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Popsyman
Published on 03/24/10 at 11:06
It is an external audio interface connected by USB2.
It has 8 inputs and 8 analog outputs.
The entries are as follows:
2 XLR Mic inputs with 48v power supply and gain control
2 instrument / line inputs with adjustable gain and impedance (in jack 6.35)
4 balanced line inputs (jack in 6.35)
And outputs:
6 balanced line output jack (6.35)
2 x line / phone unbalanced (stereo mini jack)
There are also 16 digital inputs / outputs and 2 ADAT optical inputs / outputs have AES-EBU SPDIF cinch.
So a total of 20 inputs / outputs.
Here is a short description.
For more info, the site of EMR:
https://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_uc.php
UTILIZATION
Installation on Windows XP is automatic.
I did once installed and since then no problem.
Everything works nickel.
on the other hand, Windows 7, you must install the drivers "by hand".
The automatic installation is blocked by Windows security.
No problems in recording and playback
I have not yet registered more than two tracks simultaneously.
on the other hand, no problems playing more than 20 audio tracks in the mix.
The drivers seem stable in the 2 systems. No problems for 2 weeks of use.
I get to have a latency of 7.5 ms and 7.5 ms recording playback, so 15 ms in total, which I think is not bad considering the number of entries available.
GETTING STARTED
I found this really easy to use interface.
I had a creamware pulsar which worked very well (PCI) but needed a storm of neurons in each new project.
The software that drives the EMR are really intuitive and easy to use.
The converters seem at least as good as those of creamware, if not better. I have not yet had time to get a true opinion on this subject.
The manual (in English and German) is very comprehensive. It must be possible without them if you know already what type of stuff.
OVERALL OPINION
After 2 weeks of use in home studio, I'm really happy with this card yet.
It remains to explore use live, and to really judge the quality of the converters.
It's still expensive materials for non-professional, but it certainly is a sustainable investment. The production looks good.
It has 8 inputs and 8 analog outputs.
The entries are as follows:
2 XLR Mic inputs with 48v power supply and gain control
2 instrument / line inputs with adjustable gain and impedance (in jack 6.35)
4 balanced line inputs (jack in 6.35)
And outputs:
6 balanced line output jack (6.35)
2 x line / phone unbalanced (stereo mini jack)
There are also 16 digital inputs / outputs and 2 ADAT optical inputs / outputs have AES-EBU SPDIF cinch.
So a total of 20 inputs / outputs.
Here is a short description.
For more info, the site of EMR:
https://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_fireface_uc.php
UTILIZATION
Installation on Windows XP is automatic.
I did once installed and since then no problem.
Everything works nickel.
on the other hand, Windows 7, you must install the drivers "by hand".
The automatic installation is blocked by Windows security.
No problems in recording and playback
I have not yet registered more than two tracks simultaneously.
on the other hand, no problems playing more than 20 audio tracks in the mix.
The drivers seem stable in the 2 systems. No problems for 2 weeks of use.
I get to have a latency of 7.5 ms and 7.5 ms recording playback, so 15 ms in total, which I think is not bad considering the number of entries available.
GETTING STARTED
I found this really easy to use interface.
I had a creamware pulsar which worked very well (PCI) but needed a storm of neurons in each new project.
The software that drives the EMR are really intuitive and easy to use.
The converters seem at least as good as those of creamware, if not better. I have not yet had time to get a true opinion on this subject.
The manual (in English and German) is very comprehensive. It must be possible without them if you know already what type of stuff.
OVERALL OPINION
After 2 weeks of use in home studio, I'm really happy with this card yet.
It remains to explore use live, and to really judge the quality of the converters.
It's still expensive materials for non-professional, but it certainly is a sustainable investment. The production looks good.