The users guide was excellent. It provided the information neeeded to connect and control the Crate system. Nothing was left to chance
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Rear Panel Controls
9. Kensington Lock Connector � Connect a standard laptop-style cable locking device here to protect your Fast Track USB from theft or accidental breakage. 10. USB Connector � Connect the included USB cable here, and connect the other end to your computer�s USB port. 11. Line Outputs � Left and Right stereo outputs. Connect these outputs to powered monitors such as the M-Audio DX4s, or to the inputs of your stereo ampli�er or receiver. 12. Input Level Switch � Input level selector for the 1/4� TRS input (13). When connecting a balanced line level input here, the switch should be set to LINE position. When connecting an instrument, the switch should be set to the GUITAR position. 13. Guitar Input � TRS 1/4� input for line/instrument level input. The input level is determined by the Line/Instrument Switch (12). 14. Mic Input � Balanced XLR input for connecting a dynamic microphone.
Software Installation
Your Fast Track USB is class compliant in Mac OS X (10.3.4 or later). offering true plug-and-play operation. Just plug it in, and you�re ready to start recording. Your Fast Track USB also comes with M-Audio�s exclusive low-latency driver software for Windows XP that allows for faster communication with your computer operating system. Your Fast Track USB comes with a standard USB cable. The squared end of the cable connects to the Fast Track USB; the �at end connects to your computer�s USB port. If you use Windows XP, install the software �rst following the directions below. Do NOT connect the Fast Track USB to your computer until instructed to do so.
