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Sound Starts Here
The M-Track Duo HD is a versatile new audio interface that provides value and ease of use without sacrificing the pristine quality that M-Audio products are known for worldwide. Whether you’re just diving into the world of recorded audio or looking for a new production tool to add to your arsenal, the M-Track Duo HD is the first step in your next sonic journey.
Sound Starts Here
The M-Track Duo HD is a versatile new audio interface that provides value and ease of use without sacrificing the pristine quality that M-Audio products are known for worldwide. Whether you’re just diving into the world of recorded audio or looking for a new production tool to add to your arsenal, the M-Track Duo HD is the first step in your next sonic journey.
Plug and Play—It’s That Simple
The M-Track Duo HD is the path of least resistance between any song idea, podcast concept, or voiceover and a studio-quality finished product. There are no extraneous knobs or parameters—only the essentials for recording your next masterpiece. This simple, reliable, and powerful unit built with USB-C connectivity makes it easy to create and record studio-quality audio instantly with any modern DAW or iOS/Android device.
Grow As You Go
While the M-Track Duo HD and its streamlined controls are perfect for those just getting into recording their own audio, it is also optimized for growth and experimentation. Two inputs and outputs, high-quality audio resolution, and M-Audio’s dedication to quality provide users with ample room to try out a vast array of recording setups and techniques to help push and hone their craft.
Compact and Capable
The M-Track Duo HD is designed to be an unobtrusive addition to any home studio. Small enough to fit in your backpack, this unit is perfect to take on the go for off-site recording or songwriting retreats. Don’t be fooled by the Duo HD’s compact size: this powerful audio interface is outfitted with a rugged enclosure and durable electronics that are built to last.
Professional Sound Quality
At 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, zero-latency monitoring, and an onboard Crystal preamp that delivers 55dB of clear, chiseled gain, the M-Track Duo HD has the capacity to impress audio professionals and beginners all the same. With powerful, professional sound quality in a single compact and affordable unit, this interface is equally suited for bedroom producers, sessions musicians, podcasters, and everyone in between.
Convenient Connectivity
The M-Track Duo HD is compatible with any modern Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device via USB-C for convenient integration with popular DAWs and recording software.
Comprehensive Software Bundle
Every M-Track Duo HD comes with an extensive bundle of professional music production software to help propel each user’s unique creative journey even further. This bounty of top-of-the-line DAWs, sample libraries, and effects are valued at over $1,200 and were designed by some of the industry's leading professionals. Studio staples like Ableton Live Lite are perfect for those just starting to experiment with production and engineering, while Reason+ puts a dizzying array of VSTs at your fingertips. Akai Professional MPC Beats is a benchmark tool for any beatmaker or ambitious songwriter. Plus, a two-month Splice subscription unlocks a vast library of samples and loops—many of which are used by music’s best and brightest producers.
Complete Feature List
- 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface for Mac, PC, iOS, and Android
- Pro-grade 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution captures every nuance of recorded sound
- 2 combo inputs for mic, instrument, or line-level source for convenience and studio versatility
- Crystal preamps deliver 55 dB of clear, detailed gain
- Pro A/D converters faithfully capture your performances
- Switchable +48V phantom power feeds studio condenser microphones
- Direct/USB monitor switch tailors your monitoring output
- Headphone output with independent level control allows for precise monitoring for different audio channels
- Includes 1m/3.3ft USB-C to USB-C cable
- Includes Producer Essentials software bundle (a $1,200+ value) with professional audio production tools and sound libraries from industry-leading brands. All software listed below includes lifetime access unless otherwise noted.
DAWs
- Ableton Live Lite
- MPC Beats
- Reason+ (6-month subscription)
Instruments
- AIR Essential Keyboards
- AIR Xpand!2
- AIR Bassline
- AIR OPx-4
- AIR Tubesynth
Effects
- Vocals: Antares AutoTune Unlimited (2-month access)
- Guitar: HeadRush ReValver
- Drums: BFD Player + Dark Mahogany
- Mixing: AIR Creative FX Collection Essentials
- Production: AIR Jura Chorus
- Production: AIR Multiband Filterbank
Samples
- Splice (2-month access)
Technical Specifications
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 109 dB (A-weighted) |
| THD+N | 0.003% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted) |
| Preamp EIN | -128 dBu (max. gain, 40 source, A-weighted) |
| Gain Range | Direct Mono: 0 dB to +54 dB Direct Stereo: 6 dB to +60 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB) |
| Sensitivity | -43 dBu |
| THD | 0.002% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted) |
| Gain Range | Direct Mono: -10 dB to +44 dB Direct Stereo: -4 dB to +50 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB) |
| THD+N | 0.005% (min. gain, 0 dBu out, A-weighted) |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Gain Range | Direct Mono: -10 dB to +44 dB Direct Stereo: -4 dB to +50 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 109 dB (A-weighted) |
| THD | 0.002% (0 dBu out, A-weighted) |
| Max Output Level | +4 dBu |
| Power | 60 mW/Ch, 32Ω |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5 dB) |
| THD+N | 0.02% (A-weighted) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100 dB (A-weighted) |
USB bus-powered
7.5 x 4.4 x 2.1 in / 191 x 111 x 55 mm
0.80 lbs / 0.36 kg