Ego Systems Wave Terminal 2496 Audio Card (Windows Only)
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Uses PCI slot.
Overview
Waveterminal 2496 seems to be the simple upgrade version of the old Waveterminal, but there has been quite a lot of changes in the internal hardware of WT2496. WT2496 is now able to support ASIO2.0, GSI/F, EASI, and Direct Sound for Windows 95/98, and ASIO 2.0 for Mac OS. There are rooms for future improvements of professional functions. Among many accomplishments of the above this time, the most important thing is that we made the most stable 24-bit 96khz interface with the unique technology of EGO SYS.
24-bit 96kHz AD/DA with 32-bit Internal Resolution
Waveterminal uses 24-bit 96kHz AD/DA converter with 32-bit internal resolution.That means your original analog audio sources retain their sonic integrity with full dynamic range and frequency response. You will notice a striking difference in the sound quality when you compare Waveterminal with other PCI sound cards.
32-bit PCI Bus Mastering Support
With PCI Bus Mastering support, Waveterminal works faster and more efficiently than other audio cards — allowing your CPU to allocate more resources to your audio programs. Typically, Waveterminal uses only small amount of your system resources, compared to 20~30% for other audio cards.
+4 dBu Balanced Analog I/O
After you've spent all the time and money for the advantages of digital audio, you don't want to let it go to waste with mismatched impedance. If you know anything about analog audio, you'd never hook up professional audio equipment with consumer audio gear. All pros… read more use +4 dBu balanced I/O's.
Full Duplex Recording and Playback
Waveterminal can record and playback 4 channels of analog and/or S/PDIF digital audio simultaneously. For example, you can record digital audio from your CD-ROM and analog stereo audio simultaneously, while you playback some other digital audio samples through S/PDIF and analog outputs — all at the same time.
The Professional's Choice with Entry-level Price
Just check out the specs, and you will understand why more professionals choose Waveterminal. Yet, you will be surprised how affordable it is. You simply get more performance and quality workmanship. Waveterminal 2496 also supports Mac OS for ASIO 2.0 and Apple Sound Manager drivers. read less
24-bit 96kHz AD/DA with 32-bit Internal Resolution
Waveterminal uses 24-bit 96kHz AD/DA converter with 32-bit internal resolution.That means your original analog audio sources retain their sonic integrity with full dynamic range and frequency response. You will notice a striking difference in the sound quality when you compare Waveterminal with other PCI sound cards.
32-bit PCI Bus Mastering Support
With PCI Bus Mastering support, Waveterminal works faster and more efficiently than other audio cards — allowing your CPU to allocate more resources to your audio programs. Typically, Waveterminal uses only small amount of your system resources, compared to 20~30% for other audio cards.
+4 dBu Balanced Analog I/O
After you've spent all the time and money for the advantages of digital audio, you don't want to let it go to waste with mismatched impedance. If you know anything about analog audio, you'd never hook up professional audio equipment with consumer audio gear. All pros… read more use +4 dBu balanced I/O's.
Full Duplex Recording and Playback
Waveterminal can record and playback 4 channels of analog and/or S/PDIF digital audio simultaneously. For example, you can record digital audio from your CD-ROM and analog stereo audio simultaneously, while you playback some other digital audio samples through S/PDIF and analog outputs — all at the same time.
The Professional's Choice with Entry-level Price
Just check out the specs, and you will understand why more professionals choose Waveterminal. Yet, you will be surprised how affordable it is. You simply get more performance and quality workmanship. Waveterminal 2496 also supports Mac OS for ASIO 2.0 and Apple Sound Manager drivers. read less
Specs
High-quality 24-bit/96kHz A/D convertors; 100dB Dynamic range and 64 x oversampling
High-quality 24-bit/96kHz D/A convertors; 110dB Dynamic range and 128 x oversampling
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (D/A); 110dB - Analog 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs; +4 dBu Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4 in. (TRS) phone jack
4 Channel Recording and 4 Channel playback (2 Ch. Analog / 2 Ch. Digital) at the Same time
24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF Digital In and Out (Electrical model)
Supports multiple Sample Rates: 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz ,96kHz
Full Duplex - Simultaneous Record / Playback
Up to 3 Cards support - Real-time hardware sample-rate converting
CD-Rom Digital input
Digital connector for Sound Blaster Live (SB-Link)
Internal Word Clock Connector
Optional SMPTE/4x4 MIDI Interface
Frequency Response: 0 ~22kHz
Microsoft Windows 95/98 MME, DirectSound driver, ASIO 2.0 driver, Gigasampler(GS I/F 1.6), EASI Driver, Mac OS ASIO 2.0, Apple Sound Manager
Compatible with all major software (Cubase, Cakewalk, Digital Performer, StudioMaster, Sound Forge, etc.)
High-quality 24-bit/96kHz D/A convertors; 110dB Dynamic range and 128 x oversampling
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (D/A); 110dB - Analog 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs; +4 dBu Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4 in. (TRS) phone jack
4 Channel Recording and 4 Channel playback (2 Ch. Analog / 2 Ch. Digital) at the Same time
24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF Digital In and Out (Electrical model)
Supports multiple Sample Rates: 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz ,96kHz
Full Duplex - Simultaneous Record / Playback
Up to 3 Cards support - Real-time hardware sample-rate converting
CD-Rom Digital input
Digital connector for Sound Blaster Live (SB-Link)
Internal Word Clock Connector
Optional SMPTE/4x4 MIDI Interface
Frequency Response: 0 ~22kHz
Microsoft Windows 95/98 MME, DirectSound driver, ASIO 2.0 driver, Gigasampler(GS I/F 1.6), EASI Driver, Mac OS ASIO 2.0, Apple Sound Manager
Compatible with all major software (Cubase, Cakewalk, Digital Performer, StudioMaster, Sound Forge, etc.)
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