From MOTU
The MOTU M2 has quickly become one of the most respected compact audio interfaces in modern recording, delivering professional-grade sound quality, ultra-low latency performance, and a feature set typically found in interfaces costing significantly more. Designed for musicians, producers, podcasters, streamers, and content creators, the M2 combines pristine audio fidelity with intuitive operation in a rugged, desktop-friendly package.
At the heart of the M2 is MOTU’s acclaimed ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology, providing exceptional clarity, a remarkable 120dB dynamic range, and detailed, transparent monitoring that rivals high-end studio systems. Two ultra-clean microphone preamps deliver impressive headroom and low noise, while the interface’s 24-bit/192kHz recording capability ensures every performance is captured with professional accuracy and detail.
The M2 stands out from competing interfaces with its full-color LCD metering display, offering precise visual feedback for both inputs and outputs. Dual XLR/TRS combo inputs accommodate microphones, line-level sources, and instruments, while MIDI I/O, direct hardware monitoring, loopback functionality, and balanced outputs make the M2 equally at home in music production, podcasting, livestreaming, and content creation workflows.
Compact, bus-powered, and built with MOTU’s renowned engineering expertise, the M2 delivers studio-quality performance without compromise. Whether you're recording vocals, tracking instruments, producing music, or streaming online, the MOTU M2 provides the sound quality, reliability, and workflow efficiency that modern creators demand.
- Sample rates
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic/line/guitar inputs
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- 2 x XLR/TRS "combo jack" mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs
- Independent preamp gain, 48V phantom power and monitor switch for each input
- Analog outputs
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- 2 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- 2 x RCA (unbalanced) analog out (mirrored)
- 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
- Computer I/O
- 1 x USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) 2.0 audio class compliant
- MIDI I/O
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- 1 x MIDI IN
- 1 x MIDI OUT
- 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
- Headphone
- 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
- Phantom power
- 2 x individual +48V
- Front panel
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- 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
- 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
- 1 x potentiometer • monitor vol
- 1 x potentiometer • phone vol
- 2 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain
- 4 x switches • (2) 48V and (2) MON
- 160 x 128 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters
- Power
- Bus-powered through USB
- Dimensions and weight
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- (width x depth x height, enclosure only)
- 7.5 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches
- 19.05 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm
- 1.35 lbs / 0.61 kg
System Requirements
- Mac System Requirements
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- Apple silicon and Intel processors supported
- 8+ GB RAM recommended for optimal performance
- macOS 12 or later (with driver or USB class compliant)
- Available USB port
- Windows System Requirements
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- x86-64 (Intel, AMD) & ARM (Snapdragon) PCs supported
- 8+ GB RAM recommended for optimal performance
- Windows 11 23H2 or later (x86-64/ARM64)
- Available USB port
- Class-Compliant Support
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)
- Included Software
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- MOTU Performer Lite
- Ableton Live 10 Lite
- 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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