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MOTU M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface for Recording, Mixing & Podcasting

SKU: MTM2 MFR: 3120
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the MOTU M2's high-quality preamps for professional recordings.
  • Experience ultra-low latency, ensuring your recordings stay perfectly in sync on your DAW.
  • Versatile inputs accommodate mics, guitars, and line-level devices for flexible recording.
  • Enjoy seamless software compatibility with Ableton Live Lite & MOTU Performer Lite included.
  • Rugged build quality ensures the MOTU M2 interface withstands the demands of any studio.
  • Pristine audio interface at an affordable price point, perfect for home & mobile studios.
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Quentin I : I've read on some forums that the Windows drivers can cause issues.  Can any Windows users comment on their experiences with drivers and compatibility?WHITNEY W : I had the driver issue with it disconnecting constantly. This was a couple years ago so maybe they fixed it by now. I returned mine back then though and haven't tried since so I can't vouch for that..JOSHUA S : Not at all. This beauty just works. I go between laptop and desktop (both Windows) with no issues.BRIAN L : I bought this for my studio computer when it was on Windows 10 and then I upgraded to Windows 11. No driver problems to speak of. Sometimes the system needs to be switched off and on if my computer has been sleeping for a long time (and it has a power switch unlike some of its competitors!). After two years, still very happy with this device.
Anne G : How does this work with M1 Mac for recording vocals and streaming. Any latency?RICHARD M : Used with JamKazam - streaming; latency is very very low.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JERRY G : Need decent 2 channel phantom powered XLR interfaceKATHLEEN G : GiftANGEL L : Music ProductionRobert L : Product reviews I have seen say this has excellent quality for its price point.FUMIYA T : The review is goodDONGHUN K : only Adorama sells this itemlaurent l : best reviews and sound quality, far superior to even the scarlet 2i2Daniela H : i have an m4 and love itKimmy T : Because I want itXIUCHENG Z : This is so popular in chinaTrevon C : Good ratingsBEN B : Supposed to have good dynamic range on the preamps and I really like the level meter display (would be better with a few marks for -6dB, -12dB, etc.). Compared with other units in the price range and watched a bunch of video reviews, and seems like a good choice for our church to use for livestreaming.DUANE F : Good specs. Right featuresVICTOR B : This interface is compatible with my mac laptop (usb-c). Also, it seems to have betters specs than other devices of the same level and priceMatt C : audient vs it here on siteJOHN B : I'm going to use this as a mic input and headphone amp for day to day use, gaming, and recording. Very versatile device by all accounts!REGINALD B : The best audio interface for the price.GRANT G : Issue with a scarlett solo, needed a replacement and this is a highly rated item, figured I would try it out.JOSHUA W : Better headphone amp included in this audio interface in comparison to other interfaces in this same price category.Akihiro N : I will use it for our band memberMARLIN M : I needed an interface that also lets me monitor levels since I record separately from my computer.ERIC L : Read the reviews and compared to SSL and focusriteTIM B : friend needs itSEAN O : Sanjay C has a convincing video comparison on YouTube and the Motu M2 appears to be superior to the Scarlett 2i2.CLIFFORD K : Top quality, features, good value.JOHN S : Simple and a nice interfacePaul S : Good reviewsHERMOGENES E : Because of the loopback featureNORGE Y : Recommended by others.JENNIFER C : recommendedJERICHO L : It was recommended to me by a reliable source

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2022-10-11T06:21:48

Rated 5 out of 5

King of the 2i2s

Preamp is better than anything in it's category, driver support is great and having visual dB meters is a luxury you never thought you needed. Simply put, at this price point, nothing comes close to the quality of the MOTU.

JOSHUA S.

2022-08-30T05:38:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product, easy install

Solid build, simple driver software, easy interface.

STEPHAN H.

2022-03-10T16:37:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic audio interface

Work like a charm, easy to install. It?s nice having an on/off switch for the interface when not in use. Having separate volume knobs for headphone and monitor is great. Easily one of the best audio interfaces you can get at this price range.

Markov P.

2021-04-23T03:45:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sound & display

We?re using this to livestream worship receiving an XLR from the soundboard, using the direct monitor out for those in our video booth to hear, and we really like the great display for keeping the levels clear so we know when adjustments need made so that we get the best possible sound for those worshipping online. Huge improvement in usability and sound quality over the Zoom H4n we were using previously. Highly recommend.

BEN B.

2021-03-02T12:38:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great combination of features, quality and price!

