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MOTU M4 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
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Brand | MOTU |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Supported Software | Performer Lite, Live Lite production |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Number of Channels | 4 |
About this item
- Speed: The M4 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 M4 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
- Loopback: The 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 M4 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
- Workstation Software, Virtual Instruments and Loops: Connect the M2 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite or Live Lite production software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters
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Product information
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 8.25 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B08129P2XY |
Item model number | M4 |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,172 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #57 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 6, 2019 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Supported Software | Performer Lite, Live Lite production |
Operating System | Mac |
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Product Description
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M4 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 M4 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 M4 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.
Loopback
The M4 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 M4 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.
Workstation Software, Virtual Instruments and Loops
Connect the M2 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite or Live Lite production software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters.
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Sound quality | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Tech Support | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.1 | — | 3.9 | 4.6 | — |
Quality of material | 4.3 | — | — | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Volume control | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | AVLGEAR | Kellards | Instrumentpro | Streamline Audio Video | Focus Camera LLC | Amazon.com |
number of channels | 4 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb | — |
connectivity tech | USB | USB, External Line Return | External Line Return | USB | USB | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
model year | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2020 | 2021 | — |
style | — | Digital,Impedance,Unique | Digital | — | Reliable | 4th Gen |
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Customers like the performance, quality and interface of the audio midi interface. For example, they mention it functions well, the DAC functionality is superb and that it looks great. Some appreciate the latency, saying it works fast without problems. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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Customers like the performance of the audio midi interface. They mention that it functions well, does a lot of things really well, and is easy to use. Some say that the DAC functionality is superb, and the unit works great with their iPad and Garageband. The unit itself is great, sounds fine, and works in both Linux and Windows 10. Track recording works perfect, and it has top-notch DACs for output. It also has plenty of outputs for an additional headphone, and offers a nice assortment of instruments.
"...The install was easy, without drama and everything just worked (in Win10). That is not always the case with audio gear...." Read more
"...In my case I am satisfied with the results, but I do see how some people may need an amp to get a louder signal into the Motu" Read more
"...The headphone amp on the M4 did not do as good of a job driving my DT990 250ohm head set; the behringer did a much better job...." Read more
"...Powerful enough for most headphones but also has plenty of outputs for an additional headphone ampDirect monitoring is handy..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the audio midi interface. They mention that it's built well, feels like a piece of equipment, and has good features. The knob placements have a very high quality feel with adequate spacing. The interface is solid and there are no cheap components. The input and output meters are great, and the drivers are rock solid in Windows 10.
"...Plus, there are other clever features like loopback and zero latency monitoring mix and speaking of latency, there is very little to worry about here..." Read more
"...It can also give more gain to the monitoring headphones, which is something I was looking for since my headphones were starting to hit the maximum..." Read more
"...This thing smokes Focusrite's ease of use, audio quality, build quality, etc. It does feel like a different class of product...." Read more
"...Could be useful depending on use case:The screen is useful and high quality but I tend to just monitor in Ableton so I haven't used it a whole..." Read more
Customers like the interface of the audio midi interface. They say it's sleek, clean, and beautiful. They also appreciate the meters and controls, which are smooth and easy to read. Overall, customers recommend the product for its great sound and simple setup.
"...The meters look great but more than that, they really help set levels accurately. The A2D and D2A converters sound good...." Read more
"...Personally, I still think it's an excellent interface and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it despite that bizarre quirk...." Read more
"...It does but not effectively or efficiently. It was so difficult to use this AI as far as line out into a headphone amp since it lacked the ability..." Read more
"Everything is great! I love the LCD screen! I wish it had a hard plastic cover over it however...." Read more
Customers like the latency of the audio midi interface. They say it works fine fast without problems and provides outstanding performance.
"...Plus, there are other clever features like loopback and zero latency monitoring mix and speaking of latency, there is very little to worry about here..." Read more
"...on the Scarlett, monitoring these inputs directly has practically no latency...." Read more
"...Latency is still incredibly impressive and the preamps are still very clean...." Read more
"...With the low latency of the inputs, I can use my laptop as a vocoder in a live setting. This is a really nice box for supporting a live set up...." Read more
Customers find the audio midi interface user friendly, delightfully simple, and easy to hook up and use. They say it's the most problem-free interface they've ever owned, and using it for music recording is a breeze. The install was easy, without drama, and everything just worked. Customers also appreciate the nice interface, manual, and videos. Overall, they recommend the product for its ease of use and high-quality audio.
