DirectSound� and ASIO 2.0 Drivers
Powerful software studio package
I/O Configuration
Two TFPro Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamps (w/48V phantom power)
Six 1/4 in. Balanced Inputs
Eight 1/4 in. Balanced Outputs
Turntable input (w/ground lug and hardware RIAA preamp)
24-bit/192kHz ADAT In/Out (switchable to S/PDIF)
24-bit/96kHz coaxial S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)… read more
24-bit/96kHz optical S/PDIF Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
Two sets of MIDI In/Out
Four stereo 1/8 in. Speaker Outputs (configurable from stereo to 7.1)
Stereo Headphone Output
Firewire� Interface
E-MU's Digital Audio Systems feature the powerful E-DSP chipset, which features a hardware-accelerated effects processor with over 20 effects plug-ins (over 500 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. read less
Specs
Specifications
General
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock (no sample rate conversion)
Bit Depth: 16 or 24 bits
PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage
Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring w/effects
Analog Line Inputs (6)
Type: Servo-balanced, DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry
Level (software selectable):
-Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu maximum (balanced)
-Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV maximum (unbalanced)
Frequency Response: +0.0/-0.2dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -102dB (.0008%)
SNR (A-weighted): 111dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115dB
Common-Mode Rejection (60Hz): > 40dB
Analog Line Outputs (8)
Type: Balanced, low-noise, 3-pole low-pass differential filter
Level (software selectable):
-Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu maximum (balanced)
-Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV maximum (unbalanced)
Frequency Response: +0.0/-0.8dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz signal at -1dBFS): -98dB (.0013%)
SNR (A-weighted): 112dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115dB
Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Line Inputs (2)
Type: TFPro combination microphone preamp and line input
Frequency Response: +0.8/-0.1dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS): < -120dB
Line Input:
-Gain Range: -12 to +28dB
-Max Level: +17dBV (19.2dBu)
-THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -94dB (.002%)
-Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz min gain): 100dB
-SNR (A-weighted, min gain): 100dB
-Input Impedance: 10K ohm
-Common-mode Rejection Ratio (60Hz): > 40dB
Microphone Preamplifier:
-Gain Range: +10 to +50dB
-Max Level: -12dBV (-9.8dBu)
-THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -95dB (.0018%)
-SNR (A-weighted, min gain): 100dB
-Input Impedance: 330 ohms
-Common-mode Rejection Ratio (60Hz): > 80dB
Headphones (stereo)
Type: Linear power amplifier
Frequency Response: +0.0/-0.35dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz, max gain):
-33 ohm load: -70dB (0.032%)
-600 ohm load: -85dB (0.006%)
SNR (A-weighted): 112dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 112dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 600 ohm load):< -100dB
Maximum Output Power: 500mW
Output Impedance: 22 ohms
Gain Range: 85dB
Phono Input (stereo)
Type: RIAA equalized phono input
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB, 50Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz, 10mV RMS unbal input): -76dB (.015%)
SNR (10mV RMS unbal input, A-weighted): 90dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -80dB
Maximum Level:
-Professional: 80mV RMS
-Consumer: 20mV RMS
Input Capacitance: 220 pF
Input Impedance: 47K ohm
Digital I/O
S/PDIF:
-2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled)
-2 in/3 out optical (software switched with ADAT)
-AES/EBU or S/PDIF format, switchable under software control
ADAT:
-8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48kHz
-4 channels, 24-bit @ 96kHz (S-MUX compatible)
-2 channels, 24-bit @ 192kHz
Firewire:
-400 Mbps 1394a port (6-pin)
-Compatible with DV cameras, storage peripherals, etc.
MIDI: 2 in, 2 out
Synchronization
Internal Crystal Sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz
External Sample Rate Sync:
-ADAT
-S/PDIF (opt. or coax)
Minimum System Requirements
Genuine Intel� Pentium� III or AMD� K6� class processor or higher operating at 500MHz or faster
Intel�, AMD� or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
128MB System RAM
500MB of free hard disk space for full installation
Windows� 2000 SP 4, Windows� XP SP 1 or greater
PCI 2.1 compliant slot for E-MU� 1010 PCI card
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
XVGA Video (1024 X 768)
In the Box...
