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MAudio OmniStudio USB 4x4 Recording Interface

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The OmniStudio USB is a complete USB audio/MIDI studio interface featuring more connectivity, flexibility and functionality than any other USB audio product. OmniStudio USB combines the features of the popular Quattro USB and award-winning Omni Studio into a single compact 24-bit/96kHz interface for USB computers. The 4x4 architecture is software configurable for 4x4 operation at 16-bits, or 2x4 or 4x2 operation at 24-bits. The first two inputs feature Neutrik connectors to accept both XLR and balanced 1/4 in. TRS mic & instrument inputs, each complete with M-Audio's award-winning pre-amp technology, switchable phantom power, gain control knob (up to 66dB), 20dB pad switch, 1/4 in. inserts, and signal present/clip LED. Two additional balanced 1/4 in. TRS line inputs with selectable +4dBu/-10dBV operation levels also route to the A/D converter. OmniStudio USB is designed for both mobile and desktop operation and includes detachable rack-mount ears.

Audio/MIDI Interface Features
Up to 24-bit/96 kHz performance
4-in/4-out audio I/O
2 mic/instrument preamps with phantom power and 20 dB pad
2 line inputs*
4 direct outputs*
1-in/1-out MIDI I/O

*fits in standard 19 in. rack using removable rack ears.

Built-in Mixer Features
14-channel line mixer with effects send/return
Four stereo aux inputs routable to mixer or record inputs
Stereo monitor out with level control*
Stereo record out*
Zero-latency direct monitoring system
Two stereo headphone outputs with individual controls
Balanced/unbalanced operation

Outputs on the OmniStudio USB include individual balanced 1/4 in. TRS direct outputs from the four D/A channels, a stereo balanced 1/4 in. TRS monitor output pair complete with level control, a stereo balanced 1/4 in. TRS record output pair (independent of the monitor level control), and two separate 1/4 in. TRS stereo headphone outputs with individual level controls. The unit also features effects sends with level controls for each of the four D/A or direct monitor signals, as well as a stereo effects return. OmniStudio USB also serves as a 1x1 USB MIDI interface, thus providing a complete all-in-one audio/MIDI interface solution ideal for today's compact and mobile recording studio situations. OmniStudio USB ships with full driver support for Mac and Windows computers, including OS X. The package also includes M-Audio's Maximum Audio Tools bundle including an assortment of software designed to get users making music immediately.

M-Audio USB solutions are the shortest path between inspiration and final tracks. Their advanced technology and seamless driver support allow musicians to take advantage of pristine sound quality with plug-and-play ease. No PCI card installation, no muss or fuss. M-Audio's USB drivers also let you independently scale bit depth and sample rate (up to 96k) to deliver the lowest USB latency anywhere.

Whether you use Mac or PC, M-Audio's USB solutions offer affordable, high performance recording, playback and performance solutions for today's compact, mobile musicians. And once you experience a laptop-based virtual studio running with an M-Audio USB interface, you'll wonder how you ever made music any other way. The killer rig now even fits in a backpack so you can make music on your own terms--anywhere, anytime. zZounds is an authorized dealer of M-Audio products.

Specifications
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB

Dynamic Range: 104dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 104dB

THD: 0.00251%

+4dBu/-10dBV Operation

Mic Input Impedance: 3.4 kOhms

USB Recording Configurations
16-bit/44.1kHz: 4-in/4-out

24-bit/44.1kHz: 4-in/2-out, 2-in/4-out

24-bit/48kHz: 4-in/2-out, 2-in/4-out

24-bit/96kHz: 2-in or 2-out

System Requirements for Mac
G3 or G4 with native USB support

OS 9.2.2; OS 10.1.5 or higher

96kHz operation: 128MB RAM

48kHz operation: 64MB RAM

OMS 2.3.8 (included) for MIDI under OS 9.2.2

System Requirements for PC
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

UDMA, EIDE or SCSI HDD

96kHz operation: Pentium III 500MHz, 128MB RAM

48kHz operation: Pentium II 400MHz, 64MB RAM

** check your software applications for additional minimum requirements

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If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 626-633-9050

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"Great value I/O soundcard."

Sound: Solid quality sound. Feature: It would be nice to have higher than 2 inputs when set to 192/24bit. Ease of Use: I little confusing at first, and a poorly written manual doesn't help. But, it doesn't take too long to figure it out. Quality: Case is made of thick medal, so a plus there. But TRS internals are plastic connected to the circuit board making them delicate. Value: Purchased for $200 so I think its a great deal for the money. Manufacturer Support: I haven't used their support, but thats a good thing that I've never needed it. Overall: Works great, and I would recommend it to others small studio users.

Style of Music: Electronic

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "At $190 its great - Firewire is better than USB 1.1, but for simple setups, you cannot beat this price."

Sound: Excellent Sound Quality. The sound image on this device is slightly better than on my Delta 44 and 66. It must have newer parts than the PCI cards. Feature: This is almost an Omni I/O mixer and Quattro 4x4 USB interface in one 7/8 rack space. All your mixing is done on the front panel so routing is not as flexible as the Delta PCI software mixer. You do get 14 inputs and 10 outputs. Software sees 4 inputs and four outptus. 1x1 Midi I/O. It could be your all-in-one interface. Quality: It's build quality is like a lot of computer stuff these days, it's metal but not exactly a tank. The knobs aren't as tough as the knobs on the DUO or Omni I/O. Thin cheap plastic knobs on this device. It seems reliable though. Value: At $190, you really can't beat it. Manufacturer Support: Customer Support isn't that great. They sometimes don't answer questions. Sometimes they'll ask questions you've already answered in the preliminary questionare. The Wow Factor: I wish it were smaller. It is marketed as a mobile device after all. Overall: USB 1.1 is getting pushed aside due to speedy Firewire. But at $190 it's still fantastic.

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