M-Audio Audiophile 2496 4-IN/4-Out PCI Audio Card with MIDI

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Model: AD2496
Manufacturer: M-Audio

Retail Price:	~~$129.95~~
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The Audiophile 2496 embodies a quantum leap in computer audio fidelity and performance unequalled 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.

Full 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

includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away

Specifications

frequency response:
22Hz-22kHz, -0.4, +/-0.4dB

dynamic range:
104dB (A-weighted) (D/A)
100.4dB (A-weighted) (A/D)

THD:
< 0.002%

size/weight:
5-1/4” x 5” x 7/8”; 0.2 lbs.

Compatibility

ASIO 2

MME

Sound Manager

OMS

DirectX

GSIF 2

Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI

Minimum System Requirements (PC)

Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP1)

For 96kHz operation: Pentium III 500mHz w/ 128MB RAM

For 48kHz operation: Pentium II 400 w/ 64MB RAM

Minimum System Requirements (MAC)

G3* 500MHz with OS 9.2.2, 128MB RAM

G4* 500MHz with OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.6 or greater, 256MB RAM

OMS 2.3.8 for MIDI under OS 9.2.2

* G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported; OS 10.3 required for Dolby Digital and DTS “pass-through” with Apple DVD Player