New from M-Audio, the MobilePre audio interface follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, the MobilePre USB, and adds a number of fresh features to the lineup. You can use the MobilePre to turn your computer into a music recording and production studio and record guitar, vocals, keyboard, and more.

The MobilePre's key features include two XLR / TS combo jacks and two line inputs, four top-panel knobs, 48V phantom power, and 24-bit, 48 kHz audio. In addition, the MobilePre comes with Avid Pro Tools SE music creation software (Mac / Win), which provides professional recording features, effects, and virtual instruments. Take a look at Pro Tools SE's features in detail:

• Mix up to 24 tracks (16 audio tracks, 8 virtual instrument tracks)
• Integrated learning tools for creating music
• Built-in composing features, including MIDI sequencing and Score editing
• Includes over 100 different virtual instruments
• Effects, including reverb, EQ, and guitar amp / distortion effects
• Comes with over 3 GB of audio loops for constructing songs and ideas quickly
• Compatible with PCs and Macs

The MobilePre audio interface is also compatible with a range of other software, such as Pro Tools M-Powered 8 to Apple GarageBand, Apple Logic, Ableton Live, and Propellerhead Record.

Full features for M-Audio's MobilePre audio interface are as follows:

• 24-bit, 48 kHz audio quality
• Record two sources simultaneously
• Two front-panel XLR / TS combo jacks for recording microphones and / or instruments
• Two rear-panel line inputs for recording line-level sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synthesizers, and more
• Front / Rear Input Select button -- record via front-panel combo jacks or rear-panel line inputs
• Four top-panel knobs for adjusting input / output levels and headphone volume
• 48V Phantom Power switch to power studio-quality condenser microphones
• Direct Monitor button for monitoring your recording without latency
• Rear-panel line outputs for connecting studio monitors
• Headphone input
• USB port for connection and power
• Includes Avid Pro Tools SE software

The M-Audio MobilePre audio interface is priced at $179. For more information, please visit m-audio.com.