MOTU M2 2x2 USB-C - Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology found in audio interfaces that cost thousands, the M2 offers an astonishing dynamic range of 120 dB at its main outputs. The ESS converters also drive the headphone output, rivaling dedicated headphone amplifiers that cost hundreds. The ultra-clean preamplifier circuits produce a measured EIN of -129 dBu on the microphone inputs. Capture and monitor your sound with impeccable clarity.
Specifications:
Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Micro/line/guitar inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS “combo jack” micro/line/guitar Hi-Z inputs, independent preamp gain, +48V Phantom Power and monitor switch for each input
Analog outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled) 2 x RCA (unbalanced) analog out (mirror) 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Computer I/O: 1 x USB-C (compatible with USB type A) audio class 2.0 compatible
MIDI I/O: 1 x MIDI IN 1 x MIDI OUT 16 MIDI channels to/from host computer
Headphones: 1 x 1/4 inch stereo TRS headphone
Phantom Power: 2 x individual +48V
Front panel: 1 x TRS 1/4" headphone output 2 x combo XLR/TRS inputs 1 x potentiometer • monitor volume 1 x potentiometer • headphone volume 2 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain 4 x switches • (2) 48V and (2) MON 160 x 120 pixel colour LCD, with input and output level meters
Power Bus powered via USB
Dimensions: 19.05 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm
Weight: 0.61 kg
System requirements:
System requirements for Mac:
Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple Silicon Mac) 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended macOS version 10.11 or later (optional driver requires 10.13 or later) Available USB port A large hard disk (at least 500 GB for recording)
System requirements for Windows:
1 GHz compatible PC with Pentium or faster; 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended Windows 10 or later (x64 only) Available USB port A large hard disk (at least 500 GB for recording)
Class compatibility: USB audio class compatible for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver needed)
Included software: MOTU Performer Lite Ableton Live 10 Lite 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
Super satisfied with this audio interface. It has 2 inputs, both have 48 V independently, it's exactly what I needed. I read reviews online and some had issues with it, but that's from Windows (USB Selective, power-saving), not the interface. I have no problems on Win 11, no pops or other artifacts.
