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An introduction to M-Audio M-Track Solo, based on information from the maker and distributors: what it does, how to use it and who it may suit. It is not scored.
What is M-Track Solo?
M-Track Solo is a 2-channel USB audio interface from M-Audio. It has one Crystal preamp and records microphones, guitars and line-level gear on Mac, PC and iOS devices.
A combo input accepts XLR microphones or line signals, and +48V phantom power supports condenser microphones. A dedicated instrument input takes guitars and basses directly, and a stereo line input is also provided.
The sound being recorded can be monitored with zero latency through the RCA outputs and a 1/8-inch headphone jack. A USB/Direct switch balances input monitoring against computer playback.
No external power supply is needed, as it runs on USB bus power. Music software such as MPC Beats and plugins are bundled, making it easy to start recording after purchase.
Crystal preamp
The mic input is specified with 0 to +54 dB gain and -128 dBu equivalent input noise, and may serve as an entry point for vocal and instrument recording.
Phantom power
+48V phantom power is provided for condenser microphones.
Instrument and line inputs
A dedicated instrument input (1 M ohm), a switchable line/instrument input and a stereo line input are provided.
Zero-latency monitoring
Input sound is heard without delay via the RCA outputs and headphone jack. The headphone output gives 60 mW per channel into 32 ohms.
USB/Direct switch
This balances input monitoring against computer playback, which may help with overdubbing.
Bus-powered
It draws power from USB with no external supply, making it easy to carry.
Bundled software
MPC Beats, 80 AIR effects, the AIR TubeSynth, Electric and Bassline instruments and the Revalver guitar amp plugin are included.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2-channel USB, 48 kHz |
| Mic input (balanced XLR) | 20 Hz-20 kHz, 109 dB SNR (A-weighted), 0.003% THD+N, -128 dBu EIN, 0 to +54 dB gain |
| Line input (balanced TRS) | 0.002% THD+N, -10 to +44 dB gain |
| Instrument input (TS) | 1 M ohm, 0.005% THD+N |
| RCA outputs | +4 dBu max, 109 dB SNR |
| Headphone output | 1/8-inch TRS, 60 mW/ch into 32 ohm, 100 dB SNR |
| Power | USB bus power |
What is included and system requirements
- M-Track Solo interface
- USB-B to USB-A cable
- Software download cards
- User guide
- Safety and warranty manual
- MPC Beats (Mac/PC)
- 80 AIR effect plugins
- AIR TubeSynth, Electric and Bassline
- Revalver (ValveKing and Custom Lite amp modules, 3 cabinets, 3 microphones, 3 effects)
How to use it
- Connect to a computer or iOS device with the USB cable.
- Register the bundled software using the download cards.
- Connect an XLR microphone or instrument to the input.
- Turn on +48V for a condenser microphone.
- Connect headphones to the headphone jack.
- Balance monitoring with the USB/Direct switch.
- Select M-Track Solo as the input device in your DAW.
- Check the recording level and start recording.
Home vocal recording
With an XLR microphone and phantom power, it may serve as an entry point for recording vocals.
Guitar and bass recording
The dedicated instrument input allows guitars and basses to be recorded directly.
Podcasts and radio
Being bus-powered and portable, it may suit single-microphone voice recording.
Who it may suit
- People assembling their first home-recording gear
- People who want to record microphone and instrument with one unit
- People who want to start production with bundled software
Good to know before you buy
- There is a single preamp, so multiple microphones cannot be recorded at once.
- An Antares Auto-Tune logo appears on the page, but inclusion is not clearly stated.
Price
Please check the official page for the price.
See M-Track Solo on the product page
Sources: m-audio.com (checked 2026-10-27)
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