MOTU M2 2-In / 2-Out USB Audio Interface

MOTU M2 2-In / 2-Out USB Audio Interface

Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the 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. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.

Features:

• 2-in / 2-out USB audio interface with studio-quality sound
• Best-in-class audio quality driven by 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 a full-color LCD
• 2x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
• Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each input
• Hardware (direct) monitoring for each input (mono or stereo)
• Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
• 2x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS outputs
• Measured 120 dB dynamic range on the 1/4-inch balanced TRS outputs
• 2x RCA (unbalanced) analog out (mirrored)
• 1x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
• MIDI in/out
• Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
• 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 feature)
• iOS compatible (USB audio class compliant)
• Driver loopback for capturing host output, live streaming and podcasting
• Bus powered USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) with power switch (USB cable included)
• Rugged metal construction
• Workstation software included (MOTU Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10)
• 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
• Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry leading libraries
• Kensington security slot

Specifications:

• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Mic/line/guitar inputs:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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:
  • 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 120 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters
• Power: Bus-powered through USB
• Dimensions and weight:
  • (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