Track 2X2M - Voice recorder M-AUDIO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Track 2X2M M-AUDIO

User Guide (English) Introduction Box Contents M-Track 2X2M USB-C-to-USB-C Cable USB-C-to-USB-A Cable Software Download Cards User Guide Safety & Warranty Manual Support For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit m-audio.com. For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.

Quick Start Windows users: Before connecting M-Track 2X2M to your computer, install the drivers:

1. Go to m-audio.com/drivers and download the latest M-Track 2X2M driver for your operating

2. Open the file you downloaded and double-click the driver installer file.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

Software: We've included Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite with your M-Track 2X2M so you can get started making music with professional software right out of the box. For Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition, register your M-Track 2X2M on m-audio.com, and follow the install instructions in your User Account. For installing Ableton Live Lite, follow the instructions on the included Ableton Live Lite software download card. Also, visit ableton.com to check for any available software updates. Virtual Instruments: Follow the instructions on the software download card for installing the included virtual instrument plugins. After installation, most DAWs will not load virtual instrument plugins automatically. In order to access the virtual instrument plugins with Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite, you will need to choose the plugin folder for the software to scan: Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition (AAX) plugin folders: Windows (32-bit): C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins Windows (64-bit): C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins macOS: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins Ableton (VST) Plugins: Windows (32-bit): C:\Program Files (x86)\VSTplugins Windows (64-bit): C:\Program Files\VSTplugins macOS: Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Plugins\VST To set your plugin folder in Ableton Live Lite:

3. After making your selection, the Use VST Custom Plug-In Folder button should be ON. If

it is not, click the button to turn it on.

Connection Diagram Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately.

• Use the +48V (Phantom Power) Switch only if a microphone requires phantom power. Most dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones do not require phantom power, but most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power.

Setting Up M-Track 2X2M with Your Software Be sure your audio software program is set up to receive audio from the M-Track 2X2M. This can usually be done in your software's Preferences, Device Setup, or Options. Please consult your software manual for more information. To set up the M-Track 2X2M with Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition:

1. Use the included USB cable to connect the M-Track 2X2M to your computer.

2. Open Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition.

Note: You may need to save and restart your project.

5. Select your Sample Rate and then click OK to close the Setup window.

You can now add audio tracks to receive audio from sources connected to the M-Track 2X2M inputs and stream recorded audio back through the M-Track 2X2M outputs.

Front Panel Rear Panel Monitors Headphones Guitar Computer External MIDI Devices Microphone4

gain level. Set this knob so the corresponding LED Meter (located below the knob) displays a "healthy" level during performance—but not so high that the meter "clips" or peaks, causing distortion in the audio.

the mix of the audio signal from your inputs (Direct) and the audio output of your computer (USB) that will be sent to the Main Outputs and Headphone Output. This knob is useful for dealing with “latency” when you are recording in your DAW. Latency is a delay in sound that may occur between the incoming sound (playing your instrument, singing, etc.) and outgoing sound (when you hear it in the DAW). Latency is often the result of the “buffer size” setting, which is usually located in your DAW’s Preferences, Options, or Device Setup menu. Higher buffer sizes generally result in higher latency. In some cases, lower buffer size settings can consume a lot of your computer’s CPU and cause audio glitches. To prevent these audio glitches, you will need to use a higher buffer setting, and this may result in latency. If you are experiencing latency when recording, adjust the knob towards the Direct position to increase the blend of unprocessed audio from your inputs directly to your Main Outputs and Headphone Output. This will let you hear the incoming audio from your inputs without latency while still being able to hear the audio from your DAW. When listening to the playback, adjust the knob all the way to the USB position. If your computer is powerful enough, you may be able to set the buffer size setting in your DAW low enough such that you may never need to listen to the direct audio signal from your inputs. In this case, set the USB / Direct Blend knob all the way to the USB position to monitor only the audio output of your DAW.

4. Headphone Level: Adjusts the output volume of the Headphone Output.

5. Monitor Level: Adjusts the output volume of Main Outputs, which should be connected

to your powered monitors or amplifier system.

6. Power LED: Lights up when a valid USB connection has been established between your

computer and M-Track 2X2M. Use this light to verify that M-Track 2X2M is receiving power and is ready to use.

7. +48V (Phantom Power) LED: Lights up when phantom power is engaged.

8. MIDI In LED: Flashes when MIDI data is received from an external MIDI controller.

1. USB Port (Type C): This connection

will allow you to send audio and MIDI data to and from a computer. Use the included USB-C-to-USB-C or USB-C-to-USB-A cables to connect the M-Track 2X2M to a computer. The M-Track 2X2M requires a USB

2.0 connection (or higher).

2. Combo Inputs: Connect microphones, a guitar or bass with an active pickup, or line-

level devices to these inputs. For microphones, use an XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS cable. For a guitar or bass with an active pickup, use a standard 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS cable. For line-level signals, use a 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cable. View the input signal levels with the LED Meters.

3. Main Outputs: Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these outputs to

your powered monitors, amplifier system, etc. The mix you hear from these outputs will be determined by the USB / Direct Blend knob. The level of these ouputs is controlled by the Monitor Level knob.

5. MIDI Out: Use a standard five-pin MIDI cable to connect this output to the MIDI In of an

to a table or other surface.

1. Headphone Output: Connect 1/4"

(6.35 mm) TRS headphones to this output. The mix you hear from this output will be determined by the USB / Direct Blend knob. The level of this output is controlled by the Headphone Level knob.

2. Instrument Inputs: Connect a guitar with a passive pickup or other high-impedance

signal to this input with a 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS cable. View the input signal levels with the LED Meters. Note: Using an Instrument Input will mute the Combo Input on the corresponding channel.

3. +48V (Phantom Power) Switch: This switch activates and deactivates phantom power.

When activated, phantom power supplies +48 volts to the Combo Inputs. Please note that most dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones do not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power.

2. Abra Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition.

1. Puerto USB (tipo C): Esta

2. Aprire Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition.

Appendix (English) Technical Specifications All specifications are measured at 20 kHz bandwidth. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mic Inputs 1-2 (balanced XLR) Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.1 dB) Dynamic Range 104 dB (A-weighted) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 104 dB (+1.0 dBu, A-weighted) THD+N 0.002% Preamp EIN -128 dBu (max gain, 150 Ω source,

Main Outputs, L and R (balanced 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS) Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.05 dB) Dynamic Range / Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (A-weighted) THD+N 0.005% Max Output Level +13 dBu (1 kHz, -1 dBFS)

Headphone Output (1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS) THD+N 0.005% Output Impedance 10 Ω23

Trademarks and Licenses M-Audio is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AAX, Avid, and Pro Tools are registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Ableton is a trademark of Ableton AG. ASIO and VST are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Kensington and the K & Lock logo are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands. All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.m-audio.com