Motu M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface with XLR-XLR Cable Bundle
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Brand | MOTU |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Supported Software | Ableton Live Lite, MOTU Performer Lite |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 2 |
About this item
- 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
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Volume control | 4.3 | 4.8 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | — | — | 5.0 | — | 4.8 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | — | — | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
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number of channels | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb | — |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB, External Line Return | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
style | — | — | Digital | Reliable | Digital,Impedance,Unique | 4th Gen |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.21 pounds |
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Package Dimensions | 12.56 x 10.31 x 3.23 inches |
ASIN | B087QL8SLN |
Item model number | 3120 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,387 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #65 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Date First Available | April 27, 2020 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Ableton Live Lite, MOTU Performer Lite |
Operating System | Windows |
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Product Description
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 from Motu 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. 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). 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. It comes with an extra XLR-XLR cable.
Box Contains
- MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite
- 100+ instruments
- 6 GB of free loops and sample packs
- XLR-XLR Cable
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Customers like the ease of use, appearance, quality and value of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it's fairly easy to setup, looks good and has a crisp and colorful screen. Some appreciate performance. That said, some dislike noise and have different opinions on sound quality.
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Customers like the performance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it works phenomenally well, beautifully with their MacBook Pro, and plays nicely with their strip processor. They also say that it runs beautifully and as advertised, and has no hiccups at all. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...may have some issues with Lynicks (spell) drivers, this unit works best PC and mac...." Read more
"...This thing works marvelously. I can hear all of my PC audio, communicate clearly with friends in discord, and hear myself at the same time...." Read more
"...of those windows coming immediately back would just stop the unit completely from working. I tried for a week to contact Motu with zero results...." Read more
"...XLR Mic input, and to use as a DAC for an amplifier, and both work with no hiccups at all...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that the build quality is great, the drivers are very solid, and it's built like a tank. The knobs feel sturdy, and the product is dependable.
"...Best sound, amazing screen, amazing quality and software. Thank you! Latency- really low, just WOW!!!!" Read more
"Great quality and value for the price. However it can be a pain on windows experiencing audio dropouts, but make sure drivers are updated...." Read more
"Good quality product, beyond my expectations ." Read more
"...Other than that it is actually a really good interface, built well and great sound, would’ve kept it otherwise." Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface easy to use. They mention that the interface is very easy to setup, and the software is pretty simple. Some say that the product is built well and has great sound.
"...Best sound, amazing screen, amazing quality and software. Thank you! Latency- really low, just WOW!!!!" Read more
"...Software is pretty simple with a few check boxes for settings and the only real "fine tuning" you can do being changing the sample rate and buffer..." Read more
"...Other than that it is actually a really good interface, built well and great sound, would’ve kept it otherwise." Read more
"...This MOTU replacement is easier to use and, so far, more dependable - the ASIO driver is more stable than Tascam's...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it looks good, has an amazing screen, and is sturdy. Some appreciate the preamps.
"...Bottom line, great unit." Read more
"Guys- thank you for this amazing product!! Best sound, amazing screen, amazing quality and software. Thank you! Latency- really low, just WOW!!!!" Read more
"...The screen looks pretty good but could use some dB numbers on it to get some actual data from...." Read more
"...Mostly, I really like the preamps. They have plenty of headroom and they are super clean...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is worth the money, exceeds expectations for the price range, and is a great purchase. Some say that it's designed for low budget home studios.
"Great quality and value for the price. However it can be a pain on windows experiencing audio dropouts, but make sure drivers are updated...." Read more
"...Glad I did and you won't regret it either. Designed for low budget home studio." Read more
"...It’s not cheap, but it’s also really not that expensive for what you get.The unit is very solidly built, super clean audio...." Read more
"Got the Motu 2. Great item, Very well built, beefy and great audio.Cons. Wouldn't hold settings with my PC...." Read more
Customers appreciate the low latency of the audio midi interface. They say it has good preamps.
"...Thank you! Latency- really low, just WOW!!!!" Read more
"...1. Ability to drive 250ohm headphones2. Has direct (latency free) mic monitoring (I like to be able to hear myself)3...." Read more
"...I want from a small audio interface like this are good preamps and low latency. The Motu M2 delivers on both...." Read more
"...It has amazingly low latency, excellent sound quality, and even makes it easy to balance levels because of its two dedicated LCD screens...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the inputs work great, the amplifier is more than adequate to drive any headphones, and the loopback lets them use Mac audio. However, others say that it has terrible audio issues, drops out occasionally, and has awful distortion and noise issues.
"Guys- thank you for this amazing product!! Best sound, amazing screen, amazing quality and software. Thank you! Latency- really low, just WOW!!!!" Read more
"...This thing works marvelously. I can hear all of my PC audio, communicate clearly with friends in discord, and hear myself at the same time...." Read more
"...I also noticed my audio dropouts disappeared after using my own USB C cord rather than the provided one." Read more
"...than that it is actually a really good interface, built well and great sound, would’ve kept it otherwise." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the audio midi interface. They mention that it makes a popping or clicking noise similar to their old Focusrite. The noise is very annoying and is caused by setting a low sample rate and their computer. Some customers also mention that the Windows OS issues are just too annoying to recommend it, and the windows drivers seem shady.
"...Pops and crackles are due to you setting a low sample rate and you computer not having enough power to accommodate especially if you are throwing a..." Read more
"...Pity, because it's a lovely sounding unit but the Windows OS issues are just too annoying to recommend it." Read more
"...The windows drivers seems shady and appears to be a product more focused on Apple...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the audio drops out occasionally and is very annoying after the first couple of times...." Read more
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I am not affiliated with MOTU, I've been a user of their products for over 20 years, they work as intended, and this model has the update DA converter, and updated driver. My mk3 ultra lite took a dump after many years of being on a abusive road. This was the perfect replacement for my needs, and I use it for recording as well. Hope all this helped. Some complaints on here were from a lack of knowledge of what and how this unit works.
It's a great unit, especially at this price point. If you're buying this, then you probably don't have a 10's of thousands of dollars recording studio and you wouldn't be posting on here.
Bottom line, great unit.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
1. Ability to drive 250ohm headphones
2. Has direct (latency free) mic monitoring (I like to be able to hear myself)
3. Makes me not sound like a robot
I tried lots of "gaming dac/amps" before this. None of them could meet all of the requirements listed above. I looked into the Scarlet, but it couldn't drive my headphones. I looked into separate dacs and amps, but they didn't have a mic port, or didn't have monitoring, or didn't have latency-free monitoring. This thing works marvelously. I can hear all of my PC audio, communicate clearly with friends in discord, and hear myself at the same time. It's also nice to have my speakers plugged in as well, for when I don't want to use a headset. The reason I couldn't just the use the plugs on my PC was because they were picking up interference from my graphics card. This solves that issue.
I am using this with DT990 Pro's and a modmic (to use a mod mic you will need an XLR adapter to step down the phantom power). But I like that I now have the ability to use a more fancy XLR mic if I ever want to. Also, you may want to use some EQ software to get the sound where you want it. But once you get everything where you like it, man it just works perfectly.
Buy it!