M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sound Card
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M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sound Card

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  • Output Mode: AC-3 (Dolby Digital)
  • Card Interface: PCI
  • Bit Depth: 24-bit
  • Compatible Audio Standards: PCM AC-3 DTS ASIO 2
  • Form Factor: Plug-In Card
  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 104 dB
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M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sound Card

The Audiophile 2496 delivers uncompromising professional grade digital audio to the home and project studio markets. Music professionals are uncompromising when it comes to the quality and performance of their audio cards. They don't just demand realism; they demand reality. The Audiophile 2496 can achieve this standard because it doesn't rely on gimmicks that compromise sound quality. The Audiophile 2496 is an all-in-one high fidelity soundcard solution for a wide variety of applications, ranging from multitrack recording to computer-based home theatre. Analog I/O is available on RCA jacks, utilizing the same professional 24-bit, 96kHz conversion as the Delta 44 and Delta 66 cards. S/PDIF I/O and MIDI I/O provide connectivity to both digital devices, and the world of MIDI.

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Perfect card for the 2-channel audiophile

byfewtch Aug 3, 2003
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Pros Outstanding sound quality and specs, 24/96 recording and playback, solid drivers.
Cons No mic preamp, built-in MIDI synth or surround sound features -- not for gamers.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased my M-Audio Audiophile from Newegg recently, as I was looking for a good 2-channel stereo card for vinyl to digital transfers (with an unusually good signal to noise ratio) and for high quality analog playback. My plan was to use it along with my Soundblaster PCI128 (retaining the... Read full review »

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The best sound interface below $300

byjeyan Oct 17, 2003
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Everything, from drivers, sound quality. easy use, PRICE.
Cons Almost nothing, except ....no break out box, less number of I/O
Recommended it? Yes

Audiophile 2496 is an affordable and very reliable card. If you are into music and looking for a way to start computer recording which "everyone is talking about..." Go get an audiophile 2496 first. The sound quality blows sb live and audigy away. Non musicians, you may wonder what am I gonna do... Read full review »

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This card rocks!

bytherion22 Dec 6, 2004
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price Sound Quality Ease of Use / Installation
Cons Gaming (thats what the Sound Blaster is for!)
Recommended it? No

I have a stereo system hooked up to my computer that consists of a Denon receiver, Onkyo Amp and some Def tech 350 bookshelf speakers and SuperCube II subwoofer. I used to use a Sound Blaster Live! Value 5.1 with a mini-jack -> RCA adapter for sound.. the sound quality was terrible! hissing popping... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN MDOAP2496

Key Features

Output Mode AC-3 (Dolby Digital)
Card Interface PCI
Bit Depth 24-bit
Compatible Audio Standards PCM • AC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2
Form Factor Plug-In Card
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 104 dB

Technical Features

External Hub Connectors 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out
Max. Sample Rate 96 kHz
Frequency Response <22Hz to 22000KHz
On Board Connectors 1 x RCA input analog audio pair • 1 x RCA output analog audio pair

Warranty

Warranty Lifetime

Miscellaneous

Package Content PCI Card
Package Qty. 1
UPC 612391350109
Product ID 20263089

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