An affordable USB interface for on-the-go recording.
The E-MU Tracker Pre is a compact USB 2.0 interface that offers great mobility and functionality, with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, simple plug-and-play operation, bundled software, and the right amount of I/O to start your career in home recording.
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Detailed Product Description
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.
Detailed Product 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
Detailed Product 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)