M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps

M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps | Avoid if you're running Vista...

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	M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps M-Audio M-Audio average customer review:based on 18 reviews view larger image
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The Fast Track Pro delivers all the mobile recording flexibility of the Fast Track USB, plus even more professional features. 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. 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. Fast Track Pro is compatible with most popular Windows PC and Macintosh music software. USB connection and bus power along with class compliancy for Mac OS X make it a breeze to set up. Headphone output (¼? 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 USB connection to computer Powered via USB or optional AC power adapter Kensington lock port Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher / works with Windows XP (SP2); (Windows 2000, 98, 98SE, ME & NT not supported) Microphone Input Impedance - 2.7k Ohms unbalanced, 5.4k Ohms balanced Musical Instrument Input Impedance - >220k Ohm, unbalanced Line Inputs (A/D) - Input Impedance 20k Ohms balanced and unbalanced Line Outputs (D/A) - Output Impedance 150 Ohms unbalanced, 300 Ohms balanced Headphone output

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MacBook users watch out

This is a good unit for the price. However, it took me several tries to get it working properly with Garageband on my MacBook. When I started recording, it came through great for about a minute. Then I began experiencing a lot of static and distortion in both the headphones and when I played it back. After doing some research, I found that plugging the M-Audio into the usb port that was furthest from my screen solved the problem. It works great now...I would only echo comments about the gain not going high enough. Using condenser mics instead of my sm-57/58 took care of that problem.

Hopefully, knowledge about the USB issue will save some other people time and frustration.

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Avoid if you're running Vista...

I don't write a lot of reviews, but this thing is such a pain and M-Audio are so obtuse that I had to write one. I knew that the Vista drivers were in beta when I bought it, but I figured that would not last long. Well, the last update was in June of 07 and they will not give a clue as to when the official driver will be out. The beta drivers suck and I have had nothing but glitches and problems. The hardware is all plastic and OK for the price, but without proper software it's almost useless. I just ordered a Firebox, hooked it up in 5 min and it works 10x better. If you're running XP this might not be an issue, but the truth is the $100 more for a firebox is worth every penny. M-audio and Mackie are both dropping the ball on software support lately and it's going to cost them in the long run. The forums are full of people telling them that, but not a lot of results yet. We all hate Vista, but that's life. Get your drivers up to date.

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