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
Two-year warranty
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 10 and 11 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)
Technical Specifications of M2 Audio Interface:
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
Included Software - MOTU Performer Lite Ableton Live 10 Lite 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
Front Panel Knobs and Buttons -
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 128 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters
PowerBus -powered through USB
