Install audio card

CNT2300-91 Service Project

By Dave Stammler

This page will demonstrate how to install an audio card and configure it to work with recording software. In this tutorial, I will be using the M-Audio Delta AP192 1/2 audio card and Cubase recording software.

Installing Audio Card

• Step 1

Install the audio card into the appropriate expansion slot.

• Step 2

Secure the audio card to the case with the mounting bracket.

• Step 3

After reassembling your computer, power up and install driver CD-ROM.

• Step 4

After installation of drivers is complete, check the device manager to verify that installation was successful.

Start>Control Panel>System>Hardware tab>Device Manager

Configure Windows to Sound Device

• Step 1

Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio Tab

Change the default devices to the appropriate audio card.

• Step 2

Set the sample rate

Start>Control Panel>M-Audio Delta Audio icon>Hardware Settings tab

Set Codec Sample Rate to 44,100.

Configure Recording Software

• Step 1

Open a new session of Cubase

• Step 2

Click on Devices in the tool bar.

Select Device Setup.

• Step 3

Select VST Multitrack

Under Setup tab, select the M-Audio Delta ASIO Driver from the drop down menu.

The audio card is now configured to the recording software. Rock n' Roll!