Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiophile USB by M-Audio.
The Audiophile USB is your audio and MIDI upgrade for any PC or
Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer’s USB
port—no tools or computer disassembly is required.The Audiophile brings
you true 24-bit 96kHz audio and the highest-quality stereo, and digital
multi-channel surround sound available today.
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
interface and the supporting software, plus help you to fully understand the
function and usability of the Audiophile USB. Once you’re up and running,
you will quickly discover the power and brilliance, both in sound and
design, of your new Audiophile USB.
* Must meet minimum system requirements.
What’s in the Box?
Your Audiophile USB box contains:
1. One (1) Audiophile USB
2. One (1) Standard USB cable
3. One (1) 9V AC 1 Amp “Wall Wart” power supply
4. Driver CD containing driver software and Audiophile USB Control
Panel software for Windows and Macintosh OS 9 or X
5. M-Audio Warranty Registration card
6. This Owner’s Manual
About the Audiophile USB
The Audiophile USB gives you two analog line inputs and two analog line
outputs, plus coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs for a total of 4 ins/
4 outs of high quality audio I/O. All audio channels support 24-bit data
width and any sampling rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. The Audiophile USB is
compatible with all major software programs running on PC and Macintosh
computers. The coaxial digital outputs are multi-channel surround sound
capable (Dolby, DTS, etc.), making the Audiophile USB the perfect “high
end” sound interface for digital recording, analog or digital transfers, mixing
and mastering, as well as DVD and home theater applications.
The Audiophile USB allows you to connect a line-level signal from your line
level instrument, mixer, or pre-amp into the Audiophile’s analog 1/4" phone
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