M-Audio

high-speed USB 2.0 interface > 24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously

MX Core DSP technology > flexible channel routing, monitor sub-mixing, and effects processing

8 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane technology > premium input circuitry for recording an entire band

compatible with Mac and PC > works with most audio production software
Designed for comprehensive studio work, the Fast Track Ultra 8R audio/MIDI interface delivers 8 x 8 I/O, high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, MX Core DSP mixing/effects and eight preamps with award-winning Octane technology. Record drum kits and full bands on all eight inputs simultaneouslywith superior 24-bit/96kHz fidelity. The on-board MX Core DSP mixer processes eight hardware inputs and eight software returns to the eight hardware outputs, expanding the total I/O to an impressive 16 x 8 configuration and delivering flexible routing and monitoring with delay and reverb. With reliable, low-latency M-Audio drivers and compatibility with most major recording software, the Fast Track Ultra 8R puts the core of your powerful project studio in a single rack-mount unit.

Full Features

24-bit/96kHz professional audio on all I/O simultaneously

high-speed USB 2.0 interface

MX Core DSP technology

monitor with effects while recording
flexible channel routing options
expands DSP mixing interface to 16 x 8

8 preamps with award-winning M-Audio Octane technology
8 XLR/TRS combo jacks for mic or line-level inputs
20dB pad on each preamp
signal/peak LED indicator lights
+48V phantom power

2 front-panel instrument inputs

8 balanced TRS analog outputs

2 analog inserts

S/PDIF digital I/O

built-in 1 x 1 MIDI interface

2 independent headphone outputs with individual volume control knobs

rugged, lightweight metal chassis

full ASIO 2.0, WDM, MME, Core Audio support

compatible with most major audio production software