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Hawkai
Published on 12/18/06 at 02:49
First of all I prcise that I had this card in hand 48 hours to test it (a kind prt of my dealer before purchase, there is not lost that said, see below).
This notice can not be fragmented as trs. The ratings will not be too significant.
- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
This card should be our answer is strictly my current needs for a price REALLY INTERESTED. Between combos, 4 outputs (with Jack and RCA), mobility thanks to the USB port and possibility of "stand alone".
- For what purpose?
Dpart to the ide is to replace my dj ISIS to install XP without losing too much in terms of routing, but winning in sound quality (I redid the test with a few last night and Isis the routing is not as bad as you want to be said). Use for prototyping prvue, only downside -> only between 2 instead of 8 for the ISIS (which is why AC should not be any fawn DEFINITIONS my choice).
- What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
Voil vritablement the important point because I think I can strongly deprecated this card M-AUDIO possdant people the same material as me because of all obviousness there are many problem of compatbilit between this and the ASUS motherboards (as I had read in the forum), c'tait what I wanted to try and force and find that it is rat!
I tried it on two machine template quite similar:
1) P4B266 (ASUS) with a 2G P4A Northwood, 512 MB Ram (normal since j'tait of 98 SE), graphics card Leadtek Winfast A280 LE -> This configuration has a 266 MHz bus speed
2) P4P800S-X (ASUS) with P4C (Northwood), 2.6G, FSB800 to clock the bus 400 MHz (512 to 400 ram). CG Leadtek Winfast A6600 TD.
Graphics cards caused me a lot of concern in the past but I do not think that's the problem. So if you take your prcautions the hardware before buying the M-Audio you may have problem, or change the configuration because I'm sure the card is worth it when she walks.
I put it to work on THE FIRST brive machine, not the second.
- Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
Could not really test it (I forget how vrifier sand alone, but ca ca priori no reason to shit), I tested a PC-300 midi keyboard with DIN plugs successfully, its obvious problem of latency.
Overall for what I've heard the product look bad, but not for the lightweight multitrack (both in registration because of its two input and output or USB port shows its limits)
UTILIZATION
- Installation is it without problem?
- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
The key is the problem, if it should install without problem I'm sure it happens in two minutes the install program is clear and simple. on the other hand, if there is a concern for software compatibility matrielou ca is not the same thing:
To start you must know that this card only works with XP + Service Pack 2. That's good that's what I've just installed on both machines (so any clean installation).
It starts dja wrong: I run the cd with the original drivers and it tells me unable to install on this OS version? surprise since it's the right way be ... I download any drivers made day (one only available version), ca agrees to start but once the installation is finished the card with an exclamation point.
So I just tried everything (in each install cleaner Previous), turn the card before and After you install the drivers, install the drivers from the cd on top of the drivers t lchargs (that's how I run on russian THE FIRST machine). Dja there was a sound card in both machines because I wanted to test the capacity of the M-Audio work with another card (AC has also run well on THE FIRST machine) before the problem occurred then I uninstall the cards to be on and nothing changed (I'm such procdure rod so I do not think it comes from my fa we do), especially since the machine with the ISIS expr XP was installed for this test and I did not install the drivers for the guillemot (disables IMMEDIATE ) or it is on this machine does it totally impossible to run the card.
In short, as often, I Mrs. Russ qd get away after a while of tinkering with drivers but I deprecated this card anyone not used to this such manipualtion if there is a risk of incompatibility with its hardware.
- The configuration gnrale is easy?
I never could see the head of routing tools that have yet to be pretty reputable.
If not the only numbers that I could test the setup is couraging pass: on the SX and Cubase VSTI B4 (standalone mode).
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Huh? Manual o ca? No paper manual but rather a nice bundle that compensates, especially since I do not make great use of a manual Retailer for such cards so for me this is not a concern.
HOWEVER! A message is pretty scary in the little quick installation guide: it explains why some matrial constituting the map are known as cacrignes and can cause birth defects in the State of California (if I remember correctly)! It is advisable to wash hands after handling APRS gear. I do not know if it's just a message prcaution the manufacturer to cover or if it is other hardware of this type but in any case has even a little cool when the user on opening the book!
Whereas my own off the machines, because many people can install it without encountering any problem, the fact that this card is limited to service pack 2 for XP does not seem to me a good trs: Will it gre vista or Systmes future? What about Linux and other OS types and of course no support Win 98SE for dinosaurs like me. In short, a policy that was ultimately not envy that of Hercules with the ISIS ... especially with the USB ca no justification (l o some problem arise FW), so I lower the note significantly.
GETTING STARTED
- The drivers are stable?
T the time they have in place properly it did not seem too unstable ca but we can only judge on the length.
- Are they often put day?
Bah ... a single PC, only for XP as there is none for another OS That sounds a little lightweight.
- What software do you use most often?
