E-MU Systems MICRODOCK-M
Audio/MIDI Interface Expander, Mastering-Grade

MICRODOCK-M

E-MU's MicroDock M is a Mastering-grade Audio/MIDI Interface Expander that allows you to add a host of analog and digital I/O to your 1212M PCI Digital Audio System. The MicroDock M connects to the E-MU 02 CardBus Card or the E-MU 1010 PCI card (non-firewire version) using the included E-MU EDI (E-MU Digital Interface) cable. The MicroDock M offers Musicians, Engineers and Sound Designers a perfect way to connect any professional or semi-professional audio device to your computer with the highest possible sound quality!

Features

• Mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz converters - the same A/D converters used in Digidesign's flagship ProTools HD 192 I/O Interface delivering an amazing 120dB signal-to-noise ratio
• 16 inputs/16 outputs plus 32 Channels of MIDI I/O - everything from balanced analog and turntable inputs to ADAT and S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU)
• Two E-MU XTC™ Class-A, ultra-low noise preamps (-129.5dBu EIN) with analog soft limiter - Mic/Line and true Hi-Z inputs via Neutrik connectors, 48V phantom power and 60dB of gain - plug guitars, keyboards and microphones straight into your system
• 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 X2 LE Desktop Sound Module - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music

I/O Configuration

• Two E-MU XTC™ Class-A Mic/HiZ/Line preamps (w/48V phantom power and soft limiter)
• 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)* (*Connecting MicroDock M disables the 1212M's 0202 I/O daughtercard, and replaces the ADAT and S/PDIF connectors on the 1010 PCI card.)
• 24-bit/192kHz coaxial S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU)
• Two sets of MIDI In/Out
• Three stereo 1/8" Speaker Outputs (configurable from stereo to 5.1)
• Stereo Headphone Output

Combo Microphone Preamplifier/Hi-Z/Line Inputs (2)

• Type: E-MU® XTC™ combo mic preamp and Hi-Z/line input w/ Soft Limiter
• Gain Range: +60dB
• Frequency Response (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.1dB
• Hi-Z Line Input:
  - Input Impedance: 1Mohm
  - Max Level: +18dBV (20.2dBu)
  - Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain): 118dB
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 118dB
  - THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -105dB (.0006%)
• Microphone Preamplifier:
  - Input Impedance: 1.5Kohms
  - Max Level: +6dBV (+8.2dBu)
  - EIN (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted): -129.5dBu
  - Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 119dB
  - THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS, min gain): -110dB (.0003%)
  - Phantom Power: 48V
  - Soft Limiter: 5dB max compression (software selectable)

Analog Line Inputs (4)

• Type: servo-balanced, DC-coupled, low-noise input circuitry
• A/D converter: AK5394A
• Level (software selectable):
  - Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu max (balanced)
  - Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)
• Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-.03dB
• Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 120dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 120dB
• THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -110dB (.0003%)
• Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -120dB

Analog Line Outputs (6)

• Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter
• D/A converter: CS4398
• Level (software selectable):
  - Professional: +4dBu nominal, 20dBu max (balanced)
  - Consumer: -10dBV nominal, 6dBV max (unbalanced)
• Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.0/-.06dB
• Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 120dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 120dB
• THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -105dB (.0006%)
• Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -115dB

Headphone Amplifier (1 Stereo: MicroDock M)

• Type: linear power amplifier
• D/A converter: CS4398 (dock)
• Gain Range: 85dB
• Maximum Output Power: 50mW (dock)
• Output Impedance: 22ohms
• Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.07dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 118dB (dock)
• THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 600ohm load: -96dB (dock)
• Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 600 ohm load): < -100dB

Phono Input (stereo)

• Type: RIAA equalized phono input
• Maximum level:
  - Professional: 60mV RMS
  - Consumer: 15mV RMS
• Input Impedance: 47Kohm
• Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): +0.1/-0.3dB
• Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 96dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (15mV RMS unbal input, A-weighted): 96dB
• THD+N (1kHz, 15mV RMS input): -90dB (.003%)
• Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): < -80dB

Digital I/O

• S/PDIF:
  - 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled)
  - 2 in/2 out optical (software switched with ADAT)
  - AES/EBU or S/PDIF format (software selectable)
• ADAT:
  - 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48kHz
  - 4 channels, 24-bit @ 88.2/96kHz (S-MUX compatible)
  - 2 channels, 24-bit @ 176.4/192kHz* (*Connecting MicroDock M disables the 1212M's 0202 I/O daughtercard, and replaces the ADAT and S/PDIF connectors on the 1010 PCI card.)
• MIDI: 2 in, 2 out

Minimum System Requirements

• E-MU 1010 PCI card (non-firewire version) or the E-MU 02 CardBus Card

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