MOTU M6-MOTU M6 6-in/4-out USB audio interface with studio-quality sound

The MOTU M6 is a versatile 6-in/4-out USB-C audio interface compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS systems, renowned for its superior audio quality, ultra-low latency, and comprehensive metering via a full-color LCD display. It facilitates swift and effortless recording of vocals, instruments, and various audio sources. Bundled with MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite production software, along with 100+ instruments, numerous plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and samples, users can dive into music creation immediately. Key features include four mic/line/hi-Z instrument XLR combo inputs with individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power, two balanced 1/4-inch line inputs, one-touch hardware monitoring for all inputs, stereo monitoring support, a mix knob for blending live input with computer playback, four balanced 1/4-inch DC-coupled outputs, an A/B switch for comparing mixes on different monitors, two ESS-driven headphone outputs with independent volume control, a 3-4 switch for headphone monitoring of outputs 3-4, MIDI in/out, driver “loopback” channels for live-streaming and podcasting, USB bus power with a power switch (USB C-to-C and C-to-A cables included), and the option for standalone operation with an optional DC power adapter. MOTU M6-MOTU Includes: Ableton Live Lite and MOTU Performer Lite: Powerful digital audio workstations (DAWs) tailored for music recording and production. Over 100 instruments: Accessible within Performer Lite for versatile music creation. 6GB of loops, sounds, and one-shot samples: Enhancing creative possibilities within either DAW. MOTU M6-MOTU Features: Full Features: 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 Two-year warranty MOTU M6-MOTU Specifications: 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: 1 x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant Compatible with USB Type A host (*see power below) USB C-to-C and C-to-A cables included 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 Front panel: 2 x 1/4″ TRS headphone output 1 x potentiometer • monitor vol 2 x potentiometer • phone vol 1 x potentiometer • input monitor mix 4 x potentiometer • mic/line/guitar input gain 11 x switches • (4) 48V, (5) MON, (1) A/B and (1) 3-4 160 x 128 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters Power: Bus-powered through USB* Optional multi-blade international 15V DC power adapter Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.8″ 9.21″x4.75″ Weight: 2.15 lbs Note: further information can be found within the “M Series User Guide” located under the “Documentation” tab above.