NAMM 2008: M-Audio Fast Track Ultra

Press Release

The Fast Track® Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes M-Audio’s acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core™ DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane™ technology. Featuring both analog and digital I/O, it allows recording on all eight channels simultaneously with pristine 24-bit/96kHz fidelity—while M-Audio’s mature low-latency drivers ensure rock-solid stability and performance. The on-board MX Core™ DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. Compatible with most major audio software*, Fast Track Ultra lets you record the way you want—in the studio or on the go.

24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously

high-speed USB 2.0 interface

MX Core™ DSP technology digital effects processing with assignable parameters flexible channel routing options expands DSP mixing interface to 16 x 8

4 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane™ technology 4 XLR microphone inputs—including 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or instrument level inputs 20dB pad on each preamp signal/peak LED indicator lights phantom power

6 balanced line inputs

6 balanced analog outputs

2 analog inserts

S/PDIF digital I/O

built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface

2 independent headphone outputs with individual volume controls

full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, and Core Audio support

compatible with most major audio production software*

USB bus power**

*Compatible with all ASIO- and Core Audio-based applications.

**USB bus power enables analog channels 1 and 2, S/PDIF I/O, and headphone output 1; included power supply required for full 8 x 8 operation.

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