Emagic's EMI 2|6 sound card can be used with Mac or PC computers equipped with USB ports, making it particularly attractive for those who want to add sound to their computers. The small, transparent blue unit draws its power directly from the USB port, although a DC PSU input is provided for situations where the host computer's USB port or hub may not supply enough power.

The control panel is accessible through the Drivers and Hardware Setup window (in Logic's Audio menu) allowing the EMI 2|6 to be used normally or set to low bandwidth, stereo input, stereo output mode.