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M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R Quick Start Guide
The M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R is a professional 8x8 USB 2.0 audio interface featuring MX Core DSP technology for high-resolution 24-bit audio up to 96kHz and sixteen channels of MIDI I/O. This Quick Start Guide helps users get the device running quickly on Windows or Macintosh computers.
Read onlineM-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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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.
Does the Fast Track Ultra 8R support USB 1.1?
No, it is designed as a USB 2.0 device and USB 1.1 operation is not supported.
What operating systems are supported for the Fast Track Ultra 8R?
The interface is supported under Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista (32-bit editions), and Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or 10.5.2 or later.