Introduction; What's In The Box; About The Delta 1010 Digital Recording System - M-Audio Delta 1010 Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Delta 1010 Digital Recording System
designed and built by M Audio. Even if you are experienced in digital recording,
please take the time to read this manual. It will give you valuable information
on installing your new card and the supporting software, plus help you to fully
understand the function and usability of the Delta 1010. Once you're up and
running, you will quickly discover the power and brilliance, both in sound and
design, of your Delta 1010 Digital Recording System.

What's in the Box?

Your Delta 1010 box contains:
• This instruction manual.
• The Delta 1010 rack-mount converter unit.
• The Delta 1010 PCI host adapter card.
• 25-pin D-sub to 25-pin D-sub host cable.
• 9V AC 3A 'Desktop' power supply unit.
• CD containing drivers & Delta Control Panel software for Windows
98/95/NT and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 or higher.
• Warranty Registration card.
About the Delta 1010 Digital Recording
System
The Delta 1010 functions as a 10-input, 10-output digital recording interface.
Eight balanced/unbalanced analog inputs and outputs plus coaxial S/PDIF I/O
give you the highest quality digital I/O available -- all up to 24-bit data width and
any sampling rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. Connect a line-level signal from your
instrument, mixer, or pre-amp to the Delta 1010's TRS jacks on the rear of the
rack-mount unit. Match the operating line level of your inputs and outputs using
the individual +4/-10 switches. Record a digital audio signal from your DAT,
MiniDisc, CD, or external A/D converter via the Delta 1010's S/PDIF input
located on the PCI Host card. Control all routing and hardware settings with the
Delta's comprehensive control panel software.
The sturdy rack-mount unit houses all of the A/D and D/A converters, keeping
them away from the internal noise of your computer and assuring the best audio
performance possible. Also located on the rack unit is Word Clock I/O, offering
stable digital audio synchronization between the Delta 1010 and another word
clock capable device. MIDI I/O is there too, giving you the ability to lock to
MTC sync or just provide an additional MIDI port for your MIDI gear.
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