M-Audio M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface
With the M-Audio M-Track Duo, making music is easier than ever before. It comes equipped with two TRS/XLR combination Crystal preamps to facilitate exceptional recordings. The M-Track Duo’s DI and versatile switching captures the pure signal of all line- and instrument-level sources. What’s more, its ultra-compact footprint makes the Duo the perfect interface for creators who need to throw it in their laptop bag and dash out the door. Plus, the M-Audio M-Track Duo includes bundled software, so they can start recording immediately.
Main features of the M-Track Duo
2-Channel USB recording interface for Mac and PC
(2) Combo inputs with Crystal Preamps amazing audio quality
Dedicated switches to enable any microphone, instrument, or line level device
+48V phantom power for connecting studio condenser microphones
Stereo 1/4” outs; 1/4” headphone out with independent level controls
USB/Direct Mono/Direct Stereo switch for monitoring mic, line or instrument inputs in stereo or mono
Included – MPC Beats, AIR Music Tech Xpand!2, Eleven Light guitar amp plugins and 20 Avid effects
Crystal Clear Audio in a Compact Design
The M-Track Duo is the best, most portable recording interface in its class. It delivers 48 kHz audio resolution in a compact and easy to use format that is ideal for creating music on any Mac, PC or iOS device. This versatile interface works great for recording any type of sound source and features two Combo Crystal Preamps with phantom power, making it compatible with any microphone. Plus, there is a dedicated switch to choose either a line level or instrument level input, perfect for connecting digital pianos, drum machines or any other stereo ¼” inch line level device, as well as the best possible signal for DI guitar or bass. M-track Duo is completely powered by USB, which makes it portable and perfect for anyone on-the-go. Throw it into a bag, grab a laptop, and create podcasts, songs, or mix anywhere!
Direct Monitoring & Headphone Connection
M-Track Duo offers zero-latency monitoring of the mic, line or instrument input signal through both the main stereo 1/4/’ outputs and stereo1/4” headphone output. The USB/Direct switch adjusts the balance between the direct inputs and the playback from theproducers computer software. This makes it easy to record new parts or add parts to an existing composition.
Start Recording Immediately
The M-Track Duo comes with a complete software package that has everything to get producers started right out of the box. Included is a great digital audio workstation (DAW) – MPC Beats. This DAW makes it easy and fun to create professional sounding podcasts, music, or pro sounding beat productions on any Mac or PC.
20 effect plugins provided by AVID
But that’s not all! Included are some extra goodies to help out any podcaster, guitarist, or producer. First on the list are 20 effect plugins provided by AVID, the creators of Pro Tools. This exclusive and diverse collection delivers everything producers need for creative production, mixing and mastering, including reverbs, equalizers, delays, filters and so much more.
World-Class Virtual Instrument Xpand!2
Next, is AIR Music Techs Xpand!2-an amazing sounding synthesizer plugin that allowsproducers to create synths, strings, percussion, organ, piano sounds and more with ease. Using everything from wavetables and FM synthesis to sample playback, the expert sound design team at Air Music Tech has carefully created thousands of ready-to-play Xpand!2 presets to get started and to learn how to create their own patches.
Turn Guitars up to Eleven!
Eleven Lite guitar amp plugin is also included which is perfect for capturing any riff that hits producers in the middle of the night when they can’t crank their amp to ‘eleven’. With the choice of modern or vintage amps & cabs and sounds that bring the beautiful cleans to modern hi-gain aggressiveness and everywhere in between, Eleven Lite will help producers achieve the wall of sound their recordings need.
Crystal™ Preamps, Pristine A/D Converters and Premium Components
M-=Audio engineers designed the Crystal Preamps to provide producers with a transparent, low-noise preamp that guarantees the best sound from their microphones and captures their performance exactly the way they intended. The M-Track Duo incorporates pristine A/D converters for digital audio with explosive dynamic range that captures every nuance and subtlety of the performance.