M-Audio Delta 1010LT the new version of the 410?

[Mike]

I happened to come across references to the M-Audio Delta 410, which I know some people were using to create multi-zone audio from MP3's. I happened to check ebay and with shipping the 410's were around $150 (only one being sold in the US).

Considering that, and that the 1010LT isabout $200, and is supported and would support (theoretically) 5 zones of audio, is there anything I am missing here? Granted a little while back it seemed like you could get a 410 for $50-90, with those price differences I'd be a little more inclined to look at that, but for $40-$50 and an extra zone and support, the 1010LT seems to make sense.

Now I don't happen to be looking for one right now, but is the thought process correct above?

 

[ellisr63]

www.newegg.com was selling the Delta410 for around $80 new as I recall.. I missed out on the deal and got mine off eBay.

 

[Mike]

Thank you. It seems ebay prices have gone up. I do remember seeing the lower prices awhile back, but now with shipping many seem to start go get around $150, which is not far from the new price of the 1010LT which I think added another zone and is new/supported fully.

I'm not close on this one and will keep an eye out and watch ebay a bit more.

 

[Mike]

Problem solved, I found a 410 for a more reasonable price.

 

[mdesmarais]

Are special drivers/software needed when using the 410 for doing multi-zone audio?

 

[IVB]

The M-audio driver allows windows to see each pair of audio outputs as a seperate pair. From there, it depends on the rest of your setup, what other s/w you got. I know that with ZoomPlayer, you can install multiple instances on the same box, and have each one sent to a different M-audio 410 pair of output channels.

You use MainLobby, right? I'd imagine JRMC is the same basic way, allowing you to tie output zones to a specific sound device. Not sure, though.

 

[jwilson56]

Are special drivers/software needed when using the 410 for doing multi-zone audio?

The driver/utility that comes with it should let you pair up the channels... then in JRMC just assign them to zones...


John

 

[mdesmarais]

I'm actually trying out Housebot right now, which uses winamp.

thanks!

Markd

 

[mdesmarais]

Another 410/Delta question-

They have multiple outputs, and some inputs. Is it possible to route the inputs to the outputs, like to bring a tuner in? How about if you have multiple cards, can the input from one be routed to the output of another?

Thanks

Markd

BTW, newegg has them for 85 + 6 shipping right now.

 

[IVB]

someone over on AVSForum tried something along these lines (check the HomeIntegration subforum). He didn't have much luck, and went with an external ZPR68 switcher.

 

[Steve]

BTW, newegg has them for 85 + 6 shipping right now.

I did not see that. Do you have a link?

 

[mdesmarais]

Link

Found it doing a generic google search.

Thank IVB, I'll take a look. Doesn't seem like it should be rocket science, but if the drivers don't like it, could be tough.

Markd

 

[Steve]

Dang, I looked right at that but since it did not say 410 I never dug deeper, thanks.