From MOTU
BEST IN CLASS
Audio Quality
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M4 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. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology for superb analog sound
- The same converter technology used in audio interfaces costing thousands
- Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
- Measured -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
- ESS-driven headphone output
Speed
The M4 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers, which deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer).
Metering
When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimum levels. The M4 is the only audio interface in its class with a full color LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional-level volume control and feedback to get your sound just right.
Loopback
The M4 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, so you can easily route computer output back to the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the M4 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
A tradition of engineering excellence
Decades of award-winning product engineering for hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster movies goes into every MOTU audio interface.
- Sample rates
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic/line/guitar
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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 inputs
- 2 x 1/4" line in
- Analog outputs
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- 4 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- 4 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
- 1 x potentiometer • input monitor mix
- 2 x potentiometer • mic/line/guitar input gain
- 5 x switches • (2) 48V, (2) MON and (1) 3-4
- 160 x 120 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)
- 8.25 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches
- 20.955 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm
- 1.55 lbs / 0.7 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 Requirementsx86-64 (Intel, AMD) & ARM (Snapdragon) PCs supported
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- 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.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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