Audiophile 2496 00633042

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 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: PC: Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP1); For 96kHz operation: Pentium III 500mHz w/ 128MB RAM; For 48kHz operation: Pentium II 400mHz w/ 64MB RAM. Mac: 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 a with Apple DVD Player **Apple Dual 1.8 / 2.0 G5 PCI incompatible with Delta Series PCI cards. Two specific Apple G5 models have been found to be incompatible with some PCI audio interfaces, including M-Audio Delta cards: DUAL G5 1.8 GHz system featuring PCI slots (not PCI-X) and 4 RAM slots; DUAL G5 2.0 GHz system featuring PCI slots (not PCI-X) and 4 RAM slots.