M-Audio Fast Track Pro Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface

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A compact and intuitive interface for your computer-based recording studio.

The M-Audio Fast Track Pro Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface is loaded with professional features for optimal mobile recording flexibility. You get 2 front-panel mic/line inputs complete with phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for outboard effects, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and more. The Fast Track Pro also features near-zero latency direct hardware monitoring and low-latency ASIO software monitoring, plus an A/B source switch and dual output pairs for DJ-style cueing. Compatible with most popular PC and Mac music software. USB connection and bus power along with class compliancy for Mac OS X* make it a breeze to set up.


Professional Recording-Anywhere, Anytime
With the Fast Track Pro, you'll get professional results whenever and wherever you want to record. A single USB connection gives you access to all the I/O you need for microphones and instruments like guitars, as well as MIDI- and S/PDIF-equipped digital audio gear. The microphone inputs are even phantom powered to accommodate the studio-quality condenser microphones. M-Audio's acclaimed driver software gives you total routing control over the 4 x 4 I/O-including setting up an effects loop with external devices.


Monitoring Flexibility
The Fast Track Pro audio interface features a powerful headphone amplifier with volume control. Hardware direct monitoring eliminates the latency or delay inherent in even the best internal circuitry while listening to your input and existing tracks. You can also listen to your input complete with effects while recording by using the low-latency ASIO monitoring. Connect to a DJ mixer with the two pairs of analog outputs and use the front-panel A/B source switch to audition cues.


Ableton Live Lite
Also included in the pack is the multi-award winning Ableton Live 4 software. The Live 4's revolutionary loop-based paradigm dramatically simplifies production so you can drag and drop audio clips in real time, record linear tracks, add effects, perform live remixes and much more.

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M-Audio Fast Track Pro Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface Features:

  • 1/4", RCA, XLR, and MIDI inputs.
  • 24-bit/96kHz audio interface
  • 2 front panel mic/instrument preamp inputs (Neutrik XLR/ 1/4" TRS) with:
  • gain controls
  • signal/peak lights
  • pads for each input
  • insert jack (1/4"" TRS) for outboard processors
  • 2 balanced outputs (1/4"" TRS)
  • 4 unbalanced outputs (RCA)
  • 2 x 2 S/PDIF digital I/O with w/ 2-channel PCM
  • S/PDIF out also supports pass-through of AC-3/DTS surround-encoded content
  • 1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs
  • headphone output (1/4"" TRS) with level control
  • headphone A/B source switch for DJ-style cueing
  • input/playback mix control for hardware direct monitoring
  • mono switch for input/playback direct monitoring
  • master output level control
  • near zero-latency hardware direct monitoring
  • low-latency ASIO software monitoring
  • includes Ableton Live Lite 4 for creative recording and mixing
  • USB connection to computer
  • powered via USB or optional AC power adapter
  • Kensington lock port

M-Audio Fast Track Pro Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface Specifications:

  • Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher.
  • *Class compliancy supports 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation on OS X 10.3.9 and higher. Driver installation required to access more I/O.
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NEW REVIEW - Maybe USB Technology Not Perfected Yet

