M-Audio Fast Track USB User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................................................	2
What’s in the Box?..............................................................................................................................................................................................	2
Fast Track USB Features................................................................................................................................................................................	2
System Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................	2
Windows.........................................................................................................................................................................................................	2
Macintosh.......................................................................................................................................................................................................	3
Front Panel Controls ...........................................................................................................................................................................................	3
Rear Panel Controls ...........................................................................................................................................................................................	4
Software Installation..........................................................................................................................................................................................	4
Windows XP ..................................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Mac OS X........................................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Fast Track USB’s Control Panel.........................................................................................................................................................................	5
About Page ....................................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Hardware Page .............................................................................................................................................................................................	5
Fast Track USB and Windows Media Drivers .................................................................................................................................................	6
WDM/MME.....................................................................................................................................................................................................	6
ASIO ................................................................................................................................................................................................................	6
Fast Track USB and Macintosh Audio..............................................................................................................................................................	6
Mac OS X........................................................................................................................................................................................................	6
Specifications .....................................................................................................................................................................................................	7
Contact Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................................	8
Warranty Terms & Registration........................................................................................................................................................................	8
Warranty Terms .............................................................................................................................................................................................	8
Warranty Registration...................................................................................................................................................................................	8

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the M-Audio Fast Track USB. Fast Track USB is your compact, professional audio solution for any Windows or Macintosh computer.* It uses the convenience of USB connectivity, so there’s no need to disassemble your computer and no bulky external power supplies. Fast Track USB gives you all you need for a complete, professional-quality recording setup on the go. With an XLR microphone input and a TRS line/instrument input, stereo RCA outputs and headphone outputs, the Fast Track USB gives you full 16or 24-bit digital audio, supporting popular 44.1kHz and 48kHz sampling rates. With its lightweight form factor and compact design, you can carry it with you anywhere.

Please take the time to read this brief Users’ Guide. It will explain how to install the Fast Track USB on your computer, and tell you how to get the best performance out of your Fast Track USB audio interface.

* must meet minimum system requirements

What’s in the Box?

The following items are included with your Fast Track USB:
< Fast Track USB audio interface	< M-Audio Driver CD (includes driver installation software)
< One (1) standard USB cable	< Users’ Guide and warranty card
Fast Track USB Features
< Single USB 1.1 connection for input and output	< ASIO 2, WDM and Core Audio drivers included
< Balanced XLR mic-level input	< Convenient front panel headphone output
< Balanced 1/4" TRS line/instrument input	< Signal and Peak LED input meters
< Line/instrument level switch for TRS input	< Sleek, slim plastic case with blue power LED
< Two line-level RCA outputs	< Completely USB powered (no power supply needed)
< High-quality mic preamp providing 50dB of gain	< One year warranty
System Requirements
Windows
Minimum:	Recommended:
< Pentium II 350 MHz	< Pentium III 500 MHz or faster
< 64 MB RAM	< 128 MB RAM or more
< Windows XP	< Available USB 1.1 port
< CD-ROM drive	< Windows XP
< Available USB 1.1 port

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