MOTU - M6 6x4 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface

Enhance your audio recording and monitoring capabilities with the M6 6x4 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface, a top-tier solution designed for professionals seeking superior sound quality and performance. This advanced audio interface features four high-quality microphone inputs, ensuring best-in-class audio fidelity, speed, and precise metering. At the heart of the M6 is the renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology, a hallmark of premium audio interfaces that typically cost thousands more. This cutting-edge technology empowers the M6 to achieve an impressive 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs, delivering crystal-clear sound reproduction.The ESS converters also enhance the headphone outputs, providing audio quality that rivals standalone headphone amplifiers priced in the hundreds. With ultra-clean preamp circuits, the M6 achieves a remarkable -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs, capturing audio with exceptional clarity and detail. Experience unparalleled speed when monitoring live inputs such as microphones, guitars, or keyboards through your computer, courtesy of MOTU's expertly engineered USB drivers. These drivers offer class-leading, ultra-low 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency at 96 kHz with a 32-sample buffer, ensuring seamless performance.Unique in its class, the M6 features a full-color LCD with detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs, providing professional-level volume control and feedback to help you achieve optimal sound levels. The interface also includes convenient loopback channels, ideal for live streaming or podcasting, allowing you to effortlessly route computer output back to the computer and mix it with up to four mics or guitars in your host software.The M6 distinguishes itself further with A/B monitor switching, enabling you to connect two pairs of monitors and quickly switch between them to check your mixes with the push of a button. Designed for stand-alone operation, the M6 can be powered independently of a computer, allowing you to monitor live inputs without the need for a host computer or iOS device. Its robust metal construction ensures durability, making it a reliable companion whether you're in the studio or on the road.Direct monitoring capabilities let you hear live input through speakers or headphones without routing the signal through host software, providing real-time audio feedback. The M6 includes two headphone outputs with independent volume control, capable of driving even the most demanding headphones, both mirroring Monitor Out 1-2.Compatible with macOS 10.11 or higher, Windows 10 or higher, and iOS 9 or higher, the M6 comes bundled with Performer Lite and Live Lite production software, along with a vast library of loops, one-shots, and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters. This comprehensive package makes the M6 an indispensable tool for all your audio recording and monitoring needs, setting a new standard in its class..

• PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY: Experience exceptional clarity with the M6's ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters, delivering a dynamic range of 120 dB for transparent, professional-grade recordings and playback.
• ULTRA: LOW LATENCY - Achieve near-zero latency performance (2.5 ms at 96 kHz) for seamless tracking and monitoring, ensuring real-time responsiveness during your most demanding sessions.
• VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY: Connect all your gear with 6 inputs and 4 outputs, including 4x XLR/TRS combo jacks, dedicated headphone outs, and MIDI I/O, offering flexibility for any setup.
• ROBUST INPUT GAIN: Capture every nuance with 4 high-quality mic preamps providing up to 60 dB of gain, ensuring optimal signal levels for a wide range of microphones and instruments.
• SEAMLESS SOFTWARE INTEGRATION: Enjoy broad compatibility with macOS and Windows, plus USB-C connectivity for fast data transfer and easy integration with your favorite DAWs and plugins.