Tracker Pre USB 2.0

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Tracker Pre USB 2.0

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An affordable USB interface for on-the-go recording.

E-MU's Tracker Pre USB 2.0 is a portable audio interface and mobile preamp that works well with both Mac and PC computers. The Tracker offers you 24-bit/192kHz recording and playback, direct monitoring, and a host of professional features in a compact, USB bus-powered package. The E-MU Tracker Pre USB gives you 2 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 the Tracker Pre to offer +48V phantom power and use premium high-power converters while using only USB bus power.

Features

24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D and D/A: 112dB measured SNR performance) deliver USB audio fidelity, gold-plated connectors for better audio quality

Preamplified analog signals are available before the A/D converters, allowing the Tracker Pre to be used as a standalone 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)

Two Class-A ultra-low noise Mic/Line/Hi-Z preamplifiers

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)

Signal Level & Clip indicators

Left/Right Gain controls

Direct Monitor level control

Direct Monitor On/Off & Mono-Stereo Switch

Headphone jack

Headphone Level control

5 VDC Power Adapter (optional)

Phantom Power on/off switch

2 balanced outputs

2 unbalanced TRS insert jacks

Hi-Z/Line/Mic inputs

1/8" Stereo Mic input

E-MU Software/Manual Installation CD-ROM (OS X /Windows)

Windows XP, Windows x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64 Drivers
Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 Drivers
Owner's Manual and Tutorials
Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows only)

E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle DVD (OS X /Windows)

Windows Applications:
E-MU Proteus VX (with over 1000 sounds)
Cakewalk Sonar 6 LE
Steinberg Cubase LE4
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Duo
SFX Machine LT
OS X Applications:
Steinberg Cubase LE4
BIAS Peak Express 5
Celemony Melodyne essential
IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE
SFX Machine LT

Other software (for both Win and OS)

Ableton Live Lite 6 E-MU Edition CD-ROM
Waldorf Edition LE CD-ROM

Other:

USB cable (2 meters)
Installation Guide

Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Specifications:

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)(Mac operation up to 96KHz currently, check www.emu.com for updates)
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)
Win drivers: ASIO2 and WDM
Mac 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

Combo preamplifiers (2)

Type: E-MU CurrentMorph combo mic preamp and Hi-Z/line input
A/D converter: AK5385
Max level: +6.4dBV bal/unbal (+6.9 dBu), Hi-Z/line balanced input: +6.9dBV bal/unbal (+9.1dBu), Microphone Preamplifier: +6.4dBV bal/unbal (+8.6dBu)
Frequency response (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.03dB
Dynamic range (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain): 112dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112dB
THD+N (1kHz at - 1dBFS, min gain): -102dB (.0007%)
EIN (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted): -127dBu
Input impedance: Hi-Z/line balanced input: 1Mohm, microphone preamplifier: 1.5Kohms

Analog line outputs (2)

Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter
D/A converter: CS4392
Max Level: 6.6 dBV (unbalanced)
Frequency response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.00/-0.08dB
Dynamic range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio (A-weighted): 112dB
THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -99dB (.0011%)
Stereo crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): <-111dB

Headphone Amplifier

Type: Class-A power amplifier
D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out)
Gain range: 60dB
Maximum output power: 22mW
Output impedance: 22ohms
Frequency response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.02/-0.07dB
Dynamic range (A-weighted): 112dB
Signal-to-Noise ratio (A-weighted): 112dB
THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load: -99dB (.0011%)
Stereo crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load): <-90dB

Synchronization

Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz

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
900 MB of free hard disk space for full installation
OS X:
Apple Macintosh G4 800 MHz G4 compatible or Intel-based processor
Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater)
500 MB of free hard disk space for full installation
Both:
1 available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port
512 MB system RAM
CD-ROM/CD-RW drive required for software installation
DVD-ROM drive required for bundled software installation
XVGA Video (1024 X 768)

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