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MOTU M2 - The NEW 2-In/2-Out USB Audio Interface from MOTU with Studio-Quality Sound!
Excellent engineering is tradition - decades of experience, award-winning development, worldwide top hits, mega-star tours, primetime TV shows, and music for blockbuster movies - all are part of every MOTU audio interface.
Top-Tier Audio Quality
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology found in high-end MOTU AVB audio interfaces, the M2 delivers an astonishing 120 dB dynamic range at its main outputs.
This is made possible by the high-quality ESS converters, which are also used on the headphone output. Crystal-clear preamps achieve a measured value of -129 dBu EIN at the microphone inputs. You’ll hardly find better sound in this price range.
Speed. Practically Latency-Free Monitoring
The M2 offers latency-free monitoring of live inputs (microphone, guitar, or line signals). MOTU’s ultra-fast USB driver enables a round-trip latency of 2.5 ms (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz).
Detailed Level Meters
When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than hitting optimal levels. The M2 is the only audio interface in its class with a 160 x 120 pixel LCD color display featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. You won’t find a better or more precise level display.
Loopback
The M2 driver offers a loopback function that lets you route your computer’s output back into your recording software. Streaming and podcasting have never been easier or better!
Stand-Alone Operation
With a standard USB-C power supply, the M2 can be used as a standalone preamp and basic mixer without a host computer. Simply activate the monitor button for each input (and 48V phantom power if needed) and adjust the preamp gain as required. Connect the main outputs to any device with line inputs, such as active speakers or a mixer.
All Included. So You Can Start Right Away. Workstation Software, Virtual Instruments, and Loops.
Connect the M2 to your Mac or PC and create your tracks with the included music production software Performer Lite or Live Lite. Also included are hundreds of loops, one-shots, and sounds from leading manufacturers like Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters. Simply register your purchased M2 at MOTU and download the full professional software immediately. Find the link here
MOTU Performer Lite
Performer Lite offers everything you need for quick and easy recording, editing, mixing, and mastering your own music. Connect your microphone, guitar, and MIDI keyboard and start your own music production with dozens of effect plug-ins, guitar effects, and much more.
Ableton Live 10 Lite
This is a compact version of Ableton Live 10 and includes all the essential workflows, instruments, and effects of the full version.
100+ Virtual Instruments
Performer Lite includes over 100 instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs, synthesizers, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments, and more.
Loops and Sounds
You get over 6 GB of free loops and sample packs from MOTU, Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters. Choose from dozens of music styles and drag and drop them into your project to instantly add the perfect backing tracks to your recordings.
The M Series - Best in Class. Audio Quality, Speed, and Level Meters!
Features
- 2-In/2-Out USB C audio interface with 24-bit/192kHz resolution
- Top-tier audio quality thanks to ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology
- Ultra-fast audio transmission (extremely low latency) for host software processing
- Detailed level meters for all inputs/outputs on a full-color LCD
- Individual preamp and 48V phantom power for each input
- Hardware (direct) monitoring for each input (mono or stereo)
- Support for sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
- The perfect interface for home studios and podcasts, on stage, at events, and on the go
- Robust metal construction
- Workstation software included (MOTU Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10)
- Over 100 instruments (in Performer Lite)
- Over 6 GB of free loops, samples, and phrases from popular libraries
- Power switch
- Kensington lock
Connections
- 2x microphone / line / Hi-Z guitar inputs with combo jacks for XLR and 1/4" jack
- 2x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch jack outputs
- 2x unbalanced RCA outputs (mirrored)
- 1x headphone output (with ESS converters) with independent volume control
- 1x MIDI In/Out
dB Range
- 120 dB dynamic range at the outputs
- -129 dB EIN sensitivity at the microphone inputs
Connectivity
- Power via USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) with power switch (USB cable included)
- USB class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
- Windows driver with 2.5 ms round-trip latency (32 samples at 96 kHz)
- Mac driver (optional, for 2.5 ms RTL at 32/96 kHz and loopback function)
- iOS/Class Compliant compatible (with optional active USB2/3/C hub and Lightning/USB adapter)
- Driver loopback to route output signal back into the computer, live streaming, and podcasting
System Requirements
- macOS 10.11 or higher
- Windows 7, 8, 10 or higher (64-bit only)
- iOS 9 or higher
Scope of delivery
- 1 x MOTU M2 2-channel USB C audio interface
Specification
- Product number 00065955
- Colour Black
- Outputs 6.3mm Klinke, Cinch / RCA, MIDI, USB
- Inputs 6.3mm Klinke, MIDI, USB, XLR
- Number of input channels 2
- Microphone input Yes, with phantom power
- max. sampling rate 24 bit / 192 kHz
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I definitely recommend buying this product—at least for the use case I’ve described—but I can easily imagine that it also performs great in standard use (via the front-panel inputs).
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Conclusion: I like to order again from KIRSTEIN
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MOTU is of course a big name in this field, but with a budget of up to 300,- € I didn't have the guys from Cambridge Massachusetts on my radar at first.
But yes, MOTU has decided to offer an interface in this price range as well. It seems like they looked in their parts boxes and realized: Cheap pots? We don't. Cheap chips and preamps? Neither do we. Plastic knobs and housings? Negative. I guess that's why they packed their high end components into the thing and I wonder how anyone can make any money that way.
The thing has become really high quality and MOTU can program drivers! Latency is no longer an issue! Even more complex configurations in Guitar Rig, for example, are barely noticeable. There is no difference between monitor and direct path for me. The loopback function is very interesting for streamers. The PC sound can be mixed together with the live sound, the problem that the programs fight over the ASIO driver does not exist here.
Very chic also the strikingly good sound and the colored LED display for out and input.
I am completely satisfied and enthusiastic, the price / performance ratio (190, - €) exceeds my expectations many times over. Therefore, my clear recommendation for semi-professional use.
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