All user reviews of 3/5 for the M-Audio Duo Usb

I wanted to use it primarily (as in other cases, the 16-bit 44.1 KHz is enough for me) to scan 24-bit 96 KHz band 9.5 cm / s with little loss in high frequencies with a tape recorder that can replicate that of 19 and 38 cm / s, since, mathematically speaking, the 24-bit 96 KHz bandwidth allows up to 48,000 Hz also have all the connections behind the unit have appealed to me because of the connection to practice is to connect only when a once in a while but have a microphone cables connected to the gene in permanance Manipulation of the beast and other machines in my rack ^_______^

My configuration: Pentium 2.8 GHz 800 MHz bus with 1024 MB of RAM and approx. 100 GB hard drive + 1 sound card SEK'D Prodif Plus notament.

I use it with, for instance:
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Fostex VF-16, DTD 16 tracks with built-in digital mixing desk

Mackie Micro Series 1202-VLZ, small analog mixing desk used to manage the monitoring circuit (because the VF-16 does not have a monitoring circuit, in its integrated mix of table)

Fostex T20 RP Headphones

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UTILIZATION

The installation of drivers is no problem, no conflict has been encountered, easy setup. The printed manual is supplied in English but the French version is available in PDF égallement in the CD-ROM comes with drivers. The French manual is 35 pages when it should not make that 20. Let me explain: some topics are quite recurrent and are repeated several times, and you lose the pleasure of reading it in the long run. But ...

GETTING STARTED

The drivers seem stable and I have Malhère not too soon to tell if the drivers are updated often or not. Among the destructive audio editing software I use most often Cool Edit Pro (now Adobe Audition) and among the non-destructive multitrack audio software, I prefer Samplitude. For the latency, it is difficult to say whether it is sufficient or not, especially since it is impossible to record and entandre other tracks at once, with this duo: one can only record or play, choose . Well, if we do that traveaux scanning this in mind but not against, if we do catch his multi ... To remedy the problem, it is necessary to have another sound card on the computer. All depends on what you do with it.

Which is also good is that you can use it as égallement A / D converter (not the other, what a pity!) Or as independent preamp ^_______^

In fact, his biggest handicap that prevents me to use it as I entandais is that the frequency response of the analog part of this electronic duo will climb up to 25,000 Hz: - (((Okay, tell me it&#39;s more than enough since the average human ear n&#39;entand that up to 18,000 Hz, but this is not enough when it comes to scan strips 9.5 cm / s with a machine 19 and 38 cm / s. Bein yes, 19 cm / s, the tape is running too fast, reduce the speed in half with the computer. And then, if the bandwidth does not exceed the 25000, the result will not exceed 12 500 Hz, when the reduced speed with the computer: quality MP3, and more ... So, since it is necessary that the final result reaches at least 18,000 Hz that the ear can entandre, he would have had the bandwidth to 36,000 Hz goest, at least. Especially since the 24-bit 96 kHz permits. The M-Duo is not recommended when it comes to having to readjust the speed of a digital tape too quickly.

But more than any other application running, the M-Audio is very correct ^_______^ However to use balanced connections (XLR or TRS jacks), of course. For in asymmetric, the animal produces a lot of breath ... :-(((

Warning: The Duo can be powered by the industry (via its AC adapter) but can not be powered via USB. And this is a serious handicap for the mobile user who would use with a laptop. Is therefore easy to transport but is by no means portable.

OVERALL OPINION

The unit has just arrived and I&#39;ll sell it Malhère since its bandwidth is not enough 24-bit 96 KHz for what I do with it.

The main +:
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Have all the connections behind the unit and that, it avoids interference in permanent connections.

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The main -:
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Can not be powered via the USB

Bandwidth is too low compared to the abilities of 24-bit 96 KHz

Many asymmetric breath.

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For the value, it&#39;s hard to say because I know only two devices in this Cathegory sound cards that are comparable, at present: the present M-Audio Duo and Edirol UA-5 (the Tascam US-122 does not support 24-bit 96 KHz).

For the job I do is now clear that, with experience, I would prefer the Edirol UA-5, despite the balanced inputs (XLR + TRS combo) of the latter are at the front ( my faith worse time, it will be) ...

M-Audio has been one of the leaders in developing practical and nicely priced interfaces. Among those was the M-Audio Duo USB. This devices is a mic pre that plugs into your USB port to allow to you record music or other types of audio. There are two mic inputs and two balanced TRS inputs to make sure you can always be able to connect up your peripherals to this device. Its first gain stage is 40 dB, and the second one is 30 dB, it features phantom power, has a -20 dB button for each mic input so you don't overdrive the converters, and it does this all in one small package.

UTILIZATION

M-Audio did a pretty good job setting this whole thing up. The interface itself is nicely laid out, and everything is easy to use. There are no annoying breakout cables that cause a tangled mess. However, there is one very major problem. This is USB 1.1. It is slow and is plagued with latency. In today's world where latency means everything, it can be almost unusable unless you turn off all of your plugins and track 100% dry. M-Audio has also dropped support on this, so I question how long this'll last.

GETTING STARTED

Setting up is very easy, just like any other M-Audio device out there. Simply plug in the devices to their corresponding ports, and you're good to go. I didn't experience any compatibility issues, and that's a great thing. This works with both PC and Mac, so nearly anybody can use it without a problem. I never read the manual, but I can't imagine a real need to unless you're trying to figure out how certain connections work. Anybody who has used an interface before should know exactly how everything works.

OVERALL OPINION

Chances are, if you bought this, you bought it second hand. It's not on the market anymore, and it's mainly because of the major USB 1.1 flaw. It's simply not acceptable when it comes to today's standards, but the device itself is old, so it's hard to fault the actual device for not being ahead of the curve when it comes to the latest I/Os. If you have a chance to buy one, I'd pass unless you need something real cheap.