Sound Forge, Cubase SX-1, Various VST instruments, wavelab just a few quick test also with winamp multimedia and some games.
O On the machine the card could be installed while it is little prs well.
- What you get lag?
Satisfactorily with the latency test B4 -> but for one VSTI more likely to be ca gter, I think it should not be too much to ask in this area.
- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...
That's the bottom hurts again:
I test a squence dja recorded with my ISIS: a total equivalent 14-16 audio channels (8 mono tracks + Stereo tracks 6-7) 14 16 ca happening but it goes more ... addition to cracking and then crash Cubase.
This is probably the limtation imposed by the USB, but it can also come from the fact that the map should not be installed under the right conditions, can not really know if it's just the card or the gear and conflict likely. But personally I'd bet it to too large multitrack projects with lots of VSTi.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you use it?
Test 48 hours, so with more time I think I probably russian make it work better on my 2 machines since it was able to walk a while
Note: if it does not walk again on THE FIRST machine when I wanted to test it again before the Failed with my "larger" configuration, it is because I had the b tise of dsintaller! Not because the drivers have done for a spin, I held the prciser.
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
PLUS: The rgonomie wiring is good and the overall design of the Casing is rather well done. Submitted compact and functional enough to satisfy a number of needs. Good finish overall, especially the pots (too bad weakness in MODELS Echo). The sound is not bad for the little that I could judge, any comparison CATEGORY careful recess.
LESS: only 2 inputs, compatibility problems limiting DBiT because of the USB ... and uh ... the message that the card can run you cancer!
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Forcment not tested thoroughly but in the studios, unwanted rgulirement (Cole and RSS) Digi001 (with mac and protools), Motu 896 (Mac and PC), Fireface 800.
In my possession for a long time: Maxi Sound 64 Home Studio Pro (a relic of port ISA, terrible for a dinosaur era ... I tell you!), ISIS and ending for ... RME Multiface II since it is ultimately the card I selected -> the test of M-Audio c'tait just to be sure it's well worth the extra price to be trs really cushy, I told you that the store gave it to me prt has not lost in history
- How do you report qualitprix?
O On a configuration it works perfectly I think the report quality price is quite excellent, it is very cheap for what it can offer, I really regret for failing to test the standalone mode as c is one of the big advantages I think for that price l. And of course for that price, it would be foolish to compare cards pros I cit above that worth 4 6 times more expensive.
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Bein, I did not do so they are not really ... but I think this card may be great full of people.
This notice can not be fragmented as trs. The ratings will not be too significant.
- What technical specifications motivated your choice?
This card should be our answer is strictly my current needs for a price REALLY INTERESTED. Between combos, 4 outputs (with Jack and RCA), mobility thanks to the USB port and possibility of "stand alone".
- For what purpose?
Dpart to the ide is to replace my dj ISIS to install XP without losing too much in terms of routing, but winning in sound quality (I redid the test with a few last night and Isis the routing is not as bad as you want to be said). Use for prototyping prvue, only downside -> only between 2 instead of 8 for the ISIS (which is why AC should not be any fawn DEFINITIONS my choice).
- What is your config (motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?
Voil vritablement the important point because I think I can strongly deprecated this card M-AUDIO possdant people the same material as me because of all obviousness there are many problem of compatbilit between this and the ASUS motherboards (as I had read in the forum), c'tait what I wanted to try and force and find that it is rat!
I tried it on two machine template quite similar:
1) P4B266 (ASUS) with a 2G P4A Northwood, 512 MB Ram (normal since j'tait of 98 SE), graphics card Leadtek Winfast A280 LE -> This configuration has a 266 MHz bus speed
2) P4P800S-X (ASUS) with P4C (Northwood), 2.6G, FSB800 to clock the bus 400 MHz (512 to 400 ram). CG Leadtek Winfast A6600 TD.
Graphics cards caused me a lot of concern in the past but I do not think that's the problem. So if you take your prcautions the hardware before buying the M-Audio you may have problem, or change the configuration because I'm sure the card is worth it when she walks.
I put it to work on THE FIRST brive machine, not the second.
- Which instruments or Systmes (console, prampli, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
Could not really test it (I forget how vrifier sand alone, but ca ca priori no reason to shit), I tested a PC-300 midi keyboard with DIN plugs successfully, its obvious problem of latency.
Overall for what I've heard the product look bad, but not for the lightweight multitrack (both in registration because of its two input and output or USB port shows its limits)
UTILIZATION
- Installation is it without problem?
- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
The key is the problem, if it should install without problem I'm sure it happens in two minutes the install program is clear and simple. on the other hand, if there is a concern for software compatibility matrielou ca is not the same thing:
To start you must know that this card only works with XP + Service Pack 2. That's good that's what I've just installed on both machines (so any clean installation).
