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- Page 1 Fast Track Pro User Guide...
- Page 2 Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid Technology, Inc. Avid, M-Audio and Fast Track Pro are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
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. Using the convenience and dependability of the industry- standard USB bus, the Fast Track Pro provides your computer with an exceptionally flexible audio interface offering unequalled routing power and versatility, while delivering high-resolution 24-bit audio to and from your computer at sampling rates up to 96kHz. -
Page 5: Minimum System Requirements
OS X 10.3.9 or later (earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported) < * M-Audio suggests that you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may greater than the above. ** G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported; native FireWire ports required. - Page 6 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).
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Page 7: Rear Panel
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. -
Page 8: Hardware Connections
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. -
Page 9: The Software Control Panel
6 › 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 7.02 – Mac Control Panel – Bandwidth Tab... -
Page 10: Channels
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. -
Page 11: Latency Tab (Windows Xp Only)
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). -
Page 12: About Page
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. -
Page 13: 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. -
Page 14: Selecting Your Outputs
Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
9 › 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. -
Page 16: Product Specs
10 › 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 <... - Page 17 Avid Product Information Technical Support (USA) 5795 Martin Road Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Irwindale, CA 91706-6211 USA visit us on the web at www.avid.com www.m-audio.com/support...