Audio interface M-Audio M-Track Solo — USB 16-bit/48 kHz, 1-in/1-out, XLR/TRS combo & instrument input, 48V phantom, headphone out

The M-Audio M-Track Solo is a compact USB audio interface that provides 16-bit / 48 kHz audio conversion with one input and one output. It features a combined XLR‑1/4" connector with a selectable mic/instrument preamp and a dedicated line output for monitors. The device is intended for basic home recording, podcasting and simple tracking, offering plug-and-play USB connectivity and a direct monitoring function to record with minimal latency.

Advantages

The M-Audio M-Track Solo offers a simple control layout and reliable 16-bit / 48 kHz conversion, enabling straightforward capture of vocals, instruments or line-level sources. The combined XLR‑1/4" input accepts both microphone and instrument signals via a selectable preamp, while the dedicated line output allows connection to studio monitors or an external mixer. USB bus power and class-compliant operation simplify setup with most computers and portable recording devices.

Suitable for

• Home recording of vocals and single instruments
• Podcasting and voice-over capture
• Simple tracking and DI recording for guitar or bass
• Portable recording setups with USB connection

Key specifications

• Model: M-Audio M-Track Solo (MPN: MTRACK SOLOII, EAN: 694318024980)
• Audio resolution: 16-bit / 48 kHz
• Inputs/Outputs: 1-in / 1-out
• Input type: combined XLR‑1/4" with selectable mic/instrument preamp
• Output: line output for monitors
• Connectivity: USB (class-compliant, plug-and-play)
• Monitoring: direct monitoring for latency-free recording

How to use

Connect the M-Audio M-Track Solo to your computer using the supplied USB cable; the unit is USB-powered and designed for plug-and-play operation with compatible systems. Insert a microphone or an instrument into the combined XLR‑1/4" input and set the input selector to the correct preamp mode (mic or instrument). Use the line output to connect active studio monitors or route to a mixer; enable direct monitoring to hear the input signal with minimal latency while recording. Adjust input gain to avoid clipping and monitor levels in your recording software.

Recommendations

Use a suitable quality microphone and proper mic technique for vocal recordings, and switch the selectable preamp to instrument when recording guitar or bass directly. Keep input gain below clipping and connect the line output to active monitors or a mixer. Ensure your computer audio settings are set to 16-bit / 48 kHz for consistent recording and playback.