(B-Stock) M2 Audio Interface

4.4 / 5

Specifications

Product features

19 inches: No
Number of analogue Inputs: 2
Number of analogue outputs: 2
Number of headphone outputs: 1
Complete: Yes
Computer ports: USB 3.1 (USB A / USB C)
Digital audio inputs: None
Digital audio outputs: None
Sustainable product: Not specified
Phantom power: Yes
Compatible operating system: Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Total guitar/bass inputs: 2
Total microphone inputs: 2
Low latency monitoring: Yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Included data cable: USB cable
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, other
MIDI & other connectivity: MIDI in, MIDI out
Network connections: None
Original packaging: Damaged
Software included: Yes, download
Condition of product: Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Analogue audio input type: Balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type: Unbalanced line out (RCA/cinch), balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 800 gr
Dimensions: 25,5 x 18,5 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

audio interface
inputs and outputs:
- 2x mic/line/hi-Z combo XLR/TRS inputs
- 2x balanced TRS jack outputs
- 2x RCA (unbalanced) outputs
- 1x stereo headphone output with volume control
- 1x MIDI in/out
sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
bus-powered USB-C
iOS compatible
LCD display: 160 x 120 px
supported operating systems:
- Windows 7/8/10 or higher
- MacOS 10.11 or later
dimensions: 195 x 108 x 45 mm
weight: 0.61 kg
included:
- Motu Performer Lite
- Ableton Live Lite
- 6 GBs of loops and samples from Big Fish Audio
- LucidSamples, Loopmasters & Motu

Specifications

Product features

19 inches: No
Number of analogue Inputs: 2
Number of analogue outputs: 2
Number of headphone outputs: 1
Complete: Yes
Computer ports: USB 3.1 (USB A / USB C)
Digital audio inputs: None
Digital audio outputs: None
Sustainable product: Not specified
Phantom power: Yes
Compatible operating system: Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Total guitar/bass inputs: 2
Total microphone inputs: 2
Low latency monitoring: Yes, direct monitoring
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Included data cable: USB cable
Included software: Ableton Live Lite, other
MIDI & other connectivity: MIDI in, MIDI out
Network connections: None
Original packaging: Damaged
Software included: Yes, download
Condition of product: Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Analogue audio input type: Balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type: Unbalanced line out (RCA/cinch), balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 800 gr
Dimensions: 25,5 x 18,5 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

audio interface
inputs and outputs:
- 2x mic/line/hi-Z combo XLR/TRS inputs
- 2x balanced TRS jack outputs
- 2x RCA (unbalanced) outputs
- 1x stereo headphone output with volume control
- 1x MIDI in/out
sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
bus-powered USB-C
iOS compatible
LCD display: 160 x 120 px
supported operating systems:
- Windows 7/8/10 or higher
- MacOS 10.11 or later
dimensions: 195 x 108 x 45 mm
weight: 0.61 kg
included:
- Motu Performer Lite
- Ableton Live Lite
- 6 GBs of loops and samples from Big Fish Audio
- LucidSamples, Loopmasters & Motu

B-stock information

Warranty

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Complete

Yes

Original packaging

Damaged

Condition of product

Traces of use (no damage/scratches)

What is a B-stock product?

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Original packaging

Packaging in good condition: undamaged (sticky tape residue may be visible)
Packaging damaged: box has dents, tears and/or holes
Packaging missing: replaced with a Bax Music box

State of product:

New: the product itself is new, but the packaging may not look new
Signs of use (no damage or scratches): smudges, fingerprints and/or dust
Scratches/damage: product has scratches and/or damage

Can I return a B-stock product?

Yes! Our 30-Day Trial Period also applies to B-stock products.

Do B-stock products come with a warranty?

Yes! Our usual Bax Music warranty also applies to most B-stock products.

Service promise

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (26)

4.4

26 reviews

Rating

5 stars 20 4 stars 1 3 stars 2 2 stars 2 1 star 1

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5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Saw a few reviews on youtube and seemed to getting big thumbs up. I had been looking at other units but there were bits I didnt like or want. I think MOTU took all the postives from other companies audio midi units and put them in one box of joy at a great price. The sound is great and it's so easy to use. Once you've registered your product on the MOTU page you can download the drivers and extra free software. I downloaded Performer Lite and it looks ok but haven't played with it at all. Didn't need Ableton Lite as I have it already and there are a few sample packs as well but I've got enough samples to be getting along with. One great bit is it runs off the USB for power so it doesnt need plugging in to the wall. MIDI and Audio all seem stable and the sound is very smooth. The only downside is I might to remix some of my songs as I can hear things a lot clearer. I'd recommend this product without hestitation

