Motu - M4
Motu M4 is a 4-in/4-out USB-C audio interface equipped with ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology converters for pure, professional sound. Ideal for all your recording, mixing and podcasting applications.
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With two XLR/Jack 6.3mm inputs, the MOTU M4 can handle microphones, line-level instruments or high-impedance instruments such as guitars and basses. Switchable phantom power is available for condenser mics, and the preamps are extremely clean with an EIN of -129dB; this ensures you hear only the instrument or voice being picked up, rather than any noise from the preamp. Whether you need clear vocals for a podcast or a transparent guitar recording for a mix, the MOTU M4 will live up to your expectations.
The MOTU M4 has digital loopback channels, so you can route audio from your computer directly into your recording software. What does this mean? If you're recording podcasts, you can record guests from Skype or other VoIP software without horrible feedback or other audio problems; everything works seamlessly.
Do you like mixing with compressors, equalisers or other external equipment? If so, MOTU M4 gives you line outputs on RCA or 6.3mm jack connections, and balanced 6.3mm jack line inputs on the rear panel. With the MOTU M4, you can route audio through your favourite gear and record it directly to the interface, making the unit capable of handling hybrid mixing set-ups.
The MOTU M4 is also suitable for producers, thanks to its MIDI I/O. You can use your favourite MIDI controller with the MOTU M4, freeing up a USB port on your computer. You can also use the M4's MIDI to capture sounds from your favourite compatible synth using the M4's analogue presets.
In this way, the MOTU M4 is designed to give budding content creators options, whatever the discipline. MOTU M4 puts everything from podcasting to music production within your reach.
The MOTU M4 interface comes with Ableton Live Lite and MOTU Performer Lite, digital audio workstations for music recording and production. Over 100 instruments for Performer Lite are also included, as well as 6GB of unique loops, sounds and samples for either DAW.
Other features
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Motu M4
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USB Type C audio interfaces
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4 inputs / 4 outputs
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High resolution 32 bit/192kHz
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Sabre32 Ultra ™ ESS DAC technology
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Ultra low latency
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Optimal visualization for all input/output levels
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Colour LCD display
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2 x guitar mic / line / hi-Z inputs on XLR / TRS jack combo
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Individual preamp gain and 48 V phantom power for each input
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2x balanced 6.3 mm jack line inputs
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Direct monitoring for each input
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Monitor mix button for balancing live inputs and computer playback
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EIN measured -129 dB on mic inputs
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4 x DC-coupled balanced TRS jack outputs, 6.3mm
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120dB dynamic range on 6.3mm TRS balanced outputs
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4 x RCA analogue outputs (unbalanced) mirroring the 6.3mm outputs
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1 headphone output (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
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MIDI input/output
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Supports sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
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Compatible with USB audio class for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no drivers required).
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Windows driver with 2.5 ms round-trip latency (32-sample buffer at 96 kHz)
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Mac driver (optional, for 2.5 ms RTL at 32/96 kHz and loopback function)
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iOS compatible (USB audio class compatible)
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USB-C self-powered (backwards compatible with USB Type A) with power switch (USB cable included)
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Robust metal construction
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Workstation software included (MOTU Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10)
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100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
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Over 6GB of free loops, samples and unique sequences from the industry's leading libraries
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Made in the USA
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