M-Audio M-Track Duo

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's ideal for creating music on any Mac, PC or iOS device. This versatile interface is perfect for recording any type of audio source and features two Combo Crystal preamps with phantom power, making it compatible with any microphone. There's also a dedicated switch for choosing between a line-level or instrument-level input - perfect for recording digital pianos, drum machines or any other stereo-capable 6.3mm line-level source, as well as for getting the best possible signal from DI guitar or bass. M-track Duo is fully USB powered and therefore requires no external power supply, making it perfect for recording on the go. Pack M-track Duo in your bag, grab your laptop and create your next podcast, song or mix wherever you want!

Direct monitoring & headphone connection:

M-Track Duo offers latency-free monitoring of the microphone, line or instrument input signal through both the 6.3mm main stereo outputs and the 6.3mm stereo 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 them to an existing composition.

Get started right away:

M-Track Duo comes with a complete software package with everything you need to get started right away. Included are 2 great Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) - Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and MPC Beats. These easy-to-use DAWs for Mac and PC make it fun to create podcasts, music or beat productions at a professional level.

20 effect plug-ins from AVID:

But that's not all! Also included are numerous extras that are particularly useful for any podcaster, guitarist or producer. Firstly, there are the 20 effect plug-ins from AVID, the makers of Pro Tools. This exclusive and varied collection offers everything you need for creative productions, mixing and mastering, including reverbs, equalisers, delays, filters and much more.

Xpand!2 - World-class virtual instrument:

Next on the list is the AIR Music Tech Xpand!2 - a great sounding synthesiser plugin that lets you easily create synthesiser, string, percussion, organ and piano sounds. From wavetables and FM synthesis to sample playback, Air Music Tech's experienced sound design team has carefully created thousands of ready-to-play Xpand!2 presets to help you get started and learn how to create your own patches.

Turn the guitar up to Eleven:

The Eleven Lite guitar amp plugin is also included - perfect for when you think of a riff in the middle of the night but don't want to crank up the amp. With a choice of modern or vintage amps, cabs and tones, whether played clean, with aggressive gain or somewhere in between, Eleven Lite lets you achieve exactly the sound you want for your recordings.

Crystal preamps, impeccable A/D converters and high-quality components:

Our engineers have developed the Crystal Preamp, a transparent, low-noise preamp that ensures the best possible sound is captured from your microphones and your performance is recorded accurately. The M-Track Duo includes impeccable A/D converters for 48 kHz resolution digital audio with an explosive dynamic range that captures every subtle nuance of your performance.