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The M-Audio Audiophile 2496 sound card is an easy way to upgrade your Windows or Mac computer's integrated audio for professional-level audio production. Delivering above CD-quality 24-bit/96kHz fidelity, there are individual left- and right-channel analog coaxial gold-plated RCA jacks. A nine-pin breakout cable connects to the card adding a set of coaxial digital S/PDIF and MIDI I/Os. Combined with the included Ableton Live Lite 5 software you can produce and playback professional-sounding recordings right out of the box.
The Audiophile 2496 is part of the company's Delta series of sound cards that use a 36-bit embedded DSP (digital signal processor) for software-driven routing of all analog I/O with extremely fast throughput for instant monitoring software-based monitoring. A single unified control panel provides settings for clock and sample rates, buffer sizes and individual signal levels for every input and output, easily accessible through most professional audio software applications for seamless integration and operation.
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Quality 2-Channel Soundcard
- Pros: This a very high quality 2 channel soundcard. If your looking for a very clean, high quality, 2 channel digital/analong output or input with midi connectors, this card is very well priced. The 2 discrete RCA stereo outputs sound much better than any of the Creative card's 1/8 inch summed stereo outputs. So if your not looking for surround, this is a much better option sounding option. I've also done many stereo recordings with this card, and the sound is very clean and transparent, and the card provides a decent amount of digital patchbay/routing options.
- Cons: No surround support but this card is more for people looking to do stereo recordings and the sound quality is much higher than most consumer surround cards.
true HIFI soundcard
- Pros: this soundcard gives good imaging and very detailed timbre when playing audio test CDs ( ESX , Stereophile ... ). A soundstage like this surely beats many loosely setup surround , even for gaming .
- Cons: I gotta connect it to a good 2 channel amp ( doubles as a stand for the LCD , not bad ) and a pair of high quality speakers to fully enjoy its pros :-)
- Other Thoughts: just a reminder : do not connect the analogue audio cable from your DVD/CD to the soundcard , all today drives are capable of audio digital playback so simply enable that and enjoy its very good D-A converter .
| Model | 9900-40765-00 |
| Audio Chipset | VIA VT1723 |
| Sample Rate | 96KHz |
| Digital Audio | 24-bit |
| MIDI/Joystick | Yes |
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Designed for Recording Studio
- Pros: As a music composer on a fixed budget one must do extensive research to get the most bang out of their buck. I selected this card not based off the reviews here, but from its specifications. It is a Professional sound card for recording music offering analog, digital and MIDI I/O's.
- Cons: That others who bought this card should of known that this cards power (its design) is in high quality recording.
- Other Thoughts: Always take the time and do a little research. Such reveals that a pre-map is needed for recording and the reason is that M-Audio wanted to maintain audio quality within the card. It comes with Ableton's Live Lite recording software for composing music. Yes the manual for Live Lite is 500 pages. That could be a con or a pro as in being the software is very powerful mutli-track recorder.
Review update.
- Pros: I only use soundcards for 2 channel stereo playback.
I originally gave this card an unfavorable review on 12/28/09. After listening to the card for a few more days, I would have to say it sounds better than I thought. Contrary to my initial impression, it tops my stock board and Audigy card.
That being said, the sound it produces is still clearly leaning towards the bright and harsh end of the audio spectrum.
- Cons: If I were you, I would pass on this card and look elsewhere. I ended up buying a card from a company I can only refer to as “Clear” and I was very satisfied.
Cracks and Pops
- Pros: As far as doing what it's supposed to audio-wise, it does a good job.
- Cons: Pops and crackles so much you'd think it was made by Kelloggs. Not much support documentation from M-Audio (last time I checked.) The most I got from M-Audio was some rhetoric about my system causing the issue because of IRQ sharing and USB drivers. Research the problem on the internet before buying this card. There are lots of people with the same issue as me.
- Other Thoughts: If you are setting up strictly a budget DAW with no other uses, you can eliminate all other hardware which may solve the pop and crackle problems. If you're like most who need to multi-task with your system in a home setting I'd recommend another card.
| Model |
| Brand |
M-AUDIO |
| Model |
Audiophile 2496 |
| Audio core |
| Audio Chipset |
VIA VT1712 |
| Sample Rate |
96KHz |
| Digital Audio |
24-bit |
| Ports |
| MIDI/Joystick |
Yes |
| Spec |
| Interface |
PCI |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP1) |
| Features |
| Features |
award-winning 24-bit/96kHz digital audio card
2 x 2 full-duplex audio performance
gold-plated RCA jacks
S/PDIF digital I/O with PCM and AC-3/DTS passthrough
1 x 1 MIDI I/O
includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can make music right away
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. |
| Physical Spec |
| Dimensions |
5.25" x 5" x 0.875" |
| Weight |
0.2 lbs. |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
Audiophile 2496 Audio Card
Audio Cable
Driver Disk |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
Introduction
The M-Audio Audiophile 2496 sound card is an easy way to upgrade your Windows or Mac computer's integrated audio for professional-level audio production. Delivering above CD-quality 24-bit/96kHz fidelity, there are individual left- and right-channel analog coaxial gold-plated RCA jacks. A nine-pin breakout cable connects to the card adding a set of coaxial digital S/PDIF and MIDI I/Os. Combined with the included Ableton Live Lite 5 software you can produce and playback professional-sounding recordings right out of the box.
The Audiophile 2496 is part of the company's Delta series of sound cards that use a 36-bit embedded DSP (digital signal processor) for software-driven routing of all analog I/O with extremely fast throughput for instant monitoring software-based monitoring. A single unified control panel provides settings for clock and sample rates, buffer sizes and individual signal levels for every input and output, easily accessible through most professional audio software applications for seamless integration and operation.
Highlights
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36-bit Embedded DSP
The AUDIOPHILE 2496 sound card contains a 36-bit embedded Digital Signal Processor to enable a software-driven patchbay/router for analog and digital I/Os — all with extremely fast throughput for low-latency software monitoring.
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S/PDIF Input and Output
The S/PDIF input supports recording of digital audio from external sources, while S/PDIF output allows pass-through of Dolby Digital and DTS DVD formats for pure digital quality surround sound on A/V receivers or digital speakers.
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Quick Specs
| Digital Audio | 24-bit |
| Sample Rate | 96KHz |
| MIDI/Joystick | Yes |
| Interface | PCI |
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Reviewed By: beowulfy on 11/30/2005
Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
