Universal Audio Volt 2 vs M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C
Universal Audio Volt 2 vs M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Universal Audio Volt 2 or M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C? Evenly matched — take the Universal Audio Volt 2.
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. With the specs level, $10 is the real difference, and the Universal Audio Volt 2 is the cheaper side of it.
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 | Universal Audio Volt 2 | M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Preamps | 10/10 | 9.6/10 |
| 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
Universal Audio Volt 2
2-in/2-out USB audio interface with high-quality preamps and analog-inspired tone shaping.
On paper the Universal Audio Volt 2 takes dynamic range (112dB, +8dB). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $10.00.
Leads on
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Dynamic Range +8dB112dB104dB
Wider converter dynamic range means less noise between the quietest and loudest parts of a take.
M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
It gives up dynamic range to the Universal Audio Volt 2. That costs $10.00 more than the Universal Audio Volt 2.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 13 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Sample Rate 192kHz
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Preamp Gain 55dB
- 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
The Universal Audio Volt 2 is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Universal Audio Volt 2 and M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C?
The largest gap is dynamic range, where the Universal Audio Volt 2 leads — 112dB against 104dB. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 13 specs, including connection type, sample rate and bit depth. Two audio interfaces from Universal Audio and M-Audio, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Universal Audio Volt 2 or M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C?
Evenly matched — take the Universal Audio Volt 2. 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. With the specs level, $10 is the real difference, and the Universal Audio Volt 2 is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Universal Audio Volt 2 and M-Audio M-Track 2x2M-C have in common?
Both share 13 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), sample rate (192kHz), bit depth (24-bit) and preamp gain (55dB), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.