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.

Features

• 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**

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

Bundled With Ableton Live Lite 5

**USB bus power enables analog channels 1 and 2, S/PDIF I/O, and headphone output 1; included power supply required for full 8 x 8 operation.

Specifications

• 10" x 5.5" x 1.6" (25.5cm x 14cm x 4cm)
• 1.9 lbs. (.86 kg)

Compatibility

• WDM
• Core Audio
• ASIO 2.0
• MME

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
  • Please check your audio software for additional minimum system requirements.

M-Audio, a business unit of Avid Technology, Inc, is a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, the Company now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan. M-Audio is the driving force in the industry empowering musicians to create, perform and record with complete mobile hardware/software solutions that have forever changed when, where and how music is made. The Company's reputation for delivering cutting edge technology in easy-to-use, affordable products has garnered significant recognition by industry experts, including world-class artists, recording studios and magazines. M-Audio's advanced engineering and value-conscious pricing has also helped to bring the joy of creating high-quality music to virtually anyone with the desire.

For added piece of mind, our range of care plans will allow you to relax knowing that if you have a system failure that can’t be rectified over the phone you can return the machine back to us to diagnose the fault for you...

Q. I have discarded my box and packaging materials - what can I do?

A. We can send you a shipping carton and packing materials. The charges are:

• UK Mainland £19.99
• Scotland & Highlands £24.99
• Ireland North & South £24.99

Q. How much will it cost to have the PC collected?

A. If you are unable to return your PC to us then we can send a courier to collect it on your behalf. The charges are:

• UK Mainland £19.99
• Scotland & Highlands £29.99
• Ireland North & South £39.99

Q. How much will it cost to return the computer back to me?

A. Once your computer is repaired we will return it to you free of charge for the stated period of your chosen care plan.

Q. I live outside of the UK, can I be covered by your care plan?

A. For all orders outside the UK please contact us to discuss a bespoke care plan.