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Pro tools recording studio user guide m-audio.
Page 2: Introduction
Pro tools recording studio user guide english 2 introduction pro tools ® recording studio has what you need for a professional-quality recording setup on the go. With an xlr microphone input and a trs line/instrument input, the included fast track usb™ audio interface gives you full 24-bit digital a...
Page 3: Installing Fast Track Usb
3 english pro tools recording studio user guide installing fast track usb to use m-audio fast track usb with pro tools m-powered essential software, follow the steps in the printed pro tools m-powered essential quick setup instructions. These instructions include the basic steps for installing drive...
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Pro tools recording studio user guide english 4 2. Follow the driver installer’s on-screen instructions. At various points in this installation process, you may be notified that the driver being installed has not passed windows logo testing, or asked whether the program you wish to run is a trusted ...
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5 english pro tools recording studio user guide installation instructions for mac os x please note: make sure fast track usb is not connected to your computer when begin- ning the installation. The following instructions will indicate when you should connect the inter- face to your computer. 1. Inst...
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Pro tools recording studio user guide english 6 3. When the installer has completed, click "restart." your computer will reboot automatically. 4. After your computer has finished starting up, connect fast track usb to an available usb port on your computer. Fast track usb is now installed and ready ...
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7 english pro tools recording studio user guide fast track usb audio interface front panel controls 1 mic input level - adjusts the gain level for the rear-panel xlr microphone input (14). 2. Peak led (mic) - indicates presence of peak input level from the xlr microphone input. Lights when input sig...
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Pro tools recording studio user guide english 8 rear panel controls 9. Kensington tm 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 o...
Page 9: The Software Control Panel
9 english pro tools recording studio user guide the software control panel windows xp/vista users: a small m-audio logo will be placed in the system tray, generally located at the bottom of your windows desktop. Double-click this icon to open the control panel. Mac os x users: the fast track control...
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Pro tools recording studio user guide english 10 performance tab (macintosh only) this page allows you to choose a sample bit depth of 16-bit or 24-bit. The high qual- ity 24-bit sample bit depth is selected by default. On windows systems, the sample bit depth is normally adjusted within your audio ...
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11 english pro tools recording studio user guide recording with fast track usb recording using the microphone input 1. Turn the microphone gain knob fully counter-clockwise. 2. Connect a microphone to the microphone input on the rear panel using an xlr cable. 3. While the sound source is playing at ...
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Pro tools recording studio user guide english 12 adjusting the output level connect the fast track usb line outputs (on the back of the interface) to a mixing console, ampli- fier or powered monitors. The line outputs and the headphone output are both controlled by the front-panel output knob. Using...
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13 english pro tools recording studio user guide using the input monitor button when the input monitor button is in the stereo position, sound from the microphone input will be heard in the left side of your headphones or monitors, and sound from the guitar/line input will be heard in the right side...
Page 14: Warranty
Pro tools recording studio user guide english 14 warranty warranty terms m-audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.M-audio.Com/warranty for terms and limitations ...
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15 english pro tools recording studio user guide documentation feedback at m-audio, we are always looking for ways to improve our documentation. If you have comments, corrections, or suggestions regarding our documentation, email us at publications@m-audio.Com. Warning: this product contains chemica...
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