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MOTU M2

2-In / 2-Out USB-C audio interface in studio quality

For Mac, PC & iOS devices
2 microphone / line / Hi-Z guitar inputs with combo sockets
2 balanced DC-coupled jack outputs (1/4 inch)
2 unbalanced RCA outputs
1 headphone output (with ESS converters) with independent volume control
MIDI input and output
High recording quality thanks to ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology
Fast audio transfer between interface and host software
Dynamic range of 120 dB at the outputs
Sensitivity of - 129 dB ON on mic inputs
Detailed level indication for input and output signals thanks to full colour LCD
48V phantom power per channel
Sampling rates: 44.1 to 192 kHz
24 bits
Driver loopback to feed the output signal back into the PC, live streaming and podcasting
Power supply via USB-C (compatible with USB type A, cable included)
Power switch included
Robust metal construction
Including MOTU Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10
Including 6 GB loops, samples and phrases for music production
Kensington Lock

MOTU M2 Overview

The MOTU M2 is a studio-quality 2 in / 2 out USB-C audio interface that allows you to create high-quality vocal, instrumental or other recordings. No matter if Mac, PC or iOS device - the M2 works with various devices/computers as well as with all common DAWs. Speaking of DAWs: a Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10 software is included to enable you to edit your own recordings and produce music directly.

The USB-C interface offers two channels including a Hi-Z feature so that electric guitars can be connected directly. They also have the necessary 48V phantom power for condenser microphones and a practical display for monitoring the input and output signal. The ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology ensures crystal-clear results that can be heard and need not hide from professional recordings. You also benefit from extremely low latency for precise and clocked recordings. Recording is in 24-bit, 192kHz maximum, while the RCA and TRS outputs are available for monitoring. The MIDI-capable device is powered via USB-C.

A free and extensive sound library with 6GB of loops, samples and phrases completes the overall picture of the MOTU M2 audio interface.

Features:

Manufacturer: MOTU
Operating system: Win / Mac OS
Application Area: Home sector
Number of channels: 2x2
Number of Microphone Inputs: 2
Line ins: 2
Line outs: 2
Headphone inputs: 1
Phantom Power: Yes
S/PDIF coaxial In: 0
S/PDIF coaxial Out: 0
S/PDIF optical In: 0
S/PDIF optical Out: 0
Network connections: none
MIDI Interface: Yes
Maximum sampling rate in kHz: 192
Maximum sampling rate in bit: 24
Bus Powered: Yes
incl. Power Adapter: No
USB Version: USB 2.0
Width (mm): 191
Depth (mm): 108
Height (mm): 45
Weight (kg): 0.81

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Review from: Wes at 10/12/20

Worth the money just for the DACs alone. Have bought this to work with at home when i'm away from the studio and the sound quality is excellent. The loopback function is also a great addition to use for recording samples from youtube etc without having to mess around with Soundflower and create aggregate devices etc. Hightly recommended as a travel unit and for mixing on headphones. It doesn't have any monitor controls (mono, mono sum, dim, cut etc) so it's not a studio piece but the quality of the converters are ridiculously good at this price!

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Out-sounding interface

Review from: Pat at 05/11/20

Out of all the interfaces I've owned the M2 is leagues ahead, in terms of ease of use and performance. Installation was effortless, with my DAW instantly recognising the device and optimum settings. I've yet to get to a stage where I notice an latency, which is phenomenal. Highly recommended, especially for the price!

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Best in its class.

Review from: Digital Dharma at 04/16/20

Absolute top quality performance. Wonderful top specifications, best in its class.
Within this price range it blows the competition out of the water.
(I purchased it to replace a perfectly working Scarlett 2i4 (1st Gen) which simply cannot compete with the Motu M2.)
A wonderful replacement for my home studio. My only criticism is the supplied USB cable is very short so had to buy a quality 2M replacement. Also when I registered the product on the MOTU site I got an error informing me the serial number was already in use! After contacting MOTU Support I quickly received a reply informing me that they had registered the unit for me.
Big thank you to DV247 UK who shipped the unit from Germany and despite the UK Virus Lock-down and it being Bank Holiday Easter it arrived promptly.
All good. Very Happy customer.

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Review from: Video Tutorials at 04/20/20

Like most USB devices its plug and use I did load the MOTU drivers on my Mac alongside the Digital Performer Light. It was all well explained in tutorials and so easy to confidently get going. The coloured Channel levels is the highlight of the product alongside the brilliant clear quality of the recordings I am now able to make.

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Great interface

Review from: Zib at 04/14/20

had it for over a week and all is great. There are enough connections for my needs and particularly MIDI in/out is great addition. Sound is superb and you can control everything easily. No issues with straight forward installation on my Win 10. Before the purchase I had a question which DV247 staff responded straight away. Great service and fast shipping for a really good interface.