Creative Emu 1820m Manual

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Technical Specifications
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MIC PREAMP/LINE INPUT
TypeTFPro™ combination microphone preamp and line input
Frequency Response+0.8/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz - 20kHz
Stereo Crosstalk< 120 dB, 1kHz
LINE INPUT
Gain Range:-12 to +28 dB
Max Level: -17 dbV (19.2 dBu)
THD+N:-94 dB (.002%), 1 kHz at -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range:100 dB (A-weighted, min. gain)
SNR: 100 dB (A-weighted, min. gain)
Input Impedance:10K ohm
CMRR: > 40 dB (60Hz)
MICROPHONE PREAMP
Gain Range:-10 to...

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TURNTABLE INPUTRIAA equalized phono input
Frequency Response:+/-0.5 dB, 50 Hz - 20 kHz
THD+N:-76 dB (.015%) (1 kHz, 10 mV RMS unbalanced input)
SNR:90 dB (1kHz, 10 mV RMS unbalanced input)
Stereo Crosstalk:< -80 dB (1kHz at -1 dBFS)
Maximum Level:Professional: 80 mV RMS
Consumer: 20 mV 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 switchable with...

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Specifications: 1212 System
GENERAL
Sample Rates44.1 kHz. 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4kHz, 192 kHz from 
internal crystal. Externally supplied clock from S/PDIF, ADAT 
(or word clock with optional Sync Card)
Bit Depth16 or 24-bits
Hardware DSP100MIPs custom audio DSP. 
PCI Bus-Mastering DMA subsystem reduces CPU usage.
Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring with effects
1394 Firewire Core - Texas Instruments...

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DIGITAL I/O
S/PDIF• 2 in/2 out coaxial (transformer coupled)
• 2 in/3 out optical (software switchable with ADAT)
• AES/EBU or S/PDIF (switchable under software control)
ADAT• 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44.1/48 kHz
• 4 channels, 24-bit @ 96 kHz
• 2 channels, 24-bit @ 192 kHz
Firewire400 IEEE 1394a port (6-pin)
Compatible with DV cameras or HDs
MIDI1 MIDI in, 1 MIDI out (16 channels)
SYNCHRONIZATION
Internal Crystal Sync:44.1kHz, 48 kHz, 88 kHz, 96...

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Internet References
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Internet References
The internet contains vast resources for the computer musician. A few useful sites are 
listed here, but there are plenty more. Check it out.
Software Updates, Tips & Tutorials................ http://www.emu.com
Setting up a PC for Digital Audio.................. http://www.musicxp.net
MIDI Basics....................................................... Search for “MIDI Basics” (many sites)
MIDI & Audio...

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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:E-MU Systems
Model No.:EM8810 & EM8820 
EM8810, EM8830 & EM8840 
EM8810, EM8830 & EM8841
Responsible Party:E-MU Systems
Address:1500 Green Hills Road,
Scotts Valley, CA 95066 U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including...

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Internet References
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Compliance Information
United States Compliance Information
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B using:
CISPR 22 (1997) Class B
ANSI C63.4 (1992) method
FCC Site No.90479
Canada Compliance Information
ICES-0003 Class B using:
CISPR 22 (1997) Class B
ANSI C63.4 (1992) method
Industry of Canada File No.IC 3171-B
European Union Compliance Information
EN55024 (1998)
EN55022 (1998) Class B
EN61000-3-2 (2001)
EN61000-3-3 (1995...

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Index
Numerics
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Index
Numerics
0202 Daughter Card 20
1010 PCI Card
 19
1-Band Para EQ
 63
1-Band Shelf EQ
 63
1-Time Jam Sync, SMPTE
 118
3-Band EQ
 64
48 Volt Phantom Power
 22, 126
4-Band EQ
 65
88kHz/96kHz Sample Rate
 111
96kHz Sample Rate
 111
A
A/D - D/A Converter Type
1212 system
 133
1820 system
 130
1820M system
 127
ADAT Optical
at 96kHz & 192kHz
 111
connection example
 124
input/output connector
 19
ADSR, reshaper effect
 84
Advanced...

Index
E
140Creative Professional
Distortion 69
Doppler, effect using Rotary
 75
Drivers, installing
 17
Drop-frame, SMPTE
 119
Drum Punch
 98
Ducker
 97
DVD, playing in 5.1/7.1 surround
 37
Dynamic Range
 127, 130, 133
E
Echo, creating 74
E-Delay Compensator
 107
Edge, distortion
 69
EDI Connector
 19, 25
Effects
1-band para EQ
 63
1-band shelf EQ
 63
3-band EQ
 64
4-band EQ
 65
auto wah
 66
chorus
 67
compressor
 67
create new folder
 57
creating robot voice
 74
descriptions
 63
display screen
 50...