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OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thank you for downloading this User Guide for the iTrack Dock; we presume you have just become
the proud owner of one. The iTrack Dock is one of the family of Focusrite professional digital audio
interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-amplifiers. You now have a simple and
compact solution for routing high quality audio - at up to 96 kHz sample rate and 24-bit resolution -
to and from a compatible iPad® device.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the iTrack Dock to help you achieve a thorough
understanding of its operational features. We recommend that both users who are new to digital
recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the user guide so that
you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the iTrack Dock has to offer. If you can’t find the
information you need in the User Guide, be sure to consult http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase,
which contains a comprehensive collection of solutions to common technical support queries.
Product Compatibility
The iTrack Dock is compatible with all Apple® iPads fitted with a Lightning connector. At the present
time, these are as follows:
• iPad (4th. generation)
• iPad Air
• iPad mini
• iPad mini with Retina display
Features
Fundamentally, the iTrack Dock provides a means of connecting microphones, musical instruments
or line level audio signals to your compatible iPad device. The signals at the physical inputs can be
routed to your audio recording app; similarly, the app’s monitor or recorded output will appear at the
iTrack Dock’s physical outputs.
Audio sources – mics, instruments, etc. - connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in your
audio recording app. The app’s outputs are routed to the physical outputs, so you can overdub
additional tracks by listening to what you’ve already recorded while playing or singing. The physical
outputs can be connected to an amplifier and speakers, powered monitors, headphones, analogue
mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use. The iTrack Dock’s Direct Monitor
feature lets you hear yourself in real-time while recording – with no delay, or “latency”.
Although all inputs and outputs on the iTrack Dock are routed directly to and from your recording
app for recording and playback, you can configure the routing within the app itself in order to meet
your needs.
The iTrack Dock uses renowned Focusrite analogue mic pre-amps, with over 105 dB of dynamic
range. 48 V phantom power lets you use studio quality condenser microphones. The dedicated
instrument input allows direct connection of an electric guitar or bass, including those with high-
output pickups.
iTrack Dock is fundamentally a two-channel device, so stereo line level sources such as synths, drum
machines and CD players can be connected, whether they have balanced or unbalanced outputs.
