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

The M-Audio M-Track Duo USB Audio Interface is exactly what I searched for at a good price.
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.

Good enough, doesn’t provide quite enough gain
Packaging – Comes with everything you need, including the cable to plug into a computer. It comes with a paper with the information about the free software you get from buying it. I haven’t tried it though.Build quality – Fine, no metal. Completely plastic box.Noise – I don’t hear any buzz or hiss when monitoring with my headphones, even with gain all the way up.Inputs – Good, having 2 XLR ports in this price seems pretty good compared to others. Headphone port alters sound a bit using it on my PC, so I only use it for direct monitoring. I don’t use the speaker outputs on the back either, so can’t comment on that.Design – Good, I like the small size. I put it underneath a little lift on my desk that my monitors are on, and it slides under nicely. But since the knobs are on top it’s not very easy to adjust them, but I never need to.I only use this to plug my Shure SM57 into, and I don’t hear any noise or buzz of any kind when monitoring my microphone with my headphones.I also have to have the gain all the way up for my SM57 to be loud enough, and even then I’d like it to be a little louder. But even with the gain all the way up there’s no noise or buzz of any sorts.I tried plugging a guitar into it but I didn’t switch it from line to guitar mode, so maybe that’s why it didnt sound very good. I’m too lazy to test it again right now.When you get the gain knob to 90% and greater, the gain gets extremely sensitive. 95% – 100% is a huge jump in loudness. I’ve seen other people say that too, so I’m not sure why it does that.I don’t require the phantom power for anything so I can’t comment on that.When plugging my headphones into it to use it on my computer, it seems like it alters the sound compared to when I just plug my headphones directly into my computer, and I don’t like it as much, so I don’t use it for that.The direct monitoring is good though, no latency or anything. I’m not sure if the monitoring knob is sensitive like the gain because I have no reason to turn it that high.

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