[TemptingReviews] M-Audio Fast Track Audio Controller

Allows custom controls of recording sources, i.e. microphone, guitar, etc. and direct output via USB to a PC/Mac, or stereo analog audio to a receiver or recorder. It then becomes the managing device for the level of output of the audio as well as the headphone audio (if you choose to use headphones when you record, which you should). Works perfectly with GarageBand/Logic on the Mac, though you should realize that it will take over the audio level control.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• M-Audio
• Fast Track
• audio
• recording
• amplifier
• controller
• guitar
• microphone
• vocals
• stereo
• presentation

[InspiredProphecy]

Awesome vid. I've been playing guitar for awhile now, but I am relatively new to recording. All I want to really do is record my guitar playing and mix it into an already existing track. Will the M-Audio Fast Track 2 accomplish that for me? I already have guitars, amps, a pc. What I dont have is a microphone and speakers. If I get the M-audio, is miking and amp and having speaker monitors even necessary. Thank you very much and keep up the awesome vids!!!

[mistermarcusgmail]

@InspiredProphecy Keep in mind that the M-Audio is not a replacement for studio hardware. However, it does support direct guitar/instrument input, so if you're just playing guitar with no vocals then the M-Audio (with proper cable) is all you need. Speakers aren't needed if you can hear the instrument without them.

Your mixing happens at the software level.

[InspiredProphecy]

@mistermarcusgmail Thank you for the fast response. I know that If I do get speakers, I would connect both of them to the two line outputs given, correct? Is it possible to connect my amp to the line output? Would it be a bad idea to listen to my instrument that way?

[mistermarcusgmail]

@InspiredProphecy Difficult to say without actually seeing, but I wouldn't attach the amp directly unless there's a reason to (i.e. the speakers are underpowered without it).

[albasound1]

How can i turn off the voice of the microphone who comes to my headphones.

In my headphones i want to hear only the beat, without my voice when i sing.

??????

[mistermarcusgmail]

@albasound1 That would be controlled by your software. Turn down the output sound. The setting may also be dub, or track. But there should be a setting where you can't hear the output, but it's passed to the stream.

[z158113]

You dont need to use phantom power, unless you are using a "condensor" microphone..

[mistermarcusgmail]

@skyresa Not familiar with that, but if it's a program that can see audio cards/drivers, yes.

[youngnswiftly]

we need people on youtube like you to guide us when we get stuck

[dannyman727]

How do you connect studio monitors to this interface? There is no spot for a 1/4" cable

[lachcik5084]

just got this. its an update to my older fast track usb and it sounds a lot better than my older one :) i love it!

[mistermarcusgmail]

@LilLobo21 Correct, but you don't really need to. Most USB microphones, being powered by the USB port, can be amplified fine by your input software. My Samson microphone is such a mic - it works perfectly fine just plugged directly in.

This device is for standard microphones that don't have an amplifier or a power source.