Produce professional audio on your PC.

The E-MU 1212M Master-Level Recording System is easily expandable as your needs grow. Features mastering-grade 24-bit, 192kHz converters (the same converters used in the ProTools HD 192 I/O interface) and flexible connectivity with 2 - 1/4" balanced analog I/Os, 24/192 ADAT I/O switchable to S/PIDF, 24/96 S/PDIF I/O switchable to AES/EBU, MIDI I/O, plus a FireWire port. The 32-bit multi-effects processor offers over 16 simultaneous hardware-accelerated studio-grade effects with no CPU overhead, and the plug-in architecture allows you to add new effects as needed. 32 channels of zero latency mixing/monitoring with super-flexible virtual patchbay and full compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications make it project friendly. Also includes a powerful software studio package.

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. Whether you are recording full-blown productions or running virtual instruments on a dedicated computer, the E-MU 1212M Digital Audio System delivers everything needed to create professional-quality music on your PC at a price that will change your expectations of desktop recording forever.

The 1212M is now shipping with the new Power FX software update, giving users the ability to run over 600 hardware-accelerated effects as VST plug-ins for Cubase and other applications. Power FX also introduces EMU's first expansion plug-in, with new reverb and delay effects.

The 1212M System is also available with EMU's comprehensive EmulatorX sampling software.

E-MU 1212M Master-Level Recording System Features:

• System features:
• 32-bit E-DSP hardware effects acceleration
• Over 20 effects algorithms (more than 500 effects presets)
• Plug-in effects architecture
• Intuitive drag-and-drop PatchMix DSP patchbay/mixing/effects interface
• Compatible with most popular PC audio/sequencer software (ultralow latency WDM/DS and ASIO 2.0 drivers)
• E-DSP hardware-accelerated effects with over 500 presets
• MIDI and FireWire interfaces
• Zero-latency hardware mixing/monitoring
• Complete audio recording/editing/mixing/effects software package included
  
  I/O Configuration:
• 2 - 1/4" Balanced Inputs
• 2 - 1/4" Balanced Outputs
• 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 (6-pin)

The power you need to break out of the ho-hum recording rut. Order now.

E-MU 1212M Master-Level Recording System Specifications:

• Package Includes:
• E-MU 1010 PCI card
• E-MU 0202 I/O daughter card
• I/O card cable
• Mini-DIN MIDI adapter cables
• Quick Start guide
• Operation Manual on CD-ROM
• Creative Professional Software CD-ROM
• Windows 2000 and XP Drivers
• E-MU PatchMix DSP
• E-MU E-DSP FX Library
• Audio software package on CD-ROM
  
  Minimum System Requirements:
• Genuine Intel Pentium III or AMD K6 class processor or higher operating at 500MHz or faster
• Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset
• 128MB System RAM
• 500MB of free hard disk space for full installation
• Windows 2000 SP 4, Windows XP SP 1 or greater
• PCI 2.1 compliant slot for E-MU 1010 PCI card
• Adjacent PCI slot for E-MU 0202 I/O daughter card
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
• XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

E-MU 1212M Master-Level Recording System

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Incredible Sound Card and Software

Posted by Anonymous Musician from Norman, OK on Apr 10, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Modern Artisic, Alternative Jazz, Ambient

I cannot believe the quality of this product, the software and the excellent Tech Support with this product. It is best bang for the buck with all the ins/outs on this, plus it is great sounding as well. E-MU also has 64 bit drivers on their website for XP x64 which is hard to find for anyone else out there. E-MU is ON TOP of their game with this card. The software is like a mixer in itself and is very powerful - it is not a toy or a simple plug in card, though, so novices will have to spend a few hours understanding how it works. For intermediate users you will be GREATLY satisfied. I intend to buy another for an additional computer system. It also comes with excellent trial/limited version software. To top it off, its compatibility, price, and performance is OUTSTANDING. BUY IT!!!

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Great if you're on a budget

Posted by Brett from Walnut Creek, CA on Jan 29, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Rock

Took a while to finally get it working, but no problems since. Comes with all the software you need to get started but you might want to upgrade eventually. Records nice and quiet. Granted, there are better cards out there, but defiantly not at this price.

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E-MU 1212M

Posted by Big Daddy from FL USA on Jan 14, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician for 40 years

Reviewer's Play Style: Most types

The E-MU 1212M is OK but my left audio IP has become distorted and effectively useless. The mixer is stupid and defies anyone with less than a 144 IQ. The included software only works with certain setups. Gives good playback quality.

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Decent Card for the Price

Posted by T-Bone from Cary NC on Dec 8, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active/Hobbyist/Recording

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

It's pretty good, routing was a bit cryptic at first but a Tech Support (which is Excelent) helped me out. Made lots of sense. Very flexible after you get the hang of it. Problem on this card is the lack of analog outs. Right and left...thats it. Way to lean if you want to go to more then just a set of monitors. Digital outs are good if you got that kinda gear. (not me) I didn't really find the software usefull as far as passing off effects onto the card, It was to much hastle to switch in and out of Sonar to make it all happen. I was able to push the latency down to 2ms recording 8 tracks without a hitch (i like that). This is a good card if your a cheapskate like me. I had to go with the 1818 though for headphones and analog outs to my PA. I also like the blue card. It's a cool touch if your a PC moder.

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I own this thing....

Posted by Dave from Indiana on Aug 30, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: I play a mean CD player.....

I've had this blasted thing since April 2005, or I should say 3 of them. The first one had parts rattling around in the box, and I dared not install it. 2nd one worked for about 2 mos., then the left analog output died. Now the 3rd one has quit altogether. No signal passes at all. Tech support was insistent my computer was at fault (I installed the 1212 in a different computer just to humor them, and it didn't work on it either), so I pitched the whole mess in the trash. I replaced it with a ProTools system, and now everything works just fine. When the unit worked it had excellent quality, maybe a bit excessive noise in the background.

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