M-AUDIO USB 2.0 INTERFACE

The new 8 x 8 Fast Track Ultra USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface is one of M-Audio’s most powerful interfaces to date. Compatibility with most audio software means seamless integration into any studio setup.

Designed for mobile and desktop production, the compact Fast Track Ultra interface utilizes high-speed USB 2.0 technology for advanced performance. Like the Apple FireWire serial bus, USB 2.0 delivers the bandwidth for 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution throughout the recording and monitoring process. The increased data speed lets users enjoy exceptional fidelity on all inputs and outputs simultaneously. USB 2.0 is also ubiquitous on all current PC and Mac computers.

The Fast Track Ultra provides a complete recording solution, with six channels of analog inputs and outputs plus 2-channel digital S/PDIF I/O. Unlike most USB interfaces, the unit features two dedicated inserts on the first two channels, facilitating the insertion of outboard processing before A/D conversion. Easy connection via a single USB 2.0 cable delivers audio/MIDI communication with a computer, as well as bus power. USB bus power enables analog channels 1 and 2, S/PDIF I/O, and headphone output 1. The included power supply is required for full 8 x 8 operation.

“With high-bandwidth USB 2.0, award-winning M-Audio preamp technology and the flexible MX Core DSP mixer, the Fast Track Ultra delivers a new level of functionality our customers have not yet seen in a USB audio interface,” says Adam Castillo, M-Audio’s marketing director. “The Fast Track Ultra is the only high-speed USB 2.0 interface that comes with M-Audio’s mature, stable drivers, rock-solid performance and renowned customer support.”

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