Specifications

EDIROL
DA-2496
COMPUTER HARDWARE
811
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
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24-bit/96kHz 8-in/8-out Digital Audio Interface
The DA 2496 is a rack-mount system with
a whole host of connections to help
your computer become the center
of your recording studio.
Whether you are running
to your computer from an
outboard mixer or directly
plugging your instruments into it, the DA-2496
is the best way to get from the instrument to the computer. Record
multiple instruments, vocals and performers—each on their own track—all at the same time. Balanced
and unbalanced inputs with individual gain control and 48v phantom power as well as digital audio connectors are conve-
niently located on the front and rear panel. Furthermore, the inputs on the front of the unit can supercede the inputs on the
back. So if you have your DA 2496 setup in your rack but want to plug a bass directly into one of the Hi-Z inputs on the
card, (no need for a direct box) you don’t need to unplug the back of the unit.
◆ Up to 24-bit/96 kHz AD/DA conversion
◆ Up to 8-in/8-out simultaneous multi-track
recording on PC and Mac via PCI interface.
◆ Multiple choice of balanced TRS connec-
tors, including mic inputs with 48v phan-
tom power and +4/-10 dB operation
◆ Direct input for guitar (Hi-Z)
◆ Optical/coaxial S/PDIF input/output on
dedicated channels
◆ MIDI in/out
◆ Quick access to digital input sources on
front panel—great for CD/MD/DAT inputs
◆ Full compatibility with the most popular
sequencer/audio recording software
◆ Wo rd clock synchronization via BNC
input/output
◆ ASIO2.0 (Windows/Macintosh),MME
WDM drivers and Sound Manager
(Macintosh) compatibility
◆ 1U-rack mount type break-out box & PCI
interface card
UA-1A UA-1D UA-20 UA-3D UA-5 UA-700 DA-2496
Main Function Digital Audio Interface Digital Audio Interface Digital Audio Interface Digital Audio Interface Digital Audio Interface Digital Audio Interface Multiple 8-in/8-out
1-in/1-out MIDI Interface with effects Digital Audio Interface
Unique Feature Cable style Cable style Cable style 5.1 channel Surround 24-bit/96 kHz COSM effects 24-bit/96 kHz
Dolby Digital output controlled all by knobs Word clock sync IN/OUT
Connection to Computer USB USB USB USB USB USB PCI bus
System Compatibility WindowsXP/Me/98/2000, Mac OS 9.0.4 or later
Channels 1 Stereo Record, 8 inputs, 8 outputs
1 Stereo Playback,Full duplex Full duplex
Signal Processing AD/DA 16-bit AD/DA 24-bit AD/DA 16-bit AD/DA 24-bit AD/DA 24-bit AD/DA 24-bit (int. 36 bit)
Sample rate AD/DA 44.1 kHz Digital In 32/44.1/48 kHz Digital Out 44.1 kHz Digital In 32/44.1/48 kHz Up to 96 kHz Up to 96 kHz Up to 96 kHz
Digital Out 48 kHz Digital Out 44.1 kHz
Audio Driver Compatibility MMe, MME, ASIO2.0 (Win/Mac),WDM, MME, ASIO2.0 (Win/Mac),WDM, ASIO2.0 (Win/Mac),WDM, ASIO2.0 (Win/Mac),WDM,
Sound Manager Sound Manager MME, Sound Manager MME, Sound Manager MME, Sound Manager MME,Sound Manager MME, Sound Manager
Inputs Line (RCA pin) x2 S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical Line/Guitar/Mic x2 Dynamic or Plug-In TRS Balanced/Unbalanced TRS Balanced/Unbalanced TRS Balanced/Unbalanced
powered mic x1 XLR/Phone combo with XLR/Phone combo with XLR/Phone combo with
Guitar (Hi-Z) x1 Phantom power x 2 Phantom power x 2 Phantom power x 2
Line (RCA pin) x2 Guitar (Hi-Z) Guitar (Hi-Z) x 1 Dynamic mic x2
S/P DIF Optical Line (L/R)Standard Jack
Phono or Line (1/4˝ phone) x2 TRS Balanced/Unbalanced
S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical Aux Line (RCApin) x2 1/4˝ phone x 6
S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical Guitar 1/4˝ (Hi-Z) x 2
S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical
Outputs Line (RCA pin) x2 S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical Line (RCA pin) x2 Line (RCA pin) x2 Line (1/4˝ pin) x2 Line (1/4˝ pin) x2 TRS Balanced/Unbalanced
S/P DIF Optical Line (RCA pin) x2 Line (RCA pin) x2 1/4˝ phone x 8
Headphones (mini-stereo) x1 S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical S/P DIF Coaxial/Optical
Headphones (1/4˝ phone) x1 Headphones (1/4˝ phone) x1 Headphones (1/4˝ phone) x1
MIDI Interface IN x1/OUT x1 IN x1/OUT x1 IN x1/OUT x1
Bundled Software WinDVD Drivers (Win/Mac) WinDVD, Cooledit ProLE Drivers (Win/Mac) Drivers (Win/Mac) Drivers (Win/Mac)