Skip to main content
Play Video

Audiophile 2496 PCI Digital Audio Card

We're sorry-this item is unavailable.
Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. Call us at 800-449-9128.

Overview

All-in-one soundcard for multitrack recording and computer-based home theater.

MF Change. The M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI Digital Audio Card gives you 2 analog ins and 2 outs on RCA jacks plus S/PPIF for total of 4 ins and 4 outs of high-quality I/O. Channels support 24-bit data width and any sampling rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. Compatible with all major programs running on PCs and Macs.

Coaxial outputs are Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound capable, making the Audiophile perfect for digital recording, analog or digital transfers, mixing and mastering, as well as DVD and home theater applications. Connect a line-level signal from your instrument, mixer, or preamp; or plug the record outputs of your stereo receiver into the analog RCA jacks located on the PCI card. Record digital audio signals from your DAT, MiniDisc, CD, or external A/D converter via the coaxial S/PDIF input located on the break-out cable.

The Audiophile 2496 comes with Ableton Lite 4 Music production software so you can start creating right out of the box!

Features

  • Award-winning 24-bit/96kHz digital audio card
  • 2x2 full-duplex audio performance
  • Gold-plated RCA jacks
  • S/PDIF digital I/O with 2-channel PCM and AC-3/DTS passthrough
  • 1x1 MIDI I/O
  • Zero-latency monitoring
  • Software-controlled 36-bit internal DSP mixing/routing
  • Apple G5 compatible
  • APPLICATION:
  • 24-bit/96kHz multitrack recording
  • MIDI recording and playback
  • Supports digital transfers and digital mastering
  • A great card for LP/cassette-to-CD transfers
  • Ideal for computer-based home theater and hi-fi systems
  • Comes with Ableton Lite 4 Music production software
Specs

Audiophile 2496 PCI Digital Audio Card Specifications:

  • COMPATIBILITY:
  • ASIO 2
  • MME
  • Sound Manager
  • OMS
  • DirectX
  • GSIF
  • Mac OS X Core Audio / Core MIDI
  • 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 400 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 with Apple DVD Player
Shop with a Friend
Free Shipping
  • Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
  • Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Learn More
2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars

Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.

Contact Us for Details
We're Here for You

Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.

Contact Us
Proactive Advisor Support Chat