The M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide provides setup, connection, and operation instructions for this USB audio and MIDI interface.
The Fast Track Ultra 8R is a rack‑mountable 8 × 8 USB 2.0 audio and MIDI interface featuring 24‑bit resolution at sample rates up to 96 kHz, on‑board DSP effects, and flexible monitoring. It offers eight balanced/unbalanced mic/line inputs, two front‑panel instrument inputs, eight high‑quality preamps, phantom power, S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O, and two independent headphone outputs.
The guide covers system requirements for Windows and macOS, detailed front‑ and rear‑panel controls, installation steps, recording workflows, monitor‑mix configuration, and troubleshooting tips. Power is supplied by an external 9 V DC adapter; USB bus power is not supported.
| Interface | 8 × 8 USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mic/Line Inputs | Eight balanced/unbalanced combo XLR/TRS jacks |
| Instrument Inputs | Two front‑panel 1/4" instrument‑level inputs |
| Microphone Preamps | Eight high‑quality preamps with Octane™ technology |
| Phantom Power | Switchable groups of four, LED indicator |
| Digital I/O | Stereo S/PDIF on coaxial jacks |
| Headphone Outputs | Two stereo headphone jacks with independent level controls |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI input and output with front‑panel LEDs |
| Power Supply | 9 V DC, 3.5 A–4 A external adapter |
It supports 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sample rates with full 24‑bit resolution.
No, the device is USB 2.0 only; USB 1.1 operation is not supported.
It must be powered by the included external 9 V DC power supply; it does not run on USB bus power.
The unit provides eight balanced/unbalanced mic/line combo inputs plus two front‑panel instrument inputs.