Audio Pro Rack-mountable 8 x 8 USB 2.0 Interface with MX Core DSP Technology 8R Benutzerhandbuch
User Guide
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Fast Track Ultra 8R
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
virtually any recording task with ease. Fast Track Ultra 8R delivers high-resolution 24-bit audio to and from your computer
at sampling rates up to 96kHz. Its on-board DSP gives you a useful selection of reverb and delay effects and versatile
monitoring options. Fast Track Ultra 8R also gives you sixteen channels of MIDI in and out – all in a sleek, rugged, compact
single rack space design. It connects to your computer with a single USB cable – no tools needed, no cards to install.
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
virtually any recording task with ease. Fast Track Ultra 8R delivers high-resolution 24-bit audio to and from your computer
at sampling rates up to 96kHz. Its on-board DSP gives you a useful selection of reverb and delay effects and versatile
monitoring options. Fast Track Ultra 8R also gives you sixteen channels of MIDI in and out – all in a sleek, rugged, compact
single rack space design. It connects to your computer with a single USB cable – no tools needed, no cards to install.
Fast Track Ultra 8R was created with the home or project studio user in mind. With eight inputs, eight outputs and eight
high-quality preamps featuring M-Audio’s award-winning Octane
high-quality preamps featuring M-Audio’s award-winning Octane
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technology, Fast Track Ultra 8R gives you a great
sounding, easy-to-use interface for your digital audio software. The eight combo XLR/TRS inputs can accommodate
microphone or line levels, with phantom power switchable in groups of four and individual 20dB pads. Channels one and two
also provide insert points, and are switchable to accommodate instrument level input. The rear panel also offers you MIDI
input and output ports, as well as dedicated S/PDIF inputs and outputs on the included breakout cable.
microphone or line levels, with phantom power switchable in groups of four and individual 20dB pads. Channels one and two
also provide insert points, and are switchable to accommodate instrument level input. The rear panel also offers you MIDI
input and output ports, as well as dedicated S/PDIF inputs and outputs on the included breakout cable.
The front panel is also set up for easy monitoring, and features input signal and clipping indicators, two discrete headphone
outputs with independent level controls, MIDI input and output LEDs, and phantom power indicators, making
Fast Track Ultra 8R an ideal solution for beginning and advanced computer recording users alike.
outputs with independent level controls, MIDI input and output LEDs, and phantom power indicators, making
Fast Track Ultra 8R an ideal solution for beginning and advanced computer recording users alike.
Even if you’re an experienced musician and digital recording enthusiast, please take some time to read through this User
Guide and familiarize yourself with the features and operation of Fast Track Ultra 8R. You may also want to refer to your audio
software’s documentation to better understand how Fast Track Ultra 8R may be integrated with the program. Your experience
and enjoyment of your Fast Track Ultra 8R will be greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of your audio software.
Guide and familiarize yourself with the features and operation of Fast Track Ultra 8R. You may also want to refer to your audio
software’s documentation to better understand how Fast Track Ultra 8R may be integrated with the program. Your experience
and enjoyment of your Fast Track Ultra 8R will be greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of your audio software.
2 What’s in the Box
Your Fast Track Ultra 8R package contains the following:
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Fast Track Ultra 8R
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Breakout cable providing MIDI and S/PDIF I/O connectors
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Printed Quick Start Guide
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Fast Track Ultra 8R CD-ROM, including drivers and documentation
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Software Bundle CD-ROM
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USB Cable
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9VDC 4000mA power supply