PRODUCTS
E-MU Tracker Pre
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)
Minimum System Requirement
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