Audiophile 2496 and a Mac?

[JonPierce4132]

the box says its compatible with Macs but i was wondering if its possible to install the audiophile 2496 into an ibook? has anyone here done this?

[Cylkk]

it's pci - so no. you'd need the usb external version

[habibbijan]

which you can find here (http://www.zzounds.com/item--MDOAPUSB).

[JonPierce4132]

ok so i have the audiophile 2496 and the audio buddy preamp - does this external version make these 2 things unneccesary?

thanks for the link brian

[Cylkk]

i think you'll still be ok using the preamp. but the pci 2496 won't be needed.

also have a look at the Tascam US-122 external usb device, it's quite nice. http://www.tascam.com/product_info.php?pid=253

[JonPierce4132]

do you guys know if the normal audiophile 2496 will fit into an emac and work?

[BagHun]

No. There are no available PCI slots on an eMac.

www.everymac.com

[JonPierce4132]

Do you have any sugestions for a good soundcard that will work with a mac? im lookin at $300 or under. ive researched some and all the reviews i read are confusing me and makin me nervous to buy. for each product people say they hate it and want to burn it or people worship it and its perfect. im just really confused and dont want to waste my time/money with somethin that wont work.

[BagHun]

I wish I could recommend you one based on experience.

However, I think it may depend on which Mac and what software as to how well it will "work". Nail that down and someone might be able to give you the best answer.

Having said all that, I see that the MAudio Firewire Audiophile has been reduced. For instance, here:

http://www.audiomidi.com/common/cfm/product.cfm?pid=4608

And here is a review:

http://remixmag.com/ar/remix_maudio_firewire_audiophile

[JonPierce4132]

thanks that firewire audiophile looks hot
and about what ill be using:
im plannin on gettin an emac g4 1.2ghz 512 mb ram and i want to use metro or anything similar to or better than metro that i can find