Summary of Fast Track Pro
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Fast track pro user guide.
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1 legal notices this guide is copyrighted ©2010 by avid technology, inc., with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of avid technology, inc. Avid, m-audio and fast track pro are either trademarks or registered tra...
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Table of contents english 1 › introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 › fast track pro features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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1 1 › introduction thank you for choosing the m-audio fast track pro. The fast track pro has been designed to give you a professional, portable audio and midi interface for your windows or macintosh laptop or desktop computer. Using the convenience and dependability of the industry- standard usb bus...
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2 3 › minimum system requirements operating systems windows the fast track pro is supported under windows xp, with service pack 2 or later only. It is not supported under windows 2000, windows 98, 98se or windows me. Visit the windows update web pages to make certain you have the most current update...
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3 4. Instrument/line selector button (inst/line) – this button selects the input level of the front panel 1⁄4” inputs. In the out position, the inputs are set to accept an instrument level signal (such as that from a guitar or bass) while in the in position they are set to accept a line level input ...
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4 rear panel 16. Power button (power) – pressing this button will power on the fast track pro, illuminating the front-panel power led (13). The unit must be connected to a functioning host computer’s usb bus, or to the optional external power supply. 17. Kensington tm lock port – this connector is c...
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5 18. Power supply connector (9v dc 500 ma) – connect the optional 9v dc 500ma power supply to this jack when using the fast track pro as a stand-alone 24-bit a/d converter. Use the optional power supply to power the fast track pro. 19. Usb input (usb) – connect a standard usb cable to this port, co...
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6 6 › the software control panel this section will explain the features of the fast track pro’s control panel. Bandwidth tab fig 7.01 – windows control panel – bandwidth tab fig 7.02 – mac control panel – bandwidth tab.
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7 open the control panel by clicking on the fast track pro icon in the windows control panel. On the mac, click on the fast track pro icon in the system preferences pane. In most digital audio applications, you may also access the control panel via the program. In windows, the control panel shows th...
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8 latency tab (windows xp only) fig 7.03 – windows control panel – latency tab latency in this field, you can regulate the latency you wish to work with. (latency is defined as the time it takes for your input signal to pass through your audio software and appear at the outputs). The slider settings...
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9 about page fig 7.04 – windows control panel – about tab fig 7.05 – mac control panel – about tab this field contains information on your hardware, current firmware and driver software versions. This information may be helpful if you ever have to update the driver software or need to call for techn...
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10 7 › using the fast track pro the following sections address a number of real-life situations that you may encounter while using your fast track pro. These brief tutorials should help guide you through them. Also check the m-audio website from time to time for additional tutorials or faqs. Setting...
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11 selecting your outputs the fast track pro’s outputs are selected in the control panel’s bandwidth page (see section 7). Signals routed to outputs 1 and 2 in your daw application will appear at the rear-panel trs outputs 1 and 2, and be duplicated at unbalanced outputs 1 and 2. When outputs 3 and ...
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12 9 › troubleshooting the fast track pro has been designed to give you high performance and professional- quality audio. It has been tested under a wide range of systems and operating conditions. However, there are a virtually limitless number of operating scenarios, any of which could affect your ...
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13 10 › product specs digital audio interface specifications 48khz sampling rate unless otherwise stated mic inputs (a/d) input impedance 2.7k ohms unbalanced, 5.4k ohms balanced maximum input level from +24dbu @ min gain, pad on to -40dbu @ max gain, no pad channel-to-channel crosstalk snr -101db, ...
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Technical support (usa) visit the online support center at www.M-audio.Com/support product information for company and product information, visit us on the web at www.Avid.Com avid 5795 martin road irwindale, ca 91706-6211 usa.