All user reviews for the M-Audio Delta 44

Converters of very good quality considering the price, good dynamics, thank you delta

UTILIZATION

Then it is as usual, we cross that it will work right away, and no, like all sound cards, it is a little battles with the IRQ settings of the buffers etc ... but good c is not dramatic, over the gents in the delta are used to problems and have detailed files ready you will be very useful if you are not accustomed to this kind of manipulation ....

GETTING STARTED

For drivers it is very bizzard, it works perfectly on 2000 and XP, for cons for users of 98 or I will consider using the latest drivers DEL2227.EXE that they are more stable and have better latency.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been 3 days I use it, and I am very satisfied with me in 98 I turn 32 vst instruments vst with 6, 40 audio tracks read with a lot of plug and 4-track recording and multi those with a P4 1.5 Mhz. But be careful to perform these feats must still optimize 98, with a little adjustment easily double the performance of his machine .... In conclusion, very good map, I think to be supplemented by the purchase of a case and a delta 66 omni i / o

The four I / O interested me and I could not afford to take the era delta66 (with I / O numrique).

I mainly use the delta44 for some plug ins, AudioMulch.

It works just as well in 2000, Linux (with alsa drivers).

My config: PIII800 on CUSL2 with 256 MB of RAM.

UTILIZATION

Installation is no problem for me under Windows. The drivers are stable and long Fully functional (one and a half).

the pannel of rglage is simple to configure, and latency can drop qqs ms without problem as long as the CPU follows.

I never need the manual

GETTING STARTED

The ASIO drivers are not updated day long, but it is not ncessaire, as they are fully developed.

I test Nuendo in a hundred tracks in playback with EQ, without loss of sync. (But not I use Nuendo).

A 44.1 khz, 16 bit, I latency honnte trs, which I do not impede, for well-made soft drinks.

OVERALL OPINION

With the exprience, I would do this choice, I think. In this price range, there are not many other models with the same quivlanets fonticnnalits, and especially the same quality of sound / operation.

4 inputs, 4 outputs, this is a small sound card following rpond perfectly my needs for a price that is affordable.
The uses range from the Home Studio with Cubase SX and assist night in with Tractor DJ from Native Instruments. For the Home Studio, especially c'tait entries that m'interressaient then taient plutt 4 outputs for accessories (By the way I would have AIM 6 outputs).
It runs on a P4 2.4Ghz with ASUSP4PE, 1024MB DDRAM, 80GB hard drive with 8MB cache 7200tr.
It connects a small table Behringer MX1804X and all conections are 6.35 symtriques jack.

UTILIZATION

You know the Plug And Play? Ben is the same, you connect, you turn on the PC, you install the driver's fingers in the nose and you're done!
I had no incompatibility with the card, everything works perfectly.
Gnrale configuration is very simple to use with a clear interface.
I have not had need to read the manual.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are trs stable, no crashes for almost a year of use.
They are not used often, but what good days as given that there is nothing to correct.
The software I use most often with this card are Cubase SX and Traktor.
Climbing with a Traktor frquence of chantillonage of 88,000 Hz, my latency is 0!
The act of running the 8 ports simultaneously does not seem Drang.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since March 2003.
I like the quality of the converters of this card: it's great art., What I repproche? May be the rigor to the impossibility of any routing you want with: let me explain. It is possible to configure the two outputs of several Stereo Manir: either outputs 1 and 2 = between 1 and 2 and similarly for 3 and 4, the output is nothing do with the entries. Can be t would he nice to have more choice. But yrflchissent a little, what good is not used ca ...
I have not really had the opportunity to EESI for other models but I have a friend who possde a Hontech 8 in / 8 out and he often having their Pantages card and again, the drivers for the card to Cubase SX 2.0 tojours are not out when I have not even felt the need to update my drivers myself.
The quality-price ratio is exlent I think, hard to beat!
With the exprience, I would do without this choice Sitat

This is a perfect map quiconvient my expectations: good converters, 4 inputs, 4 outputs on ¼ 6.35, all there! Used with a PIII 950MHz overclock 600, an Asus motherboard VIA chipset, 768MB of RAM and an IDE HDD, it works well for trs Cubase and Reason. The latency is imperceptible change much for me on my ISIS. The Vsti I use are controlled by a keyboard matre evolution 249C, connected by USB to the PC; two advantages: no control of power supply, and then not need to take MIDI! (A good falls, the Delta44 possde do not). Then for audio I use a small console or pramp Envoice connected to the Delta.

