the white and red cable refers to left and right channels. i.e. left speaker requires 1 input. right speaker requires another input if you want to mix in stereo. if you wanna do 5.1 you will need 6 inputs. generally speaking the more inputs you have the better as it allows you to connect more stuff to your soundcard. things like synths, samplers, mixers etc. i wouldnt worry too much about the lack of inputs on the 44 though cuz you can always daisy chain more deltas to get more inputs or use an omni box.
Oct-19-2004 15:45
pho mo
tropical bliss
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: Darwin
Random point : the cables Chronosis pointed out looked like they're balanced (as they're TRS mono), which you probably don't need. The ones you've linked to look unbalanced, which should be cheaper and are fine for a home studio.
Make sure you set the output + input levels in your Delta 44 control panel correctly ( i.e. +4db, -4db or -10db ) If you're hooking up to a standard amplifier, probably the -4db or -10db setting will be good. But read the manual about this
Good luck with the Delta44, I've got nothing but good things to say about that card.
I hope you will get that cable easily, i had problems finding it in France 
