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Focusrite iTrack Dock Professional Recording for iPad

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Key Features
  • Record Two Channels Simultaneously
  • Two Scarlett Pres w/ +48V Phantom Power
  • iPad 4th Generation, iPad Air, iPad Mini
  • Gain LED Ring Halos
The Focusrite iTrack Dock Professional Recording for iPad is designed for studio recording directly to a lightning connector iPad (4th generation, Air) or iPad mini (with or without retina display). The dock features two Focusrite Scarlett series preamplifiers with switchable +48V of phantom power for powering condenser microphones. The unit can record two simultaneous channels of audio at up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution with a dynamic range of 105 dB.
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Focusrite iTrack Dock Overview

The Focusrite iTrack Dock Professional Recording for iPad is designed for studio recording directly to a lightning connector iPad (4th generation, Air) or iPad mini (with or without retina display). The dock features two Focusrite Scarlett series preamplifiers with switchable +48V of phantom power for powering condenser microphones. The unit can record two simultaneous channels of audio at up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution with a dynamic range of 105 dB.

For I/O, input one of the dock features a balanced XLR input for connecting to a microphone, a 1/4" instrument DI input for connecting to a source such as a guitar, and a 1/4" balanced line input for connecting to line level sources such as a synthesizer, drum machine, or CD player. Input two features a balanced XLR input for connecting to a microphone and a 1/4" balanced line input.

For outputs, the dock features two balanced 1/4" outputs for connecting to headphones or powered studio monitors. A USB type A port allows you to connect a MIDI controller and a Kensington port allows you to secure the device with a Kensington lock.

The front panel features separate gain control knobs for inputs 1 and 2 with gain level LED ring halos, a headphone output knob, a monitor output knob, and a direct monitor button for latency-free monitoring. The dock comes with "Tape," Focusrite's iPad application for recording, mastering, and sharing music. The unit is also plug-and-play compatible with CORE audio iPad apps such as Garageband, Auria, and Cubasis.

iPad Dock
Connect, charge, and record audio to lighting connector iPads (4th generation, air, mini, mini with retina)
Resolution
Records audio at up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution
Microphone Pre-Amps
Provides two Scarlett range microphone pre-amplifiers with +48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones
Guitar Input
Provides DI for direct connection to a guitar with soft-clipping circuitry for loud sources
Recording App
Includes "Tape" by Focusrite app for iPad which can be used for recording, mastering, and sharing music
MIDI Controller Connection and Power
Includes USB port for providing power to and transferring MIDI data from a MIDI controller
Dynamic Range
Provides 105 dB of dynamic range over balanced 1/4" connections and stereo headphone output
Stereo Line Inputs
Enables connection to a range of stereo sound devices with balanced line outputs such as synthesizers, drum machines, and CD players
CORE Audio Apps on iPad
Supports plug-and-play CORE audio application such as Garageband, Cubasis, Auria, and others to come

Focusrite iTrack Dock Specs

Input
Frequency Response
Mic: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.2 dB (minimum gain)
Line: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.2 dB (minimum gain)
Instrument: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±0.2 dB (minimum gain)
THD + N
Mic: < -99 dB (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with 20 Hz/20,000 Hz bandpass filter)
Line: < -98 dB (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with 20 Hz/20,000 Hz bandpass filter)
Instrument: < -90 dB (minimum gain, -1 dBFS input with 20 Hz/20,000 Hz bandpass filter)
Noise
Mic (EIN): < -125 dBu CCIR-RMS (measured at maximum gain with 150 Ω termination)
Line (NiPoS): <-104 dBFS CCIR-RMS (measured at minimum gain with 50 Ω termination)
Instrument: < -104 dBu CCIR-RMS (measured at minimum gain)
Gain Range
Mic: -4 dB to +46 dB (dBFS/dBu) ±1 dB
Line: -22 dB to +28 dB (dBFS/dBu) ±1 dB
Instrument: -16 dB to +34 dB (dBFS/dBu) ±1 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic: > +4 dBu (at 1% THD)
Line: > +21 dBu (at 1% THD)
Instrument: > +14 dBu (at 1% THD)
Output
Nominal Output Level
0 dBFS = > +10 dBu, balanced
0 dBFS = > +4 dBu, unbalanced
Frequency Response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 0.2 dB
THD + N
< -100 dB, balanced (0 dBFS input 20 Hz/20,000 Hz bandpass filter)
Digital AD/DA Performance
Clock Sources
Internal clock only
Dynamic Range
105 dB 'A-weighted' (all outputs)
Converter chipset D/A dynamic range: 114 dB
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 96 kHz
Bit Depth
24-Bit
Display
Input Metering
Ring LED lit green: signal present (-24 dBFS)
Ring LED lit red: signal overload (0 dBFS), peak held for approximately 1 second
General
Dimensions
2.50 x 11.00 x 6.60" (64 x 280 x 168 mm)
Weight
1.5 lb (0.7 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.937 x 10.472 x 5.197"

Focusrite iTrack Dock Reviews

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Is this unit compatible with older iPads? iPad 2?
Asked by: Anonymous
I'm using it on my iPad 4, and it works fine. I assume iPad 2 works just as well. One thing to take into account though, is that the USB midi port on my iTrack Dock never started working with my Akai MPK Mini midi keyboard. Reading other comments online, that seems to be a problem for others, too.
Answered by: TUOMAS A.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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