M-Audio Audiophile USB Audio and MIDI Interface (Macintosh and Windows)

S/PDIF in and out. MIDI in and out.

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63 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

6 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 1 out of 10

"Avoid this. Get something else."

Feature:
Installation is a headache if you're not versed in technology. It sure isn't plug-n-play. It didn't come with all the "free software" i.e. stripped down limited edition software it said it would.

Quality:
Not too dependable when one has to worry about it crashing.

Value:
Nope, not worth it.

Desirability:
It looks good, but I don't care so much about looks, as long as it works. I'd go with someone else other that M-Audio.

Sound:
Good sound quality, cumbersome/minimalistic software interface.

Support:
I've gone back and forth via email and phone with Tech Support and problems with XP crashing with even the latest drivers. I finally gave up.

Overall:
I should have returned it (it was past its return date when I opened it) or sold it and gotten something more reliable. M-Audio dropped it like a hot potato once they saw how terrible this product is. The latest drivers (version: 1.5.4.15) were written in June of 2003. Doesn't that say something about their support?

Submitted: 3/15/2006

Style of Music: Berlin Electronic

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Solid product."

Feature:
Most useful feature is the RCA/Tape I/O

Quality:
Nothing wrong here. The product is clean.

Value:
Reasonable price.

Desirability:
It's sleek.

Sound:
The sound is clear and crisp, if your having problems with the quality of the sound, put some damn money towards a decent pre-amp or mixer.

Support:
I have not yet needed support.

Overall:
8.2 Overall, I will have this product for another year.

Submitted: 2/1/2005

Style of Music: R&B, Soul, Hiphop

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Audiophile USB is the affordable, no-hassle USB audio and MIDI interface for Mac and PC. The Audiophile USB builds on the success of our popular Audiophile 2496 -- awarded Best Soundcard by Computer Music magazine -- delivering 24-bit/96k quality with great dynamic range and noise specs. That's because it uses AC-powered components that deliver better fidelity than bus-powered circuitry. The included Mac and PC drivers let you independently scale bit depth and sample rate (up to 96k) to deliver the lowest USB latency anywhereÖwhether you're on stage or in the studio.

Features:
Simple USB connectivity for audio and MIDI

2 pairs of analog line-level audio inputs (1/4 in. unbalanced or RCA)

2 analog line-level audio outputs (RCA) with level control knob

S/PDIF in and out (coaxial)

Support AC3 for surround sound setups

MIDI in and out

Headphone output (1/4 in.) with level control knob

High performance 24-bit/96k ADCs (109dB dynamic range)

High performance 24-bit/96k DACs (107dB dynamic range)

Low latency

External power supply allows higher-fidelity AC-powered components

Technical Info

Minimum System Requirements Windows
Pentium II 300 MHz with 64 MB RAM
Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP

Minimum System Requirements Macintosh
Native USB support and 64 MB RAM
Mac OS 9.x or OS 10.1 or later

***All MAudio USB products send or receive version 1.0 USB information but can be used with version 2.0, though will not take advantage of the additional 2.0 benefits.
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