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Fast Track Duo

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Page 2: ...in are the property of their respective owners This product may be protected by one or more U S and non U S patents Details are available at www avid com patents Product features specifications system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice Guide Part Number 9329 65276 00 REV A 02 13 Documentation Feedback At Avid we are always looking for ways to improve our documentati...

Page 3: ... 7 Chapter 3 Installing Drivers and Making Connections 9 Installing Fast Track Duo Drivers 9 Hardware Connections 10 Chapter 4 Using Fast Track Duo 11 Setting the Output Level 11 Recording Microphones 11 Recording Instruments 11 Setting Your Recording Levels 11 Direct Monitoring 12 Sample Rate Buffer Size and Bit Depth 12 Appendix A Compliance Information 15 Environmental Compliance 15 EMC Electro...

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Page 5: ...y with Pro Tools software and is compatible with third party audio and MIDI applications that support the Core Audio Mac or ASIO Windows standard Fast Track Duo Features 2 channels of analog input 2 front panel Combo input connectors XLR or 1 4 inch 2 back panel 1 4 inch TRS line level inputs 2 Front Back input selector switches 48V Phantom power for condenser micro phones Front panel Signal and C...

Page 6: ...oved For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers operating systems hard drives and third party devices visit www avid com compatibility Conventions Used in This Guide All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands The names of Commands Options and Settings that appear on screen are in a different font The following symbols are used ...

Page 7: ...e updates and the latest online manuals browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Avid audio community on the User Conference Training and Education Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at a certified Pro Tools training center Products and Developers Learn about ...

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Page 9: ...ipping or distortion on the input of the corresponding input channel If the LED lights reduce the Input Gain for the channel 3 Microphone Instrument Inputs These connectors accept either a standard XLR mi crophone cable or 1 4 inch instrument cable 4 Output Level Control Adjust this knob to control the output level of the back panel Line Outputs 5 Headphone Level Control Adjust this knob to contro...

Page 10: ...ut and the Signal indicator does not light try increasing the Input Gain control for the channel 9 Direct Monitor Button This button switches Direct Monitoring on and off When Direct Monitoring is on Fast Track Duo provides a latency free mix of the input signal and the output signal of your music software When Direct Monitoring is off you must use the moni toring option in your music software 10 ...

Page 11: ... Duo with an iPad use this port to connect a USB power adapter 5 Line Outputs Use this stereo pair of 1 4 inch TRS jacks to con nect Fast Track Duo to either a pair of powered studio monitors a mixer or stereo amplifier The level for these outputs is controlled by the Output Level control on the front panel 6 Line Inputs Use these 1 4 inch TRS jacks to connect line level input sources balanced or ...

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Page 13: ...ww avid com drivers 3 Locate and double click Install Avid Fast Track Duo exe 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 Once the installation is complete and your computer has been restarted connect Fast Track Duo to any available USB port on your computer 6 When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog appears select Install the software automati cally and click Next 7 Click Finish once the software has ...

Page 14: ...witch on the back panel of Fast Track Duo Connecting an Instrument Connect an instrument such as an electric guitar or bass to either input on the front panel using a stan dard 1 4 inch instrument cable For line level sources such as a synthesizer or DJ mixer connect the cables to the rear 1 4 inch inputs Connecting Headphones Connect stereo headphones to the 1 4 inch TRS Headphone output on the f...

Page 15: ...ric guitar bass or other instrument using a standard 1 4 inch in strument cable use a TS cable for instrument level signals or TRS cable for balanced line level sig nals In your audio software select the corresponding Fast Track Duo input channel 1 or 2 as the source for the track you will be recording to Setting Recording Levels To set the gain levels for an input channel turn the corresponding C...

Page 16: ...ring occurs there will be an increase in volume and an undesirable phas ing sound For more details about its monitoring function refer to the documentation for your audio software Sample Rate Bit Depth and Buffer Size Fast Track Duo can operate at two sample rates 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz and two different bit depths 16 bit or 24 bit to accommodate a variety of proj ects You should decide on a sample ra...

Page 17: ...references or set tings to configure the device sample rate hard ware buffer size and bit depth iOS On iOS use the system preferences for your audio app to configure the device sample rate hardware buffer size and bit depth Windows On Windows use the Avid Fast Track Duo control panel to configure the Sample Rate setting and Buffer Size for the device To configure the Fast Track control panel 1 Cho...

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Page 19: ...l help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product Proposition 65 Warning Perchlorate Notice This product may contain a lithium coin battery The...

Page 20: ...iance Korean EMC Regulations Communication Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed a...

Page 21: ...let 10 Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the equipment 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 For products that are not rack mountable Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the equipment When a cart is used use caut...

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Page 24: ...ero Serra Boulevard Daly City CA 94014 3886 USA Technical Support USA Visit the Online Support Center at www avid com support Product Information For company and product information visit us on the web at www avid com ...

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