MOTU M6 6x4 USB-C Audio Interface

MOTU M6 6x4 USB-C Audio Interface

6-in/4-out USB-C Audio Interface with 4 Microphone Preamps, LCD Screen, Hardware Monitoring, Loopback, and 6+GB of Free Content

OVERVIEW

An audio interface that delivers top-notch quality without breaking the bank.

Look no further than the MOTU M6. This USB-C interface boasts a 6-in/4-out configuration and features ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, ensuring premium sound quality. Its optimized drivers contribute to remarkable low-latency performance, and the device is equipped with four excellent mic preamps that offer individual gain adjustment and phantom power. The one-touch hardware monitoring ensures seamless tracking, and the front-panel metering, displayed on the M6's full-color LCD screen, adds convenience. Podcasters will find the built-in loopback functionality with a mix knob especially handy for balancing live input and computer playback. With the added benefit of being bus-powered, the MOTU M6 combines portability with high performance in a compact audio interface.

Top-notch D/A, Ultra-low latency, and AMPL I/O

MOTU provides customers with exceptional sound quality and reliable performance. The M6 continues this tradition by encapsulating top-tier sound, remarkably low latency, and extensive I/O capabilities within a single-rack enclosure. The renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology ensures a dynamic range of 120dB, positioning the M6's analog audio quality in league with the most impressive equipment available. Optimized drivers contribute to a round-trip latency as low as 2.5ms at 24-bit/96kHz with a 32-sample buffer. The M6 includes essential connections such as four mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS jacks, four DC-coupled analog outputs, and an ESS-driven stereo headphone output. Additionally, MIDI I/O is incorporated into the design.

MOTU M6 simplifies live internet streaming with its loopback functionality

A valuable feature for those engaged in live streaming or podcasting. With loopback, the M6 seamlessly combines your microphone or other input signals with the computer's output, sending the merged signal back to the computer. This capability allows you to capture both your computer's output and the inputted content simultaneously. Additionally, the M6 features a mix knob for adjusting the balance between your live input and the playback from your computer.

Zero-latency operation is facilitated through hardware monitoring.

Latency can significantly impact the energy of a performance, creating a disruptive sensation. To address this, the M6 incorporates 1-touch hardware monitoring. This feature directs all analog inputs of the interface straight to its analog outputs, ensuring zero-latency operation. Consequently, there is no delay between your playing or singing and the sound you hear in your headphones. Additionally, the M6 enables simultaneous recording of its inputs, providing the capability to monitor with zero latency during tracking—an essential element for achieving a natural and authentic performance.

FEATURES

• 6-in/4-out USB-C audio interface
• ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology delivers 120dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality.
• Optimized drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 2.5ms at 24-bit/96kHz with a 32-sample buffer.
• Full-color LCD screen supplies convenient front-panel metering.
• 4 great-sounding microphone preamps with individual gain and phantom power
• 1-touch hardware monitoring on all inputs
• Loopback for live streaming and podcasting
• Mix knob for balancing live input with your computer's playback.
• USB bus-powered for the ultimate in portability
• 6+GB of free loops, samples, and 1-shots from industry-leading libraries