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duds66
Published on 11/18/08 at 00:08
I hesitated between starting a map M AUDIO Fast Track Pro USB 1 or USB EMU 404
The problem is that the Fast Track Pro is a USB and EMU after what I've seen has problems with their preamps (which confirmed to me the seller).
Finally the salesman referred me to this solution (much cheaper and more)
Technical characteristics that motivated my choice:
- USB Connection 2 (Main Feature ..) with USB power.
- 2 mono inputs with XLR phantom power
- Line 2 inputs (with impedance guitar)
- Stereo line output
- Direct control headphone volume, mixing computer / inputs, mic
- Midi In and Out
- Attention still two things: No S / PIDF and a bundle a little light for my taste.
For what purpose:
- Recording classical guitar + vocals (via the two mic inputs)
- Use Sequencer connected to a synth via Midi
For what configuration:
I tried on multiple PCs:
- Dell M70 Notebook: Pentium M - 2 GHz
- 2 GB Ram
- HD 2 GB
- 2 USB Ports
- OS: Win XP Pro SP2
and
- Pentium III 500 Mhz
- 256 MB Ram
- HD 30 GB
- USB Ports 1
- OS: Win XP Home SP2
.... and surprise ... it works the same thunder on this configuration (that said I still good "lightifié" my windows ...)
What instruments:
- I use two mics (1 micro instruments for classical guitar and a microphone for singing)
- Sonar 6
UTILIZATION
- Installation:
Approximately 5 minutes for each PC.
We must respect the procedure, ie start installing the drivers without the interface connected, then disconnect and reconnect when we are asked ...
- Compatibility:
To my surprise no incompatibility issues. I was a little skeptical about the config with a USB port ... and finally it works very well, and the installation worked first time.
Ditto for the config of Sonar ... ASIO drivers worked the first time
- Configuration ultra simple
- The manual is very light (about twenty pages), but is more than enough for first use.
GETTING STARTED
Drivers: Right now I have no problems with the drivers, no blue screen, no loss of USB connection.
- I mainly use Sonar, and this suits me very well.
- On my old Pentium III I tested up to 8 audio tracks simultaneously 44100Hz carefree. I get a latency of 5.8 ms.
- The preamp works very well, and I have a very good signal / noise
OVERALL OPINION
How long:
- I use it for 2 weeks
The + and -:
- The pros: The perfect, portable and easy to install
- Les -: No S / PDIF Bundle
Value for money: That's great, I go out with 100 euro less than what I was willing to put
Back on the advice of one year on: the phantom power dropped me .... hereusement one week before the end of warranty. No worries about the SAV, the time is a bit long, but finally it was repaired. However now I have voltage drops that are beginning to appear (and here I am no longer under warranty ).... The enchantment of the early collapse, and ultimately I do not know if I do it again this choice.
The problem is that the Fast Track Pro is a USB and EMU after what I've seen has problems with their preamps (which confirmed to me the seller).
Finally the salesman referred me to this solution (much cheaper and more)
Technical characteristics that motivated my choice:
- USB Connection 2 (Main Feature ..) with USB power.
- 2 mono inputs with XLR phantom power
- Line 2 inputs (with impedance guitar)
- Stereo line output
- Direct control headphone volume, mixing computer / inputs, mic
- Midi In and Out
- Attention still two things: No S / PIDF and a bundle a little light for my taste.
For what purpose:
- Recording classical guitar + vocals (via the two mic inputs)
- Use Sequencer connected to a synth via Midi
For what configuration:
I tried on multiple PCs:
- Dell M70 Notebook: Pentium M - 2 GHz
- 2 GB Ram
- HD 2 GB
- 2 USB Ports
- OS: Win XP Pro SP2
and
- Pentium III 500 Mhz
- 256 MB Ram
- HD 30 GB
- USB Ports 1
- OS: Win XP Home SP2
.... and surprise ... it works the same thunder on this configuration (that said I still good "lightifié" my windows ...)
What instruments:
- I use two mics (1 micro instruments for classical guitar and a microphone for singing)
- Sonar 6
UTILIZATION
- Installation:
Approximately 5 minutes for each PC.
We must respect the procedure, ie start installing the drivers without the interface connected, then disconnect and reconnect when we are asked ...
- Compatibility:
To my surprise no incompatibility issues. I was a little skeptical about the config with a USB port ... and finally it works very well, and the installation worked first time.
Ditto for the config of Sonar ... ASIO drivers worked the first time
- Configuration ultra simple
- The manual is very light (about twenty pages), but is more than enough for first use.
GETTING STARTED
Drivers: Right now I have no problems with the drivers, no blue screen, no loss of USB connection.
- I mainly use Sonar, and this suits me very well.
- On my old Pentium III I tested up to 8 audio tracks simultaneously 44100Hz carefree. I get a latency of 5.8 ms.
- The preamp works very well, and I have a very good signal / noise
OVERALL OPINION
How long:
- I use it for 2 weeks
The + and -:
- The pros: The perfect, portable and easy to install
- Les -: No S / PDIF Bundle
Value for money: That's great, I go out with 100 euro less than what I was willing to put
Back on the advice of one year on: the phantom power dropped me .... hereusement one week before the end of warranty. No worries about the SAV, the time is a bit long, but finally it was repaired. However now I have voltage drops that are beginning to appear (and here I am no longer under warranty ).... The enchantment of the early collapse, and ultimately I do not know if I do it again this choice.