M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps

M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps Review

M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps Feature

• Flexible bus-powered multi-port interface
• 64 x 64 channel addressing accommodates loads of gear
• Built with four inputs and four outputs
• Features a dynamic microphone input, signal-peak LEDs, a mono switch, and more
• Measures 8.5 x 1.75 x 4.5 inches (WxHxD)

M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps Overview

4 x 4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Pro Tools SE

The M-Audio Fast Track Pro delivers all the mobile recording flexibility of the M‑Audio Fast Track, plus even more professional features. You get 2 front-panel mic/line inputs complete with phantom power for condenser microphones, inserts for outboard effects, balanced and unbalanced analog outputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and more. Fast Track Pro also features near-zero latency direct hardware monitoring and low-latency ASIO software monitoring, plus an A/B source switch and dual output pairs for DJ-style cueing. Fast Track Pro even comes with Pro Tools SE music creation software so you can get started making music immediately.

* Class compliancy supports 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation on OS X 10.3.9 and higher. Driver installation required to access more I/O.

M-AUDIO FAST TRACK PRO
AT A GLANCE

• 24-bit/96kHz audio interface with dual mic/instrument preamps
• Includes Pro Tools SE software—a streamlined version of the industry-standard music creation platform
• Balanced/unbalanced analog I/O
• S/PDIF coaxial; MIDI I/O
• 1/4” headphone output with level control and A/B source switch
• Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher*

Everything You Need to Record Guitar and Vocals on Your Computer

Professional Recording—Anywhere, Anytime

Fast Track Pro is designed to let you record with professional results whenever and wherever you want. A single USB connection gives you access to all the I/O you need for microphones and instruments like guitars, as well as MIDI- and S/PDIF-equipped digital audio gear. The microphone inputs are even phantom powered to accommodate studio-quality condenser microphones. Our time-tested driver software gives you total routing control over the 4 x 4 I/O—including setting up an effects loop with external devices.

Monitoring Galore

One of the hallmarks of a great audio interface is its monitoring flexibility—and Fast Track Pro delivers. Fast Track Pro features a powerful headphone amp with volume control. Hardware direct monitoring eliminates the latency or delay inherent in even the best internal circuitry while

 

listening to your input and existing tracks. You can also listen to your input complete with effects while recording by using the extremely low-latency ASIO monitoring we’ve perfected over the years. Two pairs of analog outputs let you connect to a DJ mixer and use the front-panel A/B source switch to audition cues.

Includes Pro Tools SE Music Creation Software

Pro Tools SE music recording and creation software delivers many of the same powerful features that studio professionals use to create Grammy award-winning albums, Emmy award-winning television shows, and Academy Award-winning films. This easy-to-use software lets you create pro-sounding music with up to 24 audio and virtual instrument tracks. It also includes over 100 virtual instruments to build out your mixes, plus EQ, reverb, and other effects to make your music sound professionally produced.

M-Audio Fast Track Pro—Feature Recap

• Includes Pro Tools SE music creation software


• 2 front-panel mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser microphones


• 2 balanced outputs (1/4” TRS)


• 4 unbalanced outputs (RCA)


• Insert jack (1/4" TRS) for outboard processors


• S/PDIF digital I/O with w/ 2-channel PCM


• S/PDIF out also supports pass-through of AC-3/DTS surround-encoded content


• 1 x 1 MIDI I/O with activity LEDs


• Headphone output (1/4” TRS) with level control


• Headphone A/B source switch for DJ-style cueing

• Input/playback mix control for hardware direct monitoring


• Mono switch for input/playback direct monitoring


• Master output level control


• Near zero-latency hardware direct monitoring


• Low-latency ASIO software monitoring


• USB connection to computer


• Powered via USB or optional AC power adapter


• Kensington lock port


• Mac and PC compatible; class compliant with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher*

* 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation is class-compliant. Driver installation required to access more I/O.

