Install audio card

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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.

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Installing Audio Card

  • Step 1

Install the audio card into the appropriate expansion slot.

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  • 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


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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.


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  • Step 2

Set the sample rate

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

Set Codec Sample Rate to 44,100.


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Configure Recording Software

  • Step 1

Open a new session of Cubase

  • Step 2

Click on Devices in the tool bar.

Select Device Setup.


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  • Step 3

Select VST Multitrack

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


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