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Press Release: M-Audio (m-audio.com), synonymous with innovative music production technology, today announced the introduction of their latest versions of their renowned M- Track audio recording/monitoring interfaces. The M-Track family gives composers and musicians of any level the ability to participate in the world of computer-based recording with an intuitive, easy-to- use interface.
There are five models in the family. The first four models have full 24-bit studio-quality audio performance, along with a pro-grade rugged all-metal chassis, high-headroom pre-amps and class- leading audio performance on the inputs. The top model—the M-Track 1212 12-in/12 Out USB-C High Speed Audio Interface—boasts 32-bit 192kHz studio-quality audio, significantly raising the performance bar for elite audio interfaces. All models feature a striking, modern industrial design with large central control for simple, ergonomic operation.
Details on each model:
M-Track Hub (£49.99)
USB Monitoring Interface with Built-In 3-Port Hub
- Studio-quality audio with 24-bit resolution on playback
- (2)Balanced 1⁄4” main output switch dedicated largemetal level control
- Powers three separate USB MIDI devices
- Headphone out with independent levelcontrol
M-Track Solo (£84.99)
24/192 USB-C High Speed 2x2 Audio Interface
- 24bit/192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring
- (1)DedicatedXLR/TRScomboinputand(1)dedicatedinstrumentinput—perfectforsoloartists
- USB-Chigh-speedaudiointerface(compatiblew/USB-A)withzero-latencymonitoringwith
- USB/Direct Balance control
- Headphoneoutwithindependentlevelcontrol
- Includedsoftware
- AIR Creative Collection FX (20 World Class FX AU/VST plugins as made famous by Pro T ools®)
- Ableton Live Lite
- AIR Strike
- AIR Xpand!2
- AIR Mini Grand
M-Track 22 (£99.99)
24/192 USB-C High Speed 2x2 Audio Interface
- 24bit/192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring
- Switch between (2) XLR/TRS combo inputs or (2) instrument inputs on the fly with auto sensing
- front and real panel jacks
- 5-pin MIDI Input/output for connecting all external MIDI gear
- USB-C high-speed audio interface (compatible w/USB-A) with zero-latency monitoring with
- USB/Direct Balance control
- Included software
- AIR Creative Collection FX (20 World Class FX AU/VST plugins as made famous by Pro T ools)
- Ableton Live Lite
- AIR Strike
- AIR Xpand!2
- AIR Mini Grand
M-Track 84 (£209.99)
24/192 USB-C High Speed 8x4 Audio Interface
- 24bit/192kHz resolution for professional recording and monitoring
- (4) XLR/TRS combo inputs, (2) instrument inputs, with dedicated pre-amps for maximum recording
- control
- (2) 1⁄4” Headphone outputs with independent source select switches (1/2 or 3/4) and level controls
- for recording 2 musicians with 2 separate mixes
- USB-C high-speed audio interface (compatible w/USB-A) with zero-latency monitoring with
- USB/Direct balance control
- Included software
- AIR Creative Collection FX (20 World Class FX AU/VST plugins as made famous by Pro T ools)
- Ableton Live Lite
- AIR Strike
- AIR Xpand!2
- AIR Mini Grand
M-Track 1212
32/192 12-in/12 Out USB-C High Speed Audio Interface
- 32-bit 192 kHz studio-quality audio, raises the performance barforeliteaudiointerfaces
- Switchbetween(2)XLR/TRScomboinputsor(2)instrumentinputsonthefly
- Fullyexpandyourrecordingsessionwiththesmallestfootprintwiththe(2)includedDB258-
- channel TRS connectors for connecting 8 line-level inputs and outputs
- ◦ ControlPanelapplicationbuiltfromthegroundupforengineersandproducerscreatingmixgroups,
- and routing sub mixes ◦ Includedsoftware
- AIR Creative Collection FX (20 World Class FX AU/VST plugins as made famous by Pro T ools)
- Ableton Live Lite
- AIR Strike
- AIR Xpand!2
- AIR Mini Grand
“We are extremely enthusiastic about these latest M-Track audio interfaces,” said J.C. Sutherland, M- Audio Product Manager. “Their full-featured specifications and no-compromise performance guarantees that musicians and recording engineers of every level will enjoy immediate, impressive results that bring a new dimension of sophistication and depth to their productions.”
They will all be available during Q2 2016
