Avid has introduced M-Audio Fast Track with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential, a combination of hardware and software that delivers studio-quality features and tools for creating professional-sounding recordings right out of the box.

Building on the success of the M-Audio Fast Track USB, the best-selling recording interface in its category according to MI Sales Trak, the Fast Track with Pro Tools M-Powered Essential is the easiest way to record audio on a PC or Mac.

The Fast Track interface has been completely redesigned to provide improved usability and lend a sleek new look to any desktop.

Simply connect the unit to any computer via its USB 2.0 connection and use the upgraded preamps to capture any audio source in better than CD quality sound.

Users can record guitar and vocals at the same time, without any latency, and capture performances without the distraction of hearing delayed playback through headphone monitors.

Additionally, they can use the onboard 48-volt phantom power to connect professional condenser microphones and add studio quality sound to any project. [read]

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