E-Mu Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Interface

Full Description

The ultimate portable USB audio interface for Mac and PC, offering pristine 24-bit/192kHz recording and playback, direct monitoring, and a host of professional features in a compact, USB bus-powered package.

The Tracker Pre USB provides users with two Class-A ultra-low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamplifiers that can be run independently or in stereo to record guitars, keyboards or microphones with optimal audio performance. CurrentMorph� is a patent-pending circuit design that allows Tracker Pre to offer +48V phantom power and use premium high-power converters, while using only USB bus power.

E-MU`s powerful Production Tools Software Bundle is also included and gives musicians a host of powerful Mac and PC audio and MIDI applications - everything needed to create, record, edit, and master CDs.

The Tracker Pre USB sets a new standard in portable USB audio.

E-Mu Tracker Pre 2.0 Features

� Pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D and D/A: 112dB measured SNR performance)

� Preamplified analog signals are available before the A/D converters, allowing the Tracker Pre to be used as a standalone high-quality stereo microphone preamp (using optional power supply)

� Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono or stereo) with continuously variable level control

� Plug-and-play operation with hands-on control of all major functions

� Independent ground lift switches for optimal audio fidelity/flexibility

� USB bus powered (can also be powered using optional 5V power supply)

� Cross-platform support (Mac OS X and Windows XP32/XP64/Vista32/Vista64) and compatibility with most popular audio/sequencer applications (ASIO2, WDM, MME, Apple Core Audio and Core MIDI supported)

� Includes newly updated Production Tools software bundle with E-MU's Proteus VX Software Sound Module, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, BIAS, and many more - everything needed to create, record, edit, and master your music is in the box

I/O Configuration

� Two XTC� Class-A, ultra-low noise, Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamps. Balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS and 1/8" Inputs (-127dB EIN) with 60dB of gain

� 1/8" Stereo Condenser Microphone Input with 5V Power

� Two 1/4" Balanced/Unbalanced Outputs (112dB SNR)

� Two 1/4" Unbalanced Send/Return Inserts prior to A/D converters

� Stereo headphone output (112dB SNR)

System Requirements****Windows:� Intel or AMD processor - 1.2 GHz or faster

� Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset

� Microsoft Windows XP (SP 2 or greater) or Windows XP x64

� 1 available (Hi-speed) USB 2.0 port**

� 256MB System RAM

� 950MB of free hard disk space for full installation

� CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

� XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

Macintosh:� Apple Macintosh 800 MHz G4-compatible or Intel-based processor

� Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater)

� 1 available (Hi-speed) USB 2.0 port**

� 512MB System RAM

� 500MB of free hard disk space for full installation

� CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

� XVGA Video (1024 X 768)