UTILIZATION

No problem with installation, make sure all of the same download any latest drivers to take advantage of new features. I've never had a problem with my Via chipset.

GETTING STARTED

This time, thank you M-Audio drivers are set days and bring new features (multiclient). Logic or Cubase with a flawless run, I get a latency of 4 ms. However, it must sometimes increase or decrease the number of sample in the dashboard to avoid cracks in the intensive use (20 audio + vsti read in real time). No problem either to record 4 track at the same time. I recently branch two delta 44 in my PC: no problem, recording 8 tracks at the same time is a rgal of stability and simplicity.

OVERALL OPINION

With a budget trsrduit, I had to replace my Isis, Vsti to use properly: The Delta44 seemed the best qualitprix, 285 Euros, I could not esprer better (cheaper than my Isis !).
This card arpondu my expectations: quality audio to the appointment, 24bits/96Khz (a food in the place, but of course!), Stability of drivers in practice, evolution can by buying multiple cards. It's been three years and hundreds of hours of recording that I bought.
I have advised several friends, all are rev happy and I will make ending for knowledge with 4 cards at the same time.
Certainly have.

4 input jack on 24/96 in large external box: everything I wanted!
ASIO drivers

UTILIZATION

NO PROBLEM. installation, recognition ... Registration!

GETTING STARTED

Drivers often put day / work well with trs VEGAS (not like the false full duplex with my sound blaster live: crunches, amazing echo + delay: a true FX rotten at all!)

I Sets the latency 1024 cycles (96 kHz) because I do not care, I use that as monitoring the return, the limit to the headphone for the singer.

4 tracks full duplex

the drivers are not bloody well trs (I've seen much worse, such kx project for soundblaster) but it comes out without too many problems.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two months.

Trs good quality recording, background noise for me -70 dB -40 dB while silent on my soundblaster (all under SoundForge).

Trs happy with my purchase, I do it again ...

Sound card very practical with its outer casing, 4 input + 4 output jacks 6.35. I use to play and record my guitar + voice (= micro) as an amateur musician! These go through a mixer for convenience and in order to pramplifier sounds.
My config = PC Pentium 4, 512MB Ram, Windows XP, Maxtor 120GB SATA and of multimedia speaker misrables !!!!(= future purchase)

UTILIZATION

The installation was done without any problem, plug and play recognized by Windows XP and roll!
For cons, the record is in English so difficult to understand everything! For cons, the same instruction in French is tlchargeable on the site of M-Audio. No inconsistency with my config and the Control Panel is very easy to grate.

GETTING STARTED

I use the Delta 44 with the original drivers, = I did not find any notable amliorations with the new driver download on the site!
Utiliss software are: Rt Player Pro Sounds home (excellent also as multi-effects), Sound Forge 7 (as a recorder) and I try to understand Cubase SX 2.
The resulting latency = 4 ms is ridiculous and I use only 3 tracks recording / reading max 6 tracks (I = beginners!) The sound suits me perfectly and no interference with the same point disto hard.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one month and frankly, I am delighted by the sound card. In fact, beginners I was afraid of getting lost in the installation and paramtrages while this one has t snap! This is my sound card and Premire for the use I made, it is excellent. BMOL The only case of withdrawals Monos = must use an adapter mono 2jacks mle / female jack 1 Stereo (6 euros) to s'couter both speakers ... His report seems qualitprix be one of the best in its class, this choice I would do without any hsitations.

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?

Frquence 96Khz
USB PCI card and not = less latency
4 * 4 Input / Output Ports

- For what purpose?

Records of models
Multimedia (Music video and games)

- What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?

Abit motherboard IS7-E
P4 3Ghz
512 MB DDR
Windows XP SP1

- Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...

AT4033 Microphone audiotechnik
Guitar Sche Garisson
Electro-acoustic guitar Ibanez Tallman
Fender Electric Guitar Tlcaster United States
Gibson Studio Electric Guitar Lespaul
Synth Yamaha PSR640
Piano 1 / 2 Tail RX3
XLR connectors and 48V Jacks 6.35
Pramplis Prsonus BlueTube
Mixer JCB

9 / 10 BECAUSE few Midi ports would not hurt ...

UTILIZATION

- Installation is it without problem?

