M-Audio M-Track Eight: 8-Channel USB Interface for Multitrack Recording

The M-Track Eight is a rack-mount USB 2.0 audio interface that gives project studios and working engineers eight simultaneous recording channels without breaking the signal chain. Built around M-Audio's Octane preamp technology and capable of 24-bit/96kHz resolution, it captures everything from drum overheads to full vocal stacks with clarity and headroom.

Key Features

• 8 combo XLR + TRS 1/4" inputs with individual level meters
• Octane preamp technology for clean, low-noise mic gain
• Up to 24-bit / 96kHz recording resolution
• 111 dB dynamic range (A-weighted) — frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.1 dB)
• Selectable +48V phantom power by group (channels 1-4 / 5-8) for condenser mics
• Two front-panel instrument inputs for direct guitar or bass recording
• Dual headphone outputs with independent mix source selection
• 8 balanced 1/4" outputs for room sends or active monitor feeds
• Zero-latency monitoring with analog USB/direct blend control
• All-metal 1U 19" rack chassis — 48.3 × 15 × 4.3 cm, 1.98 kg

Ideal For

The M-Track Eight suits home studios tracking a live band in one take, rehearsal spaces that want to record drums and vocals together, or mobile engineers who need a lightweight, reliable rack unit on the road. The zero-latency direct monitoring makes it especially practical for vocal sessions where even a few milliseconds of delay affects performance.