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Description
Elevate your studio recordings with the sleek and powerful M-Audio M-Track MKII. This audio interface is a game-changer for musicians and producers seeking pristine audio quality and versatile connectivity. With its straightforward design, it caters both to seasoned professionals and those just stepping into the world of music production. The M-Track MKII offers seamless USB and MIDI connectivity, ensuring it fits perfectly into any studio setup. It’s not just about connections; it’s about making every recording crystal clear and bringing your music to life.
Key Features:
- Two-channel USB interface with high-quality preamps for crystal clear recordings
- USB and MIDI connectivity for versatile integration with studio gear
- Phantom power compatibility to drive condenser microphones for professional-grade audio
- Guitar-level switching for direct recording of electric guitars and basses
- Insert jack for outboard effects, adding depth and character to your mixes
- Digital I/O using S/PDIF for expanded recording capabilities
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Reviews
PROS
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Offers clear audio recording with minimal delay
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Affordable option for quality studio recording gear
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Highly portable and well-built for mobile use
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Direct guitar input without need for decibel reduction pad
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Works well with sensitive condenser microphones
CONS
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Noticeable noise at high gain levels (85-90%)
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Compatibility issues with Mac OS X Yosemite startup
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Lacks a MIDI In-Out interface
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May require additional preamp for certain microphones like Shure SM7B
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about M-Audio M-Track MKII.
Software and compatibility
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ASIO4ALL can provide low-latency performance on Windows 11, but some users experience output issues even if the input works correctly.
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Using Windows 7 compatibility mode may help the M-Audio M-Track Plus Mk. II function properly on a Windows 11 system.
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Using the MPC as a USB audio interface can extend I/O capabilities up to 32 channels when connected to a standalone MPC setup.
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Comparisons
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Some owners consider upgrading to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen3 for improved compatibility and performance, noting recent price improvements.
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Owners suggest that 24-bit interfaces like the M-Audio Air 192|4 and UMC204HD offer better audio quality, though at a higher price than the M-Track Duo.
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Although inexpensive, the M-Track Duo is compared unfavorably to the Scarlett Solo, which is noted for its reliable preamps and overall build quality.
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The Scarlett Solo offers better preamp reliability and headphone output than the M-Audio M-Track, especially when powering low-impedance headphones like the M70x.
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Features and functionality
User experience
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Some users report issues with the M-Audio M-Track Duo slowing down audio playback, potentially due to sample rate mismatches between 44.1kHz and 48kHz.
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Some users report constant sound stream issues with the M-Audio, including annoying pops and clicks, suggesting inferior ASIO driver performance.
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Setup and maintenance
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Achieving proper recording levels is crucial with the M-Track Duo to avoid digital noise floor interference due to its 16-bit encoding.
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Use cases and applications
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The M-Audio M-Track struggles to adequately power certain studio headphones, making it less suitable for high-quality monitoring applications without additional amplification.
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Critic Reviews
4.0 out of 5
Based on 6 Reviews and 28 Ratings
It's Good but one issue
It's a good piece of kit don't get me wrong, however I've been having problems concerning startup on my computer. Every morning I wake up and switch on my computer to start producing. The issue is that the device does not turn on when I boot to Mac OS X Yosemite. I don't know if this problem still occurs on Windows 10 but it's been a year since Yosemite was released and yet M-Audio have not released a proper driver for Mac OS X Yosemite. That aside it is easy to use and for a simple Audio Interface, it's pretty cheap at £69.00. If you want to avoid this problem then I'd recommend you invest in something a bit better.
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I have 2 computers with Asrock motherboards in them is the same as starting a Windows 7 not start m-track,a restart no problem,usb cable it out and stick and ready, in other motherboards this problem gone, I have tried! Sorry to english.
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Good, basic, no thrills interface. Good for guitar's and condenser mic's
does exactly what it says on the tin, noise becomes just audible at around 85-90% gain. I would recommend using this with quite a sensitive mic like a condensor, would not work well imo with a Shure SM7B as you would need a preamp to get a clean signal. Guitar's can be plugged straight in with no need for a decibel reduction pad.
299
Worth it
A nice mobile two-channel audio card. Well built, good looking and all most of functions you need from this type of cards. No MIDI In-Out interface, but that is not a problem nowadays. Exchanged Line6 UX-1 for this baby because it has more features, especially +48!
77
Quality for few bucks
Great quality, I use it on stages, no delay or something, all good for the low price
90
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