The controls are well thought out and the feature set and quality very nice at this price point. It works well in my set up using Logic. I find the headphone amp has plenty of power for my headphones. I also appreciate the level metering which is very functional and easy to see.

DAVE B.

2021-01-14T07:08:25

Rated 5 out of 5

MOTU M2 A Quality Component To Recommend

MOTU M2 excellent component. Quality build, fully featured, cool design. Use for various applications: podcast, zoom meetings, recording voice and instrument. Definitely recommend.

CLIFFORD K.

2020-09-25T09:56:09

Rated 5 out of 5

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It was recommended that I get an Audient but the Windows drivers from them are horrible and I lost a lot of studio time with the failures and service tickets. Back to Youtube reviews! This kept coming up as a good one and I asked around about Windows compatibility. That plus the really smart ergonomics, the midi in-out, superior level meters, independent phantom power and monitoring buttons for L and $, and now that I have it, the solid build quality, make me a very happy customer.

Brian L.

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MOTU M2 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

  • Mac System Requirements

    1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
    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 drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

  • Windows System Requirements

    1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
    2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
    Windows 7, 8 or 10
    Available USB port
    A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

  • Class-Compliant Support

    USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)

  • Included Software

    MOTU Performer Lite
    Ableton Live 10 Lite
    6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU

  • Connector type

    Line output: 1/4" TRS, balanced, tip hot
    Mic input: XLR, balanced, pin 2 hot
    Phones: 1/4", TRS stereo

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    Enclosure only: 7.5 x 4.25 x 1.75" (19.05 x 10.8 x 4.5cm)

  • Weight

    1.35 lbs (0.61kg)

  • UPC Code

    839128006119

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FEATURED REVIEWS

Great sound & display

By BEN B.

We?re using this to livestream worship receiving an XLR from the soundboard, using the direct monitor out for those in our video booth to hear, and we really like the great display for keeping the levels clear so we know when adjustments need made so that we get the best possible sound for those worshipping online. Huge improvement in usability and sound quality over the Zoom H4n we were using previously. Highly recommend.

MOTU M2 A Quality Component To Recommend

By CLIFFORD K.

MOTU M2 excellent component. Quality build, fully featured, cool design. Use for various applications: podcast, zoom meetings, recording voice and instrument. Definitely recommend.

An embodiment of professional audio recording technology, the M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface is designed for high-quality recording, mixing, and podcasting. This compact and durable device is equipped with ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, a feature typically found in high-end audio interfaces. With an impressive 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs and a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs, the M2 ensures superior analog sound and pristine audio capture.

The M2's headphone output, driven by ESS converters, rivals the performance of dedicated headphone amplifiers, offering an unparalleled listening experience. Its ultra-clean preamp circuits further enhance the audio quality, making it a versatile choice for various recording needs.

The M2 stands out for its best-in-class speed, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers. These drivers deliver ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer, enabling real-time monitoring of live inputs such as mic, guitar, or keyboard through your computer.

One of the unique features of the M2 is its full-color LCD, which provides clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. This ensures optimum levels for recording and mixing, offering professional-level volume control and feedback.

The M2 driver also includes convenient loopback channels, allowing you to easily route computer output back to the computer. This feature simplifies live streaming or podcasting, as you can mix computer output with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the M2 in your host software.

Whether you're setting up a home studio, performing live on stage, recording on location, or creating podcasts, the M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface is your reliable companion. Its compact and rugged design makes it easy to carry on the road, and it can be powered by your laptop, enabling you to record anywhere.

The M2 comes with Performer Lite and Live Lite production software, along with hundreds of loops, one-shots, and sounds from industry leaders like Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters. This allows you to start laying down tracks immediately, using over 100 virtual instruments and dozens of effects plug-ins. With the M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface, you can transform your audio recording, mixing, and podcasting experience.

MOTU M2 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

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the MOTU M2's high-quality preamps for professional recordings.
  • Experience ultra-low latency, ensuring your recordings stay perfectly in sync on your DAW.
  • Versatile inputs accommodate mics, guitars, and line-level devices for flexible recording.
  • Enjoy seamless software compatibility with Ableton Live Lite & MOTU Performer Lite included.
  • Rugged build quality ensures the MOTU M2 interface withstands the demands of any studio.
  • Pristine audio interface at an affordable price point, perfect for home & mobile studios.

What's in the box:

  • M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface
  • USB Cable
  • MOTU 2 Year Limited Warranty