M-AUDIO M-Track Solo USB Audio Interface for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting with XLR, Line and DI Inputs, Plus a Software Suite Included

I honestly think this is greatIf you YouTube this it gets some hate.... But when you compare it to $200+ interfaces then naturally you're going to get more for what you pay for right? That goes without saying I'd have hoped..I'm a signed pro musician and I used this to record some ideas I had and it did the job nicely.Yes gain needs to be a little higher but so what. I had no issues on the quality of sound at all, software included was easy to install and use, it's light weight, the headphones input is on the front which is nice so design is good, has phantom power source if you need it (I don't)It isn't the best. Obviously it's like $50...you can't complain about quality of sound engineering, tech etc if you're a musician spending $50 on an interface lmao... Be real...When you compare it to its price, it's fantastic, like I honestly feel you're getting more out of this than the money you spent on it. Legit.I own a fancy 4th Gen scarlet 2 blah blah whatever it's called, but this helped me out when I was traveling record a couple great ideas which now have some great promise in production in a studio. I'm thankful for itFor beginners especially, it's ideal, learn on it, audacity etc, without breaking bank on scarlet's etcEven intermediate etc or pros who need a temp solution, it's all round greatI recommend it 100%

I was really worried when I first opened the package and installed it, because the first thing I heard when I plugged in my microphone and instrument was the buzzing that a lot of people were experiencing from a ground loop hum. However, I was able to remedy this by using two different types of cables.Previously, I was using a 1/4 to xlr cable to connect the microphone and a 1/4 to 1/4 jack cable to connect my guitar, and I was getting that infuriating buzzing/ humming.Now, as seen in the picture, I am using a male xlr to female xlr cable to connect my microphone and a new 1/4 jack cable. This has eliminated any hum that I was experiencing before hand.That being said, a chain is as strong as its weakest link. You can't expect clear audio from a 5 dollar karaoke microphone, and great tone from a $60 guitar. Musical equipment is an investment, and the more you spend now, the less you should have to spend in the future.The monitor is quiet with headphones with high impedance, but I honestly expected that. It is a $50 audio interface. This is made for people looking for cheap starter equipment, so the emphasis is on the usage of starter equipment. If you plug in your Sennheiser HD 58x headphones, it will be quieter than if you plug in a pair of Beats Wireless Studio.It works well with Windows 10, and I haven't had any issues. Just make sure that "Line 1/2" is set as your default device. Windows 10 doesn't automatically switch default microphones when you plug in a new device.Overall, I think it's a fantastic product for its price and I would personally recommend it to anyone looking for a introductory piece of equipment for either recording podcast, or recording music. I am very happy with my purchase.

Works well

Really, for the price, it's a good interface. For a budget-friendly device, it's not professional-grade, but it does a great job of recording. At least in my case, I use it to record my electric guitar and use distortion, overdrive, high-gain amp effects, and other things. You can get a 10ms latency with the default block size. I even have a 5ms latency on my system! That's true, by lowering the block size. I've seen a lot of people say it records very quietly, and the truth is, I don't have any problems with that. In fact, the input where my guitar is connected has the gain at 0; I haven't even turned it up. I just turn up the volume in Amplitube 5 and then add more in Reaper if I want, and it feels like a real amp.Clearly, the configurations, setup, and installation aren't for a novice, and if you're a novice, you should be very patient and read a lot. You can rely on artificial intelligence to guide you through the installation and configuration of everything. Perhaps poor user practices cause this interface to break down very quickly. Don't activate phantom power if you're not powering anything that requires it, don't turn up the input volume all the way. You can listen without using the rear outputs or the front output, just through USB via the PC's audio.I hope my interface lasts a long time.

I straight up just use this to power my headphones on pc, so I can’t really comment on any functionality beyond that. I do have to say though, I don’t see how I could’ve lived without this. It is a basic yet fantastic little budget interface that lets me turn my volume up with a convenient little knob in FPS games beyond the basic limits of windows. Ive found it INCREDIBLY NECESSARY for games like Escape from Tarkov and Rainbow Six Siege, considering how low of a price it is. I’m experiencing (what feels like) a cheatingly high volume, practically no latency, and picturesque 360 sound. (I do have to warn, be careful with extended periods of audio with high volume because of hearing health, I don’t endorse that yada yada you get it.) As for powering my headphones, it gets the job done perfectly.I might also add that mine has taken quite a beating from my clumsy nature, yet has held up perfectly. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tripped over a cord and sent it flying, yet, it’s still going strong. Literally one of my better purchases of the last few years. Practically unbeatable for the price.