All user reviews of 1/5 for the M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8R

I bought this card to plug in static and dynamic mics for recording acoustic instruments sound. Not use midi.
The card worked fine for 2 years and then dropped a track (big roar in the channel) I then phoned Music Comeback with whom I had bought the card, I was told that it was the fault of the model and the fault had bad capacitors invoice.
Then later cracking appeared and then disappeared after restart or stop map / disconnecting / reconnecting the USB cable.
Finally, the card gave up the ghost. It is no longer recognized by the computer. I went on Internet forums and it seems that it is a component on the USB connection that is causing the failure. This failure also seems to be fairly common on this model. So the card is irreparable for a reasonable sum.

UTILIZATION

Otherwise, the card itself is very good when it works! ! !
There is very little lag and a good bike, the eight tracks are working properly (Cubase SX)

GETTING STARTED

The facility is always a bit laborious with new equipment we do not know, but basically it ends quickly run the case by reading the manual!

OVERALL OPINION

Price / quality ratio low. Personally, do not redeem M-Audio.
I recommend buying this FastTrack Ultra8R

At first glance, a very attractive bike with 8 inputs for a USB unbeatable prices. In addition, the build quality is obviously good with a product that has to face. However, it is the only pleasant surprise. Because after, it goes bad ...

UTILIZATION

And there is the drama ... Is the sound card is not recognized as such (recognized as a standard USB device) or the computer plant, or the sound is muted (crachottements thoroughly, etc etc). So you tell me, "but it is a computer that patapizza Brel, just install drivers and configure it properly."
Not at all. After 10 years of computer music, and testing of a dozen other interfaces, this is the first time I see it ...
Impossible to use it, not least with Windows Media Player.
Hop, direction back to the sender.

GETTING STARTED

If only I could have run even once, I could tell you a little more, but there ...

OVERALL OPINION

Illico returned with a guaranteed "money back" at my favorite retailer. What amazes me is that I had traded my M-Audio ProFire against the Fast Track because of firewire chipsets compatible with my computer (HP DV7 Core2 Duo). We called M-Audio set to the shop, telling them stated that it was nowhere, except for funds from the FAQ site ... They confirmed without giving valid reasons.
On the Fast Track Ultra 8R, I do not understand how drivers can be marketed as being unstable. I have worked with a slew of external interfaces (Digi 002, FA-66, UA25X, Motu Ultralite, etc etc), this is the first time I see a brand as unprofessional as bad with SAV. Never had problems with other brands.

Anyway, I never will not buy the M-Audio, faith zicos! Much to pay the price ...
A word!