User guide

Introduction
TRACKERpre Reference Manual 5
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the E-MU Tracker Pre USB 2.0 Audio Interface/
Mobile Preamp. This interface brings an unparalleled level of USB audio quality to
the Mac or PC, with pristine 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, ultra-low
jitter clock, and XTC™ Class-A, ultra-low noise mic/line/hi-Z preamps. The signal-
to-noise specs of Tracker Pre USB 2.0 are unmatched by any other brand of USB
interface on the market! From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on
ergonomic design, to professional features like zero-latency direct monitoring,
Tracker Pre will forever change your expectations of USB audio. We’ve also
included the powerful E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle so that you’ll have
everything you need to create, record, edit, and mix your music.
Some of the other key features are detailed below:
• Record and Playback support for a multitude of sample rates: 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k,
96k, 176.4k, 192k. (176.4k &192k available on PC version only)
• E-MU CurrentMorph™ (pat. pend.) phantom power circuit allows bus-powered
+48V without compromising audio performance.
• Insert jacks on both channels allow you to insert compressors, EQs, or other
processors after the XTC™ Class-A, ultra-low noise preamps.
• Hardware zero-latency direct monitoring (mono or stereo) allows you to record
and overdub with no annoying delay
• Can be used as a stand-alone, audiophile-quality microphone preamplifier
using an optional external power supply.
NOTE
There are some limitations
when operating at higher
sample rates. See page 16
for details.
• Independent ground lift switches for both analog TRS inputs help to solve
potential ground loop problems
• Studio-Grade Headphone Amplifier with level control