"...The install was easy, without drama and everything just worked (in Win10). That is not always the case with audio gear...." Read more
"...I had to sit with my manual but its fairly clear on operation and line routing and what things like LOOPBACK or LOOPBACK MIX do...." Read more
"...This interface is a breeze to use and somehow my audio recordings even without plugins or anything seem to sound a little better than the live..." Read more
"...I am in love.Using this interface for music recording is a breeze (at least in Cakewalk)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the audio midi interface. They mention that it is an amazing product for the price, with crystal clear sound and the best price for the number of inputs and sound quality. The product performs well above its price range and is easy to hook up and use.
"...The M4 is about twice as quick as my old interface. Overall, it is a great value and a highly usable tool." Read more
"This sound card has got to be the best value in terms of sound quality and features to $$$. I saved for so long to buy an Apollo Twin Interface...." Read more
"...considering these are my only complaints, this is a really solid device for the money...." Read more
"...The features they have put into this for the price is nuts. The input and output meters are great. This thing performs well above it's price range." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the audio midi interface. They mention that the display is beautiful and crystal clear, the DACs for output are top notch, and the UI is clean. The sound is super clean, crisp, and has no noise. The preamps are still very clean.
"...Latency is still incredibly impressive and the preamps are still very clean...." Read more
"...My subwoofer is so much cleaner now. Monitor Speakers sound cleaner too!..." Read more
"...The display is beautiful and crystal clear...." Read more
"...Motu M4 is way way better. I listened to my mix on a new level. Clarity is superb, nice stereo image, it has depth not existing with my other..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio midi interface. Some mention that the unit itself is great, sound fine, and works in both Linux and Windows. They say the microphone recording is very loud, clean, and quiet. Others say that the output sound isn't as good, the line-level inputs are too quiet, and they pick up a lot of power noise.
"...That is not always the case with audio gear. The preamps are better, quieter, with more gain than the other guys and I really like that phantom..." Read more
"...I heard that this was an upgrade in terms of audio quality, which is good but it's also just the interface, so it's not going to be a big change...." Read more
"...The MOTU M4 sounded great until the sound just dropped out. It has done it more than once but in no predictable fashion...." Read more
"...This thing smokes Focusrite's ease of use, audio quality, build quality, etc. It does feel like a different class of product...." Read more
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The meters and monitor out/headphone out are very good, loud and user friendly. I have monitor speakers and 80 ohm headphones connected and use both while working. The meters look great but more than that, they really help set levels accurately. The A2D and D2A converters sound good. The feel of the controls are solid and precise. Plus, there are other clever features like loopback and zero latency monitoring mix and speaking of latency, there is very little to worry about here. The M4 is about twice as quick as my old interface. Overall, it is a great value and a highly usable tool.
If you've played a rhythm game at home before, you know that you need the lowest latency you can get with your audio. Often times, the best way to make it work is to directly connect speakers to the device or use the device's own speakers. This works great if that's the only thing you're doing, but there are times where that's not the case. I often find myself on my desktop listening to a video in the background if I'm playing casually or talking to my friends along with screensharing the game. In these cases, there are two options for listening to both at once: buy a dedicated mixer or plug the outgoing audio directly to the computer. Using a mixer does work, but I found it to be a hassle to set up. An extra usb port for power, extra wires being looped around my desk, and carefully setting everything up to not introduce any noise (admittedly, that's probably because I went cheap on the mixer). All that just to play one game for an hour did not feel worth it. The easiest alternative is to directly connect the audio to the computer and listen to the playback, but Windows likes to introduce extra latency in the process. It's not enough to ruin every game, but for rhythm games especially, it's easy to notice the difference between this method and directly plugging in headphones.
This leads to why I was interested in the Motu M4. The back 3 and 4 inputs are line inputs, exactly like how I had the audio currently connected to the computer. They're similarly passed to the computer as an audio input, so I can bring the audio over for screensharing. The real benefit to having this connected to the audio interface itself is that these inputs can be directly monitored. Just like the microphone on the Scarlett, monitoring these inputs directly has practically no latency. Monitoring these inputs still allows the audio from the computer to go through, which gives the exact setup I was looking for!
The main concern I still had before getting this was the volume of this input. Many people were complaining that the gain is a little low and would need an external amplifier to make usable in many situations. However, I could never find anyone discussing it in terms of the use case I was looking for, so I wasn't sure how well it would work. I'm happy to say this this worked very well for me, but I do want to add some details to that. I did find it to be a little low at the start, leading me to raise the volume almost to max while before I had it a little over half. I also had to mess around a bit with the volume of everything involved. There's a knob that balances between the computer audio and the direct monitored audio, so as long as you have some leeway in headphone volume or computer volume, you should be able to make it work. That doesn't affect the recorded volume though, so you'll want to make sure that other's listening through a screenshare can hear the game fine. Lastly I'm used to listening to things at a bit of a lower volume than others, so if you like to have things loud and would want both of these sources to do that, this setup may not be perfect for you.
