Name: MOTU M2
Brand: MOTU
Price: 199 USD

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$199

MOTU M2 is an audio interface with USB 2.0 connectivity. Inputs include 2 mic preamps, 2 combo inputs, and 2 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 line outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz, 48V phantom power, loopback, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 115 dB dynamic range (input) and 120 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $199.

Audio interface specs: MOTU M2
Spec	MOTU M2
General
Category	Entry
Reference Price (USD)	$199
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	USB 2.0
Inputs
Mic Preamps	2
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	2
Line Inputs	—
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	2
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Input)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	—
Analog Line Output	2
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	—
Optical Ports (Output)	—
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	1 IN / 1 OUT
Loopback	Yes
DSP Effects	—
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	—
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	—
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	115
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	120
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	-110.0dB (0.00032%)
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	-129
Measurement Reports	ASR (external site)ASR (2) (external site)ProSound (external site)ProSound (2) (external site)ProSound (3) (external site)ProSound (4) (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite
Notes	ESS Sabre32 DAC

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