MAudio Delta 44 Digital Audio Sound Card
PCI Audio Interfaces for Computer Music work
MAudio Delta 44 Digital Audio Sound Card
The Delta 44 offers the same features and high performance as the Delta 66, but is designed for the person who does not require S/PDIF digital I/O.
The Delta 44 features the same 24-bit 96kHz converter section that makes the Delta 66 the envy of the audio card community. And like the Delta 66, the Delta 44's breakout box handles 4 balanced or unbalanced, +4dB or -10dB signal level analog inputs and outputs.
Also included is the Delta control panel software, which configures the card and controls digital mixing and routing.
- Packaged Content: PCI Card • I/O Console
- External Hub Connectors: 4 x line in • 4 x line out
- Frequency Response: <22Hz to 40000KHz
PCI devices are "plugged-in" to your computer so you can expand its use (with more powerful soundcards for example).
The PCI bus is common in most modern PC's and also found on newer Mac's too.
It is a 64-bit bus though usually actually implemented at 32-bit
PCI interfaces come as an expansion card that slots into an available socket inside your computer, but sometimes they can also come as an integrated circuit board which fits onto the motherboard itself.
Considerations
A new standard - PCI Express (PCIe) - is already being adopted in the latest computers. Using PCI devices in the newer PCIe bus is said to be transparent, with no software changes necessary. There's more detailed info on PCIe at Wikipedia.
What others are saying:
Oppinion:
I've tried using Creative cards, onboard ESS sound chips, a Steinberg Project card, and an Edirol USB interface. None come even close to the ease of use or sound quality of the Delta card.
feature:
admitedly, i didn't buy this for the features. it doesn't have all the bells and whistles. it's simply a great way to get analog turned into digital, then into your computer. if you need all the fancy stuff, move up to one of the other m audio products like the delta 66 or the 10/10.
quality:
it sure would be nice if the guys who designed this made a rack sized faceplate that would allow multiple units to fit in a rack. it's kind of inconvenient having the breakout box flopping around when you are putting cables in and out.
value:
lotsa bang for very little bucks.
sound:
the detail that i'm now able to get is amazing. my old sound card was a core, from lexicon and the delta 44 blows it away. one thing i did notice though is you have to be careful about ambient noise; this card will record it all if you are using condenser mics. it has great detail when using the full 24/96 settings, and that really makes a difference when you are mixing 16+ tracks. i've tried it with behringer ultra voice pro, and ultragain tube preamps and both work well.
support:
it's so foolproof, (read the manual if you have problems) that i havn't needed any support.
overall:
i'll be getting another.. or perhaps going to another delta with s/pdif or optical i/o
More Details
If that's not enough then check out the following link for the full specifications - elta 44 Digital Audio Sound Card