At the end of the day, the Motu M4 gave me exactly the setup I was looking for without all the extra clutter of a mixer with my previous audio interface. If you have been looking for a setup like this for a similarly specific reason, I think this is worth trying out.
The MAC is connected to the usb of the Motu and the PS5 is connected through aux from my monitor to the Left and Right 1/4 inch inputs at the back of the device.
Keep in mind that sometimes the aux output of some devices (such as the monitor’s) may be very low for some users. In my case I am satisfied with the results, but I do see how some people may need an amp to get a louder signal into the Motu
Cons: Get ready to buy new cables if you dont have a set already. Find out what you need for your exact audio uses and how you're going to split the audio ahead of time. Your plan may not work if you're not versed in it. I can tell you this:
This equipment is more than capable of doing probably whatever you're trying to do or want to do, the question is are you smart enough to make it do it. I had to sit with my manual but its fairly clear on operation and line routing and what things like LOOPBACK or LOOPBACK MIX do.
Also, if you're not familiar with unbalanced vs balanced cables, get familiar. I was already, but for my application of looping audio out of one PC and into another with more signals, I needed specific cabling. You likely will too. One thing I did forget to maybe help someone in the future, the 1/4 balanced inputs do have different depths of contacts for tip/ring, tip/ring/sleeve.
One more minor con, the mix knob for the channel 3-4 add monitor blend is sensitive. Its not -touch it and its ruined- sensitive, but its touch it and it will need re-adjusting sensitive.
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La pantalla es lo que me encanto! Es muy cómodo y más fácil poder ver el monitoreo de audio con la pantalla que tiene. La construcción es muy buena. Compre la M4 y no tengo ninguna queja.
Mi único consejo es que si son de Mexico lo compren con un vendedor mexicano, que entreguen ellos mismos usando solo DHL o FedEx ya que suele haber muchas pérdidas de paquetes con otras paqueterías.
PC/Mac interface is great and intuitive. Sound quality as good as you would hope for.
Lovely display on the unit helps set levels.
Chose this over the "lower" model as it has 4 ins/outs and midi but didnt need the "bigger" versions with more ins/outs.
Qualità del Suono Eccezionale: La qualità del suono che offre la MOTU M4 è davvero eccezionale. La definizione e la chiarezza audio sono incredibili. Ho avuto l'opportunità di ascoltare registrazioni e mix di brani che ho creato con questa scheda audio, e il risultato è sempre stato sorprendente. La MOTU M4 è in grado di catturare ogni dettaglio e sfumatura del suono in modo impeccabile.
Facilità d'Uso: Una delle cose che apprezzo di più della MOTU M4 è la sua facilità d'uso. L'installazione è stata semplice e veloce, e ho apprezzato la chiarezza delle istruzioni fornite. Anche il software di controllo è intuitivo e ben progettato, il che ha reso l'impostazione delle diverse opzioni audio molto semplice.
Robustezza e Durabilità: La MOTU M4 è costruita con materiali di alta qualità, il che la rende robusta e duratura. Non ho avuto problemi di affidabilità fin da quando l'ho acquistata, e sembra che sia progettata per resistere all'usura quotidiana.
Connettività Versatile: La varietà di opzioni di connettività è un punto forte della MOTU M4. Con quattro ingressi XLR/TRS combo, è possibile collegare facilmente microfoni, chitarre, tastiere e altri strumenti musicali. Inoltre, le uscite stereo e le uscite cuffie forniscono un'ampia gamma di opzioni per il monitoraggio e la registrazione.
Prezzo Accessibile per le Prestazioni Offerte: Considerando la qualità del suono e la versatilità della MOTU M4, il prezzo è davvero competitivo. È un investimento che vale la pena per chiunque voglia migliorare la qualità delle proprie registrazioni o prestazioni dal vivo.
In sintesi, la scheda audio MOTU M4 è un gioiello per musicisti e produttori audio. La sua qualità audio eccezionale, facilità d'uso e durabilità la rendono una scelta eccellente per chiunque cerchi una scheda audio di alta qualità. Non posso che raccomandarla vivamente a chiunque voglia portare la propria produzione musicale al livello successivo.