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M-Audio Audiophile 2496
Analog I/O RCA jacks. 24-bit 96kHz conversion. S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O.
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M Audio's Audiophile 2496 card is the latest addition to its highly successful Delta family of soundcards. The Audiophile 2496 is an all-in-one high fidelity soundcard solution for a wide variety of applications, ranging from multi-track recording to computer-based home theatre. Analog I/O is available on RCA jacks, utilizing the same professional 24-bit 96kHz conversion as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O provide connectivity to both digital devices and the world of MIDI. The Audiophile 2496 includes a powerful digital mixer/router, and control over SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Delta cards support all computer platforms and major software programs.
With software support, the Audiophile 2496 becomes the highest fidelity home theatre soundcard available today.
Applications
24-bit 96 kHz multitrack recording
MIDI recording and playback
Digital transfers; Digital mastering
LP/cassette-to-CD transfers
Computer-based Home Theater systems
Powerful digital mixing, routing and monitoring capabilities with included software
Weight: 2 lbs.
Dynamic Range: D/A 104.0dB (a-weighted), A/D 100.4dB (a-weighted)
THD: less than 0.002%
Freq. Response: 22Hz - 22kHz, -0.4,-0.4dB
Includes Windows 95/98, ASIO/ASIO2, Mac, GSIF, DirectX and Windows NT/2000 drivers.
System Requirements (PC)
Windows 95, 98,NT, 2000, ME, or XP
Pentium III 500Mhz - (96kHz operation)
Pentium II 400 - (48kHz operation)
128 MB of PC100 RAM - (96kHz operation)
64 MB of SDRAM - (48kHz operation)
UDMA EIDE or ATA 33/66 HDD
System Requirements (Mac)
G4 or G3
MacOS 8.6 or higher
128 MB RAM - (96kHz operation)
64 MB RAM - (48kHz operation)
OMS 2.3.8 for MIDI operation
With software support, the Audiophile 2496 becomes the highest fidelity home theatre soundcard available today.
Applications
24-bit 96 kHz multitrack recording
MIDI recording and playback
Digital transfers; Digital mastering
LP/cassette-to-CD transfers
Computer-based Home Theater systems
Powerful digital mixing, routing and monitoring capabilities with included software
Technical Info
Dimensions: 5-1/4 in. x 5 in. x 7/8 in.Weight: 2 lbs.
Dynamic Range: D/A 104.0dB (a-weighted), A/D 100.4dB (a-weighted)
THD: less than 0.002%
Freq. Response: 22Hz - 22kHz, -0.4,-0.4dB
Includes Windows 95/98, ASIO/ASIO2, Mac, GSIF, DirectX and Windows NT/2000 drivers.
System Requirements (PC)
Windows 95, 98,NT, 2000, ME, or XP
Pentium III 500Mhz - (96kHz operation)
Pentium II 400 - (48kHz operation)
128 MB of PC100 RAM - (96kHz operation)
64 MB of SDRAM - (48kHz operation)
UDMA EIDE or ATA 33/66 HDD
System Requirements (Mac)
G4 or G3
MacOS 8.6 or higher
128 MB RAM - (96kHz operation)
64 MB RAM - (48kHz operation)
OMS 2.3.8 for MIDI operation
Offering 24-bit, 96kHz audio recording for pennies with 2 channels of TRS I/O, MIDI I/O, and coaxial S/PDIF I/O with surround-encoded pass-through support. Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered.
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M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Reviews
9 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"M Audio has done right with the Audiophile 24/96"
Feature:
Clearly the best card in it's price range and for another $200 or so above it for that matter. I had done quite a bit of shopping before I bought this one. Digital and analog sources can be used at the same time. It has basic features, but those features are well-designed and practical.
Quality:
I'm not one to care about the looks of an audio card so I just won't comment on that. The product appears to be made well and is packaged well for transit. I expect it will work well for years to come.
Value:
Hands-down best value for the price in my book. In my exhaustive search for the best card for my application, I found nothing coming close with regards to specs, price, and quality.
Desirability:
This is not a ground-breaking product with regards to features. It's a very well-designed "workhorse". Not alot of bells-and-whistles. You can find features like this in many other cards, but the appeal certainly lies in the value for your money and ease of use.
Sound:
Crystal clear 24/96 sound with just about absent noise and distortion. What else can I say?
Support:
I have not had to use support per se. I just downloaded the newest drivers. I did have to manually pick the drivers instead of windows finding them automatically for some reason, but they did load fine after that.
Overall:
I will be using this product for years to come I imagine. I will certainly look at M Audio for my next card due to my experience with this one. If I had to buy another card right now, it would be this one.
Clearly the best card in it's price range and for another $200 or so above it for that matter. I had done quite a bit of shopping before I bought this one. Digital and analog sources can be used at the same time. It has basic features, but those features are well-designed and practical.
Quality:
I'm not one to care about the looks of an audio card so I just won't comment on that. The product appears to be made well and is packaged well for transit. I expect it will work well for years to come.
Value:
Hands-down best value for the price in my book. In my exhaustive search for the best card for my application, I found nothing coming close with regards to specs, price, and quality.
Desirability:
This is not a ground-breaking product with regards to features. It's a very well-designed "workhorse". Not alot of bells-and-whistles. You can find features like this in many other cards, but the appeal certainly lies in the value for your money and ease of use.
Sound:
Crystal clear 24/96 sound with just about absent noise and distortion. What else can I say?
Support:
I have not had to use support per se. I just downloaded the newest drivers. I did have to manually pick the drivers instead of windows finding them automatically for some reason, but they did load fine after that.
Overall:
I will be using this product for years to come I imagine. I will certainly look at M Audio for my next card due to my experience with this one. If I had to buy another card right now, it would be this one.
Submitted: 02/16/2004
Style of Music: Progressive rock and Jazz
10 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Very good quality for the price!"
Hmm... Some people are complaining about drivers... Never had ANY problems with drivers (Win 98SE & 2000 Prof). The card has worked just fine with all the drivers: original ones (from CD) and two downloaded updates within 6 months interval. I use it with Cubase VST/32, Orion Pro and Sound Forge - absolutely no problems with drivers/sound!!! Do you hear crackles & pops? Then put the card on the seperate IRQ (non-shared!!!) - it WILL solve the problem in most cases. Don't forget to keep your system up-to-date - fresh system drivers, video drivers, latest OS patches, etc... As for the sound quality - it is PERFECT!!!
Submitted: 09/11/2002
Style of Music: Electronica
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