M-Audio Delta 44 Digital Audio Sound Card

Pros: Excellent sound quality, simple, useful software interface.

Cons: This unit does not have digital i/o (see Delta 66).

The Bottom Line: Just about everything thing you will need for a digital studio, at a good price.

Review: I have had this unit for several years, and though technology, computers and software have all changed very quickly, this unit still stands up to the competition, and still has everything a home digital producer needs in a sound card. Sound quality is ...

Pros: Impeccable drivers. Excellent sound quality for the price.

Cons: Price. Inability to use multiple Delta 44s at the same time.

The Bottom Line: I strongly recommend the D-44 based on its build quality, sound quality, support, and ease of use.

Review: I have been trying to make low-end digital audio workstations work for years, and finally found the solution with the Delta series.

I've tried using Creative cards, onboard ESS sound chips, a Steinberg Project card, and an Edirol USB...

Pros: Excellent sound quality and flexibility

Cons: doesn't come ready for rack mount.

Review: I will never go back to a regular OTC sound card for online streaming, nor rely on AGC software. Software processing has limitations and burdens the CPU most of the time; plus extra software can be costly too. So, if you are serious about this business ...

Pros: Rock solid performance. Excellent drivers.

Cons: I wish it was cheaper, but it was worth every penny.

Review: I purchased the Delta-44 as a part of my digital audio workstation setup. Installing this card is a simple matter of dropping the PCI card into a slot and installing the drivers (I have a habit of heading to the manufacturer's web site to download the ...