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Fast Track

                                                                                           

User Guide

   

 

 

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Introduction

When M-Audio first introduced Fast Track, it quickly became one of the world

s most popular portable audio 

interfaces. Now M-Audio is pleased to present the newly redesigned Fast Track, with the additional features 
and improvements requested by our customers: Phantom power for condenser microphones, enhanced gain 
on the guitar input for use with lower output guitar pickups, and a new ergonomic design with larger, top-
mounted control knobs for convenient desktop use.  

Fast Track works with your favorite music software to deliver professional-quality recordings. You can use it to 
capture your guitar and vocal performances, voice-overs, podcasts, or anything else you need to record. 

Furthermore, its lightweight compact design allows you to take Fast Track anywhere.

Please take the time to read this User Guide. It will explain how to get the best performance out of your Fast 
Track audio interface.

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What’s in the Box

Your Fast Track package contains the following:

 

Fast Track Audio Interface

 

Printed Quick Start Guide

 

Fast Track CD-ROM, including drivers and documentation

 

Software Bundle Disc

 

USB cable

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Fast Track Features

 

2-input, 2-output audio interface

 

Up to 24-bit, 48kHz operation

 

1/4" guitar input

 

XLR microphone input

 

48V phantom power for condenser microphones

 

1/4" stereo headphone output

 

RCA stereo line outputs

 

Direct Monitor button

 

USB bus powered operation

 

Class compliant operation

 

Pro Tools M-Powered compatible

Summary of Contents for Fast Track

Page 1: ...Fast Track User Guide M AUDIO English...

Page 2: ...uitar and vocal performances voice overs podcasts or anything else you need to record Furthermore its lightweight compact design allows you to take Fast Track anywhere Please take the time to read thi...

Page 3: ...gnals are not mixed with the output of your software through the Fast Track hardware In this case you must use your music application s software monitoring option to hear your Microphone or Guitar inp...

Page 4: ...o monitors a mixer or amplifier These outputs are disabled when headphones are connected to the Headphone Output 6 on the front panel 13 USB Port This port is used for connecting Fast Track to your ho...

Page 5: ...t Level Connect the Line Outputs 12 to a mixer amplifier or powered monitors Connect headphones to the Headphone Output 6 The volume of the Line Outputs and the Headphone Output are both controlled by...

Page 6: ...re This lets your hear your live inputs Microphone and Guitar without any latency Use of the Direct Monitor button has no effect on what is being recorded by your audio software When using the Direct...

Page 7: ...ge allows you to choose a sample rate of 44 1kHz or 48kHz This is provided in order for MME applications in Vista to have access to both of the supported sample rates ASIO and WDM applications allow y...

Page 8: ...Video and Game Controllers and locate the Fast Track listing If you see a question mark or exclamation point next to it or if you do not see it listed you may need to reinstall the driver software In...

Page 9: ...in gain range 40 dB input impedance 1M Ohms crosstalk 105dB 1kHz channel to channel Line Outputs max output level 2dBV monitor off 8dBV monitor on signal to noise ratio 105dB A weighted max gain dynam...

Page 10: ...ance to win M Audio giveaways Documentation Feedback At M Audio we are always looking for ways to improve our documentation If you have comments corrections or suggestions regarding our documentation...

Page 11: ...ad Irwindale CA 91706 USA TECHNICAL SUPPORT Visit the M Audio Online Support Center at www m audio com support PRODUCT INFORMATION For company and product information visit us on the web at www m audi...

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