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Quick guide to getting started – M-AUDIO Delta DiO 2496 User Manual

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The Delta DiO 2496 Adapter Card (Figure 1.)

1. Coaxial S/PDIF Input: This RCA connector receives a S/PDIF stereo signal from

your coaxial S/PDIF digital source.

2. Coaxial S/PDIF Output: This RCA connector sends a S/PDIF stereo signal to

your coaxial S/PDIF digital target device.

3. Optical S/PDIF Input: This TOSlink connector receives an optical S/PDIF stereo

signal from your optical S/PDIF digital source.

4. Optical S/PDIF Output: This TOSlink connector sends an optical S/PDIF stereo

signal to your optical S/PDIF digital target device.

5. Analog Audio Outputs (Left & Right): These RCA connectors carry the left and

right line-level signals to your monitoring or mix-down device. The signal lev-
els for each output may be set to +4dBu or –10dBV via jumpers on the PCI card.

Quick Guide to Getting Started

Here is a list of the steps required to get your Delta DiO 2496 up and running:

1. Physically install the card in your computer (see ‘Hardware Installation’).
2. Start Windows and allow Windows’ Plug-and-Play to prompt you for the Delta

DiO drivers via the Add New Hardware wizard.

3. Install drivers and support software (see ‘Driver & Software Installation’).
4. Configure your digital recording software to select the Delta DiO 2496 as its

active audio input and output devices (see ‘Using Delta DiO 2496 with Software
Applications’ and also your applications software manual).

5. Hook up your digital audio gear (see ‘Typical Delta DiO Setup’).

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