kjs00333
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Audio interface question
Hey all, I am using a fast track pro USB and having issues getting Sonar 8 to use its full potential. According to the specs of the hardware, It can go up to 96khz/ 24bit depth. However, Sonar will not let it go above 48khz / 24 bit. It gives me an error about it resetting the audio to what's compatible with the hardware, so it resets it to 44.1khz. I do not know the exact error since I am not in front of my DAW..but it's along those lines. I am using the latest ASIO drivers for the product. Also, when doing the wave profiler, it will not go above 48khz either.. I don't understand what's going on here especially if the product will do higher khz. Here is the product info. http://www.m-audio.com/pr...n_us/FastTrackPro.html I called M-audio, and of course..no answer. I'm not sure if this is an interface issue, or an issue within Sonar. Any ideas?
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/15 17:05:48
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Does maudio's manual for that card say its full duplexed at 96kHz or can it only record OR playback at 96khz, but not record and playback at 96kHz
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/15 17:08:05
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Um below is from the link you posted above
"Class compliancy supports 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation on OS X 10.3.9 and higher. Driver installation required to access more I/O."
So its not full duplex at 96kHz. You already are using it to its fuillest potential.
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/15 17:35:05
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Besides 96KHz is a waste unless you are recording an orchestra so don't sweat it. If you need to record an orchestra, you will need a lot better equipment.
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kjs00333
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/23 13:51:53
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I didnt understand that "Class compliancy supports 16-bit/48kHz 2 x 4 operation on OS X 10.3.9 and higher. Driver installation required to access more I/O." indicated that it wasn't full duplex. But after talking to M-audio, they said since the device is USB 1.1, it is not full duplex, so I can only listen or record, not both. the Fast Track ultra supports it since its USB 2.0.
Plus the product specs say nothing about it being USB 1.1, which is the main issue here. I asked here mainly because I was not sure if it was an issue within Sonar, or the device itself.
Thanks for the clarification.
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/23 16:32:22
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I'd say don't worry about it. Unless you have a specific need to record at 96KHz, record at 44.1 (or 48 if it makes you feel better) and be happy!
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/23 23:19:29
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I have the same interface and It is stuck at 44.1. I believe it also is something to do with how powerful your CPU is. It seems to say you can change to 48 , but will change back and flash a message saying the drivers have ruled against it. There's no reason to worry unless you are a professional studio. 44.1 is certainly better than using a cassette deck ;) Anyhow. I also just found out you cannot change from 16 to 24 bit unless you disable outputs 3/4. Read this thread from last week where I had this pointed out to me. Go to post #18 and you'll see the screen shots, and keep reading from there. http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2253007
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/28 17:46:06
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johnnyV
I have the same interface and It is stuck at 44.1. I believe it also is something to do with how powerful your CPU is. It seems to say you can change to 48 , but will change back and flash a message saying the drivers have ruled against it. There's no reason to worry unless you are a professional studio. 44.1 is certainly better than using a cassette deck ;)
Anyhow. I also just found out you cannot change from 16 to 24 bit unless you disable outputs 3/4. Read this thread from last week where I had this pointed out to me. Go to post #18 and you'll see the screen shots, and keep reading from there.
http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2253007
Johnny, I was able to get 24bit 48khz with all inputs enabled. Are you using the latest ASIO drivers for the product?
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/29 00:31:08
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Yes they are the latest drivers for XP but they are not so new either. But as I said it is determined by your CPU , Mine will not allow the changes as I guess it determines I will have issues.
My CPU is only a dual core AMD 3800 2.7mhz Its very slow.
If you change the 44.1 to 48 it just changes back.
In the M audio control panel 24 bit is grayed out until I disable 3/4.
Look at my screen shots posted on that thread.
I,m hoping all will be ok when I upgrade
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Re:Audio interface question
2011/03/29 00:51:49
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Johnny,
the usb 1.1 will do 96 kHz but only for in or out, not both. Not enough bandwidth. As others have said, 48/44.1 will get you duplex (both in/out). 40's are fine for recording - most R&R and pop studios use those rates. I had (have) an ancient m-audio transit and that is how it works.
The speed of your computer isn't an issue. You first need to go to SONAr Options>Audio and switch it to 24 bit and 44.1 or 48 kHz. On all the pages so SONAR doesn't get lost and switch back. Close and open the M-audio controller software and change it to match your setttings in SONAR. Then open sonar and return to Options >Audio and make sure they are still the same. Then close everything down and open SONAR. Hopefully it will stick and you can use duplex (in/out) at 24 bits and 48 or less kHz rate.
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