M-AUDIO Dman 2044 - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT: Please take the time to fill out the included Warranty
Registration Card and mail or fax it to us. Registering your DMAN
2044 will help us to give you the best possible service and support.
** NOTE: Before installing the DMAN 2044, it is best to check your
Device Manager’s Computer Properties (Control Panel/ System/
Device Manager /Computer /Properties) to verify that there is an
available IRQ for the DMAN 2044 to install to. Settings within the
BIOS (check your computer’s User Guide) may be responsible for
how your system handles resource configuration. It is advisable to
be aware of how your system configures its resources for PCI
devices before installing any PCI device.
Quick Start Guide
Below are the basic steps required to install the product and get off to a
quick start. Each listed step also refers you to a specific manual section
containing further detailed information:
1. Physically install the card inside your computer and attach the audio
break-out cable.
(Hardware Installation)
2. Install software drivers and utilities.
(Software Installation)
3. Configure your digital recording software.
(See your software application’s manual)
4. Operate the DMAN 2044 and its software.
(DMAN 2044 Operation)
About the DMAN 2044
The DMAN 2044 is a high-performance PCI digital audio card that sup-
ports eight channels of analog audio (4 inputs and 4 outputs). The
DMAN 2044's efficient PCI-based design allows all eight channels of
audio to operate simultaneously (full-duplex). The DMAN 2044 analog
audio specifications meet or exceed those of an audio CD!
DMAN 2044 Features
• 20-bit, delta-sigma, 128x oversampling converters achieving a
dynamic range near 99 dB.
• Frequency response 20 Hz to 22 kHz.
• Four-channel 16- or 8-bit stereo audio recording and playback.
• Selectable sampling rates 48 kHz and below.
• Each audio input configurable for -10 dB or +4 dB operation.
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