Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M4 from Motu delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds. Ultra-clean preamp circuits produce a measured -129 dBu EIN on the mic inputs. Capture and monitor your audio with pristine clarity. The M4 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs mic, guitar or keyboard through your computer, thanks to MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers, which deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency at 96 kHz with a 32 sample buffer.
When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimum levels. The M4 is the only audio interface in its class with a full color LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs. Enjoy professional-level volume control and feedback to get your sound just right. The M4 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, so you can easily combine computer audio with live mics and/or guitar inputs to stream the combined mix to Youtube or your favorite podcasting platform in real time. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology for superb analog sound
- The same converter technology used in audio interfaces costing thousands
Model 3140 Sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Type USB Audio Interface Mic/line/guitar 2 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
4 x RCA unbalanced analog out mirrored
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphoneComputer I/O 1 x USB-C compatible with USB Type A 2.0 audio class compliant MIDI I/O 1 x MIDI IN
1 x MIDI OUT
16 MIDI channels to/from computer hostHeadphone 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone Phantom power 2 x individual
+48VFront panel 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
1 x potentiometer • monitor vol
1 x potentiometer • phone vol
1 x potentiometer • input monitor mix
2 x potentiometer • mic/line/guitar input gain
5 x switches • 2 48V, 2 MON and 1 3-4
160 x 120 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level metersPower Bus-powered through USB Mac System Requirements 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
macOS version 10.11 or later
Available USB port
A large hard drive at least 500 GB for recordingWindows System Requirements 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Windows 7, 8 or 10
Available USB port
A large hard drive at least 500 GB for recordingClass-Compliant Support USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS no driver required Included Software MOTU Performer Lite
Ableton Live 10 Lite
6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTUOperating Systems macOS 10.11 or later; Windows 7 or later - Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
- Measured -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
- ESS-driven headphone output
Box Contains
- Motu M4 4x4 USB Audio Interface
- MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite for Mac and PC
- 100+ instruments, including pianos, organs, synths, guitars, bass, drums, strings, brass, and more
- 6 GB of free loops and sample packs
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