M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C vs Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface
M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C vs Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface 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 Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface? It is a toss-up.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other — the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C takes Mic Inputs, the Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface takes Creator Features — and they are priced the same. Buy for the axis you actually use.
Unless…
- You need mic inputs — get the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C.
- You need creator features — get the Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
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 | Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 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 XLR inputs (2, +1). It gives up loopback to the Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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XLR Inputs +121
More XLR inputs let you record multiple microphones simultaneously.
Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface takes loopback (Yes). It gives up XLR inputs 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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LoopbackYesNo
Loopback routes computer audio back into the stream without a second interface or cable.
Where they’re identical
These 10 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Operating System windows, macos
- Sample Rate 192kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- 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 Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface?
The clearest difference is loopback, which the Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface has and the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C does not. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 10 specs, including connection type, operating system and sample rate. Two audio interfaces from M-Audio and Steinberg, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C or Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface?
It is a toss-up. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other — the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C takes Mic Inputs, the Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface takes Creator Features — and they are priced the same. Buy for the axis you actually use.
What do the M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C and Steinberg UR12C Audio Interface have in common?
Both share 10 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), operating system (windows, macos), sample rate (192kHz) and bit depth (24-bit), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.