OCTA-CAPTURE - Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Audio Interface

OCTA-CAPTURE - Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Audio Interface Review

OCTA-CAPTURE - Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Audio Interface Feature

• Eight premium mic preamps built in (VS PREAMP) AUTO-SENS function intelligently sets optimal input levels for all preamps Extremely stable low-latency VS STREAMING driver Four independent software-controlled Direct Mixers for creating custom monitor mixes Supports all major DAW platforms on Mac or PC, including OSX 10.6 and Windows 7, through ASIO 2.0/WDM (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac) drivers Rackmount ears included Bundled with Cakewalk Production Plus Pack

The Roland Octa-Capture combines ten inputs, ten outputs, and eight Roland VS PREAMPS with transparent 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality. The Roland OCTA-CAPTURE USB 2.0 computer audio interface sets a new standard for portable USB 2.0 audio interfaces. High-level audio production comes easy with this fusion of premium components, Roland-quality engineering, and proprietary preamp and streaming technology. The Roland OCTA-CAPTURE is not only the perfect interface for multi-channel computer-based production, but also a great solution for expanding the I/O capability of the Roland V-STUDIO 700 and V-STUDIO 100. Brimming with quality and performance seldom seen in its price range, OCTA-CAPTURE is the next-generation audio interface.Features:Eight premium mic preamps built in (VS PREAMP)AUTO-SENS function intelligently sets optimal input levels for all preampsExtremely stable low-latency VS STREAMING driverFour independent software-controlled Direct Mixers for creating custom monitor mixesSupports all major DAW platforms on Mac or PC, including OSX 10.6 and Windows 7, through ASIO 2.0/WDM (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac) driversRackmount ears includedBundled with SONAR X1 LE

Creative Professional E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 117 dB SNR - stereo - Hi-Speed USB

Creative Professional E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 117 dB SNR - stereo - Hi-Speed USB Review

Creative Professional E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 - Sound card - 24-bit - 192 kHz - 117 dB SNR - stereo - Hi-Speed USB Feature

• Premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D: 113dB SNR, D/A: 117dB SNR) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity
• E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamplifiers (-127dB EIN) with 48V phantom power & ground lift switches enable you to plug microphones
• Comprehensive digital I/O with optical and coaxial S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU) and MIDI In/Out to easily connect all of your digital
• Ultra-low latency Windows XP and x64 USB 2.0 drivers offer accurate timing and playback of your recorded audio and software instruments
• Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono/stereo) allows you to record and overdub with no annoying delay

E-MU's new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of audio performance to your Mac or PC with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine XTC mic/line/hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio. The 0404 USB also ships with the E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus VX, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit and master your music.

The E-MU 0404 USB 2.0 features:

• Premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters* (A/D: 113dB SNR, D/A: 117dB SNR) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity
• E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamplifiers (-127dB EIN) with 48V phantom power and ground lift switches enable you to plug microphones, keyboards and guitars straight into your computer with professional results, while the built-in analog soft limiting circuit lets you record a hotter signal without fear of clipping
• Comprehensive digital I/O with optical and coaxial S/PDIF (switchable to AES/EBU) and MIDI In/Out to easily connect all of your digital studio gear and instruments
• Ultra-low latency USB 2.0 drivers offer accurate timing and playback of your recorded audio and software instruments
• Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono/stereo) allows you to record and overdub with no annoying delay
• Plug-and-play operation with hands-on control of all major functions like master level, direct monitoring, preamplifier controls and more
• Cross-platform support (Windows XP/x64 and Mac OS X) and compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications (Windows: ASIO2, WDM, MME, AC-3 and DTS Passthru; Macintosh: Apple CoreAudio, CoreMIDI, AC-3 and DTS Passthru)

I/O Configuration:

• Two E-MU XTC Ultra-low Noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z Preamps with Soft Limiter and 48V Phantom Power (-127dBu EIN)
• Two 1/4" Balanced Outputs (117dB SNR)
• Stereo 1/8" Speaker Output (117dB SNR)
• 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF Optical In/Out (Switchable to AES/EBU)*
• 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF Coaxial In/Out (Switchable to AES/EBU)*
• MIDI Input/Output
• Stereo Headphone Output (114dB SNR)

* Macintosh analog operation up to 96kHz and digital operation up to 48kHz only at this time. Creative Professional E-MU 0404 USB Audio/MIDI Interface. - Premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters - E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamplifiers - Comprehensive digital I/O with optical and coaxial S/PDIF - Plug-and-Play operation with hands-on control of all major - Compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications