MAudio Omni Studio Omni I/O and Delta 66 Package
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Includes PCI card, I/O interface, and software.
Overview
A Unique and Powerful Songwriting/Production Tool
The Omni Studio is the ultimate complete recording package for Mac and PC, offering versatility and performance that will change the way you make your music. Designed to let you record, monitor, and mix projects, the Omni Studio streamlines your setup and gives you the tools you need to produce music more professionally and easily than ever before. The Omni Studio package features the M-Audio Delta 66 PCI card, and the Omni I/O Interface.
Features
2 Mic/Inst and 2 line level balanced/unbalanced analog inputs to the Delta 44 or Delta 66 soundcard.
2 Mic/Inst inputs equipped with XLR phantom power, insert I/O jacks, individual gain controls, gain reduction "pad" switch, and signal/clip indicator LEDs.
Low impedance mic inputs provide 66dB of gain and utilize M Audio's critically acclaimed DMP2 pre-amp technology. They are switchable to hi-impedance instrument inputs with 46dB of gain, ideal for electric/acoustic guitars.
The Omni Mic/Inst pre-amp has a frequency response of 10Hz to 200kHz, low THD of .0009%, with a dynamic range of 130dB.
Stereo effect return. Mixing Section (all balanced/unbalanced on TRS jacks).
4 Delta outputs can simultaneously be used as independent balanced/unbalanced direct outs for use as additional effects sends, alternate mix output, or feeds to a secondary mixer.
4 stereo aux inputs for MIDI devices.
Stereo Aux inputs 1 and 2 can be muted in the mixer and re-routed to the Delta line inputs for… read more easy audio recording of MIDI instruments or other auxiliary inputs.
Mix out for recording to a mix deck
Control room outs with independent level control for monitoring
2 headphone outputs with individual level controls
1 mono effect send per channel
L/R output signal/clip LEDs
Powerful digital mixing, routing, and monitoring capabilities with included software
Includes Windows 95/98, ASIO/ASIO2, Mac, GSIF, DirectX, and Windows NT/2000 drivers
Omni i/O is also available separately for use with Delta 66 and Delta 44 cards
Coming soon: Omni Universal Compatibility Cable for adapting the Omni i/O to any soundcard
The Omni Studio Allows You To...
Record: vocals, guitars, keyboards, software synths, loops, samples, turntables, and external FX units.
Monitor: keyboards, MIDI performances, FX sends before recording the FX, using 2 headphones and/or speakers.
Mix: to digital (CD, DAT, minidisk) and cassette without re-patching cables.
In addition to needing a great audio card, you want your microphones to sound great, which means you need great mic preamps. Maybe you want to be able to use keyboards, sound modules, or turntables, so now you need a mixer. Perhaps you want to use your outboard effects while you record, and you need to have the ability to easily mix and patch them. And you're planning on expanding your setup as you go, so you need everything to be open-ended.
They've Made It Easy For You
The Omni Studio not only does all of this, it does a lot more, and for a price that no one can beat. The truth is that you could spend 5 times more than the Omni and still not get where you need to be. The Omni has you covered.
All This and Software, Too
M-Audio has taken the guess work out of this package. Inside the box you'll find the Maximum Audio Tools software bundle.
MAT also includes Sonic Foundry's innovative Acid Xpress and Siren Xpress programs (for PC), Mixmeister's DJ mixing program (for PC), Qdesign's MP3 player (for Mac and PC) as well as trial versions of the Antares Mic Modeler, Antares Auto Tune, Arboretum Systems's Ray Gun (vinyl restoration and denoiser), Cycling 74's Pluggo (for Mac). Also included are demo versions of Propellerheads popular programs Reason, ReBirth, and ReCycle. read less
The Omni Studio is the ultimate complete recording package for Mac and PC, offering versatility and performance that will change the way you make your music. Designed to let you record, monitor, and mix projects, the Omni Studio streamlines your setup and gives you the tools you need to produce music more professionally and easily than ever before. The Omni Studio package features the M-Audio Delta 66 PCI card, and the Omni I/O Interface.
Features
2 Mic/Inst and 2 line level balanced/unbalanced analog inputs to the Delta 44 or Delta 66 soundcard.
2 Mic/Inst inputs equipped with XLR phantom power, insert I/O jacks, individual gain controls, gain reduction "pad" switch, and signal/clip indicator LEDs.
Low impedance mic inputs provide 66dB of gain and utilize M Audio's critically acclaimed DMP2 pre-amp technology. They are switchable to hi-impedance instrument inputs with 46dB of gain, ideal for electric/acoustic guitars.
The Omni Mic/Inst pre-amp has a frequency response of 10Hz to 200kHz, low THD of .0009%, with a dynamic range of 130dB.
Stereo effect return. Mixing Section (all balanced/unbalanced on TRS jacks).
4 Delta outputs can simultaneously be used as independent balanced/unbalanced direct outs for use as additional effects sends, alternate mix output, or feeds to a secondary mixer.
4 stereo aux inputs for MIDI devices.
Stereo Aux inputs 1 and 2 can be muted in the mixer and re-routed to the Delta line inputs for… read more easy audio recording of MIDI instruments or other auxiliary inputs.
Mix out for recording to a mix deck
Control room outs with independent level control for monitoring
2 headphone outputs with individual level controls
1 mono effect send per channel
L/R output signal/clip LEDs
Powerful digital mixing, routing, and monitoring capabilities with included software
Includes Windows 95/98, ASIO/ASIO2, Mac, GSIF, DirectX, and Windows NT/2000 drivers
Omni i/O is also available separately for use with Delta 66 and Delta 44 cards
Coming soon: Omni Universal Compatibility Cable for adapting the Omni i/O to any soundcard
The Omni Studio Allows You To...
