M-audio Fast Track Pro USB Audio/MIDI Interface, 2006, made in China

 

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The Fast Track Pro from M-Audio was designed to provide a professional, portable audio and MIDI interface for a Windows or Macintosh laptop or desktop computer. Using the USB bus, the interface delivers exceptionally flexible, routing power and versatility, while delivering high-resolution 24-bit audio to and from the computer at sampling rates up to 96kHz.

The unit has two high-quality microphone/instrument preamps accessed via convenient front panel hybrid XLR/TRS inputs that can accommodate balanced or unbalanced line or instrument levels. Switchable phantom power and individual -20dB pads are included, as are sixteen channels of MIDI in and out.

The rear panel offers insert points for inputs one and two, two balanced TRS analog outputs and four unbalanced RCA connectors, as well as dedicated S/PDIF inputs and outputs, for a total of four inputs and four outputs. The Fast Track Pro is housed in a sleek, rugged, lightweight and highly portable enclosure.

- At 16-bit, with maximum sample rate of 48kHz, operates as a 4 In, 4 Out device, with analog AND digital inputs available.
- At 24-bit, with maximum sample rate of 48kHz, operates as a 2 In, 4 Out device or a 4 In, 2 Out device, with analog OR digital inputs available.
- At 24-bit, at sample rates of 88.2 and 96kHz, operates as a 2 In OR 2 Out device, with analog or S/PDIF selected for input or output.

Specifications:

! Functions as a stand-alone 24-bit/44.1kHz A/D converter
Converters: 24-bit
Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz (sample rate will govern the I/O operation of the unit)
Analog Input:
- 2 x Neutrik XLR-1/4″ TRS combo
- 2 x 1/4″ TRS phone SEND and RETURN insert
Analog Output:
- 2 x 1/4″ TRS phone (balanced)
- 4 x RCA phono (unbalanced)
Digital Input: 1 x RCA S/PIDF coaxial
Digital Output: 1 x RCA S/PIDF coaxial
MIDI In/Out: Yes
Sync In/Out: S/PDIF
Headphone Output: with level control and A/B source switch (1/4" TRS phone)
THD + N: 0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Dynamic Range:
- Microphone: 101dB, A-weighted
- Instrument: 100dB, A-weighted
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample rate
Specialties: Individual instrument/line level and -20dB pad switches

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