Should I be using +4dbu input sensitivity on my jbl lsr 305 monitors with balanced inputs from the emu 0404?

According to the manual specifications it only lists the following: Analog Line Outputs (2) Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter D/A converter: AK4396 Level (auto detect): Professional: +12dBV max (balanced) Consumer: +6dBV max (unbalanced) How do I figure out what...

I'll start off apologizing for my ignorance, and state that I have read the manual, and just want to make sure I'm going about doing this right as I'm not very technically minded and haven't done this before. I currently have an emu0404 usb connected to my computer via usb for phone listening...

Hey there, I'll acknowledge that I've looked around but I'm still totally incompetent and want to make sure I'm on the right track before I invest any money so I was hoping you folks could help me out.   Anyway, currently I'm just using an Emu 0404 but I was planning to purchase a Little Dot...

So I recently set up a pair of swan m10s and everything is fine and dandy but the stereo channels are reversed. I was just wondering if this is a common problem or did I just get unlucky? It struck me as kind of odd that the rca cables were coloured red and yellow though.

Quote: Quote:   Good to hear, I'm a dolt when it comes to these things, I just like the music.  

So I was setting up my Swan M10s and obviously not paying as much attention as I should have been, and I ended up plugging it into the mic line in instead of the headphone / lineout right beside it.   The speakers sound ok now that they are in the right jack, albeit I don't have a mic lying...

  Quote: Just curious, how did you measure it, ABX?   I was a little sketched out when I saw somebody say this on monoprice (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021810&p_id=653&seq=1&format=4#feedback)   "My sub kept randomly emitting a...

Hey, apologize for being a complete dolt when it comes to things like this, and I hope this is the most appropriate forum.   I purchased a set of swan m-10s just to use with my desktop, but the rca connections to the sub are far too short so I'm wondering about how I would go extending them...

Hah, I set it up and it was dead on arrival. Bloody brilliant.

I haven't posted here lately but I thought I would update for those with any interest. The 0404 was under warranty so after dealing with support I was able to exchange it for a new one. It was about a 3 week turnaround but my warranty was extended by that same amount of time.

Hey there, I'm currently running a 0404 usb with 595s through asio in foobar using emu's native asio drivers. Now it works just peachy for what I'm using it for, but there are times when I don't feel like wearing cans, or would just like to put something on in the background for when I have...

Quote: Originally Posted by uraflit are you sure it was the 0404? 100%, It's sitting by its lonesome on a shelf.

Quote: Originally Posted by suo Was there a thunderstorm at the time? That might be the cause, as I've never heard of something melting due to a failed capacitor.. There was a thunderstrom earlier in the day, but not when I heard the loud pop noise. I'm not sure it actually was...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule Sounds a capacitor blew. If it's still under warranty like you said, you should turn it in. At the time the 0404 was turned on but wasn't in use, is this still likely what happened?

So about 3 hours ago I heard a loud "pop" noise from my emu 0404 usb box, and subsequently started to smell something akin to burning plastic. I turned it off and let it sit for a few hours, and now that the smell has dissipated the box seems to be running fine at least the headphone out (which...

Quote: Originally Posted by joe_cool Which version of Foobar are you discussing? Later version (v0.9.5) automatically sets the bit rate to 32-bit for ASIO. .0.9.6, I can change the config as per the picture above to 16, 24, or 32 bit in ASIO using the native e-mu asio drivers in...

Quote: Originally Posted by b0dhi Use 24 bit with dithering at the decoder stage if possible. Wouldn't just using 16 bit ASIO out be a better option for FLAC at least, as there would be no truncation afaik? I don't know about Mp3s, specs for the 0404 say 24-bit I/O, 32-bit...

Hello, I am currently using a emu0404 usb and am wondering the best way to set the bit depth on output in foobar. I primarily listen to both lame encoded mp3s and flac files at a bit depth of 16. Would it make sense then to put the ASIO bit depth at 16 then? Currently I can use ASIO rates of...

Quote: Originally Posted by EnOYiN Sound Control | Really Effective Here is one which works quite well. I still think that a regular volume knob works 10 times better though. Thanks, I'll check this out. I have a knob and I agree with you there, sometimes I just take my laptop...

Hey, basically I'm looking for any recommendations for ways to replace the default windows sound control program, defiantly one of the few things I prefer in vista. Mainly I'm looking for the ability to actually manually set a value from 1-100 or do db adjustments. Per app adjustments would be...

Quote: Originally Posted by FallenAngel Headphone impedance is almost meaningless when picking most amps. What's your budget? In general though, take this question and search the amp forum. As always though, unless you NEED portable, don't get portable. I've been picking through...

Quote: Originally Posted by FallenAngel Yes, there is a point and it's worth it - the built-in amp in the EMU0404 is crap, utterly crap. Well knowing that hd595s are 50 ohm impedance, would you have a good amp in mind to recommend?

Sorry if this isn't the best forum. I just ordered a Emu 0404 USB, going to be using with senn hd 595s, I am wondering if there is any point in having a headphone amp in addition to the built in preamp?