Avid 9900-65164-12 M-Audio Fast Track C600 – Next Generation 6×8 Recording Interface with DSP Reviews
Next-Generation 6×8 Recording Interface with Pro Tools SE
The Fast Track C600 audio interface redefines the standard for quality and ease of use originally established by the best-selling M-Audio Fast Track recording interfaces. Now it’s simpler and easier than ever to transform your creative ideas into professional-quality music. Sound incredible with an all-new signal path that delivers pristine audio quality. Stay in the creative flow and capture amazing performances with convenient controls plus built-in reverb and delay effects. Easily check your mixes on multiple sets of speakers using the built-in monitor management system. And get started right away with powerful Pro Tools SE software (included). For the freedom to make music at the speed of your creativity, get your hands on Fast Track C600.
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M-AUDIO FAST TRACK C600
AT A GLANCE
- 6 x 8, 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface captures and plays back multiple sources with pristine audio fidelity
- Includes Pro Tools SE software—a streamlined version of the industry-standard music creation software
- Top-panel controls and assignable Multi button for immediate access to the most commonly used software functions
- Built-in monitor management system verifies that your mixes sound great—and translate well
- Near-zero latency monitor mixer with built-in reverb and delay effects inspires great performances
Make Music at the Speed of Your Creativity
Work the Way You Want
The next-generation Fast Track C600 gives new meaning to the role of the audio interface in your creative process. With the assignable Multi button, you’ll stay in the creative flow by performing critical tasks without slowing down to touch a mouse. For example, press the Multi button once to start recording, a second time to stop and return to where you started, and a third time to capture another take. Imagine the possibilities of programming any sequence of up to eight steps—for any software program that supports ASCII key commands—or use the convenient preset workflows with Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, Live, and Reason.
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 Fast Track C600 features onboard MX Core DSP technology—so now you can create inspiring headphone mixes with reverb or delay with the turn of a single knob. The MX Core mixer also provides sophisticated channel-routing options—accessible via an intuitive control panel.
Ensure Your Mixes Sound Great—and Translate Well
Looking for an easy way to A/B your mixes on multiple sets of speakers? With Fast Track C600, there’s no need to purchase additional hardware—the built-in monitor management system makes it easy to audition your mixes on up to two sets of studio monitors (or one set of monitors and a subwoofer). So you’ll know that your final mixes will sound great on any speakers.
Exceptional Sound Quality
The Fast Track C-series leverages technology from our higher-end products to deliver the best- sounding M-Audio interface line ever. We paid attention to every detail—from the shortest possible signal paths to boutique-quality preamps, superior converters, and other high-end components—to ensure that your sound will remain true to the source.
Dual Headphone Amp
Whether you usually track vocals or an ensemble, you’re likely to need multiple headphone mixes. Fast Track C600 has two completely independent headphone outputs so you can take advantage of the DSP mixer’s powerful routing and effects options to create the right mix for your performers—complete with reverb and delay.
Get Started with Pro Tools SE.
Pro Tools SE music recording and creation software—included with Fast Track C600—delivers many of the same powerful features that studio professionals use to create Grammy award-winning albums, Emmy award-winning television shows, and Academy Award-winning films. This easy-to-use software lets you create polished, pro-sounding music with up to 24 audio and virtual instrument tracks. It also includes over 100 virtual instruments to build out your mixes, plus EQ, reverb, and other effects to make your music sound professionally produced.
M-Audio Fast Track C600—Feature Recap
- Ensure your recordings sound amazing with pristine, 24-bit/96 kHz audio fidelity
- Start making music immediately with the included Pro Tools SE music creation software
- 6-input/8-output design lets you capture and play back many sources
- 4 high-quality mic/line combo preamps on rear panel
- 2 front-panel 1/4″ instrument inputs
- 20 dB pad on each preamp for capturing hotter signals without distortion
- Phantom power for condenser microphones
- 6 balanced analog outputs with monitor management (speaker switching) system
- 2 discrete headphone outputs with independent volume controls
- S/PDIF digital I/O
- 1×1 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
- 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
- Power via USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 compatible) or the included AC adapter*
* Bus-powered operation provides limited functionality: inputs 1-2, outputs 1-4, and headphone output 1 only
We’re Avid
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Minimum System Requirements
Windows / PC
Fast Track C600 (hardware only):
- Windows Vista 32/64 or Windows 7 32/64
- Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- USB 2.0 port
Pro Tools SE software:
- Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, or Windows 7 Ultimate
- 1.8 GHz multi-core processor (Intel or AMD)
- 5400 RPM drive
- 2 GB RAM for Windows 7 64-bit; 1 GB RAM for Windows 7 32-bit
- Adobe Flash Player 10
Mac
Fast Track C600 (hardware only):
- 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:
- 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
NOTE: Other supported audio applications may have higher minimum system requirements.
Compatibility
- WDM
- Core Audio
- ASIO II
- MME
What’s in the Package?
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