It starts dja wrong: I run the cd with the original drivers and it tells me unable to install on this OS version? surprise since it's the right way be ... I download any drivers made day (one only available version), ca agrees to start but once the installation is finished the card with an exclamation point.
So I just tried everything (in each install cleaner Previous), turn the card before and After you install the drivers, install the drivers from the cd on top of the drivers t lchargs (that's how I run on russian THE FIRST machine). Dja there was a sound card in both machines because I wanted to test the capacity of the M-Audio work with another card (AC has also run well on THE FIRST machine) before the problem occurred then I uninstall the cards to be on and nothing changed (I'm such procdure rod so I do not think it comes from my fa we do), especially since the machine with the ISIS expr XP was installed for this test and I did not install the drivers for the guillemot (disables IMMEDIATE ) or it is on this machine does it totally impossible to run the card.
In short, as often, I Mrs. Russ qd get away after a while of tinkering with drivers but I deprecated this card anyone not used to this such manipualtion if there is a risk of incompatibility with its hardware.
- The configuration gnrale is easy?
I never could see the head of routing tools that have yet to be pretty reputable.
If not the only numbers that I could test the setup is couraging pass: on the SX and Cubase VSTI B4 (standalone mode).
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Huh? Manual o ca? No paper manual but rather a nice bundle that compensates, especially since I do not make great use of a manual Retailer for such cards so for me this is not a concern.
HOWEVER! A message is pretty scary in the little quick installation guide: it explains why some matrial constituting the map are known as cacrignes and can cause birth defects in the State of California (if I remember correctly)! It is advisable to wash hands after handling APRS gear. I do not know if it's just a message prcaution the manufacturer to cover or if it is other hardware of this type but in any case has even a little cool when the user on opening the book!
Whereas my own off the machines, because many people can install it without encountering any problem, the fact that this card is limited to service pack 2 for XP does not seem to me a good trs: Will it gre vista or Systmes future? What about Linux and other OS types and of course no support Win 98SE for dinosaurs like me. In short, a policy that was ultimately not envy that of Hercules with the ISIS ... especially with the USB ca no justification (l o some problem arise FW), so I lower the note significantly.
GETTING STARTED
- The drivers are stable?
T the time they have in place properly it did not seem too unstable ca but we can only judge on the length.
- Are they often put day?
Bah ... a single PC, only for XP as there is none for another OS That sounds a little lightweight.
- What software do you use most often?
Sound Forge, Cubase SX-1, Various VST instruments, wavelab just a few quick test also with winamp multimedia and some games.
O On the machine the card could be installed while it is little prs well.
- What you get lag?
Satisfactorily with the latency test B4 -> but for one VSTI more likely to be ca gter, I think it should not be too much to ask in this area.
- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...
That's the bottom hurts again:
I test a squence dja recorded with my ISIS: a total equivalent 14-16 audio channels (8 mono tracks + Stereo tracks 6-7) 14 16 ca happening but it goes more ... addition to cracking and then crash Cubase.
This is probably the limtation imposed by the USB, but it can also come from the fact that the map should not be installed under the right conditions, can not really know if it's just the card or the gear and conflict likely. But personally I'd bet it to too large multitrack projects with lots of VSTi.
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you use it?
Test 48 hours, so with more time I think I probably russian make it work better on my 2 machines since it was able to walk a while
Note: if it does not walk again on THE FIRST machine when I wanted to test it again before the Failed with my "larger" configuration, it is because I had the b tise of dsintaller! Not because the drivers have done for a spin, I held the prciser.
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
PLUS: The rgonomie wiring is good and the overall design of the Casing is rather well done. Submitted compact and functional enough to satisfy a number of needs. Good finish overall, especially the pots (too bad weakness in MODELS Echo). The sound is not bad for the little that I could judge, any comparison CATEGORY careful recess.
LESS: only 2 inputs, compatibility problems limiting DBiT because of the USB ... and uh ... the message that the card can run you cancer!
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Forcment not tested thoroughly but in the studios, unwanted rgulirement (Cole and RSS) Digi001 (with mac and protools), Motu 896 (Mac and PC), Fireface 800.
In my possession for a long time: Maxi Sound 64 Home Studio Pro (a relic of port ISA, terrible for a dinosaur era ... I tell you!), ISIS and ending for ... RME Multiface II since it is ultimately the card I selected -> the test of M-Audio c'tait just to be sure it's well worth the extra price to be trs really cushy, I told you that the store gave it to me prt has not lost in history
- How do you report qualitprix?
O On a configuration it works perfectly I think the report quality price is quite excellent, it is very cheap for what it can offer, I really regret for failing to test the standalone mode as c is one of the big advantages I think for that price l. And of course for that price, it would be foolish to compare cards pros I cit above that worth 4 6 times more expensive.
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Bein, I did not do so they are not really ... but I think this card may be great full of people.