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Motu M2 Audio Interface

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Interface for compact all-round
Number of analogue Inputs 4
Number of analogue outputs 4
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)
Total microphone inputs 4
Total guitar/bass inputs 2
Network connections none
Digital audio inputs none
Digital audio outputs none
MIDI & other MIDI in, MIDI out
Computer ports USB 3.1 (USB A / USB C)
number of headphone outputs 1
Low latency monitoring yes, direct monitoring
suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
software included yes, download
Included software Ableton Live Lite, other
included data cable USB cable
Phantom power yes
19 inches no
Package deal
  • Motu M2 Audio Interface +
  • Devine MIC100/3 XLR Microphone/Signal Cable, 3m 2x

Motu M2 + 2x Devine MIC100/3

  • Recommended price £217.20
  • You save £2.20
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  • Motu M2 Audio Interface +
  • Devine VM1030 5-pin DIN MIDI Cable, 3m

Motu M2 + Devine VM1030

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Motu M2 Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0057-3237 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

Equipped with two inputs and two outputs and Motu's infamous ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, the M2 promises to be a powerhouse of an interface. The converters found inside the M2 are similar to the converters featured in many high-end interfaces and, thanks to excellent USB drivers, latency poses no problem and overall stability is guaranteed. What's more, at a 96 kHz resolution with a sample buffer of 32, the Round Trip latency is a mere 2.5 milliseconds, so not even the nit-pickiest guitarist has reason to complain. The M2 is the only audio interface in its price range that offers a colour LCD display with minute accurate meters that will keep you informed of any clipping. Loopback channels are included so you can combine computer audio with something like a YouTube live stream and makes the Motu M2 audio interface a true, compact all-rounder.

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Interface for compact all-round, guitarists, vocals + guitar, keyboard players
Number of analogue Inputs 2
Number of analogue outputs 2
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)
Total microphone inputs 2
Total guitar/bass inputs 2
Network connections none
Digital audio inputs none
Digital audio outputs none
MIDI & other MIDI in, MIDI out
Computer ports USB 3.1 (USB A / USB C)
Number of headphone outputs 1
Low latency monitoring yes, direct monitoring
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Maximum sample rate 192 kHz
Software included yes, download
Included software Ableton Live Lite, other
Included data cable USB cable
Phantom power yes
19 inches no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 800 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 27,5 x 19,0 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
Motu M2 Audio Interface

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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

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Motu M2 Audio Interface

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Heerlijk warm geluid
Motu M2 Audio Interface

Wrote the following about 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.
Motu M2 Audio Interface

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excellent audio interface. much better sound quality compared to focusrite products, stable drivers.
good option if rme is too expensive for you.
Motu M2 Audio Interface

Wrote the following about 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
Motu M2 Audio Interface

Wrote the following about 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).
Motu M2 Audio Interface

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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.
Motu M2 Audio Interface

Wrote the following about 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.
Motu M2 Audio Interface

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Update over het probleem dat de interface kraakt of uitvalt/instabiliteit. Vervang de kabel! Ik heb de kabel van de interface vervangen met mijn telefoonoplader USB-C naar USB type A kabel. Sinds dien heb ik geen problemen meer!
Motu M2 Audio Interface

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De Motu M2 doet zijn werkt goed, en de geluidskwaliteit is prima. Helaas stopte het apparaat na 1 jaar met functioneren. Ondanks dat deze Motu M2 binnen de garantie valt weigert Motu/Bax het apparaat te repareren. Er is volgens hen zou er sprake zijn van waterschade maar het apparaat is nimmer in de buurt van water geweest en staat altijd in een vochtvrije omgeving. Dit lijkt op een manier om onder de reparatie uit te komen. Ik had dit niet van Bax/Motu verwacht. 2 sterren voor het apparaat omdat het veel te kort heeft gewerkt en Bax nu reparatie kosten hanteert die meer zijn dan de prijs van het apparaat nieuw. Kortom, waardeloze service en pas op met de garantie.

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Motu M2 + 2x Devine MIC100/3

Product no: 9000-0057-3246
  • Motu M2 Audio Interface +
  • Devine MIC100/3 XLR Microphone/Signal Cable, 3m 2x
  • Recommended price £217.20
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  • You save £2.20

Motu M2 + Devine VM1030

Product no: 9000-0082-7063
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  • Recommended price £208.96
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Motu M2 + Devine VB5030

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