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M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R User Guide
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.
M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R specifications
| 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 |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What sample rates does the Fast Track Ultra 8R support?
It supports 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sample rates with full 24‑bit resolution.
Can the Fast Track Ultra 8R operate with USB 1.1?
No, the device is USB 2.0 only; USB 1.1 operation is not supported.