All user reviews for the Edirol DA-2496

8 input / output audio in that price with PCI I / O + Midi, I wonder why we talk no more of this card / rack.
I'm very happy, it turns nickel with Cubase, no problem of latency, it responds perfectly.
Now I expect the drivers for the OS X, we will see if Edirol will follow.

UTILIZATION

Installation easy, I fumbled a bit with the WHO, but it was my fault. WHO still run primarily by the sequencer.
The manual is very clear.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are updated (ASIO 2), wait for those OS X.

OVERALL OPINION

2 times less expensive than other equivalent models in the market, price / quality ratio awesome.
(I work not among Edirol, it's just that I'm happy with my purchase)

8 inputs / 8 analog outputs, 2 XLR inputs with phantom power supply.
Input / output SPDIF
24 bit 96 Khz
Between Midi output, headphone jack ...
Everything Mount 19 "rack pretty trs
Support for external sync, possibility of chains up to four cards.
And not least 2 inputs specially guitar / bass sound really ...

UTILIZATION

Problem-free installation, console and routing possibilities I got too soft, but powerful enough dj.
The various connections in faade rvlent trs quickly their usefulness and practicality.

GETTING STARTED

Trs good use ASIO as low latency, low trs, trs good opportunities for monitoring, incredible stability.
WDM drivers for cons have some problem, it jumps a little in the beginning of each reading is a bit odd. Still not good stuff I probably rgl??
No new drivers the damage of this cot. Routing capabilities are masks on these drivers, but still not accessible. Strange ...

OVERALL OPINION

The main advantage of this card: the sound!
The converters sound really good. For the price, even bother to compare Obviously with a sound card that has the converters on the map.
I gained so much bass, treble, DEFINITIONS sound stro space, it would be impossible to return to rear.
Stability in ASIO is trs aprciable for never a malfunction of the card will not interrupt a recording CANCEIS ..
With multiple connectivity is the top.
A MODEL also expect that will come out with Edirol USB 2.0, I think it should be a lot.
It remains to see USB 2.0 ....
Espront that the drivers will be updated more frequently.

I was looking for a card finally srieuse (APRS Isis ... the episode) and the points at which I was paying attention to my choice taient as follows:
Entr 2 XLR phatntom 2 instrument inputs, 4 inputs + 8 outputs, two MIDI ports and many sr's inputs and outputs analog coax and optical.
While the PCI card.
I Charches card "Midas is worry-free" level drivers, got the day and I found. Especially I would not be limited in number of tracks, latency etc ... My choice fell on this map.
I use it to make audio models (I did not used almost noon, except qqes VSTi) with a variable number of tracks.
I have a P4 2.8 ghz with hyperthreading FSB800 (imitation of a Bi ... whether a processor provides REALLY) 1 GB Ram Asus P4 Danelec on a P800 with a 80 GB IDE HDD 133 (not SCSI, and yet no PB) for audio.
IT CAN BE USED I especially Sm following the microphones 58, Beta 57, Rode NT 1000 (electrostatic).
With a couple prsonus BLUETUBE on inputs 3-4 (+ box a rhythm Alesis SR 16).
All on XP Home (no PB)
Wish I could have two XLR inputs and more .... a lot and finally c coupled with a lamp just pramp

UTILIZATION

Absolutely no problem!
Installation is no ppin under Reserved utlise the latest drivers for XP though sr.

Possibly only catch: to hear the "sound windows" (like the little "click" of Internet Explorer when changing page), must be the frquence of chantillonage on RULES "Rate Locked" in 44KHz. And in cubase, it can not find that frquence if this option is engaged. For rate locked off against if => cubase nickel => no sound windows
I had many falls they tend mnerver sounds windows. And it was not really the purpose of mao.

GETTING STARTED

I bought a month ago some prs (TFW a little more .... I know I'm too dbord right now by my ASRP) and all I can say is that it's the bomb!
Not a single crash, I get zero or latency of 1 ms depending on the project, the headphone output gives no breath (as the other outputs), the acquisition is excellent, and I must say that I even pramps find the best card that my Blue Tube lamps.
I have not had time to push the creature back, but at least 10 tracks at 24 bits buffers with 96 88 (= 1 ms), absolutely no problem. There's my view of the margin!
J'ustilises ASIO 2 drivers, but I entendur that for the EASI Logic gave even better perfs.
Really for me, the combination of 2 XLR inputs + 2 pramp lamps on other inputs, 4 inputs + 8 outputs and the remaining is nickel chrome!
The drivers are stable (I have the Isis forcment therefore account for me!).
No problem with installation (strictly no!).

