M-Audio Introduction, What’s in the Box?, About the Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface designed and built by M Audio. Even if you are experienced in digital recording, please take the time to read this manual. It will give you valuable information on installing your new card and the supporting software, plus help you to fully understand the function and use of the Delta 44. Once you’re up and running, you will quickly discover the power and brilliance, both in sound and design, of your Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface.

What’s in the Box?

Your Delta 44 box contains:

This instruction manual.

The Delta 44 PCI host adapter card.

The Delta 44 break-out box.

15-pin D-sub to 15-pin D-sub cable.

CD containing drivers & Delta Control Panel software for Windows 98/95/NT and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 or higher.

M Audio Warranty Registration card.

About the Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface

The Delta 44 is a 4-input, 4-output digital recording interface. Its four analog inputs and outputs give you the highest quality digital audio available — all up to 24-bit data width and any sampling rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. Connect a line-level signal from your instrument, mixer, or pre-amp to the Delta 44’s TRS jacks on the break- out box. Match the operating levels of your input and output signals using the +4, ‘Consumer,’ or -10 signal level software switches. Control all routing and hardware settings with the Delta’s comprehensive control panel software.

Within the Delta 44’s PCI chip is a hardware digital mixer. Controlled by the included Delta Control Panel software, it may handle all of your routing and monitoring needs, giving you extra control of all left, right, and stereo levels, in addition to control of pans, solos, and mutes.

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Contents Table of Contents Delta 44 ManualAbout the Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? Product Features & Specifications Minimum System RequirementsBreak-Out Box Back Panel Quick Guide to Getting StartedBreak-Out Box Front Panel PCI Host Adapter CardHardware Installation Delta Driver & Software Installation Windows 98 InstallationWindows 95 Installation Windows NT 4.0 InstallationWindows NT 3.51 Installation Macintosh InstallationVerifying Windows Driver Installation Delta’s Analog Input/Outputs Verifying Delta Control Panel Software InstallationDelta System Overview Digital Monitor Mixer Patchbay / RouterUsing the Delta 44 with your Software Application SynchronizationPage Delta 44 Control Panel Software Monitor Mixer Page Patchbay/Router Page Hardware Settings Page Pdif AboutSave, Delete, Load Buttons H/W Installed Typical Setup #1 Delta 44 Recording TutorialsPage Page Page Page Page Typical Setup #2 Page Page Troubleshooting Page Page Troubleshooting Tips for Frequently Asked Questions Problem No SoundAdapter Resource Requirements Appendix a Technical SpecsAnalog Audio Appendix B -If You Use An External Mixer Page Limited Lifetime Warranty