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Page 1: User Guide
Fast Track Ultra 8R Rack-mountable 8 x 8 USB 2.0 Interface with MX Core DSP Technology English User Guide... - Page 2 User Guide 1 Introduction Thanks for choosing M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R. Fast Track Ultra 8R is a professional, high-quality audio and MIDI interface for your Windows or Macintosh laptop or desktop computer. Using the convenience and dependability of a USB 2.0 connection, Fast Track Ultra 8R provides your computer with an exceptionally flexible audio interface that will handle...
- Page 3 • Eight balanced/unbalanced Mic/Line Inputs on combo XLR/TRS jacks • Two front-panel 1/4” Instrument-level inputs • Eight high-quality microphone preamps, featuring M-Audio’s award-winning Octane technology • Individual mic pre input level controls with 20dB pads • Dual front-panel Signal and Clip LED indicators •...
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Page 4: Minimum System Requirements
• Intel CPU (G4 accelerator cards not supported) *M-Audio suggests that you also check the minimum system requirements for your audio software, as they may be greater than the above. IMPORTANT NOTE: Fast Track Ultra 8R has been designed as a USB 2.0 device. USB 1.1 operation is not supported. -
Page 5: Controls And Connectors
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide 4 Controls and Connectors Front Panel I nstrument Inputs 1 and 2 (Inst) – These front-panel connectors provide instrument-level inputs for channels 1 and 2. Each of these two inputs will accept a high-impedance instrument level signal on an unbalanced 1/4” plug. Set the Mic/Line - Instrument switch to the “in”... -
Page 6: Rear Panel
3.5 - 4A rating. If you need to purchase an additional power supply for your Fast Track Ultra 8R, be sure to buy one with the correct rating and polarity. Replacement power supplies are available at the M-Audio webstore. 16. -
Page 7: Hardware Connections
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide 5 Installing Fast Track Ultra 8R For instructions on installing Fast Track Ultra 8R, please refer to the accompanying Quick Start Guide. 6 Hardware Connections Recording Microphones Fast Track Ultra 8R can record audio from up to eight individual microphones simultaneously, connected to input channels 1 through 8 via the rear-panel Mic/Line input connectors . -
Page 8: Setting Your Recording Levels
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide 7 Using Fast Track Ultra 8R Setting Your Recording Levels Using the Mic, Line or Instrument Inputs Connect your microphone, instrument or line level source to the Mic/Line - Instrument inputs . Make sure the associated channel’s Mic/Line - Instrument switch is set to the correct position for your chosen inputs, and that the input gain is turned fully counter-clockwise to the lowest level. -
Page 9: Monitor Mixing
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Monitor Mixing Fast Track Ultra 8R features four separate 16x2 monitor mixers. These four mixers are found in the Control Panel under the tabs labeled “Monitor 1/2”, “Monitor 3/4”, “Monitor 5/6”, and “Monitor 7/8” and route their mixed outputs to hardware outputs 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, respectively. -
Page 10: Connections
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Inputs Record unaltered to Monitor Mix Inputs Analog In Software Return Monitor Mixer 1/2 Record unaltered to Monitor Mix Analog In Software Return Monitor Mixer 3/4 Monitor Mixer 3/4 Inputs Record unaltered to Monitor Mix Analog In Software Return Monitor Mixer 5/6... -
Page 11: The Software Control Panel
The software Control Panel for Fast Track Ultra 8R is designed to provide a simple, intuitive interface to control and monitor signals from your DAW and from Fast Track Ultra 8R’s inputs and outputs. To open the Control Panel: In Windows, open the Fast Track Ultra 8R Control Panel by double-clicking on the M-Audio icon in the system tray, or from Start >... -
Page 12: Monitor Tabs
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide The Control Panel features eight tabs across the top of the screen. These tabs provide access to specific features of Fast Track Ultra 8R. These tabs are described in detail below. Monitor Tabs The four Monitor tabs are similar in layout and in operation and allow you to create four separate monitor mixes from the eight hardware inputs and eight software returns from your audio application. -
Page 13: Input Channels
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Input Channels The first eight channels on each of the Monitor pages correspond to the eight analog inputs. Inputs 7 and 8 are switchable between the analog inputs and the S/PDIF digital inputs, via the Sync Source drop-down menu in the Control Panel. -
Page 14: Settings Tab
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Settings Tab Sample Rate Settings The “Sample Rate” drop-down menu lets you select the current sample rate for the internal clock of Fast Track Ultra 8R. Available sample rates are 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz. The default sample rate is 44.1 kHz. Note that this drop-down menu is disabled if Fast Track Ultra 8R is set to sync to external clock. -
Page 15: Sync Source
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Sync Source This drop down menu lets you select the clock source of Fast Track Ultra 8R. To synchronize the interface to an external digital source (i.e., the incoming S/PDIF signal), select the “External” setting. To synchronize Fast Track Ultra 8R to its own internal clock, select “Internal. -
Page 16: Effects Settings
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Effects Settings This box controls the algorithm and parameters of the internal effects unit. Any channels routed to the internal DSP section will be effected by selections made on this page. ➜ IMPORTANT: Only the Monitor tabs for channels 1/2 and 3/4 have “send” knobs. Signals from tabs 5/6 or 7/8 cannot be sent to the internal DSP. - Page 17 Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Meters Tab This tab features 16 meters that display levels of your eight hardware inputs and eight hardware outputs. This is useful in setting up levels for live tracking or mixdown. Flow Tab This tab displays a graphic of the Fast Track Ultra 8R signal flow.
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Page 18: About Tab
Clicking the buttons in the lower right will take you to useful pages on the M-Audio website. If your computer does not see a valid connection to Fast Track Ultra 8R, or if the unit is powered off, you will see a... -
Page 19: Using The Monitor Mixer
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide 9 About Overdub Recording and Monitor Mixing Much of the popular music that you hear today is created using a method called “overdub” recording. Overdub recording allows artists to record their music while listening to previously recorded parts of the song. For example, a vocalist may record his or her parts while listening to the previously recorded guitar, bass, and drum parts in his/her headphones. - Page 20 Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide Use the pan knob to adjust the position of a sound between the left and right channels. Note that double-clicking a knob will “center” it. When creating monitor mixes via the “Monitor 1/2” or “Monitor 3/4” tabs, you have the option of adding reverb or delay effects to any of the channels by using the “Effects Send”...
- Page 21 Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide 10 MIDI Fast Track Ultra 8R provides 16 channels of MIDI I/O over standard 5-pin DIN connectors found on the breakout cable. These I/O ports can be used to connect MIDI-compatible devices to your computer such as controller keyboards, drum machines, or sound modules.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
• If you are using a USB hub, try connecting Fast Track Ultra 8R directly to your computer. For more troubleshooting tips, visit the Knowledge Base at www.m-audio.com... -
Page 23: Specifications
Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide 12 Specifications Line Outputs Frequency response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB @ 48 kHz sample rate SNR and Dynamic Range: -104 dB, A-weighted THD+N: 0.002%@ -1dBFS, 1kHz Signal Level: +10 dBu balanced +2 dBV, unbalanced Impedance: 300 Ohm balanced/150 Ohm unbalanced 150 Ohm unbalanced... -
Page 24: Warranty Terms And Registration
13 Warranty Terms and Registration 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 25 9329-65021-00 www.m-audio.com M-AUDIO TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRODUCT INFORMATION For company and product information 5795 Martin Road Visit the M-Audio Online Support Center visit us on the web at www.m-audio.com Irwindale, CA 91706, USA at www.m-audio.com/support...