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Hi everyone! I've eventually (almost) decided on the M-Audio Audiophile 192. It seems perfect for me. However, I'm not totally sure on the difference between the 2 sets of outputs it has. The manual lists:
- Main Outputs 1 and 2: These are balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS output connectors, located on the breakout cable. Their output signals can be assigned only via your DAW application, however their overall level is affected by the WavOut 1/2 level faders in the software mixer panel. Connect these outputs to your headphone amplifier, auxiliary amplifier, or external recording device, if applicable.
- Monitor Outputs 1 and 2: These are balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS output connectors, located on the breakout cable. Their output signals are derived from the outputs of the Audiophile 192's internal direct monitoring mixer. Connect these outputs to your amplifier or powered monitors.
And the Sound on Sound reviewer says: "However, I can't help feeling that after fitting four D-A converters to feed the main and monitor stereo outputs, M Audio's designers have missed a trick in not letting you access all four from software, for true two-in/four-out analogue I/O — with the additional stereo digital I/O, this would give the 192 a distinct edge over similarly priced competitors"
I don't know what this means. What would you use the 2 outputs for, and what are their limitations? At the moment I'm considering getting a decent set of headphones to do most of my work (Sony's MDR7509 maybe) while regularly checking on monitors (probably something like Alesis M1 MkIIs). Do you think this soundcard would allow this?
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