Well i did some study of this and like so many other "puter" things, it all comes down to configuration. But remember I told you that this is what I like so maybe that is why this card is working so well for me. Turns out that much of the fuss is about the lack of flexibility of the M-Audio control Panel - seems much less routing options then in previous, XP versions of the applications.

Here is a discussion that you should appreciate:

http://forums.m-audio.com/showthread.php?16818-Audiophile-192-both-1-2-in-and-sw-rtn-to-output

By the way my monitors are attached to the "Main Outs" and not the "Monitor Outs" for all my recording.

I also have a Sampson C-Control - Control Room Matrix which allows me to mix and match multiple outputs from my computer. With this I can run, mix and match (without rewiring) my internal SoundCard, as well as the monitors or mains of the M-Audio just with the push of a button. But this is not necessary for the current discussion.

Good Luck, it is a great card (no audible latency when recording) when it is configured correctly and when it is doing the things you need it to do.

BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud (Tip: No need to create a SC account to hear music - just hit ESC ).