Motu M4 4-in / 4-out USB Audio Interface
Product details
The MOTU M4 is a 4-in/4-out USB audio interface produced by MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn), a respected manufacturer of professional audio equipment. The M4 is designed to provide high-quality audio recording and playback capabilities for musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts.
Here are the key features of the MOTU M4:
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High-Quality Audio: The M4 supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, ensuring accurate and detailed sound reproduction.
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Four Combo Inputs: It features four combo inputs that can accept XLR microphone cables or 1/4" instrument cables. These inputs allow you to connect microphones, guitars, keyboards, or other audio sources directly to the interface.
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Four Line Outputs: The interface provides four line outputs, allowing you to connect studio monitors, headphones, or other audio devices directly to the interface.
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MIDI I/O: The M4 includes MIDI input and output ports, enabling you to connect MIDI controllers, synthesizers, and other MIDI devices.
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USB Connectivity: The M4 connects to your computer via USB, providing a fast and stable data transfer for recording and playback.
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Preamps and Phantom Power: It features two high-quality preamps with switchable +48V phantom power, allowing you to connect and power condenser microphones.
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CueMix Software: The M4 comes bundled with CueMix software, which provides comprehensive routing, mixing, and monitoring capabilities. It allows you to create custom monitor mixes, apply effects, and adjust input/output levels.
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Loopback Functionality: The loopback function allows you to record audio from your computer, enabling you to capture computer audio, stream audio from applications, or mix audio sources together.
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Monitoring and Control: The interface features a dedicated headphone output with independent volume control and a large knob for adjusting the input/output levels.
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Compatibility: The MOTU M4 is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and iOS, making it versatile and suitable for different setups.
The MOTU M4 offers a compact and robust solution for professional-grade audio recording and playback. Its high-quality audio, versatile connectivity options, and comprehensive software control make it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and audio engineers working in home studios, mobile recording setups, and small-scale professional environments.
Audio Quality
Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M4 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.
Speed
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).
Metering
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.
Loopback
The M4 driver provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer, so you can easily route computer output back to the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the M4 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
A tradition of engineering excellence
Decades of award-winning product engineering for hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster movies goes into every MOTU audio interface.
Specifications
- Sample rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz - 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 headphone - Computer 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 host - Headphone
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone - Phantom power
2 x individual +48V - Front 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 meters - Power
Bus-powered through USB - Dimensions and weight
(width x depth x height, enclosure only)
8.25 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches
20.955 x 10.8 x 4.5 cm
1.55 lbs / 0.7 kg
