Motu M2

The specialist's opinion

With the new M2 audio interface, MOTU offers high-end sound in a compact format.

Ideal for beginners and experts in audio-professional.

Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra ™ DAC technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands of dollars, the M2 offers a staggering 120dB dynamic range on its main outputs. The ESS converters also power the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds of dollars. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a -129 dBu EIN reading on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity. ☑ ESS Sabre32 Ultra ™ DAC technology for superb analog sound ☑ The same conversion technology used in audio interfaces costing thousands of dollars ☑ Dynamic range measured at 120 dB on the outputs ☑ EIN measured at -129 dBu on the microphone inputs ☑ ESS-powered headphone output The M2 offers world-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's USB drivers, which deliver ultra-low round-trip latency of 2.5 msec (at 96 kHz with a 32-sample buffer). When recording and mixing, nothing is more crucial than achieving optimal levels. The M2 is the only audio interface in its class to feature a color LCD display with clear and detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional volume control and feedback to get the sound just right. The M2 Driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, allowing you to easily route the computer's output to it, where you can mix it with the M2's live mics and / or guitar inputs into your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better!