M-AUDIO - Fast Track Ultra 8R - Professional AUDIO interface USB 2.0 - 8 combo xlr/trs inputs - audio quality up to 24 bit / 96 kHz

The Fast Track Ultra 8R from M-Audio is an audio/MIDI interface designed for comprehensive studio work, delivering eight inputs and eight outputs via high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity. The interface has eight premium preamps that supply phantom power and also feature 20dB pads. The unit is housed in a single rack space enclosure.

The on-board MX Core DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, expanding the total I/O to a 16 x 8 configuration, delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. Reliable, low-latency drivers provides compatibility with most major recording software.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• 24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all eight I/O simultaneously
• High-speed USB 2.0 interface
• MX Core DSP technology allows for monitoring with effects while recording, provides flexible channel routing options and expands DSP mixing interface to 16 x 8
• 8 preamps with M-Audio Octane technology
• 8 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or line-level inputs
• 20dB pad on each preamp
• Signal/peak LED indicator lights
• +48V phantom power
• 2 front-panel 1/4" instrument inputs
• 8 balanced TRS analog outputs
• 2 analog inserts
• S/PDIF digital I/O
• Built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface
• 2 independent headphone outputs with individual volume control knobs
• Rugged, lightweight metal chassis
• Full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, Core Audio support
• Compatible with most major audio production software
• USB 2.0
• Fast Track Ultra 8R utilizes high-speed USB 2.0 technology to deliver the bandwidth for 24-bit/96kHz audio resolution throughout the recording and monitoring process.
• With a maximum data transfer speed of 480Mbps, this jump in performance allows you to enjoy outstanding sound quality on all inputs and outputs simultaneously
• Built-In Effects Processing
• MX Core DSP technology provides reverb and delay on the headphone outputs with separate sends for every channel
• Now you can add effects without taxing your CPU resources or introducing latency
• I/O
• 8 channels of analog inputs and outputs plus 2-channel digital S/PDIF provide input flexibility with room to grow
• 2 dedicated analog inserts on the first two channels, allowing you to insert outboard processing before A/D conversion
• Easy connection via USB 2.0 delivers both audio and MIDI communication with your computer

Channel Routing

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• Create multiple monitor mixes easily when recording other musicians
• The robust MX Core mixer employs an array of 8 individual DSP cores to deliver near-zero latency and a matrix for sophisticated channel routing options, accessible via an intuitive control panel that utilizes a separate mixer for each pair of outputs
• The mixer expands the total I/O to a 16 x 8 configuration, allowing you to connect synthesizers and outboard gear to any of the interface's hardware inputs, then mix them with the 8 audio streams coming from your computer

Preamps

• 8 preamps with M-Audio Octane technology create a premium front end that delivers exceptional audio clarity
• Low-noise, high-gain pre-amplification with enough channels for applications like mic'ing drum kits or recording complete ensembles
• Features include +48V phantom power for condenser microphones, signal/peak LED indicator lights and a pull-out gain knob that activates a 20dB pad for recording at high volumes

Headphones

• Whether you usually track vocals or an ensemble, you're likely to need multiple headphone mixes
• 2 completely independent headphone outputs allow you can take advantage of the DSP mixer's powerful routing options and create the right mix for your performers, complete with reverb and delay