The Fast Track Ultra 8 x 8 audio/MIDI interface takes M-Audio's acclaimed mobile recording line to the next level with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core™ DSP mixer and four preamps with award-winning Octane™ technology. Featuring both analog and digital I/O, it allows recording on all eight channels simultaneously with pristine 24-bit/96kHz fidelity—while M-Audio's mature low-latency drivers ensure rock-solid stability and performance. The 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. Compatible with most major audio software*, Fast Track Ultra lets you record the way you want—in the studio or on the go.

*Compatible with all ASIO- and Core Audio-based applications.

MPN: 633269
UPC: 612391440510

- 24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface

MX Core™ DSP technology
- digital effects processing with assignable parameters
- flexible channel routing options
- expands DSP mixing interface to 16 x 8

4 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane™ technology
- 4 XLR microphone inputs—including 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or instrument level inputs
- 20dB pad on each preamp
- signal/peak LED indicator lights
- phantom power

- 6 balanced line inputs
- 6 balanced analog outputs
- 2 analog inserts
- S/PDIF digital I/O
- built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface
- 2 independent headphone outputs with individual volume controls
- full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, and Core Audio support
- compatible with most major audio production software
- USB bus power

Minimum System Requirements:

PC:
- Windows XP (32-bit) with SP2 or higher
- DirectX 9.0c or higher (included in XP)
- USB 2.0 port
- Windows Vista (32-bit versions)
- 1.6 GHz processor (CPU may be higher for laptops)
- 512 MB RAM*
- *Windows Vista Home Premium, Business and Ultimate require 1 GB RAM.

Mac:
- Mac OS X
- 10.3.9 or higher
- USB 2.0 port
- 512 MB RAM
- 1 GHz CPU

Pro Tools SE software

• Award-winning Pro Tools composing, recording, editing, and mixing features
  
• mix up to 24 tracks (16 audio tracks, 8 virtual instrument tracks)
  
• Integrated learning tools make it easy to create music
  
• Built-in composing features, including MIDI sequencing and Score editing
  
• Includes over 100 different virtual instruments
  
• Powerful, pro-quality effects including reverb, EQ, and guitar amp/distortion effects
  
• Comes with over 3GB of audio loops to quickly construct songs and ideas
  
• Easily record up to two instruments at once
  
• Compatible with PC and Mac computers