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M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Digital Recording Interface
M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Digital Recording Interface
B&H # MAA2496 MFR # 9900-50765-00
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- High-End Soundcard Solution
- Mac and PC
- 24-bit/96kHz Multitrack
- 4 Input / 4 Output
- MIDI In/Out Ports
- S/PDIF I/O
- Dolby Digital 5.1
M-Audio Audiophile 2496 overview
- 1Description
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.
Note: Please check system requirements for use with certain Mac computers.
- A 24-bit, 96kHz premium multi-channel soundcard solution for many applications that works for both Mac and PC
- 4 Input/4 output, with MIDI in/out ports and S/PDIF digital in/out
- 24-bit, 96 kHz multitrack recording full-duplex PCI audio interface (software dependent)
- Works with Dolby Digital 5.1
- Mac OS 10.1 drivers available
- MIDI recording and playback
- Other applications include LP/cassette to CD transfers, computer-based Home Theater systems, computer based hi-fi systems
- 1Description
M-Audio Audiophile 2496 specs
| Converters | All data paths support up to 24-bits |
| Sample Rates | 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
| Analog In | 2 x unbalanced on RCA coaxial connectors |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x unbalanced on RCA coaxial connectors |
| Digital Input Connectors | S/PDIF on coaxial connectors |
| Digital Output Connectors | S/PDIF on coaxial connectors, AES/EBU data stream over S/PDIF coaxial |
| MIDI In/Out | 1 in, 1 out, 16 MIDI channels |
| Sync In/Out | S/PDIF, MTC |
| Headphone Output | No |
| THD + N | Less than 0.002% |
| Dynamic Range | A/D: 100.4dB, D/A: 104dB, (both A-weighted) |
| Frequency Response | 22Hz - 22kHz |
| Minimum System Requirements |
Mac G3 500 MHz with OS 9.2.2, 128 MB RAM G4 500 MHz with OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.6, 10.3.8, 10.4, 10.5.1 with 256 MB RAM OMS 2.3.8 for MIDI under OS 9.2.2 G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported Dual G5 1.8 GHz system with 4 RAM slots, and Dual G5 2.0 GHz system with 4 RAM slots incompatible with some PCI audio interfaces, including M-Audio Delta cards No driver support for Intel Based Macs or 10.6 Snow Leopard PC Windows 98SE/Me/2000 (SP4)/XP SP2/ Vista SP2 (32-, 64-bit)/Windows7 (32-, 64-bit) For 96 kHz operation: Pentium III 500 MHz with 128 MB RAM For 48 kHz operation: Pentium II 400 MHz with 64 MB RAM Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported |
| Specialties | Windows 95/98 multi-card drivers with ASIO 1 and ASIO 2 multi-card, GSIF and EASI drivers included; Windows NT multi-card and Mac OS drivers with ASIO 1 and 2 also included |
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| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.5 x 8.5 x 2.7" |
