M-Audio Delta Audiophile 2496 Spécifications

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2What’s in the Box? .

10Verifying Windows Driver InstallationWindows displays the Audiophile 2496 driver status in the Device Manager page ofthe System Properties dialog bo

11Verifying Delta Control Panel Installation, PC & MacIn Windows, open the Windows Control Panel (do so via Start | Settings | ControlPanel). If y

12The Digital Monitor MixerThe Audiophile 2496 Digital Recording System has a hardware digital audio mixerbuilt into its PCI controller chip. It acce

13For advanced users, the S/PDIF In option may be used to operate the Audiophile 2496at non-standard sample rates. When the Audiophile is set to deri

14WINDOWS MME AUDIO OUTPUT DEVICES: All Audiophile 2496 analog andS/PDIF outputs may be used simultaneously for a total of 4 output channels. Withiny

15Delta-AP1 Delta-AP2Delta-AP S/PDIF LDelta-AP S/PDIF RDelta-AP Mon.Mixer LDelta-AP Mon.Mixer RNotice the S/PDIF In and Monitor Mixer names include “

16Audiophile 2496 Control Panel SoftwareON THE PC: Once the Audiophile 2496 is properly installed, an “M Audio DeltaH/W” icon will be displayed in you

17Monitor Mixer PageThe Monitor Mixer is the first page that appears when the Delta Control Panel isopened, and controls the digital mixer built into

18PEAK METERS: Each peak meter indicates an audio signal level in “dB relativeto full-scale.” This means that a full-scale signal is referred to as “

19from the physical Audiophile 2496 hardware inputs, hence the “H/W” at the front ofeach name. On the Mac, these inputs are labeled “SM/ASIO”, as thes

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Audiophile 2496. The Audiophile 2496 isa part of the “Delta” series of digital recording systems

hardware analog stereo pair to one of five stereo sources: 1. The default setting, “WavOut 1/2”, connects ports OUT1 and OUT2 to yourmusic software or

21The next vertical column of Patchbay/Router page, “H/W Out S/PDIF,” connects theAudiophile’s hardware S/PDIF output to one of five stereo sources: 1

22S/PDIF In stream.NOTE: If “S/PDIF In” is selected as the master clock source, besure to supply a valid S/PDIF signal to the board’s active S/PDIFin

23NOTE: When S/PDIF In is the master clock source, the digitalmonitor mixer will run at the sample rate received at the S/PDIFIn. Since frequency re

24selection, go to the File menu and “Save as Preferences.”VARIABLE SIGNAL LEVELS: The options in this section allow the user tomatch the Audiophile

25with both optical and coaxial S/PDIF inputs. These controls do not apply to theAudiophile 2496.DIGITAL OUTPUT FORMAT: Within the “Digital Output Fo

26you for some reason must send AC-3 in professional mode, be sure to set the Data Typeto “Non-Audio” for the same reasons outlined in the above parag

27“Save,”or “Save as.” A dialog box will appear, prompting you to name the currentconfiguration. Once you have done so, click the Save button. To save

28The example below may at first look long and laborious, but you will find that mostof the settings are factory defaults and will rarely need to be m

29monitor mixer will be completely bypassed. Once this assignment is made, youmay play the DAT material at any time and verify that it is making it i

3The Audiophile 2496’s break-out cable also includes MIDI I/O connectors.Provided are one input and one output for use with external MIDI equipment, s

30Audiophile 2496 MIDI SetupThe Audiophile’s MIDI input and output ports may be connected to external MIDIdevices. The diagram below shows connection

31Troubleshooting Tips for Frequently AskedQuestionsProblem: No Sound.Possible Cause 1: The Audiophile 2496 hardware or software device drivers arenot

a card calibration (sometimes called “profiling”) the first time you use the softwarewith a new audio card.Possible Cause 3: Some accelerated graphics

33Appendix A - Technical SpecsAnalog AudioPeak Analog Input Signal: +2dBV.Peak Analog Output Signal: +2dBV (Consumer setting), -4dBV (-10dBV setting).

Limited Lifetime WarrantyMIDIMAN warrants that this product is free of defects in materials andworkmanship under normal use so long as the product is:

PCI Adapter Card and Break-Out Cable:1. Analog INS 1&2: These jacks input analog audio from a variety of externalsources. Each jack is female RCA

5Quick Guide to Getting StartedHere is what is required to get your Audiophile 2496 up and running:1. Physically install the Audiophile 2496 card in y

66. Position the Audiophile 2496 PCI host card over the target PCI slot and fit thecard loosely over it with the card in the upright position. Press

72. The ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’ will now ask how to locate the driver.“Search for the best driver for your device” is already selected. Click ‘Next

8Windows NT Installation1. Power up your computer after physically installing the Audiophile 2496 card.2. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel and d

96. Go to the Apple menu |Control Panel | Sound. You should see the “built-in”sound icon, plus the Delta icon if your Audiophile 2496 is properly ins