Fast Track Ultra - High-speed 8 x 8 USB 2.0 Interface with MX Core DSP Technology

Specifications
All specs measured at 48kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated | |
Mic Inputs (A/D) | |
| Input Impedance | 1.7k ohms unbalanced, 3.4k ohms balanced |
| Maximum Input Level | from +21dBu @ min gain (with pad) to -50dBu @ max gain (no pad) |
| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -110dB |
| SNR (min gain, no pad) | -103dB, A-weighted |
| Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) | 103dB, A-weighted |
| THD+N (min gain, no pad) | 0.002% (-94dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
| Preamp Gain | > 60dB |
| Pad | -20dB |
Instrument Inputs (A/D) | |
| Input Impedance | 1M ohm, unbalanced |
| Maximum Input Level | from +14dBV @ min gain (no pad) to -40dBV @ max gain (no pad) |
| SNR (min gain, no pad) | -103dB, A-weighted |
| Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) | 103dB, A-weighted |
| THD+N (min gain, no pad) | 0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample rate |
| Preamp Gain | >45dB |
| Pad | -20dB |
Line Inputs (A/D) | |
| Input Impedance | 28k ohm balanced / 20k ohm unbalanced |
| Maximum Input Level | +3.4dBu, balanced/+1.2dBV, unbalanced |
| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -110dB |
| SNR | -103dB, A-weighted |
| Dynamic Range | 103dB, A-weighted |
| THD+N | 0.002% (-94dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
Input Inserts (analog) | |
| Maximum Level Send | +6dBV, unbalanced |
| Maximum Level Return | +6dBV, unbalanced |
| THD+N | 0.002% (-94dB) @ -1dB from max level, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
Line Outputs (D/A) | |
| Output Impedance | 150 ohms, unbalanced / 300 ohms, balanced |
| Maximum Output Level | +10dBu, balanced |
+1.8dBV, unbalanced | |
| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -100dB |
| SNR | -104 dB, A-weighted |
| Dynamic Range | 104dB, A-weighted |
| THD+N | 0.002% (-94dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
Headphone Output (D/A) | |
| Maximum Output | 0dBV at THD < 0.05% into 32 ohms |
| Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -55dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.7dB |
| Working Range | 24 to 600 ohms |
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Awards

Reviews
“Up until I started playing with the Fast Track Ultra I hadn't met a USB interface that I liked . . . The Fast Track Ultra has changed all of that for me.”
- Joe Randeen, HowAudio.com
- Joe Randeen, HowAudio.com
"The Octane preamps give this interface an edge that puts it amongst more serious interfaces. Frequency response is good, noise level is very low and dynamic range is excellent. Harmonic distortion is minimal while stereo crosstalk is excellent. On playback, the guitar tone and the mics characteristics were faithfully recorded. The high impedance instrument input is also very good."
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The next generation of mobile recording interfaces has arrived—the Fast Track Ultra features high-speed USB 2.0 technology for advanced performance. Like FireWire, USB 2.0 delivers the bandwidth for 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution throughout the recording and monitoring process. The increased data speed lets you enjoy exceptional fidelity on all of your inputs and outputs simultaneously.
The quality of your recordings is only as good as the initial signal. The Fast Track Ultra features four preamps with multi-award-winning M-Audio Octane™ technology, creating a premium front end that delivers amazing audio clarity. You get professional, low-noise, high-gain preamplification with enough channels for a variety of miking applications. Features include +48V phantom power for condenser mics, signal/peak LED indicator lights and a pull-out gain knob that activates a 20dB pad for recording at high volumes. See why world-class artists choose the
Whether you usually track vocals or an ensemble, you’re likely to need multiple headphone mixes. Fast Track Ultra has two completely independent headphone outputs so you can take advantage of the DSP mixer’s powerful routing options and create the right mix for your performers—complete with reverb and delay.








