ablaze 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2004 this's the current soundcard-flavour-of-the-month on headfi specs-wise looks good is it available in Singapore, anyone knows? EMU 1212M 24Bit 192kHz Balanced PCI Interface (Windows) The E-MU 1212M Digital Audio System delivers everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results - 24-bit/192kHz converters (the same A/D converters used in Digidesign®'s flagship Pro Tools® HD 192 I/O interface), hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software. Whether you are recording full-blown productions or running virtual instruments on a dedicated computer, the E-MU 1212M Digital Audio System is the perfect solution for any application that only requires a couple channels of premium analog I/O (i.e. mastering, remixing and running virtual instruments). Features Mastering-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters - the same A/D converters used in Digidesign®''s flagship Pro Tools® HD I/O Interface Flexible connectivity with 1/4" balanced analog I/O, 24/192 ADAT I/O and 24/96 S/PDIF I/O, MIDI I/O plus a FireWire® port for seamless integration with your entire studio E-DSP 32-bit Multi-effects Processor offers you over 16 simultaneous hardware-accelerated studio-grade effects with no CPU overhead - plug-in architecture allows you to add new effects as needed 32 Channels of zero latency Hardware Mixing/ Monitoring with super-flexible virtual patchbay - no external mixer needed Full compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications with ultra-low latency WDM, DirectSound® and ASIO 2.0 Drivers Powerful software studio package 1212M I/O Configuration Two 1/4" Balanced Inputs 24-bit/192kHz ADAT In/Out (switchable to S/PDIF) 24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF In/Out (switchable to AES/EBU) MIDI In/Out Firewire® Interface The E-MU 1212M also ships with a comprehensive audio software package. E-MU’s new Digital Audio Systems deliver everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results – 24-bit/192kHz converters, hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, comprehensive sync options and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software. E-MU Systems has teamed up with the Creative Advanced Technology Center, a world leader in ASIC and algorithm development for PC audio, to develop the new line of Creative Professional hardware interfaces that stand toe-to-toe with the most advanced and expensive audio systems in the world. All three Digital Audio Systems ship with a PCI card that features ADAT, S/PDIF and FireWire® interfaces, as well as connectivity to a family of internal and external I/O and sync options. Whether you are recording full-blown productions or running virtual instruments on a dedicated computer, E-MU’s Digital Audio Systems deliver everything needed to create professional-quality music on your PC at a price that will change your expectations of desktop recording forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2004 Nope. Ask around SLS and those Yamaha shop... Are you thinking of power buy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q00 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 hmm...emu..the same chips that creative uses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 i would recommend jumping in with Zemo's (from head-fi) powerbuy. that's where i got mine from. fwiw, the 1212m is a fantastic sounding source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2004 hey adhoc, how much did you get it for including shippin? how's it compare to your other sound cards? (for that matter, WHAT other soundcards have you got? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 hi ablaze, i went directly from a audigy 1 to the e-mu. EAC'ed flac files. $332.87. the difference is, to say the least, frightening. i cant point out any particular one part that sounds better - everything just sounds better. imo my very humble setup might just be about, say 70-80% of a $$$$$ setup like cmk's. i use 96khz upsampling. the one fault of the e-mu is that it doesnt support 88.2khz or 176.4khz (direct-integer-multiple upsampling of 44.1khz) that allows upsampling without so much processing (to remove artifacts associated with non-integer upsampling). however the next soundcard up the line that does support such upsampling is the rme hammerfall @ USD$299. also, you might want to note that upsampling to 96khz uses about 25% cpu capacity continuously. 192khz about 55% continuously. my system is a 2.53ghz p4, 512mb ram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q00 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2004 That is a lot of cpu resources to dedicate to it...have u compared the sound with foobar upsampling before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2004 That is a lot of cpu resources to dedicate to it...have u compared the sound with foobar upsampling before? sampling IS done in foobar2k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Q00 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2004 Okie..all cleared up now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ablaze 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2004 saw this at the creative warehouse sale at $369 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audionoob 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 For anyone interested, Creative Singapore just luanched E-MU product line locally . It is available at their showroom or online shop under Professional Lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahgoh7 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Saw a similar thread in HWZ click here the high end one cost about $1k!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonhanjk 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2004 (edited) Wait for Audigy 3 then I will decide which one to buy... Edited August 16, 2004 by jasonhanjk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goondu 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2004 adhoc, how do you connect the 2 separate output to a normal computer speakers that only have a single 1/8 plug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adhoc 0 Report post Posted August 27, 2004 a bit complicated. first i use 2 adaptors to convert both 1/4 mono outputs to rca, then use a rca to 1/8 female adaptor. that setup gets little use though - i'm usually using just the 1/4mono-to-rca and my rca cables, which are connected to my amp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
