The Audiophile 2496 embodies a quantum leap in computer audio fidelity and performance unequaled by other audio cards in its price range. This critically acclaimed PCI card features premium digital audio converters, elegant board design, and ultra-stable drivers just like the rest of the Delta line, but with a simpler I/O configuration. As a member of the Delta family, the Audiophile 2496 supports all computer platforms and major software programs, ensuring seamless integration and rock-solid performance. See why the Audiophile 2496 is one of the best-selling digital audio cards in the industry.
The M-Audio 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 in/out is available on RCA coaxial jacks, utilizing the same professional 24-bit, 96kHz conversion as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF in/out and MIDI in/out provide connectivity to both digital devices and the world of MIDI.
The coaxial digital outputs are Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound capable, making the Audiophile 2496 the perfect "high-end" sound card for digital recording, analog or digital transfers, mixing and mastering, as well as DVD and home theatre applications.
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.
Key Features:
- 2 x 2 analog I/O
- 24-bit/96kHz fidelity
- S/PDIF digital I/O with 2-channel PCM
- SCMS copy protection control
- digital I/O supports surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS pass-through
- 1 x 1 MIDI I/O
- zero-latency monitoring
- software controlled 36-bit internal DSP digital mixing/routing
- gold-plated RCA jacks
- Apple G5 compatible - Incompatible exceptions
- includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can make music right away
Compatibility:
- ASIO 2
- MME
- Sound Manager
- OMS
- DirectX
- GSIF 2
- Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI
System Requirements:
Mac:
- Mac OS 8.5.1 or higher (OS X compatible)
- G3 or G3 accelerator
- 64MB of RAM
- 128MB recommended
- UDMA EIDE or fast SCSI hard drive recommended
PC:
- Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 or ME
- Pentium II 266MHz for 96kHz operation
- Pentium 200 MMX for 48kHz or less
- 128MB of RAM for 96kHz operation
- 64MB for 48kHz or less
More information about this product: (Click Here - M-Audio Website)
