The Fast Track Ultra from M-Audio is a high-speed, 8 x 8 USB 2.0 recording interface, that delivers four "Octane" technology, phantom powered preamps and features on-board DSP. It allows for recording on all eight channels simultaneously with 24-bit/96kHz fidelity.
An on-board MX Core DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. The eight individual DSP cores also deliver near-zero latency monitoring.
Two completely independent headphone outputs take advantage of the DSP mixer's powerful routing options and allow for creating two different mixes for performers, complete with reverb and delay. The unit can be USB powered, albeit with restricted I/Os.
| Converters | 24-bit |
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz |
| Analog Input |
2 x Neutrik XLR-1/4" TRS combo 2 x XLR 6 x 1/4" TRS phone Line 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Inserts |
| Analog Output | 6 x 1/4" TRS phone (balanced) |
| Digital Input | 1 x RCA coaxial S/PIDF |
| Digital Output | 1 x RCA coaxial S/PIDF |
| MIDI In/Out | Yes |
| Sync In/Out | S/PDIF |
| Headphone Output | Yes (2) |
| THD + N | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Dynamic Range | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | Not specified by manufacturer |
| System Requirements |
Mac: 1GHz CPU OS X 10.3.9 or later 516MB RAM USB 2.0 port PC: |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10 x 5.5 x 1.6" (255 x 140 x 40mm) |
| Weight | 1.9 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Specialties | MIDI activity LEDs |