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MOTU M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface

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  • Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology: 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
  • 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)
  • Best Metering: When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimum levels. The M2 is the only audio interface in its class with a full color LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional-level volume control and feedback to get your sound just right
  • 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
  • A Tradition of Engineering Excellence: Decades of award-winning product engineering for hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster movies goes into every MOTU audio interface



Product Description

MOTU M2

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.

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).

Metering

When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimum levels. The M2 is the only audio interface in its class with a full color LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional-level volume control and feedback to get your sound just right.

  • 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

M2: in your home | in the studio | on stage | on the road

A tradition of engineering excellence

Live streaming and podcasting

M2 for podcasting and live streaming

MOTU: a tradition of engineering excellence

M2: ultra-low latency
Workstation software, virtual instruments and loops to get you making music right away

Workstation software, virtual instruments and loops included

Start making music right away!


Maj tel
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2025
Great quality and much better than my old noisy evo2 interface.
Luis lavado
Reviewed in Spain on February 24, 2025
Puntuales con la entrega y el producto funciona perfectamente!!! Estoy muy contento!! đŸ‘ŒđŸ˜ŽđŸŽ™ïžđŸŽ§
T. Nicholls
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2024
MOTU are a great company and this is perfect for recording at home
Cliente de
Reviewed in Mexico on March 23, 2024
Mejor de lo que esperaba. El sonido de mi guitarra es claro, limpio. Es muy fĂĄcil de configurar y le pantalla que tiene es muy Ăștil.
MG
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
Just got this device, and my immediate impressions are pretty fantastic. Upgrading from an Audient Evo 4 which had some limitations and annoying driver issues for me as a Windows user. My use case is using it for an xlr mic for Discord and recording, recording electric guitar, and light general music production. I've come to realize that even small annoyances can add up to affect your productivity and workflow, and I wanted something that just works with no fuss. The metal construction of the M2 feels much more professional, and while it lacks "smart gain" of the Evo the clearly labeled knobs on front plus the visual metering display makes setting everything up straightforward compared to a single knob device. After installing drivers first like the instructions say and plugging it in, everything just works. Set itself up nicely, no issues with desynced sample rates like I had with the Evo (I could play audio through my DAW and browser simultaneously). Software is extremely simple with just options to set up sample rate and buffer, as well as the ability to toggle on and off the sample rate sync and enable lowest possible latency if your machine can handle it without hiccups. Loopback is handled through extra audio devices in windows, no software mixer like the Evo, but it seems to just mirror your pc output exactly and leaves little room for confusion. It also has a separate headphone amp, so you can simultaneously play audio through your speakers and headphones or switch at ease (the Evo mutes your speakers if your headphones are plugged in, requiring you to unplug them to switch back)Overall, I'm just impressed about how seamlessly this device just works. I pretty much just installed the drivers, rebooted, plugged the MOTU in, and tested all of my use cases. Got all of my usual levels set and now I'm happy. I feel like I don't have to worry about messing with my interface at all, it just works. If I don't come back and update this review, assume it's doing just fine and I'm not thinking about it too much.
Dozo
Reviewed in Turkey on October 25, 2024
ÜrĂŒn baßlangıç seviyesinde alınabileceklerin en iyisi. Sağladığı gĂŒĂ§ SM7B gibi bir mikrofona bile rahatlıkla yetiyor. Ekranının ıßığının rahatsız edeceğini dĂŒĆŸĂŒnĂŒyordum ama çabuk alıßtım. Genel anlamda ßahane bir cihaz, tavsiye ederim.
Wayne
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
I’ve been an audiophile for over five years and stepped up the costly ladder of “the audio experience” spending thousands on equipment.Don’t think I’m trying to say the Motu M2 is comparable to a high-end setup all-in-one, but dang it had me impressed.My pre-disposed view on ESS Sabre DAC’s utilizing their stock internal filters is a negative one. I expect delta-sigma typical ring from the mediocre oversampling filters and a blatantly colored response.Fortunately, I wasn’t disappointed when I used the integrated ESS DAC from the Motu on my main system (driving Hifiman He1000v1’s with a restored Harman Kardon HK770). The DAC is actually pretty good! Not unjustly sibilant or colored, very impressive for a DAC, especially one that’s integrated into an audio interface!Now the pre-amp. For the actual monitor outs, the pre is very clean and low noise floor. It’s easy to say this because outputting into a speaker amplifier to drive headphones doesn’t create static galore. Other than low noise floor, the pre is fairly linear. Not perfect, but great for a passive potentiometer that’s integrated into an interface.The pre-amplifier for the microphone is... Interesting. I love it, but I must clarify that it clearly has a warm, tube-like tonality to it. This isn’t muddy. For better perspective, it takes my condenser and sustains the resolving quality that condensers are known for, but gives a tubey or dynamic (diaphragm) like tonality which is very rich and sweet. There doesn’t seem to be clear delineation, yet there is still this slight tonality change. I am very open arms to it, and it is apparently a commonly known thing to people that have used Motu equipment in general.In summary of that, if you want a tubey sounding solid state mic pre, this is actually a perfect fit. That wasn’t my intent when I’ve purchased it, but it made me much happier with how my voice is picked up (no EQ) anyways, so it’s a win.Now the headphone output. I haven’t actually played with it! I do know it has 3x the power of a Focusrite headphone out, and seemingly even more dynamics potential than those possible “under-ratings”. Basically, if you’re going to drive low impedance closed dynamic driver cans for voice sampling or anything else where you need real-time mic feedback and sample audio, the integrated amp is actually decent! A friend of mine says it can drive his Hifiman Aryas surprisingly well. I still haven’t messed with it but I trust his word.If you have a strong focus on studio use or streaming use even, and are told you need an amp and DAC for your headphones that is separate from your interface, normally, those people are right! However, the Motu M2 is super practical as an alternative unless you have very hard to drive planars.If you want a temporary solution and need to upgrade the headphone amp alone, you can utilize the DAC without passing through the potentiometer if you get the Motu M4 and use the fixed line out to utilize the DAC and mic pre directly.I have previously owned (and still have) a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen. In no way does that interface have any strong suits for an audiophile like myself, and every part of it, including the software, is fairly bad and not worth its value.If you’re skeptical of spending a little more for a SOLID all-around interface like the Motu M2/M4, heed this. It is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I say that in utmost confidence, based on all aspects of its’ functionality.There’s more I could say, but it’s really just better to not look the gift horse in the mouth. The fact that this interface performs this well for its’ cost is fantastic and I couldn’t recommend it more.No, this isn’t a sales pitch, I don’t work for Motu nor am I affiliated with them. I’m just a happy audiophile that was really impressed by entry-mid level gear that shouldn’t be as good as it is.Trust me. If it matters to you at all, once you know how great these are, you’ll shill them too.
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