M-AUDIO Audiophile 2496 Audio Card

General Information

Manufacturer

M-Audio

Manufacturer Part Number

US41500C

Manufacturer Website Address

www.m-audio.com

Product Name

Audiophile 2496 Audio Card

Marketing Information

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.

Product Type

Sound Board

Technical Information

Host Interface

PCI

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports

1 x 9-pin DB-9 Audio Line In/Out - For Breakout Cable

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

5.25" x 5" x 0.88"

Weight

0.2 lb

General Information

Manufacturer

M-Audio

Manufacturer Part Number

US41500C

Manufacturer Website Address

www.m-audio.com

Brand Name

M-AUDIO

Product Name

Audiophile 2496 Audio Card

Marketing Information

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.

Product Type

Sound Board

Technical Information

Host Interface

PCI

Frequency Response

22Hz to 22kHz ±0.4 dB

Sampling Rate

24bit 96kHz

DAC Data Width

24bit

Audio & Mixing Features

Zero-latency monitoring SCMS copy protection control Software controlled 36-bit internal DSP digital mixing/routing Digital I/O supports surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS pass-through It Supports ASIO 2, MME, Sound Manager, OMS, DirectX and GSIF

Platform Support

Mac

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports

1 x 9-pin DB-9 Audio Line In/Out - For Breakout Cable

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor

Internal

Dimensions

5.25" x 5" x 0.88"

Weight

0.2 lb

Miscellaneous

Additional Information

THD: Dynamic range: 104dB (A-weighted) (D/A) 100.4dB (A-weighted) (A/D) Connectors On Breakout Cable: 2 x MIDI Connector - Audio (Line-in/out) 2 x SPDIF Connector - Audio (Line in/out) - Coaxial

System Requirements

For PC: Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 (SP4) Windows XP (SP1) For 96kHz operation: Pentium III 500mHz with 128MB RAM For 48kHz operation: Pentium II 400 with 64MB RAM For 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

Compatibility

Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI

Software

Software Included

Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software

M-AUDIO Audiophile 2496 Audio Card

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