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.