DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Sample rates
Sample rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/line/guitar inputs
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
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
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
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
Computer I/O
1 x USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) 2.0 audio class compliant
1 x USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) 2.0 audio class compliant
MIDI I/O
MIDI I/O
1 x MIDI IN
1 x MIDI OUT
16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
1 x MIDI IN
1 x MIDI OUT
16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
Headphone
Headphone
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
Phantom power
Phantom power
2 x individual +48V
2 x individual +48V
Front panel
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 128 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters
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
Power
Power
Bus-powered through USB
Bus-powered through USB
Dimensions and weight
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
(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
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac System Requirements
Mac System Requirements
Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple silicon Macs)
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)
Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple silicon Macs)
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
Windows System Requirements
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or
more recommended Windows 10 or later (x64 AMD/Intel only)
Available USB port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or
more recommended Windows 10 or later (x64 AMD/Intel only)
Available USB port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Class-Compliant Support
Class-Compliant Support
USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac
or iOS (no driver required)
USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac
or iOS (no driver required)
Included Software
Included Software
MOTU Performer Lite
Ableton Live 10 Lite
6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples,
Loopmasters and MOTU
MOTU Performer Lite
Ableton Live 10 Lite
6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples,
Loopmasters and MOTU
KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
KEY DIFFERENTIATORS
BEST IN CLASS AUDIO QUALITY
BEST IN CLASS AUDIO QUALITY
BEST IN CLASS AUDIO QUALITY
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 delivers an
astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS
converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals
dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean
preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic
inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.
☑ ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology for superb analog sound
☑ The same converter technology used in audio interfaces
costing thousands
☑ Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
☑ Measured -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
☑ ESS-driven headphone output
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 delivers an
astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS
converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals
dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean
preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic
inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.
☑ ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology for superb analog sound
☑ The same converter technology used in audio interfaces
costing thousands
☑ Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
☑ Measured -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
☑ ESS-driven headphone output
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 delivers an
astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS
converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals
dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean
preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic
inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.
☑ ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology for superb analog sound
☑ The same converter technology used in audio interfaces
costing thousands
☑ Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
☑ Measured -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
☑ ESS-driven headphone output
BEST IN CLASS SPEED
BEST IN CLASS SPEED
BEST IN CLASS SPEED
The M2 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers, which deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer).
The M2 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers, which deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer).
The M2 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers, which deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer).
LIVE STREAMING LOOPBACK
LIVE STREAMING LOOPBACK
LIVE STREAMING LOOPBACK
The M2 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your
host computer, so you can easily route computer output back to
the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar
inputs from the M2 in your host software for live streaming or
podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier
and better-sounding!
The M2 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your
host computer, so you can easily route computer output back to
the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar
inputs from the M2 in your host software for live streaming or
podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier
and better-sounding!
The M2 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your
host computer, so you can easily route computer output back to
the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar
inputs from the M2 in your host software for live streaming or
podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier
and better-sounding!