M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Audio MIDI Interface S/PDIF - eBay (item 190324923238 end time Dec-25-09 20:02:44 PST)

Last updated on 10:05:23 PM PDT, Sep 28, 2009 View all revisions

Item specifics

Brand:	M Audio	Type:	PCI Audio Interface
Product Type:	Computer Recording	Condition:	New
M-Audio:	Computer Recording	Original or Reproduction:	Original
Metal:	Silver

Ear 2 Track

Visit my eBay store

Add this store to favorites

Software	Audio Interfaces	Accessories	MIDI Interfaces	Monitors
Items On Sale


Store Categories
Store home Audio Interfaces MIDI Interfaces Keyboards Software Synthesizers Monitors Accessories Preamps MIDI Controllers Plug-ins Mixers Microphones Amplifiers Effects Pedals

Untitled Document

M-Audio
Audiophile 2496
4-In / 4-Out Audio Interface PCI Card with 1x1 MIDI Interface and S/PDIF Coaxial Digital I/O

Customer Feedback

Read the complete Audiophile 2496 User's Manual
(200 KB pdf)

Easily Install One PCI Card and Realize Superb Sound, 1x1 MIDI and Stereo Digital I/O on Your Desktop Computer!
This may be the best use of a PCI slot in the history of computer music. Not only will you upgrade your audio and MIDI recording, but your computer audio output will now be clear and present. Listen to your MP3 files, multimedia soundtracks, DVD audio and mutlitrack creations with amazing fidelity. If you have S/PDIF digital audio devices like CD players and home entertainment systems, you can use the coaxial digital connectors to record and playback pristine pro audio. The 36-bit DSP software included will allow you to reroute signals and give you zero latency monitoring controls. A great value for professionals and hobbyists alike!

Review:

“How does it sound? In a word, stunning. This has to be one of the best sounding cards we’ve had in for review… Smart Buy Award! ”
-- Computer Music

Computer Music Best Soundcard Award

Shipping:

US Customers-- this product normally ships from California or Massachusetts in 1-3 business days.
International Customers-- this product normally ships from Massachusetts in 5-7 business days.

Guarantee:

30-day money back guarantee if returned in new condition with original packing and not registered. Opened software boxes and serial numbers may not be returned. Shipping charges are not refundable on non-defective returns. Full US manufacturer's warranty included, International customers send units to US for warranty repair.

Support:

Tech help when you need it. We know how to use the gear you buy from us.

Details:

Please see our store policies.

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.

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 - Incompatible exceptions

includes Ableton Live Lite 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

System Requirements

Windows

Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP1 or higher)*

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

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

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.

Macintosh

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
Currently there are two models of Apple’s G5 that are incompatible with this product. Please click this link for more information

Domestic handling time	Sales tax
Will usually ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment.	Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to: MA(6.25%) . Tax applies to subtotal + S&H for these states only

Return policy

Item must be returned within

Refund will be given as

Return policy details

30 days after the buyer receives it

Money Back

30-day money back guarantee if returned in new condition with original packing and not registered. Opened software boxes and serial numbers may not be returned. Shipping charges are not refundable on non-defective returns. Full US manufacturer's warranty included, International customers send units to US for warranty repair.

The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.

Payment details

Payment method	Preferred/Accepted	Buyer protection on eBay
	PayPal Preferred	Pay with and your full purchase price is covered \| See terms
Visa/MasterCard, Amex, Discover	Accepted	See your credit card issuer's terms

Seller's payment instructions

Available shipping methods for this item can be selected at checkout. Domestic shipping prices are for contiguous US only. HI, AK, PR, VI, APO and customers with PO Boxes, please contact us for shipping quote. International customers may pay brokerage fees, duties and taxes assessed by your local customs agents.