September 21, 2020 | Brendan B

Reviews from other countries

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Heerlijke interface, zowel het geluid, de I/O alsook de vormgeving.
De toevoeging van displays op een unit in deze klasse is erg fijn, maakt afstellen en monitoren super eenvoudig. Het enige makken is dat er geen markeringen bij staan. De knoppen en dials voelen goed en soepel.
Gebruik deze primair op een Linux systeem waar ze ootb fantastisch werken. Enige nadeel is dat firmware updates even via Windows en hun applicatie moesten (fwupd ondersteuning zou fantastisch zijn).

September 26, 2026 | O. P.

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Top apparaat. Mooi design met de digitale meters!

June 17, 2026 | D vd Sluis

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Heerlijk warm geluid

January 28, 2026 | Devlin Ross

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Uitstekend apparaat! Helder in de bediening, perfect geluid (geen enkele ruis), en de bedieningsknoppen zijn zeer degelijk, net als al de andere onderdelen, zeer degelijk product voor een voordelige prijs.

December 5, 2025 | R. Van Toorn

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

excellent audio interface. much better sound quality compared to focusrite products, stable drivers.
good option if rme is too expensive for you.

September 23, 2025 | Oliver K.

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Tres bonne interface.
il permet d'enregistrer la plupart des micro necessitant un cloudlifter sans cloudlifter ( tres bonne ampli et pre ampli)
quand aux casque il arrive a alimenter un hd 650 sans probleme a 50% de la molette (300 ohms) a un niveau plus que suffisant
le son du casque quand a lui est tres bien grace au dac ess sabre ultra a l'interieur
latence inexistante, ecran tres utile, produit tout en metal, c'est incroyable
si vous avez besoin de 2 ports xlr et un bon dac pour votre casque ne cherchez pas plus loin

April 12, 2024 | Robin jehl

This review was automatically translated from French.

5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Compacte, goed gebouwde interface. Degelijke kast, goede aansluitingen en de knoppen draaien goed. Deze durf je ook mee op pad te nemen.

Motu heeft niet beknibbeld op de kwaliteit van de componenten (zie Julian Krause en Paxdesign Studio op YouTube) en dat vertaalt zich in een goede opname- en geluidskwaliteit. Stille pre-amps en mooie converterchips. Voldoende gain, ook voor dynamische microfoons. De paar tientjes die je meer betaalt is dat (voor mij) wel waard.

De bediening wijst zichzelf. Wel eerst de Motu drivers installeren en dan pas aansluiten. Registreren bij Motu geeft je ook toegang tot hun Performer Lite software (prima!). Voor mij waren, naast de kwaliteit van de componenten, ook van belang dat er meters en een aan-uit knop op zitten. Niet noodzakelijk, wel comfortabel in gebruik.

In sommige reviews wordt gezegd dat de hoofdtelefoonversterker ver moet worden opengedraaid om voldoende volume te krijgen. Dat klopt, maar hij geeft nog steeds meer dan voldoende volume om een gehoorbeschadiging op te lopen. Hard zat dus (geprobeerd met DT770 en ATH-M50x).

March 2, 2024 | Paul M.

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3 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Dankzij diverse YT filmpjes en dan met name de vergelijkingsvideo van Julian Krauss deze M2 gekocht. Toch vind ik het wat tegenvallen.

De behuizing is heel stevig en het geheel voelt degelijk aan. Ook het display vind ik fijn, ondanks dat het indicatoren (streepjes op display) mist. Goed afleesbaar. Verder eenivudig in de bediening. Wel eerst driver installeren en dan pas aanzetten.

Wat me echter wel tegenvalt is het hoofdtelefoon volume. Ongeacht welke hoofdtelefoon je gebruikt, ook die met een laag aantal ohms, je moet de volumeknop naar ca. 70/75% draaien om überhaupt geluid te krijgen. Heb het geprobeerd met zelfs 24ohm hoofdtelefoon, maar dan nog moet ik m opendraaien tot ca. 70% om geluid door de hoofdtelefoon te krijgen.

December 28, 2023 | W vd Werfhorst

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5 / 5

Motu M2 Audio Interface

Modèle MOTU M2 : Excellente carte son, très beau son, connectiques pratiques et suffisantes pour moi (guitares) et surtout le contrôle visuel des niveaux fait la différence ! Je la trouve meilleure que la Focusrite.

February 22, 2023 | Robin C.

This review was automatically translated from French.

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