The 8 pre amp and 8 outputs are handy.
We also used the spdif, not bad for pre amp used for a digital console. The drivers are stable

UTILIZATION

whatsoever directly under windows, max / msp or protools 8.

I used to live in wavelab recording with record 3 hours without worry, I have not tested under No PT8 (I have no confidence).

on the other hand I mix in 3 hours rec hiut PT8 track as a real hell, completely unstable, PT loses sync between tracks and the timeline.
PT obliged to reboot every 10min.
I do not so sai ca vien PT or card but in any case, poor rating for M-Audio

GETTING STARTED

Install quickly and without problems with the drivers from m-audio site.
Both XP 32 and 64bit win7. I've used the

OVERALL OPINION

for 1 year and a half before I loose what sournoisment in benefits.
She walked in my nickel, I Emene on benefits and my PC does not recognize it more!
I try on three different PC and MAC, nothing to do!
The card is recognized but can not be identified as a sound card.

And as usual, the SAV is absent, the supplier Algam do not want to support.
Single solution, SAV Avid Toulouse with a bad reputation, or the trash!

In the future are what I will ever be a choice, I do not know.
Today, it is hard to find a USB soundcard with 8 pre-amp.
And firewire is almost over, has the high-end PC.

The next will probably be a tascam.