If there are no compatibility problems avecun VIA chipset, no problem ...
Unfortunately my motherboard silent behind a Gigabyte GA-7VAXP with a VIA chipset and I dt replaced.
If one is in possession of a crack all windows not running on wheels ... If it's crap ..!

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?

Gigabyte GA-7VAXP with a VIA chipset

- The configuration gnrale is easy?

Childish ...

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Except in case of problem, the usefulness of the manual is not ncssaire.
However, it is clear enough.

7 / 10 Because of the incompatibility Chipset VIA ...

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?

Supplied drivers are stable and often updated.

- What software do you use most often?

Sonar 2

- What you get lag?

0 msec

- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...

16 track, I have not tried more. As audio!

10/10 A pure sound, which changes the UA5, believe me! A real pleasure ...

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

3 months

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The more clear and no noise.
Less = Lack of MIDI ports and possible additions of Casing for other input-output ports.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Sound Blaster Live
ASIS
Edirol UA5

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

Unbeatable

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
With the same budget, yes, now there are better cards to other prices, Digidesign I/O92 if you know what I mean. But I'm really pleased ...

Despite 10/10 compatibility bp (Whose fault? M-Audio? Gigabyte?) Since the config is working properly ... it's a rgale I advice ...

I t attracted to 4 I / O in high-resolution external jack rack.
I wanted a card to record the output of a console so no need to micro pramplis or of low impdance. Dj Possdant a multimedia card, no need either to noon.
I also flash on the inputs symtriques. You may say, nothing is a given with me as I have 2.5m cable to connect the console but it happens from time to time to record our RPTES and the PC, it is derrire the studio door.

UTILIZATION

No problem if the installation is to place the external box. The connecting cable is too short (1m) and you can place it on the tower of the PC or on the floor. We all pert intrt a external enclosure.
The configuration is pretty and easy to use console. You still even a little to widen the head to set up the patch, especially when you are not familiaris with this kind of device. But once you master it, it's really powerful.
The manual did not really aid in this opration.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers work impeccable and often updated.
I use this card with Sonar and Soundforge: it is very well recognized and becomes transparent to use.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this card for the past six years. In the era, it was worth 2500frs. It went downhill since. and I think for the same budget, I can have a more powerful card now, with e / e numriques, for example ...
Otherwise, the price o her side now, it is not hsiter pounce.

I bought it to save the BMD of my group (quartet rock guitar-keyboard-bass-drums), I pass normment time looking at the reviews on this full-MODELS types (semi-pro card or entry-level pro) and I ended up choosing it for the following reasons:

- MODEL PCI (I had a Tascam USB and stability in a silent nightmare on my config)
- External box (admittedly it is not long as it says in the notice but the fact Previous whether external fact that the card is not disturbed by noise the the indoor pc)
- 4 inputs / 4 outputs, it is not extraordinary but saves battery with the possibility to touch her a little later (2 entries took the console on which taient pr mixes overheads and 2 inputs for the snare and bass drum is a solution for poor but honest amliore your exact relation between o 2 card can not can send a stereo mix of the battery)

CHARACTERISTICS now this card can just Exceeds stepfather but for recordings of this type is more than enough. Nanmoins compares the tascam us 122 I had for some time, even when I regret the absence of some lments extremely practical: the headphone output and volume directly SETTING THE available on the case. the absence of Intgr preamp is also a cot it will prvoir

the machine config:
Athlon 2.3 Ghz, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD, motherboard asus AS7N8XE

the config record (I repeat it is a poor config:
for battery:
overhead microphone -> console preamps with 8 tracks-> [stereo LINE OUT] -> 1 to 2
sm 57 -> presonus TubePre -> between 3
sm 57 -> art tube mp -> between 4 (for a more in deuxime TubePre

for voice and acoustic guitar:
Studio Project B1 -> TubePre -> between 1
(+ Preamp of the Ovation electroac -> art tube mp -> between 2 to double the take with two sounds without really DIFFERENT shuffled twice)

electric guitar:
Jazzmaster -> TubePre -> from 1 (prvoir an amp simulator, the preamp tube is good, but did not expect miracles)