Record: vocals, guitars, keyboards, software synths, loops, samples, turntables, and external FX units.
Monitor: keyboards, MIDI performances, FX sends before recording the FX, using 2 headphones and/or speakers.
Mix: to digital (CD, DAT, minidisk) and cassette without re-patching cables.
In addition to needing a great audio card, you want your microphones to sound great, which means you need great mic preamps. Maybe you want to be able to use keyboards, sound modules, or turntables, so now you need a mixer. Perhaps you want to use your outboard effects while you record, and you need to have the ability to easily mix and patch them. And you're planning on expanding your setup as you go, so you need everything to be open-ended.
They've Made It Easy For You
The Omni Studio not only does all of this, it does a lot more, and for a price that no one can beat. The truth is that you could spend 5 times more than the Omni and still not get where you need to be. The Omni has you covered.
All This and Software, Too
M-Audio has taken the guess work out of this package. Inside the box you'll find the Maximum Audio Tools software bundle.
MAT also includes Sonic Foundry's innovative Acid Xpress and Siren Xpress programs (for PC), Mixmeister's DJ mixing program (for PC), Qdesign's MP3 player (for Mac and PC) as well as trial versions of the Antares Mic Modeler, Antares Auto Tune, Arboretum Systems's Ray Gun (vinyl restoration and denoiser), Cycling 74's Pluggo (for Mac). Also included are demo versions of Propellerheads popular programs Reason, ReBirth, and ReCycle. read less
Specs
Peak Analog Input Signal: +14dBu (+4dBu setting), +6dBV (Consumer setting), 0dBV (-10dBV setting).
Peak Analog Output Signal: +14dBu (+4dBu setting), +6dBV (Consumer setting), 0dBV (-10dBV setting)
Dynamic Range: Outputs: 103dB (a-weighted), Inputs: 99dB (a-weighted)
THD (at 0dBFS): Outputs: less than 0.0015%, Inputs: less than 0.0024%
Frequency Response: 22Hz - 22kHz, -0.3, -0.2dB
Input Impedance: 10k ohms minimum
Input Connectors: 1/4 in. female TRS-type, balanced or unbalanced
Output Connectors: 1/4 in. female TRS-type, balanced or unbalanced
Digital Input Format: S/PDIF coaxial, 0.5V to 5V peak-to-peak.
Digital Input Sample Rate: 8kHz to 96kHz.
Digital Output Format: S/PDIF coaxial, 0.5V peak-to-peak; AES/EBU data stream over S/PDIF coaxial.
Digital Output Sample Rate: 8kHz to 96kHz.
Adapter Resource Requirements
IRQ: One required
I/O Addresses: Four blocks: 32, 16, 16, and 64 bytes
DMA Channels: None required
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 95 or Windows 98, Mac OS 8.5.1 or higher
Pentium II 266MHz for 96kHz operation. Pentium 200 MMX for 48kHz or less
128 MB of PC100 RAM for 96kHz operation. 64MB SDRAM for 48kHz or less.
Mac G3 or G3 accelerator with 64 MB of RAM, 128 recommended. Some faster Power PCs will perform adequately.
UDMA EIDE or fast SCSI HDD recommended.
Peak Analog Output Signal: +14dBu (+4dBu setting), +6dBV (Consumer setting), 0dBV (-10dBV setting)
Dynamic Range: Outputs: 103dB (a-weighted), Inputs: 99dB (a-weighted)
THD (at 0dBFS): Outputs: less than 0.0015%, Inputs: less than 0.0024%
Frequency Response: 22Hz - 22kHz, -0.3, -0.2dB
Input Impedance: 10k ohms minimum
Input Connectors: 1/4 in. female TRS-type, balanced or unbalanced
Output Connectors: 1/4 in. female TRS-type, balanced or unbalanced
Digital Input Format: S/PDIF coaxial, 0.5V to 5V peak-to-peak.
Digital Input Sample Rate: 8kHz to 96kHz.
Digital Output Format: S/PDIF coaxial, 0.5V peak-to-peak; AES/EBU data stream over S/PDIF coaxial.
Digital Output Sample Rate: 8kHz to 96kHz.
Adapter Resource Requirements
IRQ: One required
I/O Addresses: Four blocks: 32, 16, 16, and 64 bytes
DMA Channels: None required
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 95 or Windows 98, Mac OS 8.5.1 or higher
Pentium II 266MHz for 96kHz operation. Pentium 200 MMX for 48kHz or less
128 MB of PC100 RAM for 96kHz operation. 64MB SDRAM for 48kHz or less.
Mac G3 or G3 accelerator with 64 MB of RAM, 128 recommended. Some faster Power PCs will perform adequately.
UDMA EIDE or fast SCSI HDD recommended.
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(82 ratings)
Submitted September 24, 2022 by a customer from outlook.com
"20 years later and still working"
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I bought my first one just after 2000. To their credit, M-Audio kept updating drivers even after the model was discontinued, so after a brief retirement, I've been able to run it on Windows 7, Vista, and now on Windows 10 64-bit. I recently added a second one (and another Delta-66 card, connected them through S/PDIF, and bingo -- I have an 8-in/8-out, (virtually) zero-latency, direct connect (no USB, etc) audio interface. Only gotcha is that you need PCI slots, which most new computers don't have anymore, but mine happens to have two, so I guess I'll be keeping it for a while. There's just no way to get this kind of performance for under $1k with today's equipment, and the stuff that relies on serial bus connections (USB, Firewire, Thunderbolt) all add latency. It's absolutely amazing that a system that debuted prior to Y2K can still outperform anything new in its price range. As the other reviewer observed, it's definitely not 'plug-and-play', but none of the professional interfaces with these kinds of features are, not even the more modern ones.
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