Avid Technology Fast Track Solo, Manual

Chapter 4: Using Fast Track Solo

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Chapter 4: Using Fast Track Solo

Setting the Output Level

Once the Fast Track Solo Line Outputs have been 
connected to a mixer, amplifier or powered moni-
tors, the overall output volume is controlled by the 
Output Level control on the front panel.

Recording Microphones

Connect a microphone using a standard XLR mi-
crophone cable to the front panel XLR input.

If you are using a microphone that requires phan-
tom power, activate the back panel 48V Phantom 
Power switch after connecting a microphone to the 
front panel input.

In your audio software, select the appropriate Fast 
Track Solo input (1) as the source for the track you 
will be recording to. Adjust the Input Gain control 
until you have sufficient audio signal without clip-
ping.

Recording Instruments

Connect an electric guitar, bass, or other instru-
ment using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.

In your audio software, select the appropriate Fast 
Track Solo input (2) as the source for the track you 
will be recording to. Adjust the Input Gain control 
until you have sufficient audio signal without clip-
ping.

Setting Recording Levels

To set the gain levels for an input channel, turn the 
corresponding Input Gain control fully counter-
clockwise. While the sound source is playing at its 
loudest levels, slowly turn the knob clockwise un-
til the green LED of the Signal Indicator for the 
channel begins to illuminate. Adjust the control so 
that the green Signal indicator remains lit, but so 
that the red Clip indicator does not light. At this 
point, you should be ready to record with the opti-
mum gain setting.

Be sure to turn down all monitoring levels 
before powering on your Fast Track Solo and 
using it with headphones or loudspeakers.

Although phantom power can be used 
safely with most microphones, it is possi-
ble to damage some ribbon microphones. 
Always turn off phantom power and wait 
at least ten seconds before connecting a 
ribbon microphone.

Refer to the documentation for your 
microphone for more information about 
its power requirements.