Ports & interfaces
| S/PDIF in port |
Y |
| MIDI/Joystick port |
Y |
| Line-out |
Y |
| Host interface |
PCI |
| Line-in |
Y |
| S/PDIF out port |
Y |
Audio
| Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) |
104 dB |
| Audio quality |
24 bit |
| Internal |
Y |
| Audio system maximum sampling rate |
96 kHz |
System requirements
| Minimum processor |
Pentium II 400, G3/G4 500MHz |
Technical details
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
0.002% |
Audiophile 2496, 4-In/4-Out Audio Card with MIDI and Digital I/O
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.
“How does it sound? In a word, stunning. This has to be one of the best sounding cards we’ve had in for review…” — Computer Music.
36-bit Embedded DSP
All Delta cards contain a 36-bit embedded DSP enabling a software-driven patchbay/router for all analog and digital I/O—all 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.
-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.
-Includes Maximum Audio Tools software bundle.
