FAST TRACK PRO 4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps User Guide English
Table of Contents English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 › Introduction Thank you for choosing the M-Audio Fast Track Pro. The Fast Track Pro has been designed to give you a professional, portable audio and MIDI interface for your Windows or Macintosh laptop or desktop computer.
› Minimum System Requirements Operating Systems Windows The Fast Track Pro is supported under Windows XP, with Service Pack 2 or later only. It is not supported under Windows 2000, Windows 98, 98SE or Windows ME. Visit the Windows update web pages to make certain you have the most current updates and fixes supplied by Microsoft. Mac The Fast Track Pro is supported under Mac OS X version 10.3.9, 10.4.2 or later. Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported.
4. Instrument/Line Selector Button (Inst/Line) – This button selects the input level of the front panel 1⁄4” inputs. In the out position, the inputs are set to accept an instrument level signal (such as that from a guitar or bass) while in the in position they are set to accept a line level input (such as that from a keyboard or drum machine). Please note that the XLR input level is unaffected by this switch. 5.
Rear Panel 16. Power Button (Power) – Pressing this button will power on the Fast Track Pro, illuminating the front-panel Power LED (13). The unit must be connected to a functioning host computer’s USB bus, or to the optional external power supply. 17. Kensington Lock Port – This connector is compatible with Kensington® security cables to protect your device from theft.
18. Power Supply Connector (9V DC 500 mA) – Connect the optional 9V DC 500mA power supply to this jack when using the Fast Track Pro as a stand-alone 24-bit A/D converter. Use the optional power supply to power the Fast Track Pro. 19. USB Input (USB) – Connect a standard USB cable to this port, connecting the other end to your host computer. 20. MIDI Output (MIDI Out) – Connect to the MIDI input of your controller or other MIDI device. 21.
7 › The Software Control Panel This section will explain the features of the Fast Track Pro’s Control Panel. Bandwidth Tab Fig 7.01 – Windows Control Panel – Bandwidth Tab Fig 7.
Open the Control Panel by clicking on the Fast Track Pro icon in the Windows Control Panel. On the Mac, click on the Fast Track Pro icon in the System Preferences pane. In most digital audio applications, you may also access the Control Panel via the program. In Windows, the Control Panel shows three tabs: Bandwidth, Latency and About. On the Mac, the Control Panel shows two tabs: Bandwidth and About. Descriptions of the functions within each tab are detailed in this section.
Latency Tab (Windows XP only) Fig 7.03 – Windows Control Panel – Latency Tab Latency In this field, you can regulate the latency you wish to work with. (Latency is defined as the time it takes for your input signal to pass through your audio software and appear at the outputs). The slider settings 80 through 2048 represent varying degrees of latency, with 2048 being the longest and 80 the shortest.
Fast Track Pro User Guide English About Page Fig 7.04 – Windows Control Panel – About Tab Fig 7.05 – Mac Control Panel – About Tab This field contains information on your hardware, current firmware and driver software versions. This information may be helpful if you ever have to update the driver software or need to call for technical support. Clicking the links will connect you directly to our website if you are currently online.
8 › Using the Fast Track Pro The following sections address a number of real-life situations that you may encounter while using your Fast Track Pro. These brief tutorials should help guide you through them. Also check the M-Audio website from time to time for additional tutorials or FAQs. Setting Up Your Recording Levels Using the Mic/Inst Inputs Connect your microphone, instrument or line level source to the Fast Track Pro’s front panel Mic/Inst inputs.
Selecting Your Outputs The Fast Track Pro’s outputs are selected in the Control Panel’s Bandwidth page (see Section 7). Signals routed to Outputs 1 and 2 in your DAW application will appear at the rear-panel TRS Outputs 1 and 2, and be duplicated at unbalanced Outputs 1 and 2. When Outputs 3 and 4 are activated, they will show up as output channels in your DAW application.
10 › Troubleshooting The Fast Track Pro has been designed to give you high performance and professional- quality audio. It has been tested under a wide range of systems and operating conditions. However, there are a virtually limitless number of operating scenarios, any of which could affect your system’s performance. Though this section cannot cover all possible issues you may encounter, we would like to offer you some suggestions for dealing with common problems.
11 › Contact Us If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about this or any M-Audio product, we invite you to contact us by using the following information: M-Audio USA 5795 Martin Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706 Technical Support tel (pro products): . . . . tel (consumer products): fax (shipping): . . . . . . Sales e-mail: . . . . . . . . . tel: . . . . . . . . . . . fax: . . . . . . . . . . . web:. . . . . . . . . . .
12 › Product Specs Digital Audio Interface Specifications 48kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated Mic Inputs (A/D) Input Impedance 2.7k Ohms unbalanced, 5.4k Ohms balanced Maximum Input Level from +24dBu @ min gain, pad on to -40dBu @ max gain, no pad Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk < -110dB SNR -101dB, A-weighted Dynamic Range 101dB, A-weighted THD+N 0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.