OVERALL OPINION

For me it's rvlation, it folds all my will (except to provide me with the Shur Pensa MK I DSIR for so long, and it does not Coffee Maker) Obviously for more expensive but can be more things like abortion 4 XLR inputs.
I have yet aps russian metter in default, but if I would come from cel.
Personal www.Musicstorekoeln.de 500 euros at, or slightly in France (towed good stores Mao ....) Oooops no ads ... it is worry free!

Let the gnrale CHARACTERISTICS!
- 8 in / 8 out (symtrique XLR and jack asymtriques 6.35)
- 2 pramplis with phantom power to +4 dB /-10dB
- In / out on numrique optical / coaxial S / PDIF
- AD / DA 24bit 96Khz
- 1 MIDI in / 1 out
- Jack BNC word clock in & out
- 1U (but you've become!)

I are used in Windows 2000 PC Systm ASUSTEK P4PE Intel 845PE-SRL 2.533 Mhz Pentium 4 Series A with 1.5 GB DDR2700 80GB HD with precision 7200Trs 8Mo.Petite trs important port are communication with the PC is the meaning pci.c change slower than firewire audio interface or USB or report qualitprix intrressant (but beware the PCI is still the case for most of between us and our config, do not believe sellers who want to sell you all took Most recent internship card or USB firewire).

Used to exit the software runs on a Behringer MX2442 mixing for numrique / analog.

The score of 8 for CHARACTERISTICS justified by the fact that they would still have been able to even 2.3 but more things does not affect the quality or even CHARACTERISTICS Product .

UTILIZATION

In terms of implementation:
Ultra-fast and easy installation (even if you have to open the monster to put the PCI card)
Gnrale-configuration for all as easy as you may know a minimum tchnique.
-The manual is clear and uncompromising clear prcis and Frans (aka EDIROL ROLAND oblige!)

Let's not be parochial to the implementation note is perfect 10/10

GETTING STARTED

So in terms of the use I will be relatively brief and mostly tell you that this card is a transparent remarquable.Je not remember the track dtails of capacity and latency, but you have What faire.Mon use silent revolves around the plate cubase SX2 + Reason 2.5 + rebirth 2 (yes + 2 + recycle some VST and I is not found to limit my inspiration (of course it is if it is a test shoot the fawn).

10/10 SIMPLICIME use

OVERALL OPINION

I used that card 3 months before j'tais with AUDIO CREATIVE LABS AUDIGY PLATINUM Ex (yes the name but it throws some shit!). I is not even the xperience of have used a lot of cards but I t fully met by this card because I was expecting exactly ca.Elle bard option is not hardware or software with lots of gadgets it has the minimum and it BPS suffisant.Je me this card is a remarkable transparency, you install it and you do not do most of all beware!
At the time of writing it seems to me that you can find it for you ok 599euros.Bon wolf 400euros for the promotion of this card but you still hit 599.
Do not underestimate EDIROL who is a builder cheap trs serious Unlike a lot.
I sold this card to pass a MOTU 828 mkII therefore a better chouilla good with the DA-2496 can prtendre Taff trs seriously!
Finally today found primarily in card or USB firewire But make no mistake, your first real sound card quality is luxury and Fully PCI is the case (my friends trade trade mfiance!). Malga all you need a PC rcent enough not to overload the PCI.
9 / 10 because the choice in this price range can be diffrent to taste and EDIROL could have some subtle addition to the thing.

See the Edirol site ...

UTILIZATION

Installation, automatic, you put the driver, and it's good ...
starting a small incompatibility with Linux, but soon you realize that the generic drivers going very well in audio output (I have not tested input, sorry ...)

The configuration is instinctive, no need for manual ...

GETTING STARTED

Drivers stable, at least with 8 inputs, 8 outputs 24-96 + qq effects in Cubase SX2, latency still very low, rarely above 2ms ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and a half, she travels frequently, is very strong, I bought on a whim without even listening or compare (to € 399 in Playback, it was worth it!)
price / quality ratio is exceptional if a good promo like this.

