The M-Audio M-Track Solo is a compact Audio Interface that features M-Audios exclusive Crystal preamp with phantom power and impressive A/D converters. The powerful 2-channel USB recording interface produces studio-quality 16-bit/48kHz sound for Mac, PC and iOS users, making them ideal for music producers, live streams and podcasters.The M-Track Solo provides a gateway for users to easily access computer audio recording and production at an affordable price point. They offer a quality step up from a users pre-installed computer audio playback and recording features.The Crystal preamps provides reassurance that the best sound possible can be produced from connected microphones and instruments. There is also +48V phantom power included which is ideal for powering condenser mics.The Solo includes a stereo line input for connecting digital drum machines, pianos or any other -inch device, 1/8-inch headphone and RCA stereo output connections for easy monitoring, and a USB/Direct monitoring switch which ensures a balance can be optimised between the direct input signals and the playback from the computer software.The unit is solely USB powered meaning there is no need for an external power supply.A comprehensive software bundle is also included to ensure professional recordings can be created. The software package consists of MPC Beats, a fully featured DAW, with its full collection of virtual instruments - TubeSynth, Electric, and Bassline, 80 FX plugins including the new AIR Channel Strip and Half Time and 2GB of factory content with Bonus F9 instruments library.