m audio m track solo usb audio interface

The combo input and jack inputs are both solid, with minimal movement or wobbliness when something is plugged in. Overall the build quality is pretty good considering it’s made of plastic. On the back of the interface are old school RCA outputs to connect to monitors and there’s a USB port here too. There’s a Phantom power LED that lights up when phantom power is engaged and an output control for the headphone or RCA outs here too. An unexpected but welcome feature at this price point. A super useful feature is the clip lights that light up green when an input signal is detected, and turn red if your signal is too hot and you’re clipping. On the top of the M-Track Solo you’ll find gain controls for both inputs. “I also didn’t notice any latency when recording, either on my Mac where I did the majority of testing, or on my iPad Pro.” Set it to USB and you’ll hear the audio playback from whatever machine you have it hooked up to whether thats a Mac or an iPad. Set it to Direct and you’ll hear the direct input signal with all inputs summed to mono.

I think i’d rather have a 1/4” headphone input if i’m honest.Īnd at the end here a toggle switch which allows you to switch between hearing the direct signal input or the USB stream return signal. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack here, which I have mixed feelings about. I hate when companies stick it on the back so this is great to see. Next, there’s a Phantom power switch, which is mercifully situated on the FRONT of the interface. Next to that is 1/4” input with a toggle switch to select between line level stuff like for microphones or keyboards or guitars/basses. On the front of the interface is a XLR and 1/4” TRS cable combo input.

The mix of matte and gloss finishes makes the M-track Solo look more premium than it feels. That’s not really surprising at this price point. The interface has a fully plastic construction. Inside the M-Track Solo’s packaging, you’ll find the interface itself, a USB B to USB A cable, some documentation … and that’s it! “I’m genuinely surprised by how good the M-track solo sounds.” What’s in the Box?

M audio m track solo usb audio interface