M-Audio DELTA 44 [2/39] About the delta 44 digital recording interface

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.