ESI Waveterminal U24 - Manual (Page 3)

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1. Overview
Thank you for choosing ESI Waveterminal U24, an USB digital audio
interface.
Waveterminal U24 (U24) is an USB digital audio interface with 24-bit
A/D, D/A for Apple Macintosh computers and IBM PC compatible
system. U24 can be used with your digital audio recording software to
record and playback simultaneously (full duplex) through stereo analog
or stereo digital audio sources with exceptional audio quality.
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, which means it connects
peripherals to a computer. It is an evolved form of old serial or parallel
bus.
USB makes installation of new peripherals much simpler, just plug and
play. You don’t have to open the PC to add a peripheral any more, just
plug and turn it on. With USB-compliant computers and peripherals,
there are no more worries about IRQ setting, DIP switch setting, or
card installation. Even the computer turned on, it is no problem with
attaching and removing devices. Just plug and play!
Practically, there is no limit on number of devices that can be linked to
the computer using USB hubs.
USB even provide electrical power and supplies it, which eliminates
messy power cables from working space.
If you are a professional or in need of a professional quality USB audio
interface, you have made a sound investment in Waveterminal U24.