Motu M6 6 In & 4 Out USB Audio Interface with Studio-Quality Sound

M6 - Overview

• 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)
   

• 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
  • 4x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
  • 2x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone with independent volume
    
    Computer I/O
  • 1x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant
  • Compatible with USB Type A host
  • USB C-to-C and C-to-A cables included
    
    MIDI I/O
  • 1x MIDI IN
  • 1x MIDI OUT
  • 16x MIDI channels to/from computer host
    
    Headphones
  • 2x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone with independent volume
  • 1x 3-4 switch for optional monitoring of Line Out 3-4
    
    Phantom Power
  • 4x individual +48V
    
    Front Panel
  • 2x 1/4" TRS headphone output
  • 1x potentiometer - monitor vol
  • 2x potentiometer - phone vol
  • 1x potentiometer - input monitor mix
  • 4x potentiometer - mic/line/guitar input gain
  • 11x switches - (4) 48V, (5) MON, (1) A/B and (1) 3-4
  • 160x 120 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level meters
    
    Power
  • Bus-powered through USB (USB bus power available with USB-C hosts only. For other hosts, use the included DC power adapter. For iOS devices with a Lightning port, an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter is required (sold separately).
  • Optional multi-blade international 15V DC power adapter (included)
    
    Physical
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 9.21 x 4.75 x 1.8" (23.4 x 12 x 4.57cm) (enclosure only)
  • Weight: 2.15Lbs (0.975kg)
    
    System Requirements
  • Mac System Requirements: Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple silicon Macs) 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended macOS version 10.11 or later (Optional driver requires 10.13 or later) Available USB port; A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
  • Windows System Requirements: 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster - 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
  • Windows 10 or later (x64 only) Available USB port; A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
  • Class-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 Lite 11, 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
   

• Item Includes:

  • 1x M6 audio interface
  • 1x USB-C to USB-A cable
  • 1x DC power adapter (M6 only)
  • 1x Safety instruction sheet
   

• GTIN:

  0839128006263