E-MU� 1010 PCI card
E-MU AudioDock
EDI (E-MU Digital Interface) cable (3 meters)
Headphone splitter cable
PC power cable
Quick Start guide
Operation Manual on CD-ROM
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
General
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz from internal crystal or externally supplied clock (no sample rate conversion)
Bit Depth: 16 or 24 bits
PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage
Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring w/effects
Analog Line Inputs (6)
Type: Servo-balanced, DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry
Level (software selectable):
-Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu maximum (balanced)
-Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV maximum (unbalanced)
Frequency Response: +0.0/-0.2dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -102dB (.0008%)
SNR (A-weighted): 111dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115dB
Common-Mode Rejection (60Hz): > 40dB
Analog Line Outputs (8)
Type: Balanced, low-noise, 3-pole low-pass differential filter
Level (software selectable):
-Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu maximum (balanced)
-Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV maximum (unbalanced)
Frequency Response: +0.0/-0.8dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz signal at -1dBFS): -98dB (.0013%)
SNR (A-weighted): 112dB
Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115dB
Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Line Inputs (2)
Type: TFPro combination microphone preamp and line input
Frequency Response: +0.8/-0.1dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz min gain, -1dBFS): < -120dB
Line Input:
-Gain Range: -12 to +28dB
-Max Level: +17dBV (19.2dBu)
-THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -94dB (.002%)
-Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz min gain): 100dB
-SNR (A-weighted, min gain): 100dB
-Input Impedance: 10K ohm
-Common-mode Rejection Ratio (60Hz): > 40dB
Microphone Preamplifier:
-Gain Range: +10 to +50dB
-Max Level: -12dBV (-9.8dBu)
-THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -95dB (.0018%)
-SNR (A-weighted, min gain): 100dB
-Input Impedance: 330 ohms
-Common-mode Rejection Ratio (60Hz): > 80dB
Headphones (stereo)
Type: Linear power amplifier
Frequency Response: +0.0/-0.35dB, 20Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz, max gain):
-33 ohm load: -70dB (0.032%)
-600 ohm load: -85dB (0.006%)
SNR (A-weighted): 112dB
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 112dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 600 ohm load):< -100dB
Maximum Output Power: 500mW
Output Impedance: 22 ohms
Gain Range: 85dB
Phono Input (stereo)
Type: RIAA equalized phono input
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB, 50Hz - 20kHz
THD+N (1kHz, 10mV RMS unbal input): -76dB (.015%)
SNR (10mV RMS unbal input, A-weighted): 90dB
Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -80dB
Maximum Level:
-Professional: 80mV RMS
-Consumer: 20mV RMS
Input Capacitance: 220 pF
Input Impedance: 47K ohm
Digital I/O
S/PDIF:
-2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled)
-2 in/3 out optical (software switched with ADAT)
-AES/EBU or S/PDIF format, switchable under software control
ADAT:
-8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48kHz
-4 channels, 24-bit @ 96kHz (S-MUX compatible)
-2 channels, 24-bit @ 192kHz
Firewire:
-400 Mbps 1394a port (6-pin)
-Compatible with DV cameras, storage peripherals, etc.
MIDI: 2 in, 2 out
Synchronization
Internal Crystal Sync at 44.1, 48, 96, 192kHz
External Sample Rate Sync:
-ADAT
-S/PDIF (opt. or coax)
Minimum System Requirements
Genuine Intel� Pentium� III or AMD� K6� class processor or higher operating at 500MHz or faster
Intel�, AMD� or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
128MB System RAM
500MB of free hard disk space for full installation
Windows� 2000 SP 4, Windows� XP SP 1 or greater
PCI 2.1 compliant slot for E-MU� 1010 PCI card
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
XVGA Video (1024 X 768)
In the Box...
E-MU� 1010 PCI card
E-MU AudioDock
EDI (E-MU Digital Interface) cable (3 meters)
Headphone splitter cable
PC power cable
Quick Start guide
Operation Manual on CD-ROM
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
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(96 ratings)
Submitted June 12, 2009 by a customer from pookmail.com
"E-mu 1820 home audio recording setup"
I would highly recommend this to friends
Sound
Great sound quality for a $500 unit, i'd say its better than many m-audio products
Features
Anything you need is on it
Ease of Use
It takes some time to firgure out, manual that it comes with isn't very helpful but there are plenty of resources on the internet that explain how to us it.
Quality
excellent quality, seems very durable. havent had any problems so far
Value
Great deal for those looking to buy a nice recording system on a budget.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to call tech support for any reasons so i dont know
The Wow Factor
Very sleek and great sound quality
Musical Background:
Active Musicians
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Alternative
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