UTILIZATION

No problem setup, ss march right away ... but on the machines with their rcentes Intgr lot of peripherals, I had to remove a number for an irq that is not shared with 3 other priph Americas (that is the usb2 or firewire are INTERESTED in addition to the ct nomad, the irq on the pc it has become modern ingrable on maps that do not allow a real manual config)
the manual is very well, no incompatibility on softs music but it's really not against an all-purpose card for multimedia: eg, the drivers are not recognized by the prog from my tv tuner so can not record sound, and there are lots of little quirks like a.
Having said that most are easily adjustable and the sound is so much better than a intgre you might want to use as a

GETTING STARTED

Never had a crash li card. updates trs frquentes not for some time, but knowing that the card works well trs is not shocking
latency of 512 for recording and mix, no dcrochage except with a ton of effects that come eat CPU time. In 512, I play the synth connected in midi player soundfonts or dxi without feeling latency, same for the guitar and amp simulators
the number of tracks, recording the maximum of the map then 4. in playback, we had to go up twenty runs

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months and I do not regret this purchase is quite a card dpouille compared to other models of the same type but that is what many trs 'asked.
with exprience, I would do the same can be no choice because it is a map at end of life and for the price I put in nine the era I better now .
o nanmoins price it sells for now, see occasionally is a good deal of stuff and not taking srieux head that allows you to work in good conditions, you just see that unless you want to just connect a console or line-level genre instrumentals of synths, it will prvoir pramps of tinkering and a cable to get a headphone output.

That attracted me CHARACTERISTICS:
- 4 inputs / 4 analog outputs Jack 6.35
- ASIO driver
- No Functions "useless"

Used to store models.

Matos connect: Phonic MR1843X console.

My config:
- DFI motherboard (VIA chipset)
- Celeron 850
- 384 MB SD-Ram
- 40 GB HDD
- Windows 2000

UTILIZATION

Installation without any problem.
No incompatibility meeting.
Configuration gnral fairly intuitive and efficient.
Manuel ... I throw an eye for BTIS not do the installation, but otherwise it is superfluous.

GETTING STARTED

Drivers stable up Submitted.
Software utiliss: Kristal, Cubase SX.
Latency not measure, but very small (between 10 and 60 ms prs little).

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 3 months, I am thrilled! I do not have all the hardware available to me to test it as I want, but what I saw and heard, it's just gnial.

This is the first model that I tried so I have no point of comparison. I was up a Sound Blaster AWE64 Submitted (although the mp3 to cost any more). The Delta 44 has its patant I n'tait Discoveries that blows no one fatal)

For 129 euros, what not to buy? (Plus it is compatible Multi!)

1 point less for the difficulties of routing.

The intrt this sound card is twofold:

4 input jack possible
external rack to connect the hardware

my config is a PC PIV 3GHZ 1GB RAM XPS2 often and I work with CUBASE SX2
also I use a Midisport 2x2 midi interface MAUDIO prampli and a lamp for micro ART

UTILIZATION

Super easy install, recognized immediately by any software on XP, both audio (CUBASE SX, REASON) and public (media player)
even not need to read the manual, it is childish to install and configure

GETTING STARTED

No problem driver, no need to put everything works days, the latency is 12ms with Cubase SX, but the direct monitoring allows for 0 seconds latency recording.
everything works really well, can be operated at the same time any type of software, and everything works without conflict.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 15 days, and it's really a good choice trs
That said, I did not try other cards before
again without hsiter

4 mono output. (2 Stereo output)
and low latency

I DJ, so for a multiple CD player with a double consular software just for the use (VirtualDJ)

AMD 1200
ASUS A7A266
256 meg
60 gig

sound mixer with a red infader.

UTILIZATION

The installation takes a few minute
no incompatibilitbr /> the manual is not helpful in view or the product is a simple starch

we are left with two card that nome "Delta 1 / 2" and "Delta 3 / 4"

GETTING STARTED

The driver never causing any problems
The updates are rare, since the product has grown in age and that is stability table.

I use my card with 64 sample of latance, giving about 1.44 ms latency output. I have never seen better!

I use this card to its maximum capacity without problem (4 input and 4 output simultaneously

OVERALL OPINION

I used it for 6 months
I like the "Break Out Box"
many say that the wire one meter long is too short, but I have my computer at Intgr Rack Mount, this length is IDAL.

report made quality is good, but the general public new product joins PRO product quickly.

APRS sudden I will not repeat the same choice, I bought a Delta 66, same product, but it has two more output.

The M-Audio Delta 44 has a PCI card that connects to your computer, which is connected to a breakout box via a cable.