For reference sake I run a P4 2.8G w/ 2G of ram. I recently bought a new PC, and to my dismay it had low-profile PCI slot cards, so an internal sound card would not fit. My solution was to go the USB route. Mainly, I like to use an old hard disk recorder by Roland to track instruments, especially b/c it's mobile and I can take to my band room. Then I usually dump a two track mix into Adobe Audition software using the S/PDIF out from the hard disk recorder to accomplish this and burn to MP3. My old internal sound card from EMU in old PC was great for this. Unfortunately I still cannot receive signal from the S/PDIF connection in Audition software using the M-audio box, even though it all seems to recognize the S/PDIF in/out ports. That's why I gave this a 3, b/c S/PDIF is important to me but currently non-functioning. Yes I get signal using the mic/line analog in's, and I do have to say the Nuetrik dual XLR/TRS inputs are cool. The phantom power/pre-amp isn't the best sounding, but should suffice for demo quality. I felt it made my voice a tad boxy so I still prefer my Presonus tube pre when using a condensor mic for vocals. It's a pretty cool little box with some nice features, but if I had to recommend I would say go with an internal sound card. One question I had was "will this M-audio box become my sound card?" meaning for listening to Itunes and or youtube videos and such? Yes, yes it does. Does it enhance it in any way? I'm not sure but I do not believe so. So again, that was something I loved about an internal sound card as well, was that all sound is processed through it. Also, the M-Audio box seems to have some sampling rate deficiencies/oddities that I didn't experience with my EMU card which may be the reason for no S/PDIF signal. Still looking into that. So if all I was really doing is tracking straight to software with just a track or two at a time, yeah this would be great, or just to jam along with real songs through my PC. However as an audio hub for my PC as both a consumer and recording musician, I would recommend an internal card for sure. This sort of really is a glorified patch bay if you will just to get external sound to your PC, and as far as that goes it's great. I'm sure it's prob also great if you only have a laptop. However if you demand more you may want to shop around and think internal. Good luck!

Reviewed by Paul on 11/10/2009 who plays Rock/Pop.

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M-Audio Fast Track Pro

After recently buying this interface, I am very impressed. I love the combo mic/instrument jacks which produce great quality sound, no matter what instrument you are using. I bought a condenser microphone with the interface, and it allows for me to mic. one amp with two guitars and also get drums on the other track, I reccomend this idea, and it would work with a bass and guitar as well. The outputs of the back of the unit are very nice as well, they allow you to turn almost any set of speakers into a suitable monitor, so you can hear yourself. Overall, this is a teriffic bargain, and I highly recommend it!

Reviewed by BKL91 on 1/9/2007 who plays Rock, Alternative.

18 people found this review helpful.
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Great Product

I bought this interface this week as an upgrade for Garageband. Prior to that I was using the line in jack on the Mac. It has great features and offers more flexiblity as I am slowly building a home studio. What sold it to me I think is the fact that it is compatible with so many other types of software, in particular, Pro Tools M-Powered. The only thing I could complain about would be that the connection jacks in the front seem a little flimsy and aren't set firmly within the housing. Other than that, great product!

Reviewed by TheMarvelousVernon on 6/18/2007 who plays Rock.

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Fast track to nowhere!

OKay this thing is awesome for recording one track at a time. If that's all you'll use it for...go for it, it's the best one out there. But keep in mind that you'll never be able to record drums or more than one instrument at once. It's great for noobs who aren't sure if they are that into recording yet but want something to try on. I own it and use it basically as a practice tool for playing guitar. I mic an amp and it sounds pretty good for 200 bucks but now I know I llike recording and I need something that can record my whole band at once. I plan on selling my fast track pro as soon as I buy my FirePod from Presonus...if you're somewhat serious about recording, buy something like the presonus firePod which can record 8 tracks at once. If not, by all means, the fast tradck pro is the interface for you. Great job M Audio, nice machine!!!!

Reviewed by recordingISfun on 6/28/2007 who plays Rock, blues, funk, reggae, punk.

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Very portable and affordable way to record

The M-Audio Fast Track Pro is a great USB interface for on the go fast tracking. Since it has phantom power built in and the whole thing is powered by USB, it truly is a great interface for laptop. I actually have a Studio-in-a-box at home but when I want to expand my tracking options or want to record in 24 bit on the go, this interface fills in nicely and without costing an arm and a leg. Ideal for the solo artist, it has two balanced inputs for mics and instruments. The preamps are good and clean for such a portable box. I wished it had XLR outputs, though. On the bright side, it does have s/pidf i/o as well as a number of outputs. After loading the drivers, my laptop had no trouble finding it and all my recording software recognized it. If you are considering this unit for the software, don't do it. The software are "teaser" editions, very limited. This small unit is solid in build, very portable and very affordable way to start digital recording or to use as your studio away from home. Nice job, M-Audio!

Reviewed by ru2free on 9/1/2006 who plays all types.

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