M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Pre

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johnny 2001
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2005/10/06 23:28:53 (permalink)

M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Pre

Has anyone worked with one of these M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Pre's yet? I have a tight budget, but I've been recording through a Mackie 1402 that I've had since around 1990 and was thinking it might be time to try something new. I realize inexpensive mic pre's are not the greatest, but I can't imagine it would be any worse than the old gig-worn Mackie.

I see that M-Audio's earlier and cheaper Fast Track USB had terrible reviews.

Any thoughts or recommendations are welcome, thanks!
John

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    Kegerator
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    RE: M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Pre 2005/10/07 12:14:59 (permalink)
    Can't comment on the pre's but I would be a little Leary of USB 1, not the best audio. For a couple extra bucks you could get a Fire wire interface.

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    johnny 2001
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    RE: M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Pre 2005/10/07 12:32:29 (permalink)
    Okay, I know this is gonna sound dumb, but:

    How does that work exactly? Do I have to get a firewire card for my PC? I don't have a fite wire port currently.

    Also, I was just planning to got out of the RCA or S/PDIF to my M-Audio 2496 soundcard...would firewire be a better choice for preserving audio quality than either of those 2 choices?

    Thanks for your input.
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    RE: M-Audio Fast Track Pro USB Pre 2005/10/07 12:45:18 (permalink)
    Since you already have a M-Audio 2496 you could just get a pre amp. Pre amps range from $100 to thousands of dollars. I'd do a search on the forum, there has been alot good discussions on pre amps.


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