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.
The M4 provides best-in-class speed for monitoring live inputs (mic, guitar or keyboard) through your computer, thanks to MOTUs 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.
Start making music right away!
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M2 | M4 | M6 | UltraLite-mk5 | 828 | |
Price | $199.95$199.95 | $269.95$269.95 | $399.95$399.95 | $595.00$595.00 | $995.00$995.00 |
ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ultra-low latency for host software processing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
LCD meters for all I/O | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Balanced 1/4-inch line inputs | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Balanced 1/4-inch line outputs | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8+2 XLR main out |
ESS-driven headphone output w/volume | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Power supply | USB bus power (cable included) | USB bus power (cable included) | USB-C bus power (cable included) | 15V power supply (included) | 120-240V AC (IEC power cord included) |
A/B switch for comparing a mix on two pairs of monitors | ✓ | In CueMix Software | ✓ | ||
MIDI in/out (16 channels to/from USB host) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |