MOTU M6

USB Interface

EUR 499.00
MSRP: EUR 499.95

Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany

Product #	240726
Brand	MOTU
Category	USB Interfaces
Brand Category	MOTU - USB Interfaces
Release date	November 2022
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Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity.

Four mic inputs with best in class audio quality, speed, and metering.

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Speed
The M6 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 M6 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 M6 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 up to four mics (and/or guitars) from the M6 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
A/B Monitor Switch
The M6 is the only audio interface in its class to offer A/B monitor switching. Connect two pairs of monitors and quickly check your mixes on each pair with the push of a button.
Stand-alone operation
With the included multi-blade international DC power adapter connected, you can power the M6 when the computer is turned off (or completely disconnected from the M6). This allows you to monitor any live inputs you may have (mics, guitars, keyboards, etc.) without a host computer or iOS device needed.

Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M6 delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone outputs, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs.

Attributes

Key attributes

Audio Interface Type	USB
Total Inputs	6
Total Outputs	4
Midi In/Out	Yes

Product Dimensions

Depth	120mm
Width	234mm
Height	45mm

USB Interface attributes

Mic Inputs	4
Line Inputs	2
Instrument/HiZ Inputs	0
Analog Outputs	4
Digital Inputs	None
Digital Outputs	None
+48V Phantom Power	Yes

Product Details

Product Number	240726
Brand	MOTU
Category	USB Interface
Brand Category	MOTU - USB Interfaces
Relevancy rank	24 of 146
Date	November 2022

Dimension

Weight	0.97kg
Box Width	234mm

Properties

- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic/line/guitar: 4 x XLR/TRS "combo jack" mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs. Independent preamp gain, 48V phantom power and monitor switch for each input
- Analog inputs: 2 x 1/4" line in
- Analog outputs: 4 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled), 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone with independent volume
- Computer I/O: USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant
- MIDI I/O: 1 x MIDI IN, 1 x MIDI OUT, 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
- Headphones: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone with independent volume, 1 x 3-4 switch for optional monitoring of Line Out 3-4
- Phantom power: 4 x individual +48V

- Weight: 0.970kg
- Height: 45mm
- Width: 234mm
- Depth: 120mm

Specifications

- 6-in / 4-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
- 4 x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
- Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each mic input
- 2 x balanced 1/4-inch line inputs
- Hardware (direct) monitoring for all inputs (in mono or stereo)
- Monitor mix knob to balance live inputs and computer playback
- A/B switch to compare mix output on two sets of studio monitors
- Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
- 4 x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS outputs
- Measured 120 dB dynamic range on the 1/4-inch balanced TRS outputs
- 2 x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
- 1 x 3-4 switch for optional headphone monitoring of Line Out 3-4
- MIDI in/out (16 channels to/from USB host)
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 cables included)
- Multi-blade international DC power adapter for stand-alone operation without a computer
- Rugged metal construction (extruded case, faceplates and knobs)
- Workstation software included (MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite 11)
- 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
- Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry leading libraries
- Kensington security slot

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Liked the M4 so much I replaced with the M6

reid s. 14.11.2023

I bought the M4 and liked it so much that within a month I had replaced it with the M6, the only disappointment was that although USB C powered that is only FROM a USB C port, otherwise you will have to use the power adaptor. I had assumed I could power it from my PC the same as the M4, is via a USB -A to C cable

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MOTU is a leading US manufacturer of computer-based audio and video production hardware and software. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts near Boston. Inspired by the first Macintosh computers, MOTU engineers developed one of the very first music programs. Performer® was released in 1985 and has long been the industry standard for MIDI sequencers. MOTU products are used worldwide by musicians, producers, broadcast stations, video studios, game design companies, etc.

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