It has unfortunately been a few years, now it's FireWire, but hey, it's also more expensive. Surely the choice I would do if the opportunity were to arise!

8 I / O For home studio recording with Cubase on an Athlon 3Ghz, 1GB ram, Motherboard ASUS A7N8X-E.
In addition, the entries are as modular pratigues (Jack, optical or XLR with or without phantom power).
Good point.

UTILIZATION

Pb-free installation, then bp.
This card has bp compatibility with either Windows 2000 or with the hardware installed. Anyway, at random, even playing a song in media player, the sound starts to crackle suddenly, as if there was a loss of sync
Sometimes it goes back up alone, sometimes you have to restart. Cubase, Meem topo, in these games.
Manuel minimalist. That's good, because the software is also supplied with the.

Wrong point.

GETTING STARTED

Drivers stable a priori, unless you consider my pb of incompatibility as a pb of drivers. Update, there are more since 2003.
6ms latency, below, I thought it was a little afraid. But again, I am under win2000 and it's not really a ref for computer music.

OVERALL OPINION

Another black spot, there must be a PCI card in your PC connected by cable to a big frame (long enough, phew), but not great.
I think it's still a good map for when I had the honor of working, and works very well and the sound is very good, very little wind.
Its value is honest.
If there was no pb this incompatibility, I highly recommend, but hey, it's a card that date now and is not necessarily adapted to the new config.
SING 1 month, and returned to the dealer for an exchange model with firewire. I'm waiting for the model in question.
A good point. Technical Service edirol France is fast, friendly and knowledgeable, which is sufficiently rare to be noted.

I wanted to replace my 24/96 and my Terratec mixer phonic 1002 by a card while a quality and professional

AD 2496: 8 in / 8 out, including 2 XLR with Pramp and power supply, and two in for instrument (guitar / bass)
Connection to the PC via a PCI card, this is not the most practical, but by far the most efficient and reliable (the PCI card protools are not you?)
Floor analog and A / D and D / A in an external rack

UTILIZATION

My config: Athlon 1200 Ghz Via KT133 chipset, 512 MB Ram, 2 IDE HDD 60 GB and 80
Implementation
Trs simple installation (you have all the same a screwdriver to mount the pci card)
You can do an update driver available on the site of Edirol
Franais need for manual use is very simple

GETTING STARTED

No crash, the drivers are no longer being updated for a long time (2002) and we can not but rjouir.
I use Cubase SX3 and tons of VSTi, a good static micro (project B2 and Oktava Studio 012)
I get a low latency up to 2 ms, 4 ms, but I have more power. So excellent. This card is in CPU rev economy (even more than my TerraTec) although there have 4 times more e / s! thank you PCI
Map gre direct monitoring, but what's with such low latency?

OVERALL OPINION

The quality of pramps trs trs is really good, even with the gain background there is almost no breath (with my static studio project B2 and my Oktava 012).

Very practical, too, the connection of the rear facing double front for four between micro and instruments. knob rglage for the gain for all inputs. Trs good headphones.

The case is strong and inspires confidence, the quality and advantages of analog conversions is really good, hard saturate trs, trs a good map.

Cons: not "stand alone", managing the routing not simple and not limit level indicators (just the presence of saturation)

Used (I got it for 350) this card is a matter because it is not known when she competes trs srement with a Motu 828 in terms of performance and quality of its (FireWire less ...). The high-end Roland (Edirol hours ...)

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?
Transparency and good quality converters

- For what purpose?
The multitrack recording

- What is your config?
AMD Athlon 3200 + 2.19 GHz
1.5 GB Ram - Win XP
2 DA-2496 synchcronisées world clock by internally

UTILIZATION

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
No, no. (And I plus 2 edirol a Sound Blaster Audigy for a listening public)
- The general configuration is easy?
The config is simple to perform res (at least in Win XP)

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?
Although the drivers are not recent (no update for several years) or recognized by the CETIF microsoft, it works very well!

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I used one for 5 years and a second (for 16 tracks) in the same PC at the same time recently

- With experience, you do again this choice?
Yes without hesitation. It's still good stuff PRO, tough, at which lasts a long time!