M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting with Dual XLR, Line and DI Inputs, plus a Software Suite Included

The unit works well to digitize the sound which can be limited by Do-It-Yourself recorders such as phone, computer inputs or MICS. I tried so many things before jumping in to record correctly with appropriate hardware. OLD school items such as phones, or even high dollars MICs with plug-ins are not worthy of publishable recordings since the clipping is eliminated by forcing software limits on input (without your desire, as most items do this as a precautionary measure - to NOT ruin the PC, sound card, guts of the equipment, etc... The M-Audio, as well others, was researched and matched quite well with the higher priced items. It also had equal HZ ratings as some that were 5X the cost. I used this specific piece of equipment to record 20 songs for copyright with very good clarity and response. The CONS - the clipping adjustment is peaked at 9 or 10, which keeps you hopping on sound adjustments for various inputs (singing vs. instrument). It is a SOLO output regardless the hookups, which means, all SOUND (even if singing and playing two instruments) is blended to ONE OUTPUT (which is the input to DAW/Software). The drivers, which are FREE to download as well the software does NOT work on older PCs. I have an i5 rockin' PC that runs like a race horse, BUT will not run this stuff. So, even though the compliance online stated various modern WIN Platforms included, it will not on WIN 7 Home Premium. The FREE software will not either. However, it is running, and did run successfully on my Win 10 computer system. Generically speaking - it worked, and worked well!

The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface fit my needs perfectly. I searched for awhile, fretting between this dual channel model and the FocusRite Scarlett solo channel, which cost around $30 more. I'm relatively new to recording and editing music, also learning the open-source free software from Audacity (not provided by M-Audio) at the same time. This M-Audio pairs up with a self-designed and built lapsteel guitar that runs through a bunch of mid-priced pedals. The signal exits a DI (direct in) box via XLR cable and then pumps into a 2000's 175 watt JBL pro stage monitor/amp (15 in woofer, ported midrange and a peaky tweeter when up close; found two at Goodwill)) that is monitored by the The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface. My laptop and the Audacity software handle the processing, recording and editing chores. The signal (all quiet and clean throughout the whole hardware/software interface) is returned to the JBL (the amp has two 1/4 inputs and one each XLR in and out) in a loving manner with great sound. In fact, I can run my Beat Buddy Mini 2 drum pedal directly through it on a separate channel OR record it in the mix. Between the pre-amped DI box, the Crystal pre-amp in the The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface, and the JBL amp, there is plenty of power for sound! I've also used it to successfully pull backing tracks from online sources. I'm stoked! The slightly less fantastic: As others have noted, the input channel pots do not have a well-designed linear taper, so the signal is almost all or none (mine mostly sits at the 9 to 9.5 point) so clipping is hard to avoid. Add in the worn-out pots in the JBL (will replace shortly) with high power and I'm just a bit frustrated. So far I'm able to compensate in editing. Ease-of-setup, near-perfect interface with Audacity and Windows 11, low-noise high-performance output and a budget-friendly price have really set the The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface in a class by itself! Note: I do not play professionally, gig, or leave the house with this so I can't attest to its durability or suitability for rough situations.

It's an excellent USB sound card covers all the basics. I needed it for a laboratory interface. There are much more expensive equivalents of which I have a few but this one definitely gets the job done. I like the 16-bit 48 kHz. I like having two XLR inputs. I like the uncomplicated basic user controls. Plugged it into Linux bang works right off no issues. I looked at the TI Burr Brown PCM2900C data sheet and it could be easily connected to an embedded processor like an ARM or DSPIC. I'm not using it for straight up stereo audio but it would work right for that. All of my music is 16-bit flac so 24 or 32-bit would not help anyway.

The sound quality is very good considering its price point. It’s has a sturdy build quality but is kind of hollow on the inside that’s it. Only thing is that pushing the knobs after 9 causes noise. But at that point it is very loud and I’ll never go that loud.

I bought this for my son who plays guitar and records his music. He is super happy with this audio interface. Great quality item and nice price point. It performs very well with his set-up and was compatible with everything he has. His band members are planning on buying one as well. Fast shipping too. I would recommend it and would buy it again.

It works beautifully with my Mac mini m4 and has excellent latency well worth the money

It works!

My USB mixer finally gave up the ghost, and I needed a decent interim interface that I could use as main, and later, as a backup. I have other M Audio gear, and given the price and my intended purpose for this, I figured I'd give this a go. Bottom Line Up Front, it is better than "okay", but not "great". Straight to the pros and cons Pros: ::Well laid out and doesn't require a manual to use (unless this is your first interface). ::Pots feel smooth and consistent. ::Toggle switches for mic/line feel nice, and are intuitively placed. ::Not intrusive on the desk (except for the input cables. More on that later). ::Lightweight... which is also a con in some cases. ::Good sounding, clean circuits. ::Inexpensive. ::Flawless operation and plays very nice with my other equipment. Cons: ::Too light; the front inputs constantly move the unit out of place, owing to the cable movements any time you move your instrument or mic. ::All plastic. Some might like it, but I am not a fan. ::When mic'ing with a phantom powered condenser, it seems under driven. In order to get a good level in my DAW, this thing needs cranked way up. It would be nice if the middle position was closer to 0db than it is to whatever the heck minimal value that it's at. ::The feet are a circular foam affair, as opposed to something with more grip, like rubber. The issue here is that the unit slides all over the place. All the foam seems to do is quiet down its placement. Other than that, it may as well be an air hockey puck. ::Perplexing design choices, such as the phantom power light being on top, as opposed to next to the switch, which is on the front. If they had thrown this in an aluminum case, angled the controls (even slightly), had optional rear inputs instead of (or in addition to?) fronts, and got a little more oomph out of the 48v circuit, I would have paid much, much more for it. Also, they could have kept it box shaped (but a bit taller), and instead of pots, used sliders with LED volume indicators. Or small pots. Whatever, as long as the controls are visible in a dimly lit room, and preferably from the front; these are not. To that end, this is the 21st century; we have cool stuff. Things like buttons and switches with micro LEDs built in. Something as simple as on-switch or on-button LEDs to indicate position, would have made the unit more aesthetically pleasing, and more functional in more scenarios. I get that this is a budget unit, but M Audio is an established company with legit equipment, and a good reputation. So why be this mediocre about an interface? They could have picked a dozen different designs, but instead, chose to make it dimly lit, and very average. Despite the niggles, I have to say that I do really like the sound... which.... let's be honest, is all that really matters. Whether you share my personal nitpicks or not, it is factually a good sounding interface, performs well, and fits any budget. Verdict: If you spend more than 4 hours a day producing or recording, I would recommend it as a backup interface, or as a temporary interface. I am glad that I have it as a backup, but I would much rather use a rack mount interface as my main. For someone that spends less time than that, or has no 48V requirements, this would probably be pretty close to perfect. So for what its worth, I don't regret the purchase, and still must recommend it, if only because it sounds good. - 1 star because this is the only interface that I have ever owned that had volume output issues on the mic. - 1 star for the other cons listed above.

Best audio interface in budget

Pues una interfaz de audio que está bastante bien y muy correcta, asequible y a buen precio. La compré reacondicionada por 38 euros en estado "aceptable" y ha venido igual que nueva, vamos que apenas hay diferencias. Para empezar en esto de las tarjetas de sonido, muy recomendable. La tengo conectada a unos Presonus E5 y suena muy bien, ningún fallo de momento. Por cierto, los drivers se descargan en un periquete desde la página de M-Audio.

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Facile a installer, très bonne qualité, tout fonctionne parfaitement