# Budget-Friendly USB Interfaces The 'M-Track Solo' Offers Seamless Music Recording For Under $50 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-interface References: [musicradar](https://www.musicradar.com/news/m-audios-super-cheap-m-track-audio-interfaces-offer-everything-beginners-need-to-start-recording) & [m-audio](https://m-audio.com/m-track-solo) M-Audio is a company that has long been renowned for offering a range of audio equipment to suit the needs of everyone from bedroom musicians to touring professionals, with its new USB interface aimed squarely at the [budget-conscious segment of the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-professional-audio-equipment). Dubbed the M-Track Solo, this particular audio interface is capable of recording audio to computers and phones, with the inclusion of a [software package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-pro-8) making it easier than ever to convert audio signals into digital inputs and full-blown musical projects. This USB interface features a special input for guitars and basses as well as a stereo input that can be used in conjunction with [keyboards and synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument). Available for $49, the M-Track Solo is a great option for musicians operating on a budget. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Budget-friendly USB Interfaces:** Audio equipment manufacturers should create more budget-friendly USB interfaces for musicians operating on a budget. - **Software Bundles:** Manufacturers should offer software packages similar to the M-Track Solo, bundling value with the USB interface purchase. - **Mobile Audio Solutions:** There is room for mobile audio solutions, similar to the M-Track Solo for those looking to capture audio recordings on the go. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Audio equipment manufacturers should focus on creating more affordable audio interfaces for budget-conscious musicians. - **Software Development:** Software development companies could partner with audio equipment manufacturers to offer valuable software bundles with the purchase of audio interfaces. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app development is a market that audio equipment manufacturers could tap into by creating audio interfaces that connect to mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guitar-Catered Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-io-one.md) - [High-End Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-audio-interface.md) - [Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-interface.md) - [Digital Audio-Routing Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shure.md) - [Thrifty Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth.md) - [Intuitive Interface Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tascam-portacapture-x8.md) - [Budget Portable Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-portable-microphone.md) - [Portable Multi-Track Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitrack-recorder.md) - [Two-in-One Creator Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irig-stream-mic-pro.md)