M-Audio Delta 66 Audio Interface

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The M-Audio Delta 66 provides 6 inputs and outputs that you can use to record and monitor at 24-bit, 96kHz fidelity.

The M-Audio Delta 66 boasts an incredible sounding converter section with 24-bit 96kHz operation. The Delta 66's S/PDIF I/O makes it possible to perform digital transfers in and out of the system, useful in mastering to DAT or utilizing outboard FX via digital I/O. The breakout box handles 4 balanced or unbalanced, +4dB or -10dB signal level analog inputs and outputs. Also included is the Delta control panel software which configures the card and controls digital mixing, routing, and even SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) output on S/PDIF.

Features

- 6x6 24-bit/96kHz full-duplex recording interface
- Configured as a PCI Host card with external audio break-out box
- PCI card provides S/PDIF inputs and outputs on RCA jacks
- 4x4 analog break-out box accepts balanced or unbalanced connections on 1/4 in. TRS jacks.
- Analog I/O configurable for +4dB and -10dB signal levels
- Measured D/A specs: 103dB (A-weighted) dynamic range, 0.0015% THD @ 0dBFS
- Measured A/D specs: 99dB (A-weighted) dynamic range, 0.0023% THD @ 0dBFS
- All data paths support up to 24-bit/96kHz performance, no upgrades necessary
- Powerful digital mixing, routing, and monitoring capabilities

Drivers include: Windows 95/98, Windows NT, ASIO, ASIO2, Direct Sound, EASI, Multi-card 95/98 and Multi-card NT (up to 3 in a system), Gigasampler, Mac Sound Manager, and Mac ASIO

Minimum System Requirements for PC

Windows 95, 98, or NT

Pentium II 266MHz - (96kHz operation)

Pentium 200 MMX - (48kHz or less)

128 MB of PC100 RAM - (96kHz operation)

64 MB of SDRAM - (48kHz or less)

UDMA EIDE or SCSI HDD

Minimum System Requirements for Mac

G4, G3, or G3 accelerator

128 MB RAM for 96kHz operation

96 MB RAM for 48kHz operation

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (99 ratings)
Submitted May 3, 2005 by a customer from mail.com

"EASY to use and GREAT sound!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I expect I'll be satisfied with this until I can afford a real digital recorder that doesn't have the quirks of Windows crashing. If you have a computer and want to record some music, this is what you need to do it with. You could spend alot more if you want, but this definitely does the trick.
Sound
The sound quality is great, as good as much more expensive cards.
Features
The breakout box is solidly built with a sturdy cable of adequate length.
Quality
A well made product. It seems sturdy and could easily be used on the road for recording gigs due to it's compact size and portability.
Value
Awesome value! System requirements let you use this card even with older computers to get great quality digital recordings. You can't buy a digital recorder with the quality this offers anywhere near the price.
Manufacturer Support
I haven't needed any support on this product because it has worked flawlessly. That's the best kind of support, not needing it.
The Wow Factor
This is a great product, even if it looks ordinary, the features and quality are outstanding. Don't be fooled by fancy packaging, this may look like a plain Jane, but it's a sweetheart when you take it for a ride.

Musical Background:

musician and recording engineer

Musical Style:

Rock & Roll
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