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    MOTU M2

    Manufacturer: MOTU
    2-in / 2-out USB-C audio interface with studio-quality sound
    SKU: motum2
    Availability: In stock
    $199.95 excl tax
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    The M2 is a 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS that offers
    best-in-class audio quality, best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency) and best-in-class
    metering with a full-color LCD. Record vocals, instruments or other audio sources
    quickly and easily. The M2 includes MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite
    production software, 100+ instruments, dozens of plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and
    samples to start making music right away. Additional features include two mic/line/hi-Z
    instrument XLR combo inputs, individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power,
    one-touch hardware monitoring, support for stereo monitoring, balanced 1/4-inch
    DC-coupled outputs, unbalanced RCA outputs (mirrored), ESS-driven headphone
    output with independent volume control, MIDI in/out, driver "loopback" channels for
    live-streaming and podcasting, and USB bus power with power switch (USB cable
    included).
    Feature highlights:
    • 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 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
    • Made in USA
    • Two-year warranty

    Technical Specifications

    Sample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
    Mic/line/guitar inputs2 x XLR/TRS "combo jack" mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs Independent preamp gain, 48V phantom power and monitor switch for each input
    Analog outputs2 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/O1 x USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) 2.0 audio class compliant
    MIDI I/O1 x MIDI IN 1 x MIDI OUT 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
    Headphone1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
    Phantom power2 x individual +48V
    Front panel1 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
    PowerBus-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

    System Requirements

    Mac System Requirements1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended macOS version 10.11 or later Available USB port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
    Windows System Requirements1 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 SupportUSB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)
    Included SoftwareMOTU Performer Lite Ableton Live 10 Lite 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
    Operating SystemsmacOS 10.11 or later; Windows 7 or later

    Analog I/O

    Connector typeDynamic range (A-weighted)THD+N (unweighted)Max level
    Line Output1/4" TRS, balanced, tip hot120dB-110dB+16dBu
    Mic inputXLR, balanced, pin 2 hot115dB-129dBu EIN+10dBu (at minimum gain)
    Phones1/4", TRS stereo115dB-110dB+12.5dBu

    Compatible Mac Software

    The M2 ships with standard Core Audio drivers for macOS for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:

    • MOTU Performer Lite
    • MOTU Digital Performer
    • Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
    • Apple Logic Pro
    • Apple Logic Express
    • Apple Garage Band
    • Apple SoundTrack Pro
    • Ableton Live
    • Presonus Studio One
    • Propellerhead Record & Reason
    • Steinberg Cubase
    • Cockos Reaper
    • Native Instruments Kontakt
    • Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)

    Compatible Windows Software

    The M2 ships with standard ASIO and Wave drivers for Windows 7, 8 and 10 for compatibility with virtually all ASIO- and Wave-compatible audio apps, including:

    • MOTU Performer Lite
    • MOTU Digital Performer
    • Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
    • Ableton Live
    • Cakewalk Sonar
    • Cockos Reaper
    • Image Line FL Studio
    • Native Instruments Kontakt
    • Presonus Studio One
    • Propellerhead Record & Reason
    • Sony Vegas Pro
    • Sony Sound Forge
    • Sony Acid
    • Steinberg Cubase
    • Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
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