The next generation of Fast Track recording is here. The Avid M-audio Fast Track C600 is a compact and ergonomic USB audio interface with four high quality mic preamps on the unit, as well as an additional two inputs via S/PDIF. The Fast Track C600 records at resolutions up to 96kHz/24bit.
The Fast Track C600 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 phantom power, 20dB pads, instrument input and headphone output, the C600 is an ideal home studio interface for the recordist who needs the flexibility of multiple channel recording in a desktop unit.
Here's what Avid say about the M-Audio Fast Track C600
The original, bestselling M-Audio Fast Track recording interfaces set the standard for quality and ease of use. Now the Fast Track C600 audio interface makes it simpler than ever to transform your ideas into professional-quality music. Stay in the creative flow and capture amazing performances with built-in transport controls. 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 C600 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 dry- To 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 channelrouting 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 on multiple sets of speakers, Fast Track C600 is the answer. There's no need to purchase additional hardware-the built-in monitor management system makes it easy to audition your mixes on up to three sets of studio monitors (or two sets 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.
C600 Features
- Ensure your recordings sound amazing with pristine,
- 24-bit/96 kHz audio fidelity
- 6-input/8-output design lets you capture and play back many sources
- 4 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
- 6 balanced analog outputs with monitor management system
- 2 discrete headphone outputs with independent volume controls
- 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
- Customize the recording experience for individual performers by creating unique monitor mixes for each headphone output
- Verify that your mixes sound great-and translate well-by connecting up to 3 sets of studio monitors (or 2 sets 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
- 5 re-assignable transport controls
- 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 or the included adapter
Minimum System requirements Fast Track C600 (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 10.6.1 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 10.6.1 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 C600 interface
- Pro Tools SE software DVD (includes software, drivers, and electronic user guides)
- M-Audio Fast Track C600 drivers and documentation CD
- Printed Fast Track C600 quick setup guide
- USB cable
- Power supply
- Registration cards
