M-Audio Audiophile 2496 MIDI Digital Recording Interface
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.One of the best-selling digital audio cards in the industry.Click to enlarge.Includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can make music right away.Click to enlarge.Break-out cable with S/PDIF audio and MIDI.36-bit Embedded DSPAll Delta cards contain a 36-bit embedded DSP enabling a software-driven patchbay/router for all analog and digital I/O--all with extremely fast throughput for low-latency software monitoring. A single unified control panel provides settings for clock and sample rates, buffer sizes, individual signal levels for every input and output, adjustable +4dBu/-10dBV pad controls and digital I/O control on up to four installed Delta cards. All controls are also easily accessible through most professional audio software applications for seamless integration and operation.2 x 2 Analog I/OAccepts common unbalanced audio on gold-plated RCA jacks.24-bit/96kHz FidelityThe 2496 features 24-bit/96kHz converters with a 100dB dynamic range.S/PDIF Digital I/O with 2-channel PCMGet CD-quality sound from devices with S/PDIF outputs.SCMS copy protection controlAllows a recording device to successfully record the audio data.AC-3 and DTS Pass-ThroughThe S/PDIF digital I/O supports surround-encoded audio, for sending surround sound to your home theater.1 x 1 MIDI I/OThe 2496's break-out cable features 1 x 1 (16-channel) MIDI operation.Zero-Latency MonitoringMonitor your audio signals without delay.Ableton Live Lite IncludedAbleton Live Lite delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live--the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments--as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences--together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use.What's in the BoxAudiophile 2496 PCI adapter card, Break-out cable for S/PDIF and MIDI connections, Software CD, User's Manual