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.

All Delta cards contain a 36-bit embedded DSP enabling a software-driven patchbay/router for all analog and digital I/OÑall 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 conrols 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.

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 DTSpass-through
• 1 x 1 MIDI I/O
• Zero-latency monitoring
• Software controlled 36-bit internal DSP digitalmixing/routing
• Gold-plated RCA jacks
• Apple G5 compatible - Incompatible exceptions
• Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 music production software, so you can makemusic 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%
• Dimensions: 5-1/4Ó x 5Ó x 7/8Ó
• Weight: 0.2 lbs.

Compatability:

• ASIO 2
• MME
• Sound Manager
• OMS
• DirectX
• GSIF 2
• Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI

PC System Requirements:

• Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only)
• For 96kHz operation: Pentium III 500mHz w/ 128MB RAM
• For 48kHz operation: Pentium II 400 w/ 64MB RAM

Mac System Requirements:

• 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