4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Pro Tools SE
The M-Audio Fast Track Pro delivers all the mobile recording flexibility of the M‑Audio Fast Track, plus even more professional features. You get 2 front-panel mic/line inputs complete with phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for outboard effects, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and more. Fast Track Pro also features near-zero latency direct hardware monitoring and low-latency ASIO software monitoring, plus an A/B source switch and dual output pairs for DJ-style cueing. Fast Track Pro even comes with Pro Tools SE music creation software so you can get started making music immediately.
* Class compliancy supports 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation on OS X 10.3.9 and higher. Driver installation required to access more I/O.
M-AUDIO FAST TRACK PRO
AT A GLANCE
- 24-bit/96kHz audio interface with dual mic/instrument preamps
- Includes Pro Tools SE software—a streamlined version of the industry-standard music creation platform
- Balanced/unbalanced analog I/O
- S/PDIF coaxial; MIDI I/O
- 1/4” headphone output with level control and A/B source switch
- Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher*
Everything You Need to Record Guitar and Vocals on Your Computer
Professional Recording—Anywhere, Anytime
Fast Track Pro is designed to let you record with professional results whenever and wherever you want. A single USB connection gives you access to all the I/O you need for microphones and instruments like guitars, as well as MIDI- and S/PDIF-equipped digital audio gear. The microphone inputs are even phantom powered to accommodate studio-quality condenser microphones. Our time-tested driver software gives you total routing control over the 4 x 4 I/O—including setting up an effects loop with external devices.
Monitoring Galore
One of the hallmarks of a great audio interface is its monitoring flexibility—and Fast Track Pro delivers. Fast Track Pro features a powerful headphone amp with volume control. Hardware direct monitoring eliminates the latency or delay inherent in even the best internal circuitry while
listening to your input and existing tracks. You can also listen to your input complete with effects while recording by using the extremely low-latency ASIO monitoring we’ve perfected over the years. Two pairs of analog outputs let you connect to a DJ mixer and use the front-panel A/B source switch to audition cues.
Includes Pro Tools SE Music Creation Software
Pro Tools SE music recording and creation software delivers many of the same powerful features that studio professionals use to create Grammy award-winning albums, Emmy award-winning television shows, and Academy Award-winning films. This easy-to-use software lets you create pro-sounding music with up to 24 audio and virtual instrument tracks. It also includes over 100 virtual instruments to build out your mixes, plus EQ, reverb, and other effects to make your music sound professionally produced.
M-Audio Fast Track Pro—Feature Recap
- Includes Pro Tools SE music creation software
- 2 front-panel mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones
- 2 balanced outputs (1/4” TRS)
- 4 unbalanced outputs (RCA)
- Insert jack (1/4" TRS) for outboard processors
- S/PDIF digital I/O with w/ 2-channel PCM
- S/PDIF out also supports pass-through of AC-3/DTS surround-encoded content
- 1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
- Headphone output (1/4” TRS) with level control
- Headphone A/B source switch for DJ-style cueing
- Input/playback mix control for hardware direct monitoring
- Mono switch for input/playback direct monitoring
- Master output level control
- Near zero-latency hardware direct monitoring
- Low-latency ASIO software monitoring
- USB connection to computer
- Powered via USB or optional AC power adapter
- Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher*
* 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation is class-compliant. Driver installation required to access more I/O.
Specifications
Digital Audio Interface Specifications48kHz sampling rate unless otherwise statedMic Inputs (A/D) Input Impedance2.7k Ohms unbalanced,
5.4k Ohms balancedMaximum Input Levelfrom +24dBu @ min gain, pad on to -40dBu @ max gain, no padChannel-to-Channel Crosstalk<-110dBSNR-101dB, A-weightedDynamic Range101dB, A-weightedTHD+N0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHzFrequency Response20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB Pre-amp Gain>40dBPad-20dB padInstrument Inputs (A/D) Input Impedance>220k Ohm, unbalancedMaximum Input LevelFrom +22dBV @ min gain,
pad on to -42dBV @ max gain no padSNR-100dB, A-weightedDynamic Range100dB, A-weightedTHD+N0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHzFrequency Response20Hz to 20kHz,+/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample ratePre-amp Gain>40dBPad-20dB padHeadphone Output (D/A)Maximum Output-2.5dBV at THD <0.05% into 32 ohmsWorking Range32 to 600 ohmsLine Inputs (A/D)Input Impedance20k Ohms balanced and unbalanced Maximum Input Level+4.1dBu balanced,
+1.9dBV unbalanced Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk<-110dBSNR-101dB, A-weightedDynamic Range101dB, A-weightedTHD+N0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHzFrequency Response20Hz to 20kHz,
+/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample rate
20Hz to 40kHz,
+/- 0.1dB @ 96kHz sample ratePad-20dB pad Input Inserts (analog) Maximum Level Send+6dBV, unbalancedMaximum Level Return+6dBV, unbalancedTHD+N0.00281% (-91dB) @ -1dB from max level, 1kHzFrequency Response20Hz to 40kHz, +/- 0.1dB Line Outputs (D/A) Output Impedance150 Ohms unbalanced,
300 Ohms balancedMaximum Output Level+1.8dBV, unbalanced
+10.1dBu, balancedChannel-to-Channel Crosstalk<-108dBSNR-103dB, A-weightedDynamic Range103dB, A-weightedTHD+N0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHzFrequency Response20Hz to 20kHz,+/- 0.3dB @ 48kHz sample rateHeadphone Output (D/A)Maximum Output-2.5dBV at THD <0.05% into 32 ohmsWorking Range32 to 600 ohms I/OBit DepthSample Rate (kHz)With Drivers4 x 41644.1/48 2 x 42444.1/48 2-in OR 2-out2488.2/96Class compliant2x41644.1/48We're Avid
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Minimum System Requirements
Windows / PC
- Pentium 3 – 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)
- 256MB RAM
- Directx 9.0c
- Windows XP (SP2)* / Vista SP2 (32Bit, 64Bit) / Win7 (32Bit, 64Bit)
- Windows 2000, 98, 98SE, ME and NT not supported
- USB Port
Mac
- Macintosh G3*** 600 / G4*** 667MHz (higher speed may be necessary for laptops)
- 256MB RAM
- OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.2 / 10.5.1
- Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported
- USB port
- Dolby AC-3 and DTS pass-through with Apple DVD player
* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.
** Avid suggests that you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
*** G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported.
Compatibility
What’s in the Package?
- Fast Track Pro
- 6’ USB cable
- M-Audio USB Family CD
- Pro Tools SE installation disk
- Printed QuickStart guide
- Electronic manual (PDF)
