M-Audio M-Track 2x2 Audio Interface - Box Opened

Full Description

The Passive Equalizer is crafted from an iconic German 3-band EQ that comes armed with a wide bandwidth to provide an unsurpassed clear and open sound. The Passive Equalizer is an ideal tool for sweetening up your masters or making broad tonal changes. The Active Equalizer is perfect for when tight, accurate EQing is required. It derives from a distinct Swiss EQ design and is the ultimate for corrective processing allowing for total-mix precision. Finally, the Focusing Equalizer is an inspiring and untraditional EQ concept. It is an entirely original concept exclusive to Softube that works in a truly intuitive manner allowing you to choose between Passive or Active EQ character. It works in a musical way and takes a lot of the guess work out of mixing and lets you focus entirely on creativity.

Free Software Included

The M-Track 2x2 comes complete with free software to help you record, edit and add effects to your audio, opening up a world of new possibilities for making music. This bundle of free software includes: AIR Creative Collection FX (20 World Class FX AU/VST plug-ins as made famous by Pro Tools®), AIR Strike, AIR Xpand!2 and AIR Mini Grand. Additionally the M-Track 2x2 features a free copy of Steinberg’s Cubase LE, allowing you to record, mix and master straight out of the box.

Ideal For Recording & Monitoring

With a 2x2 configuration, the M-Audio M-Track allows you to connect your external devices quickly and easily. The M-Track 2x2 features a XLR/TRS combo inputs and and instrument input making it ideal for recording vocal and instrument pieces. The USB-C high-speed audio interface features zero-latency monitoring with USB/Direct Balance control. Additionally the 2x2 features built in +48V phantom power, allowing you to capture studio-quality recordings from a condenser microphone, ideal for digital musicians.

Exceptional Audio Quality

M-Audio’s C-Series focus on high-quality signal capturing and versatility. The integrated pro-grade ‘Crystal’ Preamps deliver transparent, low-noise audio designed for professional audio applications. This allows you to capture every bit of audio as it was intended to be heard, capturing every nuance of the original signal for truly exceptional audio fidelity. To improve performance and efficiency, M-Audio have introduced zero latency thanks to improvements in technology and design. This allows you to capture vocals or instrumental audio while monitoring in near real-time, ideal for instrument players and vocalists.

Studio-Grade Quality

The M-Track C-Series gets its name from its high speed USB-C port that delivers exceptional signal quality and a speedy performance. The interface features pristine A/D converters that provide 24-bit resolution digital audio, allowing you to capture every nuance of your performance. It also features a sample rate ranging up to 192kHz, ensuring crystal clear recordings that stay true to the source audio. The USB-C combined with the USB/Direct Balanced knob results in latency-free recording and monitoring.

Versatile Connectivity

Its compact yet robust design boasts a wide range of analog and digital connectivity, featuring an XLR+1/4-inch balanced combo input as well as the newly introduced ¼-inch instrument input. This allows you to record 2 channels simultaneously for added convenience. The flexible combo-input is designed to accommodate any audio source with a mic or line-level output. The result is pristine audio fidelity that retains its natural harmonic qualities, while capturing every nuance of your source material.

M-Track Series

The M-Track series from M-Audio is relatively new to the scene, with M-Audio developing the range for use with audio recording and monitoring purposes. These new interfaces have been designed to give composers and musicians of any level the ability to participate and introduce themselves the world of computer-based recording, with this intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

Features

• 24-bit/192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring
• All new Crystal Preamps deliver pristine, transparent sound
• +48v Phantom Power accommodates all microphone types
• Hi-Speed USB connection with USB/Direct balance knob for zero-latency monitoring
• Includes both standard USB and USB-C connection cables
• Dedicated XLR+¼” TRS combo input and ¼” instrument High-Z input
• Rugged metal chassis; large central control for easy volume adjustment; table-top design provides easy access to critical controls
• Stereo ¼” outs; ¼” headphone out with independent level control
• Included software:
  • AIR Creative FX Collection (20 world-class FX AU/VST plugins as made famous by Pro Tools®)
  • AIR Strike
  • AIR Xpand!2
  • AIR Mini Grand
  • Steinberg Cubase LE

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB)
• Dynamic Range: 104 dB (A-weighted)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 104 dB (+1.0 dBu, A-weighted)
• THD+N: 0.003
• Preamp EIN: -128 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, A-weighted)
• Max Input Level: +1.5 dBu
• Gain Range: 55 dB

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.05 dB)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 101 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
• THD+N: 0.003
• Max Input Level: 16 dBu
• Gain Range: 55 dB

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.05 dB)
• Dynamic Range: 100 dB (A-weighted)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 102 dB (+ 4 dBu, A-weighted)
• THD+N: 0.004
• Max Input Level: 6 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M Ohms
• Gain Range: 24 dB

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.06 dB)
• Dynamic Range / Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 102 dB (A-weighted)
• THD+N: 0.005
• Max Output Level: +7 dBu (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)

• THD+N: 0.005
• Output Impedance: 10 Ohms

• Power: USB-bus-powered
• Dimensions: 6.0” x 2.8” x 7.8”