- High headroom inputs with Octane Preamp Technology to enhance the front end of any multitrack digital system.
- Up to 24/96 kHz resolution.
- (8) XLR+1/4" combo inputs with individual metering.
- Dual headphone outs with selectable source.
- (8) balanced 1/4" outputs.
Add a professional edge to your studio with the M-Track Eight
from M-Audio.
This eight-input USB 2.0 audio interface enables you to track
large music ensembles, record the band, or mic an entire drum set
with pro-grade audio components and a myriad of connections.
M-Track Eight connects to your computer via USB 2.0 and easily
integrates into your studio with its standard 1U 19” rack size.
With a single USB cable, M-Track Eight creates a two-way audio
connection with your Mac or PC, enabling you to record directly
into your favorite DAW or playback audio to mix and master your
tracks. Plus, Cubase 7 LE comes bundled with M-Track Eight for
out-of-the-box music creation and gives you a powerful software
environment to record, edit, and bounce down your songs.
The included software suite also offers an impressive selection
of plugin effects from Waves Audio to put a professional finish
to your production: AudioTrack, Eddie Kramer Effect Channel,
TrueVerb, L1 Ultramaximizer, and Manny Marroquin Delay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the M-Track Eight require software drivers?
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For an Apple computer running Mac OSX, no drivers are required.
On a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, only one driver
installation is necessary, found on the M-Audio Drivers/Updates
page.
Will the M-Track Eight work with other DAW software?
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Yes! Virtually any Mac OSX or Windows Digital Audio Workstation
software capable of using USB audio interfaces will work with the
M-Track Eight.
Can I use an external microphone preamp or direct box with the
M-Track Eight?
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Yes! When connecting an external mic preamp, direct box, or any
other type of preamplifier to the M-Track, use a 1/4" TS or TRS
type connector as this will bypass the M-Track Eight's internal
microphone preamps. Only use an XLR type connection for
microphones.
The LED lights on the front of the M-Track Eight do not light up
all of the time. Have I set the levels properly?
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To achieve optimum input levels, adjust the input gain while the
source (microphone, instrument) is receiving the loudest signal.
For example, have a vocalist sing through the loudest section of
the song. At this loudest point, you should see one or two green
LED lights. Drums and other percussive sources may occasionally
display the yellow light. The red light indicates the input gain
is set too high.
What value does each LED segment on the level meters signify?
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The meters are calibrated relative to 0dBFS, which is the point
of digital clipping.
They values are approximately as follows:
Red: -0.5dBFS
Amber: -3dBFS
Green1: -6dBFS
Green2: -20dBFS
Which output on the back do I connect my speakers to?
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Connect your speakers or studio monitors to the MONITOR OUTPUT.
This output will be controlled by the large MONITOR knob on the
front panel. The other 8 outputs of the M-Track Eight are
assignable from the outputs of your audio software (ex, Cubase
LE7).
Are the inputs and outputs "Balanced" or "Unbalanced"?
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All inputs and outputs on the M-Track Eight can accept both
balanced and unbalanced line connections. Note that only XLR and
TRS type connectors carry balanced signals, while TS and RCA type
connectors are always unbalanced.
The sound from my Mac is very quiet, even when I turn the M-Track
Eight up all the way! Is this normal?
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Mac OSX has a separate, internal volume control. We recommend
keeping this all the way up in your Mac's System Preferences >
Sound > Output menu. On some Macs, you may also control the
volume with the function keys on the keyboard.
The M-Track Eight is very warm to the touch. Is this normal?
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Yes. The M-Track 8 will be very warm during normal operation,
but will not burn the skin when touched. Preamps of this design
and quality require a good deal of juice to operate (19V 2.37A in
this case).
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Further Technical Support
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Whether you are a customer or dealer, if you already own an
M-Audio product, or if you just have pre-sales questions, the
M-Audio technical support team is available to help!
Visit the link below to connect with any of the following support
options: online community support, phone support, email support.
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Technical Specs
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All specifications are measured at 20,000 Hz bandwidth.
Mic Inputs 1–8 (balanced XLR)
* Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+0.1 dB)
* Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted)
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 111 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
* THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
* Preamp EIN: * -132 dBu (max gain, 40 Ω source, A-weighted)
* -126 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source, unweighted)
* Max Input Level: +12 dBu
* Sensitivity: -46 dBu
* Gain Range: 58 dB
Line Inputs 1–8 (balanced 1/4” TRS)
* Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+0.1 dB)
* Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-weighted)
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 111 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
* THD+N: 0.002% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
* Max Input Level: +16 dBu
* Sensitivity: -13 dBu
* Gain Range: 29 dB
Instrument Inputs 1–2 (unbalanced 1/4” TS)
* Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+0.2 dB)
* Dynamic Range: 112 dB (A-weighted)
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 111 dB (1 kHz, +4 dBu, A-weighted)
* THD+N: 0.001% (1 kHz, +4 dBu, -1 dBFS)
* Max Input Level: +9 dBu
* Sensitivity: -21 dBu
* Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
* Gain Range: 30 dB
Monitor Outputs 1–2 (differential-balanced 1/4” TRS)
* Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+0.1 dB)
* Dynamic Range: * 112 dB (A-weighted)
* 110 dB (A-weighted, with Dim activated)
* THD+N: 0.003% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
* Maximum Output Level: * +28 dBu
* +8 dBu (with Dim activated)
Line Outputs 1–8 (impedance-balanced 1/4” TRS)
* Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (+0.1 dB)
* Dynamic Range: 113 dB (A-weighted)
* THD+N: 0.004% (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)
* Maximum Output Level: +10 dBu
* Output Impedance: 51
General
* Power: 19 V, 2.37 A, center-positive
* Dimensions(width x depth x height): 19.0” x 5.9” x 1.7”
* Weight: 4.37 lbs