Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M6 delivers an astonishing 120 dB Dynamic Range on its main outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone outputs, 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.
☑ ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology for superb analog sound ☑ The same converter technology used in audio interfaces costing thousands ☑ Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs ☑ Measured -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs ☑ ESS-driven headphone outputs
The M6 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).
When recording and mixing, nothing is more critical than achieving optimum levels. The M6 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.
The M6 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 up to four mics (and/or guitars) from the M6 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
The M6 is the only audio interface in its class to offer A/B monitor switching. Connect two pairs of monitors and quickly check your mixes on each pair with the push of a button.
With the included multi-blade international DC power adapter connected, you can power the M6 when the computer is turned off (or completely disconnected from the M6). This allows you to monitor any live inputs you may have (mics, guitars, keyboards, etc.) without a host computer or iOS device needed.
Decades of award-winning product engineering for hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster movies goes into every MOTU audio interface.
Each input can accept either a mic or a guitar, with independent preamp gain and 48V phantom power for condenser mics.
Press the MON (monitor) button to hear live input on your speakers or headphones, without routing the signal through host software on your computer. You can even monitor with the computer turned off (and DC power connected).
Each input provides plenty of preamp gain and incredible sound quality, with -129 dB EIN.
Precisely control recording levels and monitoring volume with vivid, responsive level meters in the full-color LCD.
Solid metal construction means the rugged M6 is ready for anything you throw at it, on the go and on the road.
Two headphone outputs offer independent volume control and enough drive for even the most demanding headphones. Both mirror Monitor Out 1-2.
Easily control the balance between live inputs and computer playback.
This headphone output can optionally mirror Line Out 3-4 with its own, completely separate computer mix.
Compare your mix on two different pairs of studio monitors with the A/B speaker switch.
Connect a keyboard and listen with zero-latency, direct hardware monitoring.
Feel precision and quality inside and out with knurled metal knobs.
Press and hold the MON button to toggle between mono or stereo input monitoring.
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Connect the M6 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite or Live Lite production software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters.
Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plug in your mic, guitar and MIDI keyboard and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effects plug-ins, guitar FX processing and much more.
Live Lite 11 is a lightweight version of Ableton Live 11. It comes with all of Live’s essential workflows, instruments and effects – everything you need to record songs, create hands-on with your controller, take music made in your apps further and so much more.
Performer Lite includes over 100 virtual instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs synths, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments and much more. Take your musical muse wherever it wants to go.
You get 6 GB of free loops and sample packs from leading sample content providers to help you start making music right away. Choose from dozens of musical styles, then drag and drop in your project's timeline to build your track quickly.
Turn your bedroom or home office into a recording studio
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Use bus power from your laptop to record anywhere
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