M-Audio Fast Track C400 with Pro Tools SE Bundle
The next generation of Fast Track recording is here. The Avid M-audio Fast Track C400 is a compact and ergonomic USB audio interface with the capability to record up to 24bit/96kHz audio with up to 4 simultaneous channels at a time with the help of a digital S/PDIF input. When it comes to playback and mixing, the 6 outputs of the Fast Track C400 will come in handy to give you separate feeds for, say, a headphone amp or outboard gear.
The Fast Track C400 departs from the traditional look of a USB audio interface and comes in an ergonomic form ideal for the home studio desktop. Fully featured with high quality mic preamps, phantom power, 20dB pads, instrument input and headphone output, the C400 is an ideal home studio interface.
Here's what Avid say about the M-Audio Fast Track C400
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. Capture amazing performances with 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.
Capture Inspiring Recordings with Built-in MX Core DSP
Tired of tracking vocals and instruments dryTo inspire great performances without taxing your CPU, the onboard MX Core DSP technology gives you reverb and delay on the headphone outputs, so you can enjoy low-latency monitoring with effects. 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, Fast Track C400 is the answer. The intuitive monitor management system makes it easy to audition your mixes on 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.
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. You can also step up to Pro Tools MP (sold separately) for more tracks, effects, and content.
C400 Features
Ensure your recordings sound amazing with pristine,
24-bit/96 kHz audio fidelity
4-input/6-output design lets you capture and play back multiple sources
2 high-quality mic/line combo preamps on rear panel
20 dB pad on each preamp for capturing hotter signals without distortion
Phantom power for condenser microphones
2 front-panel 1/4" instrument inputs
4 balanced analog outputs with monitor management system
1 headphone output with independent volume control
S/PDIF digital I/O
1x1 MIDI I/O
Inspire great performances using the near-zero latency monitor mixer
with built-in reverb and delay effects
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
Get immediate access to the most commonly used controls
Master volume and headphone output knobs
Speaker select
1 assignable Multi button
Start making music immediately with the included Pro Tools SE music creation software
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
Powered via USB-no power supply necessary
Minimum System Requirements
Fast Track C400 (hardware only)
Windows
Windows Vista 32/64 or Windows 7 32/64
Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
1 GB RAM
USB 2.0 port
Mac
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
Windows
Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate
1.8 GHz multi-core processor (Intel or AMD)
5400 RPM drive
1 GB RAM for Windows 7 32-bit, 2 GB RAM for Windows 7 64-bit
Adobe Flash Player 10
Mac
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or greater, or 10.6.3 or greater
1.8 GHz multi-core processor (Intel)
5400 RPM drive
1 GB RAM
Adobe Flash Player 10
Compatibility
ASIO II
Core Audio
MME
WDM
Package Contents
Fast Track C400 interface
Printed quick start guide
Pro Tools SE software DVD
M-Audio Fast Track C400 drivers and documentation CD
USB cable