M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents

Table of Contents English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 3 - › Introduction; Your Fast Track Pro package contains the following:; › Fast Track Pro Features; English

Fast Track Pro User Guide 1 English 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. Using the convenience and dependability...

Page 4 - › Minimum System Requirements; Operating Systems; not; Mac; Windows; Mac; › Controls and Connectors; Front Panel

2 4 › 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 update...

Page 5 - Headphone Output

Fast Track Pro User Guide 3 English 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...

Page 6 - Rear Panel; Kensington Lock Port; Kensington Security Slot; Slot Outside Clearance; Security Slot Specifications

4 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 comp...

Page 7 - › Hardware Connections

Fast Track Pro User Guide 5 English 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 s...

Page 8 - › The Software Control Panel; Bandwidth Tab

6 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 7.02 – Mac Control Panel – Bandwidth Tab

Page 9 - Channels; Note that the Maximum Sample Rate field is a display-only field.; Configurations

Fast Track Pro User Guide 7 English 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 W...

Page 10 - Latency

8 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 8...

Page 11 - About Page

Fast Track Pro User Guide 9 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 so...

Page 12 - › Using the Fast Track Pro; Setting Up Your Recording Levels; Using the Mic/Inst Inputs; Setting the Sample Rate; Using the Input/Playback Mix Control

10 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...

Page 13 - Selecting Your Outputs; › Warranty Terms & Registration; Warranty Terms

Fast Track Pro User Guide 11 English 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 Ou...

Page 14 - 0 › Troubleshooting; If you have no sound:; If you’re experiencing clicks and pops in your recordings:

12 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...

Page 15 - 1 › Contact Us

Fast Track Pro User Guide 13 English 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 M-Audio Germany Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen,...

Page 16 - 2 › Product Specs

14 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 S...