MOTU M2 2-Channel Audio Interface

2-Channel Audio Interface

The MOTU M2 is a 2-channel USB-C audio interface for Mac, Windows, and iOS that offers best-in-class audio quality, best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency), and best-in-class metering with a color LCD.
The MOTU M2 includes MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite production software, over 100 instruments, dozens of plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and samples to get you started making music right away. Additional features include two combo XLR mic/line/hi-Z instrument inputs, individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power, one-touch hardware monitoring, support for stereo monitoring, balanced 1/4" DC-coupled outputs, unbalanced RCA outputs (mirrored), headphone output with independent volume control, MIDI in/out, driver "loopback" channels for live-streaming and podcasting, and USB bus power with power switch (USB cable included).
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands of dollars, the MOTU M2 delivers an astonishing 120 dB dynamic range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds of dollars. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.
The MOTU M2 offers best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (microphone, guitar, or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's USB drivers, which provide 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz).
When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimal levels. The MOTU M2 is the only audio interface in its class with a 160x120 pixel color LCD with clear and detailed level indicators for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional volume control and level feedback to get your sound just right.
The M2 driver provides convenient loopback channels to the host computer, allowing you to easily capture the computer's output.
Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process, and master your music tracks quickly and easily. Performer Lite includes over 100 instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs, synthesizers, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments, and much more.
With a standard USB-C power adapter, the MOTU M2 can be used as a standalone preamp and basic mixer, no host computer needed. Simply engage the monitor button for each input (and 48V phantom power, if needed) and adjust the preamp gain as required.

Specifications

• USB audio interface
• Best-in-class audio quality thanks to ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
• Best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency) for host software processing
• Best-in-class metering for all inputs/outputs with color LCD
• 2 mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on XLR/TRS combo jacks
• Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each input
• Hardware (direct) monitoring for each input (mono or stereo)
• 129 dB EIN on mic inputs
• 2 balanced 1/4" TRS, DC-coupled outputs
• Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
• 2 unbalanced RCA (mirrored) analog outputs
• 1 headphone output (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
• MIDI in/out
• Support for sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
• USB Audio Class Compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
• Windows driver with 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)
• Mac driver (optional, for 2.5 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback function)
• iOS compatible (USB Audio Class Compliant)
• Loopback driver for host output capture, live streaming, and podcasting
• USB-C bus powered (compatible with USB Type A) with power switch (USB cable included)
• Robust metal construction
• Included workstation software (MOTU Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10)
• Over 100 instruments (in Performer Lite)
• Over 6 GB of free loops, samples, and one-shots from leading industry libraries
• Kensington security slot
• Made in USA