Three Variations In The Range
There are three models of the E-MU, all based on the same PCI E-MU 1010 card. This foundation is the purely digital component of the product, while the analog part varies depending on the model. The E-MU 1212m is coupled with a PCI E-MU 0202 card, which is more simple that the other models: it makes do with two symmetrical analog inputs and two analog outputs for 6.35 mm jack plugs and a MIDI link (input and output using two mini-DIN sockets). Both the other cards are linked by a sheathed network cable (RJ45 connectors) to an external AudioDock, which is a control box that offers a wide range of connection capabilities that we'll list below.
These two cards, the E-MU 1820 and the E-MU1820m, appear to differ only in the quality of their converters. The 1820m is the top-of-the-range model (identical to the Protools systems) that provides the best possible performance. So these options are identical, with the only difference lying in the specifications. However, the 1820m has an additional PCI card, offering more extensive capabilities for professional synchronization (Word Clock, synchro SMPTE, and MTC).
Added to this mix are the EmulatorX versions - configurations in which E-MU audio cards are combined with EmulatorX sampling software and a number of other software programs. The EmulatorX version comprises an EMU 1010 card and an E-MU 0202 card, while the EmulatorX Studio version consists of a 1010 card, an Audiodock M and a synchro card. The software is delivered with 4 GB of sound files, including the Proteus 2000 databases. The software is locked onto the E-MU cards but updates will be available for card owners.
