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M-Audio Fast Track USB

review DATE:03.22.06

M-Audio Fast Track USB

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By Mike Kobrin

Looking for a flexible solution to creating home recordings and podcasts? The M-Audio Fast Track USB audio interface provides 24-bit, 48-kHz audio quality in a compact unit. It's easy to set up and is powered by your PC's USB port, so it doesn't need a spaghetti pot of cables. And at $129.99 direct, it's a pretty good deal.

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Company

M-Audio

http://www.m-audio.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $129.99 Direct
  • Type: External
  • Analog Inputs: Mic In
  • Analog Outputs: Headphone, Stereo Line Out
  • Max Playback Bit Depth: 24
  • Max Playback Sample Rate: 48
  • Max Playback # of channels: 2
  • Max Rec Bit Depth: 24
  • Max Rec Sample Rate: 48
  • Max Rec # of channels: 1

Bottom Line

The Fast Track USB is a very simple and portable way to create high-quality home recordings and podcasts without needing a ton of money or experience.

Pros

Compact. Easy to set up and use. Flexible input options.

Cons

No true hardware level indicators.

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