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title: "M2"
brand: "motu"
price: "S$376"
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reviews_count: 10
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# USB-C Plug & Play Power 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio 2 Ultra-Clean Preamps M2

**Brand:** motu
**Price:** S$376
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—pro studio quality in a sleek USB-C powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M2 by motu
- **How much does it cost?** S$376 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/168780843-m2)

## Best For

- motu enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted motu brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual Transparent Preamps:** Capture every nuance with two ultra-low noise, high-headroom microphone preamps.
- • **Bonus Pro Content Included:** Unlock 6+GB of free professional loops and samples to elevate your next project.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Quality:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution for crystal-clear recordings and playback.
- • **Seamless USB-C Connectivity:** Plug-and-play with macOS, Windows, and iOS—no driver hassle, just instant creativity.
- • **Real-Time Hardware Monitoring:** Zero-latency monitoring with responsive LCD VU meters keeps your levels perfectly dialed in.

## Overview

The MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface delivers professional 24-bit/192kHz audio with two premium preamps and zero-latency hardware monitoring. Compatible across macOS, Windows, and iOS, it offers plug-and-play ease with a robust build and bonus 6+GB of free content, making it the ultimate compact interface for creators who demand studio-grade sound on the go.

## Description

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Review: Killer interface for $200 - This is an impressive audio interface at probably any price, but for $200 it feels like an absolute steal. Even if you do not care about recording, the DAC and headphone amp alone are worth more than the price of admission compared to what I've seen elsewhere in the PC DAC/headphone amp space. It seems to be very solid and well built. The knobs move very smoothly with a little resistance (they feel expensive) and the buttons are pleasant. The LCD VU meters, physical power switch, and DIN MIDI jacks are all unexpected and nice to have. The noise floor seems very low both in and out. I mainly have low impedance headphones (~ 50 ohms) and they are easily driven and sound excellent. I haven't had any issues with the MOTU drivers on Windows 11, nor had any issues getting Windows to map inputs or outputs correctly. The only thing I changed after plugging it in was the sample rate in the MOTU driver/app, the rest worked out of the box. I've had a couple different Focusrite Scarlett models and a Presonus Audiobox in the past and, although I never had a problem with any of them, this seems like a notable improvement in quality, features, and, to my ear anyway, audio quality. The only thing that seems of poor quality is the included USB-C to USB-A cable which is both shorter and thinner than I'd like. I've read some technical reviews that conclude the MOTU M4 is even better in some ways but, for me anyway, the M2 does everything I need or could hope for at a reasonable price.
Review: Excellent for Archival Tape Transfers - Excellent, easy to use interface that worked immediately with my MacBook Pro and Logic Pro without need for any driver installation whatsoever. Just assign the interface as soon as Logic recognizes it and go. The knobs are very smooth, and extremely sensitive. It's a very low noise unit, but then I'm using it for analog tape to digital transfers so basically anything modern far exceeds the noise floor levels of analog tape by leaps and bounds. The only thing I wish is that the headphone amplifier had more power to drive DT-770 Pros with more staging ability, but then for the price it's totally adequate. Five-star product for ease of use, great front metering - makes incoming sources so easy to gain stage, clean low noise floor, construction, price and overall quality. Oh, and thank you Motu for including the required USB cable with the unit (I'm looking at you Cambridge Audio... tisk tisk). Anyway, well done Motu, well done. *Disclosure: I'm using this primarily as an archival tape transfer interface, NOT in a professional studio setting, although I'm positive it would work there as a simple interface for various purposes as well.

## Features

- 6+GB of Free Content - macOS/Windows/iOS
- USB-C Audio Interface with 2 Preamps
- Hardware Monitoring
- 24-bit/192kHz
- 2-in/2-out

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0812B26TN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,528 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #12 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,489) |
| Date First Available | November 6, 2019 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.35 pounds |
| Item model number | M2 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches |
| Size | 7.5 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches |
| Supported Software | MOTU Drivers |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MOTU
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 2
- **Supported Software:** MOTU Drivers

## Images

![M2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N6aUccJVL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What software and VIs come with it?**
A: It comes with Lucid, BigFish, Ableton, and a couple more. 
It gives you another DAW as well. The problem with the primary DAW they give is, there’s very little information about in on the net. I tried using it, but struggled because I had no reference. 
I started using Ableton, and found multiple YouTube videos on nearly all aspects of it. I’m very new to this type of thing, so I really needed some help getting started. 
Hope this helps.

