M-Audio Fast Track MKII USB 2.0 Audio Interface

Turn your computer into a powerful music production studio with the M-Audio(R) Fast Track -- the best-selling recording interface in its category. Featuring a simple "plug-and-play" USB connection, Fast Track is the easiest way to record guitar, vocals and more with your PC or Mac. Simply plug in your instruments and you're ready to rock. Fast Track even offers phantom power so you can use professional-quality studio condenser microphones like the M-Audio Nova.

Features
- Includes Pro Tools M-Powered Essential software

- Works with most popular recording software--including Pro Tools M-Powered 8*

- 1/4 in. instrument input: Record guitar, bass and keyboards

- Phantom powered XLR mic input: Use dynamic and studio-grade condenser microphones

Stereo RCA outputs: Easily connects to your stereo system or powered monitors

Fast Track is compatible with most popular music recording applications from GarageBand to studio-standard Pro Tools(R) M-Powered(TM)*, and includes easy-to-use Pro Tools M-Powered Essential recording and effects software so you can start making music immediately.

Bundled Software
Pro Tools(R) M-Powered(TM) Essential gives you easy access to many of the same Pro Tools software features that professionals use every day to create Grammy(R) award-winning albums, Emmy(R) award-winning television shows, and Academy Award(R)-winning films. This easy-to-use software lets you create pro-sounding mixes with up to 16 mono or stereo audio tracks. You also get 60+ virtual instrument sounds to play and record, plus EQ and other effects to make your mixes sound professionally produced. It even comes with over 5.5GB of music-making tools to help you get started instantly.

Technical Info

Specifications
2-input, 2-output audio interface

Compatible with most popular recording software including Pro Tools M-Powered 8* and GarageBand

24-bit/48kHz professional sound quality

Plug-and-play USB connection (USB 2.0 compatible)

XLR microphone input with gain control and 48V phantom power

1/4 in. instrument input with gain control

1/4 in. stereo headphone output

RCA stereo speaker outputs

Output level knob for adjusting volume of headphones and speaker outputs

Direct monitoring button

Powered by USB--no power adapter required

Includes easy-to-use Pro Tools M-Powered Essential software:
- Studio-standard recording, editing and mixing features
- Features powerful effects like reverb, delay and more to polish your mixes
- Includes Structure(R) Essential virtual instrument

Comprehensive loop library--perfect for quickly constructing song ideas

* Fast Track is compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 8 and higher. Pro Tools M-Powered 8 is an expanded version of Pro Tools M-Powered Essential and is a paid upgrade.

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
Windows XP (SP3)* or Windows Vista 32/64

Pentium 4 2.0GHz

1GB RAM

one native USB port

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.

Pro Tools M-Powered Essential Software:
- 1.8GHz multi-core processor (Intel or AMD)
- 5400RPM drive
- DVD-ROM drive
- 4GB hard drive space (additional space required for loop content)
Note: Other supported audio applications may have higher minimum system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
OS X 10.4.11

G4 processor**

1GB RAM

one native USB port

** G4 accelerator cards not supported.

Pro Tools M-Powered Essential Software:
- 1.8GHz multi-core processor (Intel or AMD)
- 5400RPM drive
- DVD-ROM drive
- 4GB hard drive space (additional space required for loop content)
- Mac users require OS X 10.5.5 or greater
Note: Other supported audio applications may have higher minimum system requirements.