M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C vs PreSonus AudioBox USB 96
M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C vs PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C or PreSonus AudioBox USB 96? Evenly matched.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise — and they cost the same. Go on brand preference, warranty, or whichever you can get first.
At a Glance
How closely these two line up
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C | PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Preamps | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C takes preamp gain (55dB, +20dB). It gives up dynamic range to the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Preamp Gain +20dB55dB35dB
More gain drives quiet dynamic microphones like the SM7B without a separate booster.
PreSonus AudioBox USB 96
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 takes dynamic range (105dB, +1dB). It gives up preamp gain to the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Dynamic Range +1dB105dB104dB
Wider converter dynamic range means less noise between the quietest and loudest parts of a take.
Where they’re identical
These 12 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Operating System windows, macos
- Sample Rate 192kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback No
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O In/Out
- Bus Powered Yes
- TRS Outputs 2
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
Neither product wins outright on the specs the catalog holds, so the choice comes down to which set of strengths matches your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96?
The largest gap is preamp gain, where the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C leads — 55dB against 35dB. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 12 specs, including operating system, sample rate and bit depth. Two audio interfaces from M-Audio and PreSonus, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C or PreSonus AudioBox USB 96?
Evenly matched. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise — and they cost the same. Go on brand preference, warranty, or whichever you can get first.
What do the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C and PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 have in common?
Both share 12 specifications in the catalog, including operating system (windows, macos), sample rate (192kHz), bit depth (24-bit) and phantom power (Yes), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.