E-MU Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Audio Interface

USB 2.0 Audio Interface

E-MU's Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Audio Interface/Mobile Preamp is 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™, a patent-pending circuit design, allows Tracker Pre to offer +48V phantom power and use premium high-power converters while using only USB bus power.

The E-MU Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Features:

• Pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D and D/A: 112dB measured SNR performance) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity - gold-plated connectors for pristine audio quality
• 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 like direct monitoring level, headphone level, preamplifier gain and more
• 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)

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)

Technical Specifications:
General:

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal (no sample rate conversion)*
• Bit Depth: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Full 24-bit resolution at all sample rates
• Stereo in, stereo out at all sample rates
• Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring (disabled at 176.4-192kHz)
• Windows drivers: ASIO2 and WDM
• Macintosh driver: Apple CoreAudio
• Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off
• Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: < 100ps RMS
• USB Bus or AC powered via optional Universal Power Supply

Minimum 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), Windows XP x64, Windows Vista, or Windows Vista x64
• 1 available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port *
• 512 MB System RAM
• 900 MB of free hard disk space for full installation
• CD-ROM/CD-RW drive required for software installation
• DVD-ROM drive required for bundled software installation
• XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

OS X:

• Apple® Macintosh® G4 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 †
• 512 MB System RAM
• 500 MB of free hard disk space for full installation
• CD-ROM/CD-RW drive required for software installation
• DVD-ROM drive required for bundled software installation
• XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

* When connecting the Tracker Pre to a USB 1.1 port on a Windows PC, performance is limited to 16-bit and 44.1/48 kHz recording and playback.
† USB 1.1 is not supported on the Macintosh

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