Specifications

Digital Audio Interface Specifications	48kHz sampling rate unless otherwise stated
Mic Inputs (A/D)
Input Impedance	2.7k Ohms unbalanced, 5.4k Ohms balanced
Maximum Input Level	from +24dBu @ min gain, pad on to -40dBu @ max gain, no pad
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk	< -110dB
SNR	-101dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range	101dB, A-weighted
THD+N	0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB
Pre-amp Gain	>40dB
Pad	-20dB pad
Instrument Inputs (A/D)
Input Impedance	>220k Ohm, unbalanced
Maximum Input Level	From +22dBV @ min gain, pad on to -42dBV @ max gain no pad
SNR	-100dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range	100dB, A-weighted
THD+N	0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz,+/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample rate
Pre-amp Gain	>40dB
Pad	-20dB pad
Headphone Output (D/A)
Maximum Output	-2.5dBV at THD < 0.05% into 32 ohms
Working Range	32 to 600 ohms

Line Inputs (A/D)
Input Impedance	20k Ohms balanced and unbalanced
Maximum Input Level	+4.1dBu balanced, +1.9dBV unbalanced
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk	< -110dB
SNR	-101dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range	101dB, A-weighted
THD+N	0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 48kHz sample rate 20Hz to 40kHz, +/- 0.1dB @ 96kHz sample rate
Pad	-20dB pad
Input Inserts (analog)
Maximum Level Send	+6dBV, unbalanced
Maximum Level Return	+6dBV, unbalanced
THD+N	0.00281% (-91dB) @ -1dB from max level, 1kHz
Frequency Response	20Hz to 40kHz, +/- 0.1dB
Line Outputs (D/A)
Output Impedance	150 Ohms unbalanced, 300 Ohms balanced
Maximum Output Level	+1.8dBV, unbalanced +10.1dBu, balanced
Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk	< -108dB
SNR	-103dB, A-weighted
Dynamic Range	103dB, A-weighted
THD+N	0.005% (-86dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz,+/- 0.3dB @ 48kHz sample rate
Headphone  Output  (D/A)
Maximum Output	-2.5dBV at THD < 0.05% into 32 ohms
Working Range	32 to 600 ohms

	I/O	Bit Depth	Sample Rate (kHz)
With Drivers	4 x 4	16	44.1/48
	2 x 4	24	44.1/48
	2-in OR 2-out	24	88.2/96
Class compliant	2x4	16	44.1/48

We're Avid

From the most prestigious, award-winning productions, to music and movies made at home, Avid creates the technology that people use to make the most listening to, most watched, and most loved media in the world. The shows, commercials, and news programs you watch on TV. The entertaining video and film stories you see on the web and on the big screen. The personal audio and video treasures that people make at home to preserve their favorite moments in life. Our innovative digital audio and video solutions continue to revolutionize the art of creative storytelling, and have earned us hundreds of awards, including two Oscar statuettes, a Grammy, and 14 Emmys.

Minimum System Requirements

Windows / PC

• Pentium 3 – 500 MHz (higher speed CPU may be necessary for laptops)
• 256MB RAM
• Directx 9.0c
• Windows XP (SP2)* / Vista SP2 (32Bit, 64Bit) / Win7 (32Bit, 64Bit)
• Windows 2000, 98, 98SE, ME and NT not supported
• USB Port

Mac

• Macintosh G3*** 600 / G4*** 667MHz (higher speed may be necessary for laptops)
• 256MB RAM
• OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.2 / 10.5.1
• Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported
• USB port
• Dolby AC-3 and DTS pass-through with Apple DVD player

* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.
** Avid suggests that you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above.
*** G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported.

Compatibility

• WDM
• Core Audio
• ASIO II

What’s in the Package?

• Fast Track Pro
• 6’ USB cable
• M-Audio USB Family CD
• Pro Tools SE installation disk
• Printed QuickStart guide
• Electronic manual (PDF)

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder Review

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder Feature

• Two 1/4 mic/line inputs
• Switchable guitar input
• Headphone/Line output
• USB 2 connector for connecting to your home computer
• Records to SD Card media

