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:
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Pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters (A/D and D/A: 112dB measured SNR performance) deliver unmatched USB audio fidelity for pristine audio quality |
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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) |
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Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono or stereo) with continuously variable level control |
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Plug-and-play operation with hands-on control of all major functions like direct monitoring level, headphone level, preamplifier gain and more |
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Independent ground lift switches for optimal audio fidelity/flexibility |
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USB bus powered (can also be powered using optional 5V power supply) |
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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:
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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 |
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1/8" Stereo Condenser Microphone Input with 5V Power |
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Two 1/4" Balanced/Unbalanced Outputs (112dB SNR) |
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Two 1/4" Unbalanced Send/Return Inserts prior to A/D converters |
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Stereo headphone output (112dB SNR) |
Technical Specifications
General
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Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz from internal crystal (no sample rate conversion)* |
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Bit Depth: 24-bit I/O, 32-bit processing |
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USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
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- Full 24-bit resolution at all sample rates |
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- Stereo in, stereo out at all sample rates | |
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Zero-latency direct hardware monitoring (disabled at 176.4-192kHz) |
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Windows drivers: ASIO2 and WDM |
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Macintosh driver: Apple CoreAudio |
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Anti-Pop speaker protection minimizes noise during power on/off |
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Ultra-low jitter clock subsystem: < 100ps RMS |
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USB Bus or AC powered via optional Universal Power Supply |
Combo Preamplifiers (2)
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Type: E-MU® CurrentMorph combo mic preamp and Hi-Z/line input |
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A/D converter: AK5385 |
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Max Level: +6.4dBV bal/unbal (+6.9 dBu) |
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- Hi-Z/line balanced input: +6.9dBV bal/unbal (+9.1dBu) |
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- Microphone Preamplifier: +6.4dBV bal/unbal (+8.6dBu) | |
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Frequency Response (min gain, 20Hz-20kHz): +0.0/-0.03dB |
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Dynamic Range (A-weighted, 1kHz, min gain): 112dB |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted, min gain): 112dB |
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THD+N (1kHz at - 1dBFS, min gain): -102dB (.0007%) |
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EIN (20Hz-20kHz, 150ohm, unweighted): -127dBu |
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Input Impedance |
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- Hi-Z/line balanced input: 1Mohm |
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- Microphone Preamplifi er: 1.5Kohms | |
Analog Line Outputs (2)
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Type: balanced, AC-coupled, 2-pole low-pass differential filter |
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D/A converter: CS4392 |
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Max Level: 6.6 dBV (unbalanced) |
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Frequency Response (20Hz - 20kHz): 0.00/-0.08dB |
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Dynamic Range (1kHz, A-weighted): 112dB |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB |
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THD+N (1kHz at -1dBFS): -99dB (.0011%) |
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Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS): <-111dB |
Headphone Amplifier
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Type: Class-A power amplifier |
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D/A converter: CS4392 (shared with Line Out) |
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Gain Range: 60dB |
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Maximum Output Power: 22mW |
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Output Impedance: 22ohms |
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Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.02/-0.07dB |
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Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 112dB |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 112dB |
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THD+N (1kHz, max gain): 300ohm load: -99dB (.0011%) |
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Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz at -1dBFS, 300 ohm load): <-90dB |
Synchronization
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Internal crystal sync at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz* |
| * Macintosh operation up to 96kHz only at this time - check www.emu.com for updates |
Retail Box Contents
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E-MU Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Audio Interface |
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USB cable (2 meters) |
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Installation Guide |
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E-MU Software/Manual Installation CD-ROM (OS X /Windows) |
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- Windows XP, Windows x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64 Drivers |
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- Mac OS X 10.4, Mac OS X 10.5 Drivers |
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- Owner's Manual and Tutorials |
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- Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows only) | |
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E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle DVD (OS X /Windows) |
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- Windows Applications |
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| - E-MU Proteus VX (with over 1000 sounds) |
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| - Cakewalk Sonar 6 LE |
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| - Steinberg Cubase LE4 |
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| - Celemony Melodyne essential |
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| - IK Multimedia AmpliTube Duo |
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| - SFX Machine LT | |
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- OS X Applications |
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| - Steinberg Cubase LE4 |
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| - BIAS Peak Express 5 |
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| - Celemony Melodyne essential |
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| - IK Multimedia AmpliTube LE |
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| - SFX Machine LT | | |
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Ableton Live Lite 6 E-MU Edition CD-ROM (OS X, Windows) |
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- Ableton Live Lite 6 E-MU Edition | |
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Waldorf Edition LE CD-ROM (OS X, Windows) |
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- Waldorf Edition LE | |
Minimum System Requirements
Windows:
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Intel® or AMD® processor - 1.2 GHz or faster |
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Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard & chipset |
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Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP 2 or greater), Windows XP x64, Windows Vista, or Windows Vista x64 |
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1 available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port * |
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512 MB System RAM |
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900 MB of free hard disk space for full installation |
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CD-ROM/CD-RW drive required for software installation |
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DVD-ROM drive required for bundled software installation |
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XVGA Video (1024 X 768)
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OS X:
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Apple® Macintosh® G4 800 MHz G4 compatible or Intel-based processor |
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Apple Macintosh OS X (10.4.3 or greater) |
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1 Available (Hi-Speed) USB 2.0 port † |
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512 MB System RAM |
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500 MB of free hard disk space for full installation |
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CD-ROM/CD-RW drive required for software installation |
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DVD-ROM drive required for bundled software installation |
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XVGA Video (1024 X 768)
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* 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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