Product Overview
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.
