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Table of Contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................2 What’s in the Box? ..............................................................................................................................................................................................2 Fast Track USB Features ..............................
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the M-Audio Fast Track USB. Fast Track USB is your compact, professional audio solution for any Windows or Macintosh computer.* It uses the convenience of USB connectivity, so there’s no need to disassemble your computer and no bulky external power supplies. Fast Track USB gives you all you need for a complete, professional-quality recording setup on the go. With an XLR microphone input and a TRS line/instrument input, stereo RCA outputs and headphone outpu
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Macintosh Minimum: Recommended: < G3, G4, iMac, iBook or PowerBook with native USB support < G3, G4, iMac, iBook or Powerbook with native USB support < 64 MB RAM (USB hubs are not supported) < CD-ROM drive < 128 MB RAM < Mac OS X version 10.2.8 “Jaguar” or later, or Mac OS X < Mac OS X “Jaguar” version 10.2.8 or later version 10.3.4 “Panther” or later Front Panel Controls 1. Input Level – Adjusts the gain level for the rear-panel XLR input (14). 2. Peak LED – Indicates presence of peak inp
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Rear Panel Controls 9. Kensington Lock Connector – Connect a standard laptop-style cable locking device here to protect your Fast Track USB from theft or accidental breakage. 10. USB Connector – Connect the included USB cable here, and connect the other end to your computer’s USB port. 11. Line Outputs – Left and Right stereo outputs. Connect these outputs to powered monitors such as the M-Audio DX4s, or to the inputs of your stereo amplifier or receiver. 12. Input Level Switch – Input l
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Windows XP 1. Place the Fast Track USB CD into your CD-ROM drive. Do NOT connect the Fast Track USB to your computer’s USB port at this time. A menu will automatically appear. If Autoplay is disabled, browse the CD content and double click the Fast Track USB folder. Then double click the Fast Track USB Installer Icon. 2. The M-Audio Fast Track USB Installer screen will appear, asking you to confirm that you wish to install Fast Track USB. Click “Next” to continue. 3. The installer will beg
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The default Latency setting is “Medium.” This setting should serve your purposes, but you can experiment with lower settings if you wish. If you experience stuttering or crackling in your audio playback, try using a higher latency setting. Fast Track USB and Windows Media Drivers WDM/MME Fast Track USB’s Windows drivers support Windows’ native WDM/MME protocol, allowing you to use Fast Track USB as your Windows default audio device. If Fast Track USB is the only audio device installed on your
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Specifications mic in (balanced): line out (unbalanced): maximum input: -2.2dBu maximum output: +2.0dBV signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (a-weighted) signal-to-noise ratio: 104dB (a-weighted) dynamic range: 100dB (a-weighted) dynamic range: 104dB (a-weighted) THD+N: 0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS THD+N: 0.004% ( -88dB) @ -1dBFS variable gain: 50dB frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 0.2dB @ 48kHz frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz, +/-0.2dB @ 48kHz headphones (32 Ohm load): instrument in (
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Contact Information 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 U.S. M-AUDIO Deutschland (Germany) Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen, Germany 5795 Martin Road, Irwindale, CA 91706-6211, U.S.A. Sales Information: 49 7941 98 7000 Sales Information: 626-633-9050 Sales Information (email): info@m-audio.de Sales Information (email): info@m-audio.com Technical Support: 49 7941 98 70030 Tech
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