M-Audio M-Track Duo USB-B Audio Interface
Product details
The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB is a compact audio interface designed for home studios, podcasting, and mobile recording setups. It allows you to connect microphones, instruments, and other audio sources to your computer for recording and playback purposes. Here are the key features of the M-Audio M-Track Duo USB:
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Two-Channel Audio Interface: The M-Track Duo USB provides two channels of audio input and output. This allows you to record and monitor two sources simultaneously, making it suitable for recording vocals and instruments or conducting interviews with multiple microphones.
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Combo Inputs: The interface features two combo XLR/¼" TRS inputs on the front panel, which accept both XLR and ¼" instrument cables. This versatility enables you to connect microphones, line-level sources, or instruments directly to the interface without the need for additional adapters or preamps.
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48V Phantom Power: The M-Track Duo USB provides 48V phantom power, which is essential for using condenser microphones that require external power to operate. With phantom power enabled, you can connect and use condenser microphones to capture high-quality recordings.
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Direct Monitoring: The interface offers zero-latency direct monitoring. This means you can hear your input signals in real-time without any delay, directly from the interface. It is particularly useful when recording vocals or playing instruments, as it allows for accurate monitoring and performance.
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Headphone Output: The M-Track Duo USB includes a dedicated headphone output with an independent volume control. This enables you to monitor your recordings privately and make adjustments to the headphone mix separate from the main output.
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Compact and Portable: The interface has a compact and portable design, making it easy to take with you on the go. It is bus-powered, meaning it draws power from your computer via USB, eliminating the need for an external power supply.
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Software Bundle: The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB comes bundled with a comprehensive software package. It typically includes a digital audio workstation (DAW) software like Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, Ableton Live Lite, or a similar software package. Additionally, it may include virtual instruments, effects, and other production tools to help you get started with your recordings.
Overall, the M-Audio M-Track Duo USB is a budget-friendly audio interface that offers essential features for recording vocals, instruments, and other audio sources. Its compact size and easy connectivity make it a suitable choice for home studios, podcasting, and mobile recording setups.
Crystal Clear Audio in a Compact Design
Input Channels: The M-Track Duo features two combo inputs that can accept both XLR and 1/4" instrument connections. This allows you to connect microphones, line-level instruments, or other audio sources.
Preamps: It offers two transparent and low-noise preamps that provide clean amplification for your microphone signals, ensuring accurate and clear recordings.
Headphone Output: The interface includes a dedicated headphone output with its own volume control. This allows for direct monitoring of your audio with zero-latency, so you can hear yourself while recording.
Direct Monitor Switch: The M-Track Duo has a direct monitor switch that allows you to toggle between monitoring the input signal or the playback signal from your computer. This feature is useful for real-time monitoring or listening to previously recorded tracks during playback.
MIDI I/O: Additionally, the M-Track Duo includes a MIDI input and output, which enables you to connect MIDI keyboards, controllers, or other MIDI devices for recording and controlling virtual instruments and software.
USB Connectivity: The interface connects to your computer via USB and is USB bus-powered, eliminating the need for an external power supply. This makes it a portable and convenient option for recording on the go.
Software Bundle: The M-Track Duo comes bundled with a software package, which may vary depending on the version and availability. Typically, it includes a digital audio workstation (DAW) software, such as Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, AIR Music Tech's Xpand!2, and various virtual instruments and effects.
Compatibility: The M-Track Duo is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, and it supports popular recording software applications.
Overall, the M-Audio M-Track Duo is a compact and affordable audio interface suitable for home recording, podcasting, and basic music production needs. It offers essential features like combo inputs, preamps, headphone monitoring, MIDI connectivity, and a software bundle to get you started with your recording projects.
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 your bag, grab a laptop, and create your next podcast, song, or mix, anywhere you want!
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 your 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 you 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.
80 effect plug-ins provided by AIR
But that’s not all. Included are some extra goodies to help out any podcaster, guitarist, or producer. First on the list are 80 effect plugins provided by AIR. This exclusive and diverse collection delivers everything you need for creative production, mixing and mastering, including reverbs, equalizers, delays, filters and so much more.
World-Class Virtual Instruments - TubeSynth, Electric, and Bassline
The AIR TubeSynth plugin emulates the sound of vintage analog polyphonic synthesizers. Dive into a collection of warm pads, brass synths, and so much more in this massive collection of synthesizer presets.
AIR Electric plugin is your total electric piano collection on MPC. Choose from a wide collection of keyboards like Rhodes, Wurlitzers, FM keyboards, and more. Dedicated control sections provide deep virtual control over keyboard pickups, envelope, bell and noise settings, and much more.
The AIR Bassline plugin emulates the sound of classic monophonic synthesizers. Create your own unique synth patches with the integrated AIR effects sections
A New Standard For Guitar Amplifier Modeling Software
ReValver includes ValveKing® & Custom Lite Amp Modules, 3 x cabs, 3 x mics (with multiple selectable positions), and 3x effects.
Crystal™ Preamps, Pristine A/D Converters and Premium Components
Our engineers designed the Crystal Preamps to provide you with a transparent, low-noise preamp that guarantees the best sound from your microphones and captures your performance exactly the way you 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.
Features
- 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
- Software bundle, including: MPC Beats, AIR Music Tech Electric, Bassline, and TubeSynth, Revalver guitar amp plugin and 80 AIR plugin effects
Specifications
- Mic Input (balanced XLR)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
109 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.003% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted)
Preamp EIN
-128 dBu (max. gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)
Gain Range
0 dB to +54 dB - Line Input (balanced 1/4" [6.35 mm] TRS)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
Sensitivity
-43 dBu
THD+N
0.002% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted)
Gain Range
-10 dB to +44 dB - Instrument Input (unbalanced 1/4" [6.35 mm] TS)
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
THD+N
0.005% (min. gain, 0 dBu output, A-weighted)
Input Impedance
1 MΩ
Gain Range
-10 dB to +44 dB - RCA Outputs
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
109 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N
0.002% ( 0 dBu output, A-weighted)
Max Output Level
+4 dBu - Headphone Output (1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS)
Power
60 mW/Ch, 32 Ω
Frequency Response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5 dB)
THD+N
0.02% (A-weighted)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
100 dB (A-weighted)
What’s In The Box
- M-Track Duo
- USB-B–to–USB-A Cable
- Software Download Cards
- User Guide
- Safety & Warranty Manual
