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

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.

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. 

Technical Specifications

          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

          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 120 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters

          Power

    Bus-powered through USB

          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

System Requirements

      Mac System Requirements

   Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including the new 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

   1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster

2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended

Windows 10

Available USB port

A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

       Class-Compliant Support

   USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)

       Included Software

   MOTU Performer Lite

Ableton Live 10 Lite

6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU

   M2 Feature Highlights

      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