Audiophile2496,mac Osx, disruption Options

[chrissyp]

Any suggestions, I've a Audiophile 2496, running MacOSX, Logic Plat6.3, also Korg Karma & Soundcraft mixer. Sadly I have disruption occur in the sound(sometimes frequently) mainly on loops, but not just. It can sometimes be in the form of popping & clicking, but is really disturbing when it is very rapid & lengthy, almost stalling the playback. It can also occur when recording or just striking a key on the Korg. Have tried all manufacturers but are drawing blanks. Is there anything obvious that may be wrong? Suggestion greatly appreciated

[lepetitmartien]

Have you twiddle the audio buffers (card and logic)?
(the obvious)

Also on which mac are you ? G5s have a problem reported but it's more hum than pop.

[rolle33]

Do you use the midiport of your card?
If yes, then unplugg your midicable and restart your audiosoftware and the clicks and pops are gone... its a known problem of all Midiman-DSP-Cards under OSX. Use an USB Midi-Interface instead and everything works fine

Rolf

[chrissyp]

Its a G4 1.25gh dual. have done the buffer change. If its any more useful- the Korg is connected via the Midi ports on the sound card, but all else goes through audio in the mixer. The Korg is mainly set to local control off.

[chrissyp]

Hi,

Thanks for that advice, just tried that(if i did it right)quite a novice, the noise still happened, strangely it is only when the keyboard is on- and the best i can describe it is sounding like a pneumatic drill. I have been thinking about changing the whole soundcard set-up for a while. Would you recommend any one thing in particular that would work well with my set up? Or am i missing something more obvious on the Korg side or midi set up? Your advice is appreciated.

[Eternal Tedium]

Might be obvious but make sure that the settings in the M-Audio Delta Control Panel are correct as well as in Logic. Check that you have the latest driver and if the problem remains contact M-Audio. I have found them very helpful in resolving an issue I had with the 2496 a year ago (which led to the release of a new driver :-))

Good Luck!

[chrissyp]

Hi- tried the download of new drivers- went from 1.1.5 to 1.1.6 - now left with a ticking(sounds like a clock) any time I use an application that requires the soundcard. Has anyone got the 1.1.5 driver they can forward to me? If poss. Or any other poss solutions?

[rolle33]

Hi,

believe me: you have to unplugg EVERYTHING from the Midiport of your DeltaCard!!
Don't use the Midiport of that Card and your problems are gone! Use an USB Midi-Interface instead! thats the only way to work with a DeltaCard and OSX. (i used a 2496 and now i use a 1010 - both the same problem)

Rolf

[Eternal Tedium]

what kind of problems using the midiports on the deltas did you have? i have been using them for over a year now without any trouble.

[rolle33]

Clicks and pops and sometimes the whole audiosignal stuttered. i found other people with the same problem and they told me to unplugg everything from the midiport of the deltacard. i did it, used my USB-Midi-interface and everything worked. Maybe it's also a problem of the Mac-Hardware i have? i use a dual 867 Quicksilver...
Me, i would not buy another M-Audio Product for a Mac. did you ever tried to get some helpful answer from their support as a mac-User? i think its better to invest in professionell equipment like Motu...

[Eternal Tedium]

Heh it's funny you mention motu. For me it's exactly the other way round. I would never again buy a motu product and currently am totally excited with maudio and I use a lot of their products in my studio. I used to work with a motu firewire audio interface on a g4 powerbook and it was such a pain and support from motu was extremely disappointing. Maudio however was always very helpful with support on their products.

It's amazing that experiences with companies can differ so much.

[Artist]

I'm having the same problem, and yes without using the midi port it all seems to work fine.
M audio say the 1.1.7 driver will be released soon (could be a day could be a week, the guy said).
Just have to wait and see,

[chrissyp]

Decided to stay clear of the 1.1.6 driver-, uninstalled & reinstalled but still had the ticking problems. successfully managed to download the 1.1.7 of the german website. All seems ok- yet to check fully working yet- but have taken notice & will be investing in a USB midi hub.

[Artist]

how did you fully uninstall it?

When I spoke to tech support, they said the german site 1.1.7 is a beta and is only recommended for 10.3 users. (I use 10.2 so I'm sticking clear).

I think I'm going to return the audiophile 2496, and go for the USB Audiophile, get no problems with that + 2 extra inputs.
Comes to cheaper than the 2496 + a usb midi hub.

This is of course unless anyone can give me a reason to stick with the PCI Card, (are there any latency issues with usb etc?)