Creative 0404 User Manual

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Table of Contents

1- Introduction ................................................................. 7

Welcome!.............................................................................................................................. 7

The System Includes: ........................................................................................................ 7
Optional Sync Daughter Card ......................................................................................... 8

Notes, Tips and Warnings.................................................................................................... 8

2 - Installation .................................................................. 1

Setting Up the Digital Audio System .................................................................................. 1

Notes for Installation ................................................................................................... 1
Safety First! ................................................................................................................... 2

Connector Types .............................................................................................................. 2

Installing the E-MU 0404 PCI Card .................................................................................... 3
Install the Sync Card ............................................................................................................ 4
Software Installation ............................................................................................................ 5

Installing the E-MU 0404 Drivers  ............................................................................... 5
Windows 2000 or Windows XP  .................................................................................. 5
Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications  ....................................................... 5

3 - PCI Card & Interfaces ................................................... 7

The E-MU 0404 PCI Card .................................................................................................... 7

DB-9 & DB-15 Connectors .......................................................................................... 7

Analog Breakout Cable .................................................................................................... 7
Digital Breakout Cable ..................................................................................................... 8

S/PDIF Digital Audio Input & Output ........................................................................ 8

The Sync Daughter Card Option....................................................................................... 10

Connecting Cables to the Sync Daughter Card ............................................................ 10

4 - The PatchMix DSP Mixer ............................................. 11

PatchMix DSP ..................................................................................................................... 11
Overview of the Mixer........................................................................................................ 11

Mixer Window ................................................................................................................ 12
Mixer Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 12

Pre Fader or Post Fader .............................................................................................. 12

E-MU Icon in the Windows Taskbar ................................................................................. 13
The Toolbar ........................................................................................................................ 13