**Q: Does the headphone out play audio from other sources on your computer or does that strictly deal with monitoring your own signal?**
A: Yes you can.  I currently have the M2 driver installed and the headphone will (if you set it properly) play computer audio from any application, WinAmp, Pandora, whatever.  

You can also monitor what is coming from the inputs via the headphone jack using the monitor buttors.

**Q: I want to use this audio interface with my ipad.  Is it class compliant, and will work with an ipad without any need to install a software?**
A: Flawlessly!

**Q: Can i use an usb-c to lightning cable to connect to an ipad?**
A: Not sure. The input on the MOTU is standard USB so if there is an adapter from USB to USB C then to lightning then maybe. There must be an interface designed for the iPad that would provide a better solution.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Killer interface for $200
*by P***D on January 31, 2026*

This is an impressive audio interface at probably any price, but for $200 it feels like an absolute steal. Even if you do not care about recording, the DAC and headphone amp alone are worth more than the price of admission compared to what I've seen elsewhere in the PC DAC/headphone amp space. It seems to be very solid and well built. The knobs move very smoothly with a little resistance (they feel expensive) and the buttons are pleasant. The LCD VU meters, physical power switch, and DIN MIDI jacks are all unexpected and nice to have. The noise floor seems very low both in and out. I mainly have low impedance headphones (~ 50 ohms) and they are easily driven and sound excellent. I haven't had any issues with the MOTU drivers on Windows 11, nor had any issues getting Windows to map inputs or outputs correctly. The only thing I changed after plugging it in was the sample rate in the MOTU driver/app, the rest worked out of the box. I've had a couple different Focusrite Scarlett models and a Presonus Audiobox in the past and, although I never had a problem with any of them, this seems like a notable improvement in quality, features, and, to my ear anyway, audio quality. The only thing that seems of poor quality is the included USB-C to USB-A cable which is both shorter and thinner than I'd like. I've read some technical reviews that conclude the MOTU M4 is even better in some ways but, for me anyway, the M2 does everything I need or could hope for at a reasonable price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for Archival Tape Transfers
*by D***L on December 21, 2025*

Excellent, easy to use interface that worked immediately with my MacBook Pro and Logic Pro without need for any driver installation whatsoever. Just assign the interface as soon as Logic recognizes it and go. The knobs are very smooth, and extremely sensitive. It's a very low noise unit, but then I'm using it for analog tape to digital transfers so basically anything modern far exceeds the noise floor levels of analog tape by leaps and bounds. The only thing I wish is that the headphone amplifier had more power to drive DT-770 Pros with more staging ability, but then for the price it's totally adequate. Five-star product for ease of use, great front metering - makes incoming sources so easy to gain stage, clean low noise floor, construction, price and overall quality. Oh, and thank you Motu for including the required USB cable with the unit (I'm looking at you Cambridge Audio... tisk tisk). Anyway, well done Motu, well done. *Disclosure: I'm using this primarily as an archival tape transfer interface, NOT in a professional studio setting, although I'm positive it would work there as a simple interface for various purposes as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MOTU M2 - Awesome Performance for a TERRIFIC Price! (Quick delivery too, sometimes!!!)
*by A***R on December 17, 2025*

Miracles abound: the MOTU M2 was delivered the next day (!) and not a moment too soon! The MOTU M2 is a bedrock sound module that enables amazing resolution audio for you PC recording station: My original gave up the ghost unexpectedly so we needed a replacement immediately, if not sooner! Software (and firmware update) are all available from the manufacturer's website (to maintain that you get the latest, greatest drivers and updates!) and it's easy as pie to set up and get running. It's USB-powered, and since it IS USB it is compatible to Mac and PC alike. The minimal size of the MOTU M2 means it doesn't eat up a lot of desk space (keep it off of the top of your PC if it has vents up there: the MOTU M2 is solid and will serve to block the air vents on top!) and it even comes with its own USB cable!!! I already loved the product even before I ordered it! Being able to get my replacement so soon was absolutely fantastic!!

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