E-MU 0204 USB: Damn, They've Done it Again! And for $129!!!

[sonci]

So I just got the 0204. It works great and I set up the ASIO output in Foobar so now the E-MU gets the correct sample rate. I have a couple questions, though:
 
1. Do I have to switch between 24 bit and 16 bit in the output devices menu any time I switch bit depth?
 
2. The windows volume still changes the volume coming out of the 0204. Is that supposed to happen with ASIO?
 
EDIT: Now it gives me this error:
 
"Unrecoverable playback error: The ASIO device does not support specified sample rate (44100Hz); please configure resampler appropriately"
 
It won't play anything at 16 bit/44.1 khz anymore. When I try, it selects 88.2 khz and gives me an error. It won't let me select 16 bit/44.1 in the sound devices section of the control panel, either. I can get 44.1 khz material to play if I change the ASIO settings to 24 bit. What?

Strange, usually when I select asio output in foobar the 24-16bit option is grayed out,
only the dither option is selectable, in fact when you play asio you play 16 bit as 16 bit and 24 as 24
Theres smth wrong with emu asio driver or even your version of foobar..

 

[DKaz]

How would you compare this to the original uDac?  I just bought 1964 customs and am looking for a decent upgrade DAC / AMP under $200.

 

[konoyaro]

So to answer my own question, looks like the 0204 won't run on a G5 PPC running 10.5.8. Although EMU USB software installs and launches without complaint and it even shows that a device is connected, it's not being recognized in Audio MIDI setup.
 
Pity. I was hoping that Core Audio / 10.5.8 support was going to get me by.

 

[aperture]

i see that there's an dec 2010 driver for the emu 0204 USB...
can we use the this driver for the emu 0202 USB, 0404 USB and tracker pre?
i believe 0202, 0404 and tracker pre share the same drivers.. thanks..

 

[Citan]

I apologize if this is a silly question, but will I be able to control the speaker volume with the EMU-0204?  I ask because the volume knob on the monitors Im getting is on the rear of the speaker and I would really like an easy was to adjust the volume on the fly.

 

[infinitesymphony]

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I apologize if this is a silly question, but will I be able to control the speaker volume with the EMU-0204?  I ask because the volume knob on the monitors Im getting is on the rear of the speaker and I would really like an easy was to adjust the volume on the fly.

No, unfortunately the E-MU 0404 USB is the only one of their interfaces with a Main Output volume pot.

 

[Citan]

Thanks for the reply!  Why is it so difficult to find a decent dac with a volume knob that controls the speakers instead of the headphone or even both with a switch or something (around $200)!?
The search continues...

 

[kite7]

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Thanks for the reply!  Why is it so difficult to find a decent dac with a volume knob that controls the speakers instead of the headphone or even both with a switch or something (around $200)!?
The search continues...

Look at the Audinst MX1
 
http://www.audinst.com/en/bbs/board.php?bo_table=HUDmx1&wr_id=5

 

[Citan]

Damn thats almost exactly what I need, but I would much rather have an optical or s/pdif in.  Still, looks really good, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[infinitesymphony]

Very good question. If the 1616M had a volume pot, I'd snatch it up in a heartbeat. The problem with pots (analog pots, at least, like the one the 0404 USB has) is that they eventually get dust in them and become scratchy.

 

[Ishcabible]

To anyone considering this, audiotopia's selling it for $87 shipped. I caved and bought one. I was about to buy it last night for $129 too. So glad I waited.

 

[Smallville]

Damn it. I saw it for around $95 on Amazon yesterday and hesitated to get it. Now it's back at $120

 
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To anyone considering this, audiotopia's selling it for $87 shipped. I caved and bought one. I was about to buy it last night for $129 too. So glad I waited.

 

 

[Haridic]

How does the E MU 0204 compare with the HRT Music Streamer II?

 

[Impulsive]

Grabbed one for myself too.
Perfect price, plus the fact that i simply cant buy it here in my country (no shops are selling it)
Shipping costs more, i negotiated with them USPS for 44 USD.
Was shipped in friday, lets see when it will arrive.

 

[Ishcabible]

Got mine today. The amp is pretty meh. It's bright, not too powerful, but detailed. Bass has a bit of a roll-off, and mids are a touch accentuated. My Realistic Pro 50's (Kinda like Sextetts, but not? They have the passive radiators, but people seem to like these as much or more than the Sextetts.) appreciate the tiny bit of extra power compared to laptop output, but my Harman Kardon HK430 eats this up for breakfast, which probably isn't a fair comparison. If anyone has questions, I'll be able to answer them.