This is a four input/output sound card. Up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously to your home PC DAW. With the virtual mixer in your DAW software, multiple tracks can be recorded, you are only limited by the hardware capabilities of your PC. This means overdubs can be recorded with up to four separate tracks at a time.

There are no MIDI facilities on this card. Multiple Delta 44's can be installed onto the computer for more simultaneously recordable tracks, but I haven't had any experience in performing this operation.

UTILIZATION

I use this hardware with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and haven't had any problems. There is some latency, but this is the nature of the beast with digital audio workstation recordings (on of the big reasons why I record mostly analog).

GETTING STARTED

It is a pretty easy, straightforward installation. If you get confused, just refer to the manual. As with any sound card or other hardware installation, there may be compatibility issues, but I had none with my Dell desktop.

OVERALL OPINION

This is an OK sounding card. Much better sounding cards with better sounding digital converters exist, but not really at this price range, and those installations are a bit more complicated. It served its purpose. For my desktop I know have a Delta 1010, which also adds MIDI and SPIDF, a greater number of channels and direct XLR inputs for microphones. If I could go back in time, I probably should have gotten the Delta 1010 instead, because the type of recording I do usually requires more tracks at a time than a mere four. But, for a solo recordist, four tracks may be plenty.

- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
The 4 inputs and 4 output jack.

- For what purpose?
Recording songs in home studio.

- Which instruments do you use or the Systmes? ...
The inputs are connected to an insert taken from my mixing desk on which I plug the microphone. The output jacks are used for the return.

UTILIZATION

- Installation is it without problem?
Impeccable. Long live the plug'n'play

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
No, I turn on Windows XP family edition.

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
Routing software redistributes I / O and volume as it sees fit. The software is simple handle.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
The manual that came with is in English but a French version is on the drivers CD in pdf format. I personally have not read it all ...

GETTING STARTED

No worries drivers.
Easy setup in any software mixing and other (cubase, coll edit ...)
Record 4 mono tracks simultaneously.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
6 months

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The 4 inputs allow you to save a battery with 2 OH, a kick mic and a snare mic.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No

- How do you report qualitprix?
Impeccable! 4 inputs / outputs at 24-bit/96kHz was worth more than a in all other brands!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
The exprience I have no advantage, I have not tried other models, but I think I would opt for a USB console.

I work alone on a PC, so I needed quality material, with few inputs and outputs, all at an affordable price.
4entrées/4sorties analog 96 kHz and so on. (See other comments and data sheet)
config: AMD 64 3200 +, Asus K8N-E Deluxe, 1024MB DDR Samsung, Seagate 200GB HDD 7200rpm 8MB cache, NVIDIA Geforce 6800GT (ASUS), one Maxtor 80GB hard drive in a box that looks like a broken toaster ( connect land), Altec Lansing CS21.

I use it for the sound of singing, guitar, bass. I also use a MIDI keyboard (on MIDI / gamepad independent) and VST instruments. All under cubase.
I use a presonus preamp TubePre lamp.

10/10 for the use I make of

UTILIZATION

No problem, open the PC, we make sure to have some distance from the PCI and AGP graphics card (not create conflict, it seems) is pushed the card into the port, is screwed, is closed , finished.
I decided to do a reformat and reinstall windows so that everything is clean (do not forget to disable the integrated audio chipset in the bios if there are integrated chipset). The card is easy to use, efficient machine panel.
That is, if it is a notice in English a little short (but very useful)
no conflict, ras

9 for the manual a bit tacky

GETTING STARTED

The drivers appear to be stable.
I get a 1ms latency in cubase in 24 bits 96khz, which is more than adequate
of the use I make of this card, I never led to record more than two tracks (left + right) together
I did the update of drivers and I have not seen any difference.

10/10 because it sounds good, it's cheap, it's easy to use

OVERALL OPINION

I have now for several months and she fulfilled her role very well. I use the preamp for a little boost input which otherwise is a bit feeble for taking the microphone or line.
I had, before using a chipset built into my motherboard, I hear the difference
The value for money is excellent, I even think it's the best that we can find on the market. This card semi pro really works for solo musician who records in his corner, but who wants quality at a lower price.
I had a little trouble finding it, obviously, it is really made. The only difference with 66 is that there has not spdif.
If I had the choice, I still have a repeat. With a preamp, it's really a very good card.

9 / 10 because the inputs slightly lower