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PRODUCT GUIDE 2009
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AUDIO INTERFACES
Fast Track Pro
4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI
Interface with Preamps
Fast Track ® Pro delivers all the mobile recording fl exibility of
our popular Fast Track USB, plus even more professional
features. You get two front-panel mic/line inputs complete
with phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for
outboard effects, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs,
S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O and more. Fast Track Pro also
features zero-latency direct hardware monitoring and lowlatency
ASIO software monitoring, plus an A/B source
switch and dual output pairs for DJ-style cueing. Fast Track
Pro is compatible with most popular PC and Mac music
creation applications including Pro Tools ® M-Powered
software. USB connection and bus power along with classcompliancy
for Mac OS X* make it a breeze to set up.
Connection Maximum Speed
USB 1.1 12Mbps
USB 2.0 480Mbps
FireWire 400 400Mbps
“… with its all-in-one design, fl exible inputs and outputs, and a
useful collection of bundled software, the Fast Track Pro gives you
everything you need to stay focused on capturing your music.”
—Acoustic Guitar
professional 24-bit/48kHz sound
dynamic microphone input (XLR)
switchable instrument/line input (1/4”)
stereo headphone output (1/8”)
stereo output jacks (RCA)
MobilePre USB
USB Bus-Powered Preamp and Audio Interface
MobilePre USB is the preamp with a built-in audio interface that’s designed
for laptop work including fi eld recording and sampling expeditions. In fact, it’s
one of the only completely bus-powered preamps that offers phantom power.
(Of course, you can use it on the desktop as well.) A complement of XLR and
1/4” inputs as well as 1/4” line and 1/8” headphone outputs provides maximum um
fl exibility for any application—including two onboard microphone/instrument t preamps
and high-impedance instrument inputs ideal for connecting guitars and basses. And unlike
many competitors, zero-latency direct monitoring provides you with a streamlined professional
recording experience.
2 x 2 16-bit/48kHz analog I/O with preamps
2 mic inputs
2 high-impedance line inputs for guitar, bass, etc.
level control for headphones and main outputs
USB bus-powered; class-compliant with
Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X
compatible with GarageBand and most other
Mac/PC software
stereo line outs and headphone out
compatible with Macintosh and Windows
operating systems
24-bit/96kHz 24 bit/96kHz USB audio interface
2 front-panel mic/instrument preamp inputs (combo XLR / 1/4” TRS) with:
• gain controls
• phantom power
• signal/clip LEDs
• pads for each input
• insert jack (1/4” TRS) for outboard effects or dynamic processors
2 balanced outputs (1/4” TRS)
4 unbalanced outputs (RCA)
digital S/PDIF (coaxial) I/O w/ 2-channel PCM or pass-through
of surround-encoded AC-3 and DTS material
1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
headphone output (1/4” TRS) with level control
headphone A/B source switch for DJ-style cueing
input/playback mix control for hardware direct monitoring
mono switch for input/playback direct monitoring
master output level control
zero-latency hardware direct monitoring
low-latency ASIO software monitoring
powered via USB or optional power adapter
Kensington lock slot
Mac and PC compatible; class-compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher*
Pro Tools M-Powered compatible; includes Live Lite
*Class-compliancy supports up to 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation on Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher. Driver
installation required to access more I/O.
Fast Track USB
Record Guitar and Vocals on Your Computer
Fast Track ® USB is the easiest way to record with professional results. It has an input
for instruments like guitar, bass and keyboards, plus a microphone input for recording
vocals or other acoustic sounds. Use it with the included Ableton Live Lite software
for PC and Mac or with other popular software including GarageBand. The included
GT Player Express software also gives you killer effects.
direct hardware monitoring for
synchronized overdubs
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible; includes
Live Lite and GT Player Express software
USB bus power for total mobility
Pro Tools ® M-Powered compatible; includes
Live Lite
Pro Tools on the Go
The Transit is the most compact and affordable Pro Tools ® M-Powered
interface available, allowing you to hit the road with the industry standard in
audio/MIDI production software. Pro Tools M-Powered has the same user
interface as Pro Tools ® and Pro Tools LE ® , making it easy to transfer your
sessions between pro, project and mobile personal studios. While many smallscale
mobile devices offer limited functionality and restricted compatibility,
Transit provides everything you need for using Pro Tools M-Powered on the
go. Now there’s no excuse for not having the most popular DAW in your
creative toolbox.
“One of my favorite pieces of hardware is the Transit for
Pro Tools M-Powered production on the go.” —Carmen Rizzo
(Grammy-nominated producer, mixer and recording artist; Coldplay,
Paul Oakenfold, Alanis Morisette)
Transit
High-Resolution Mobile Audio Interface
Small enough to fi t in your pocket, the bus-powered Transit brings high-resolution
24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-enabled compatible PC or Mac computer.
Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as
MiniDisc and DAT. The digital output can also deliver AC-3 and DTS from your computer to
an external decoder such as a surround receiver. And the compact design allows you to play
and record virtually anywhere your laptop can go.
mobile 24-bit/96kHz USB audio interface
stereo analog/optical digital input (1/8”)
“… a real winner. Its performance far
outstripped its laughably low price tag, and
we can see many gigging musicians fi nding it
a viable solution to their laptop audio needs.”
—Electronic Musician
stereo line/headphone output (1/8”)
TOSLINK optical digital output allows AC-3 and DTS pass-through
accommodates self-powered stereo microphones
single USB connection for input and output
includes 3.5mm (male) to TOSLINK (female) adapter
completely USB powered (no power supply needed)
compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered
Need help choosing the right audio interface? Check out the latest edition of
Overdub—M-Audio’s comic book-style guide to studio production. Volume 2 covers
everything you’ve always wanted to know about audio interfaces, including:
• The difference between USB and FireWire
• What makes a good preamp?
• Analog and digital I/O
• Sample rate and bit depth explained
• Solving the latency problem
Overdub Volume 2: All About Audio Interfaces will help you sort through the many
choices available and select the gear that’s right for you. Pick one up today at your
local M-Audio retailer or visit m-audio.com/overdub.
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