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder Overview

Tascam DP004 Digital Pocketstudio Recorder based on 30 years of cassette Portastudios! Though based on Tascam's long line of cassette. Pocketstudio brings users into the new-age of digital recording with four CD-quality tracks and features like Undo and Repeat that wouldn't be possible on your past generation, cassette portastudios. Much like those easy-to-use Portastudios, the Pocketstudio sports a similar row of knobs to set levels and pan instead of confusing you with menu screens.The Tascam DP004 is able to record two sources at the same time onto it's removable SD memory. A stereo condenser microphone has been designed into the unit to make it simple and ready to record in any situation. Record concerts, rehearsals and sudden songwriting inspirations when they occur. Dual rear panel 1/4 inch jacks provide connection to dynamic mics or other stereo or mono sources. Inputs are switchable to a guitar level signal for easy recording. Tascam DP004 Features Two 1/4 mic/line inputs Switchable guitar input Headphone/Line output USB 2 connector for connecting to your home computer Records to SD Card media Autopunch, repeat and record undo Dedicated stereo mixdown track Powered through AA Batteries or optional PS P520 power adapter The DP004 allows you to build up your arrangement until you've filled up all four tracks. The Bounce feature allows you to consolidate tracks and make room for more overdub layers. Also available is an autopunch feature for fixing problems, track editing and an undo function. Mixing is also built into the Digital Pocketstudio. Once you set levels and pan, record your mix onto a dedicated stereo master track. You're able to transfer your tracks and mixes to a computer over USB 2 for CD burning and sharing online. Despite its go-anywhere

TASCAM DP-004 Digital 4-track Recorder Specifications

Smaller than a paperback book, the 4-track Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio digital recorder is simple enough for students, songwriters and musicians who want to keep their recording process simple and creative.

The portable Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio 4-track recorder (see larger image).

Offering four tracks of CD-quality digital recording, the DP-004 can record two sources at once to the included 1 GB Secure Digital (SD) memory card. A built-in stereo condenser microphone makes it simple to record anywhere you go, perfect for concerts, rehearsals and songwriting inspirations. A pair of 1/4-inch jacks on the rear panel allow you to connect your own microphones or sources--you can even switch the inputs to guitar level for recording.

You can build up your arrangement until you've filled up all four tracks, and the Bounce feature allows you to consolidate tracks and make room for more overdub layers. Once you set levels and pan, record your mix onto a dedicated stereo master track. You're able to transfer your tracks and mixes to a computer over USB for CD burning and sharing online.

Key Features
Connections:

• Two 1/4-inch unbalanced mic/line inputs
• Switchable guitar input
• Headphone/Line output
• USB 2.0 connector

Recording:

• Four-track digital multi-track recording
• CD-quality 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV recording
• Records to SD Card media (1 GB card included)
• Repeat, Record undo
• Dedicated stereo mixdown track

Physical:

• Powered through AA Batteries or optional PS-P520 power adapter
• Battery life: About 8 hours recording, about 8.5 hours playback (alkaline batteries)
• Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.3 x 4.2 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 2.8 ounces

Available at Amazon Check Price Now!

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Dec 12, 2012 12:58:27

Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Review

Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Feature

• Element Of Condense, Polar pattern, Omnidirectional
• Freq resp: 50 Hz 18,00 Hz, Imp: 1000 ohm +/-30%
• Omni pickup pattern offers full coverage
• no adapter included, mics are mono

Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Overview

Audio-Technica’s newscaster-style omnidirectional ATR3350 lavalier is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. This high-quality condenser is ideal for video use, and is a favorite choice for aerobics/dance/sports instructors. Its low-profile design assures minimum visibility.

Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Specifications

Audio-Technica's newscaster-style omnidirectional ATR3350 lavalier is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. This high-quality condenser is ideal for video use, and is a favorite choice for aerobics/dance/sports instructors. Its low-profile design assures minimum visibility.

Engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. Click to enlarge.

Capsule features an omni pickup pattern.

Great for Video Use
This newscaster-style miniature mic is perfect for video use, or any other application where minimum visibility and a low profile are desired.

This also makes it an ideal choice for aerobics/dance/sports instructors.

Omni Polar Pattern
The lavalier features an Omni pickup pattern, for full, 360-degree coverage. Clip it on and go, without worrying to much about where it's pointing.

Works With Most Cameras
An integrated 6-meter (20-foot) cable with 3.5 mm mini-plug connects directly to most cameras.

ATR3350 Specs

• Element: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 50 – 18,000 Hz
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: -54 dB
• Impedance: 1,000 ohms
• Weight: 6 g (0.2 oz)
• Cable: 6 m (20 foot) terminated with 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) mini-plug
• Accessories Furnished: Tie clip; battery; foam windscreen.

What's in the Box
ATR3350 Lavalier Mic, Tie Clip, Battery, Foam Windscreen.

Available at Amazon Check Price Now!

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Dec 12, 2012 11:50:20