Motu M6

The specialist's opinion

The MOTU M6 is one of the best audio interfaces in its class.

With its 6 inputs including 4 microphone preamps and its 4 outputs, you benefit from excellent processing quality and extremely low latency.

2 headphone outputs with ESS converter, MIDI in / out, the M6 connects to USB-C and is compatible with Mac and PC. Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra ™ DAC technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands of dollars, the M6 offers an impressive 120dB dynamic range on its main outputs. The ESS converters also power the headphone outputs, which rival 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 impeccable 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 outputs The M6 offers the best speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's USB drivers, which offer 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 M6 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-level volume control and feedback to get the exact sound you're looking for. The M6 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, so you can easily route the computer's output to it, where you can mix it with up to four microphones (and / or guitars) from the host computer. M6 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better! The M6 is the only audio interface in its class to offer monitor A / B switching. Connect two pairs of monitors and quickly check your mixes on each pair with the push of a button. With the included and connected International Multi-Blade DC Power Adapter, you can power the M6 when the computer is off (or completely disconnected from the M6). This allows you to monitor any live inputs you may have (mics, guitars, keyboards, etc.) without a host computer or iOS device being required. Decades of award-winning product engineering for hit songs, mega tours, prime-time shows and blockbuster movies flow into every MOTU audio interface.