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18.   

Power Supply Connector (9V DC 500 mA)

 – Connect the optional 9V DC 500mA power supply to this jack when using the Fast 

Track Pro as a stand-alone 24-bit A/D converter. Use the optional power supply to power the Fast Track Pro.

19.  

USB Input (USB) 

– Connect a standard USB cable to this port, connecting the other end to your host computer.

20.  

MIDI Output (MIDI Out)

 – Connect to the MIDI input of your controller or other MIDI device.

21.  

MIDI Input (MIDI In)

 – Connect to the MIDI output of your controller or other MIDI device.

22.   

Phantom Power Switch (48V PH Power)

 – Sliding this switch activates the phantom power circuitry, sending 48V power to the 

front-panel XLR inputs for use with condenser microphones requiring external power.

23.   

S/PDIF Output (S/PDIF Out)

 – Digital output on coaxial (RCA-type) connector. The S/PDIF Out is activated by selecting outputs 3 

and 4 in the Control Panel (see section 7). The S/PDIF output signal is duplicated on Outputs 3 and 4 (26). This output will also 
support pass-through of AC-3 or DTS encoded surround formats. 

NOTE: When AC-3 or DTS encoded signals are passed through this output, all analog input and output will be muted.

24.   

S/PDIF Input (S/PDIF In)

 – Digital input on coaxial (RCA-type) connector. This input will accept digital input signal at any of the 

supported sample rates.

25.   

Unbalanced Outputs 1 and 2 (Outputs 1/2)

 – These are unbalanced outputs on RCA connectors. The signal to these outputs 

mirrors the signal to TRS Outputs 1 and 2 (27).

26.   

Unbalanced Outputs 3 and 4 (Outputs 3/4)

 – These are unbalanced outputs on RCA connectors. The signal to these connectors 

mirrors the signal to the S/PDIF outputs (23), and is activated by selecting outputs 3 and 4 in the control panel (see section 7).

27.   

Balanced Outputs 1 and 2 (TRS Outputs 1/2)

 – These are balanced 1⁄4” TRS jacks. The output signal to these jacks is controlled 

by the front-panel Output Level (10), and Input/Playback Mix Level.

28.   

Inserts 1 and 2 (Insert 1 / Insert 2)

 – These 1⁄4” TRS jacks are configured to connect to an analog outboard effect (compressor/

limiter,  delay,  reverb,  etc.),  inserting  the  effect  between  the  preamp  and  the  A/D  converter.  These  inserts  are  only  active 
when  a  connector  is  inserted,  and  are  otherwise  bypassed.  The  TRS  jack  is  configured  as  follows:  Tip=Send;  Ring=Return; 
Sleeve=Ground.

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Connect the Fast Track Pro’s Balanced Outputs 1 and 2 

to your amplifier, powered monitors or mixer. 

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Connect your outboard effects units or dynamic processors

 to the Fast Track Pro’s Insert 1 and Insert 2 jacks, using an insert-

configured Y-cable (balanced TRS-to-dual 1/4-inch mono).

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Connect your S/PDIF digital equipment 

(DAT or CD recorder, etc.) to the Fast Track Pro’s S/PDIF digital in and out connectors. 

(NOTE

: the S/PDIF output is only active when Outputs 3 and 4 are activated in the control panel.)

Connect your headphones 

to the Fast Track Pro’s front-panel headphone output. 

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Connect a microphone 

(using XLR or TRS/TS connector) or instrument (using TRS/TS connector only) such as an electric guitar 

or bass to the front-panel Mic/Inst input channels 1 and 2. If connecting a 1⁄4” connector, make sure the Inst/Line button is set to 
the correct input level.

Connect your MIDI device’s MIDI output 

to the Fast Track Pro’s MIDI input. 

Connect your MIDI device’s MIDI input 

to the Fast Track Pro’s MIDI output.

Summary of Contents for Fast Track Pro

Page 1: ...Fast Track Pro User Guide...

Page 2: ...r registered trademarks of Avid Technology Inc All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners Product features specifications system requirements and availability ar...

Page 3: ...7 Maximum Sample Rate 7 Configurations 7 Latency Tab Windows XP only 8 Latency 8 About Page 9 7 Using the Fast Track Pro 10 Setting Up Your Recording Levels 10 Using the Mic Inst Inputs 10 Using the C...

Page 4: ...ed headphone level control and A B switch for headphone signal source selection Signal and clipping indicators MIDI input and output LEDs and phantom power indicators make the Fast Track Pro an ideal...

Page 5: ...tosh G3 600 G4 667MHz higher speed may be necessary for laptops 256MB RAM OS X 10 3 9 or later earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported M Audio suggests that you also check the mini...

Page 6: ...or MIDI input 21 9 Input Playback Mix Level Knob Mix IN PB This knob controls the audio mix sent to the Line Outputs fading between the input signals input monitoring and the output signal from your...

Page 7: ...ons The Notebook MicroSaver has an interference volume inside the computer equipment it secures There should not be any electrical components adjacent to the slot and the MicroSaver product should nev...

Page 8: ...ors The signal to these connectors mirrors the signal to the S PDIF outputs 23 and is activated by selecting outputs 3 and 4 in the control panel see section 7 27 Balanced Outputs 1 and 2 TRS Outputs...

Page 9: ...The Software Control Panel This section will explain the features of the Fast Track Pro s Control Panel Bandwidth Tab Fig 7 01 Windows Control Panel Bandwidth Tab Fig 7 02 Mac Control Panel Bandwidth...

Page 10: ...e This field will change to reflect the maximum sample rate available based on the sample depth selected in the Sample Depth section and the number of inputs and outputs selected in the Channels secti...

Page 11: ...being the longest and 80 the shortest A shorter latency time is achieved by utilizing a smaller buffer size while increasing the buffer size creates a longer latency time Shorter latency is always mo...

Page 12: ...field contains information on your hardware current firmware and driver software versions This information may be helpful if you ever have to update the driver software or need to call for technical...

Page 13: ...vel control on the device that you ve connected to the Fast Track Pro s S PDIF inputs adjust that output level control to change the recording level Most recording software will allow you to add gain...

Page 14: ...lled by the Level control knob This output level is independent of the main output level Stand alone Mode The Fast Track Pro can act as a stand alone mic preamp with 24 bit 44 1kHz A D converters Inpu...

Page 15: ...next to it or if you don t see it listed you may need to reinstall the driver software Make sure your audio software has been set up to use the Fast Track Pro Open your application s audio settings p...

Page 16: ...A D Input Impedance 20k Ohms balanced and unbalanced Maximum Input Level 4 1dBu balanced 1 9dBV unbalanced Channel to Channel Crosstalk 110dB SNR 101dB A weighted Dynamic Range 101dB A weighted THD N...

Page 17: ...upport USA Visit the Online Support Center at www m audio com support Product Information For company and product information visit us on the web at www avid com Avid 5795 Martin Road Irwindale CA 917...

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