M-Audio M-Track Duo HD Pack - Complete Recording Kit for Home Studio
The M-Audio M-Track Duo HD Pack is the ultimate, all-in-one solution for any artist, producer, or content creator looking to set up a professional-quality home recording studio. This all-in-one package takes the guesswork out of equipment selection, providing all the essential components to start recording music, podcasts, or voiceovers right away. It includes the acclaimed M-Track Duo audio interface, HDH41 monitoring headphones, and an M100 condenser microphone with all accessories, plus an invaluable music production software suite.
At the heart of this kit is the M-Track Duo audio interface, a powerful and compact device that connects to your Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device via a modern USB-C port. Capable of recording at up to 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, it ensures that every nuance of your performance is captured with exceptional clarity and detail. Its two M-Audio-exclusive Crystal™ preamps deliver transparent, low-noise sound with up to 55dB of gain, perfect for getting the most out of any microphone, including the included M100.
Main Features
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M-Track Duo High-Resolution Audio Interface: Record with pristine studio quality thanks to its 24-bit resolution and sampling rate of up to 192 kHz. Its professional-grade A/D converters ensure crystal-clear audio conversion.
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Crystal™ Preamps: Equipped on both combo inputs (XLR/TRS), these high-end preamps provide a clean, transparent, and powerful sound, ideal for capturing vocals and instruments with maximum fidelity and incredibly low background noise.
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M100 Condenser Microphone: This versatile condenser microphone is perfect for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, and other instruments with impressive richness and detail. The package includes a microphone stand, a protective cover, and an XLR cable.
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HDH41 Monitoring Headphones: Designed for critical listening and accurate tracking during recording, the HDH41s offer faithful sound reproduction and excellent attenuation of outside noise, allowing you to focus on your performance.
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Latency-Free Monitoring: The Direct/USB switch on the interface allows you to listen to the input signal in real time without any delay (latency), a crucial factor for recording comfortably and accurately.
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Producer Essentials Software Bundle: A complete arsenal of creative tools to take your productions to the next level. Includes digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Ableton Live Lite and MPC Beats, powerful effects from Antares, HeadRush, and AIR, as well as a comprehensive collection of virtual instruments and access to sound libraries.
Benefits for the Modern Creator
With the M-Track Duo HD Pack, you gain a competitive edge by having a cohesive, high-quality recording ecosystem. The components have been selected to work seamlessly together, saving you time and money searching for compatible equipment. It's the ideal entry point into the world of music production, podcasting, and content creation, offering professional tools in an accessible and user-friendly format. USB power and a compact design make it a portable solution, ready to capture inspiration wherever it strikes.
Use Cases
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Singer-songwriters and musicians: Simultaneously record a vocal track with the M100 microphone and a guitar or bass through the instrument input, all with impeccable sound quality.
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Podcasters and Streamers: Capture crisp, professional dialogue for your podcasts, live streams, or videos, ensuring your audience hears every word clearly.
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Electronic Music Producers: Use the complete software package, including DAWs, virtual synthesizers and effects, to compose, arrange and mix complete tracks from scratch.
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Audio Students: Learn the fundamentals of recording and production with industry-standard equipment that is both powerful and easy to understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy any additional cables or accessories to get started?
No. The pack is designed to be a complete solution. It includes the USB-C cable for connecting the interface, the XLR cable for the microphone, and all the necessary accessories such as the microphone stand and headphone adapter.
Is the included software a trial version?
Most of the software, such as Ableton Live Lite, MPC Beats, and the AIR virtual instruments, are lifetime licenses. Some partner products, such as Reason+, Antares AutoTune® Unlimited, and Splice, are offered as subscriptions or limited-time access (6 and 2 months respectively) so you can experience their full potential.
What is direct monitoring and what is it used for?
Direct monitoring (controlled by the Direct/USB switch) lets you hear the signal coming into the microphone or instrument directly, before it passes through the computer. This eliminates the delay or "latency" that can be very annoying when recording, allowing you to hear yourself in real time, perfectly synchronized.
Project description
Audio recording kit consisting of: a 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface with 24-bit/192kHz resolution, two XLR/TRS combo inputs with Crystal™ preamps providing up to 55dB of gain and switchable +48V phantom power. Includes a studio condenser microphone, monitoring headphones, XLR cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, microphone stand, and a music production software bundle including DAWs, virtual instruments, and effects plugins.
