M-Audio Transit USB 24/96 Laptop I/O (Macintosh and Windows)

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Includes Ableton Live Lite 4. TOSlink optical digital output. Line/optical input.

Hi-Resolution Mobile Audio Upgrade
Small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. The digital output can deliver AC3 and DTS from your computer to an external decoder such as a surround receiver*. And the bus-powered design allows you play and record virtually anywhere your laptop can go. Transit is your ticket to ride.

Features:
Mobile 24-bit/96kHz USB audio upgrade

1/8 in. stereo analog/optical digital input

1/8 in. stereo line/headphone output

TOSlink optical digital output allows AC3 and DTS pass-through*

Line/optical input accommodates self-powered stereo microphones

Includes 3.5mm (male) to TOSlink (female) adapter

Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away

Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.6 x 0.9 in.

Weight: 1.6 ounces

Minimum System Requirements:

For the PC:
UDMA, EIDE or HDD
Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
96kHz Operation: Pentium III 500 mHz, 128 MB RAM
48 kHz Operation: Pentium II 400 mHz, 64 MB RAM

For the Mac:
OS 9.1 (9.2 recommended)
OS 10.1 or higher*

96kHz Operation: G3 or G4 w/ native USB, 128 MB RAM
48kHz Operation: G3 or G4 w/ native USB, 64 MB RAM

*known incompatability issues with certain features on Panther OS

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5765

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (44 ratings)
Submitted October 25, 2005 by a customer from stop.it

"great portable product!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
Sound
Beats the soundcard in the Mac Powerbook in handling strong signals... no distortion when recording synths to GarageBand.
Features
Has optical out, but don't use it. New Powerbooks have optical ports, so useful there...
Quality
working fine for > 12 months
Value
great for < $100
Manufacturer Support
M-Audio email support is slooooow... I had a use/application question, not a problem...

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Electronic
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