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Analog inputs:2
# of Preamps:2
# of Hi-Z Inputs: 2
Connection To Computer: PCI Card
MIDI Connection: yes
Included Software: Cakewalk SONAR LE, Steinberg Cubase LE
Multiple Monitor Mixes:yes
Price: $350 US
Mac Compatible: no
PC Compatible: yes
S/PDIF inputs: yes
AES inputs: no
ADAT Lightpipe inputs: yes
The E-MU 1616 is a PCI Digital Audio System that delivers everything you need to produce audio on a PC with professional results: premium 24-bit/192kHz converters (112dB SNR A/D and D/A), hardware-accelerated effects and mixing, comprehensive sync options and seamless compatibility with your favorite PC audio/sequencer software. The MicroDock breakout box offers a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs plus 32 channels of MIDI I/O, including two E-MU XTC Class-A ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps with 48V phantom power and analog soft limiting circuit for clip protection. The 1616M PCI also ships with ASIO2 and WDM drivers for Windows XP, 2000 and x64, as well as the E-MU Production Tools software bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus X LE, plus software by Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music.
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