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Features:
Top Features | Pristine, 24-bit/96 kHz audio fidelity > ensure your recordings sound amazing
|  | | 4-input/6-output design > capture and play back multiple sources
| | | Top-panel controls and assignable Multi button > get immediate access to the most commonly used functions
| | | Near-zero latency monitor mixer with built-in reverb and delay effects > inspire great performances
| | | Built-in monitor management system > verify that your mixes sound great—and translate well |
The original, best-selling* M-Audio® Fast Track® recording interfaces set the standard for quality and ease of use. Now the Fast Track C400 audio interface makes it simpler than ever to transform your ideas into professional-quality music. Stay in the creative flow and capture amazing performances with convenient controls plus built-in reverb and delay effects. Sound incredible with an all-new signal path that delivers pristine audio quality. Easily check your mixes on multiple sets of speakers using the built-in monitor management system. And enjoy the flexibility to record with your favorite music software,including Pro Tools.** Fast Track C400 gives you the freedom to make music at the speed of your creativity.
* Source: MI SalesTrak® reports (January 2008 – January 2011).
** Visit avid.com/compato for more information.
 
Work the Way You Want
 The next-generation Fast Track C400 redefines the role of the audio interface in your creative process. With an assignable Multi button, you'll stay in the creative flow by performing critical tasks without touching a mouse. For example, press the Multi button once to start recording, a second time to stop and return to where you started, and a third time to capture another take. Imagine the possibilities of programming any sequence of up to eight steps,for any software program that supports ASCII key commands,or use the convenient preset workflows with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Live, and Reason.
Capture Inspiring Recordings with Built-in MX Core DSP
 Tired of tracking vocals and instruments dry? To inspire great performances without taxing your CPU, the onboard MX Core DSP technology gives you reverb or delay on the headphone outputs with the turn of a single knob. Setting up inspiring headphone mixes has never been easier. The MX Core mixer also provides sophisticated channel-routing options,accessible via an intuitive control panel.
Ensure Your Mixes Sound Great—and Translate
 If you've been looking for an easy way to A/B your mixes on multiple sets of speakers, Fast Track C400 is the answer. There's no need to purchase additional hardware,the built-in monitor management system makes it easy to audition your mixes on up to two sets of studio monitors (or one set of monitors and a subwoofer). So you'll know that your final mixes will sound great on any speakers.
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Exceptional Sound Quality
 The Fast Track C-series leverages technology from our higher-end products to deliver the best-sounding M-Audio interface line ever. We paid attention to every detail,from the shortest possible signal paths to boutique-quality preamps, superior converters, and other high-end components,to ensure that your sound will remain true to the source.
Get Started with Pro Tools SE
 The included Pro Tools® SE software makes it easy to create polished productions with 24 audio and virtual instrument tracks, over 100 virtual instruments, and EQ, reverb, and other effects. For more tracks, effects, and content, check out Pro Tools MP + Fast Track C400.
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Full Features
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| Ensure your recordings sound amazing with pristine, 24-bit/96 kHz audio fidelity
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4-input/6-output design lets you capture and play back multiple sources- 2 high-quality mic/line combo preamps on rear panel
- 2 front-panel 1/4" instrument inputs
- 20 dB pad on each preamp for capturing hotter signals without distortion
- Phantom power for condenser microphones
- 4 balanced analog outputs with monitor management system
- 1 headphone output with independent volume control
- S/PDIF digital I/O
- 1x1 MIDI I/O
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| Inspire great performances using the near-zero latency monitor mixer with built-in reverb and delay effects
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| Verify that your mixes sound great—and translate well—by connecting up to 2 sets of studio monitors (or 1 set of monitors and a subwoofer) and easily switching between them
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Get immediate access to the most commonly used controls- Master volume and headphone output knobs
- Speaker select
- 1 assignable Multi button
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| Start making music immediately with the included Pro Tools SE music creation software
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| Enjoy the flexibility to record with Pro Tools* and other popular music software thanks to full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, and Core Audio support
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Powered via USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0),no power supply necessary
* Source: MI SalesTrak® reports (January 2008 – January 2011).
** Visit avid.com/compato for more information. |
Compatibility
Minimum System Requirements (PC)
| | Fast Track C400 (hardware only) | | Windows Vista 32/64 or Windows 7 32/64- Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- USB 2.0 port
| | | Pro Tools SE software | | Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate- 1.8 GHz multi-core processor (Intel or AMD)
- 5400 RPM drive
- 2 GB RAM for Windows 7 64-bit;1 GB RAM for Windows 7 32-bit
- Adobe Flash Player 10
| | | NOTE: Other supported audio applications may have higher minimum system requirements. | |
Minimum System Requirements (Mac)
| | Fast Track C400 (hardware only) | | Mac OS X 10.5.8 or greater, or 10.6.3 or greater- Intel processor
- 1 GB RAM
- USB 2.0 port
| | | Pro Tools SE software | | Mac OS X 10.5.8 or greater, or 10.6.1 or greater- 1.8 GHz multi-core processor (Intel)
- 5400 RPM drive
- 1 GB RAM
- Adobe Flash Player 10
| | | NOTE: Other supported audio applications may have higher minimum system requirements. | |
Specifications
Mic Inputs (A/D) | | | Mic Input Impedance | 2.2k ohms unbalanced, 4.4k ohms balanced | | | Maximum Input Level | +2dBu unpadded, +22dBu padded | | | Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -110dB | | | SNR (min gain, no pad) | -106dB, A-weighted | | | Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) | 106dB, A-weighted | | | THD+N (min gain, no pad) | 0.0020% (-94dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz | | | Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.2dB | | | Preamp Gain | 50dB | | | Pad | -20dB pad | | | EIN (150R) | -127dB |
Instrument Inputs (A/D) | | | Input Impedance | 1M ohm, unbalanced | | | Maximum Input Level | +0dBV unpadded, +16dBV padded | | | SNR (min gain, no pad) | -106dB, A-weighted | | | Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) | 106dB, A-weighted | | | THD+N (min gain, no pad) | 0.0032% (-90dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz | | | Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.2dB @ 48kHz sample rate | | | Preamp Gain | 50dB | | | Pad | -20dB pad |
Line Inputs (A/D) | | | Line Input Impedance | 10k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced | | | Maximum Input Level | +2dBu unpadded, +22dBu padded | | | Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -110dB | | | SNR (min gain, no pad) | -106dB, A-weighted | | | Dynamic Range (min gain, no pad) | 106dB, A-weighted | | | THD+N (min gain, no pad) | 0.0020% (-94dB) @ -1dBFS, 1kHz | | | Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.2dB | | | Preamp Gain | 50dB | | | Pad | -20dB pad |
Line Outputs (D/A) | | | Output Impedance | 150 ohms, unbalanced / 300 ohms, balanced | | | Maximum Output Level | +10.2dBu, balanced / +2.1dBV, unbalanced | | | Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -110dB | | | SNR | -106dB, A-weighted | | | Dynamic Range | 106dB, A-weighted | | | THD+N | 0.0022% (-93dB) @ -1 dBFS, 1kHz | | | Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.1dB |
Headphone Output (D/A) | | | Max Output Level into 32 Ohms | -2.0dBV at THD < 0.03% into 32 ohms | | | Power into Ohms | 20 mW into 32 ohms | | | Channel-to-Channel Crosstalk | < -70dB | | | SNR | -104dB, A-weighted | | | Dynamic Range | 104dB, A-weighted | | | Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/- 0.3dB | | | Working Range | 24 to 600 ohms |
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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. details
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633261 |
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M-Audio |
Regular Price: $549.95
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