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Key Features

Musicians, Podcasters, and Producers
AC and Bus Powered / Mac, Windows
4 Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamps, 2 Line In
2 Headphone Out, 4 Line Out
24-Bit / 192 kHz Audio AD/DA Conversion
Full-Color LCD with I/O Metering
48V, Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
Loopback Mode for Streaming
MIDI I/O on 5-Pin DIN Jacks
DAWs, VI, and Plug-Ins + 6GB of Samples

 
Overview
Pristine, versatile, and portable, the MOTU M6 desktop 6x4 (not counting headphone outputs) USB-C audio-MIDI interface combines high-class audio performance, a robust bundle of DAWs, virtual instruments, loops, and samples, and a feature set that makes it equally powerful and user-friendly for musicians, podcasters, and producers, all at a highly affordable price point. With its four mic/line/instrument preamps and two balanced line inputs, the M6 can record anything from dynamic and condenser microphones to electric guitars and drum machines in distortion-free, sparkling clarity. Equipped with top-notch ESS digital-to-analog converters that drive the main outs and the headphone jack, the M6 lets you monitor through your speakers and headphones with the dynamic range normally found only on much more expensive interfaces.
Key Specs

Channels of I/O

Analog:6 Inputs / 4 Outputs

Maximum Sampling Rate

192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Inputs

4

Analog Audio I/O

4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output (DC-Coupled)
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Digital Audio I/O

No

Host Connection

1x USB-C

OS Compatibility

macOS 10.11 or Later (64-Bit Only)macOS 10.13 or Later (64-Bit Only)Windows 10 or Later (64-Bit Only)

Power Requirements

AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)

Channels of I/O

Analog:6 Inputs / 4 Outputs

Built-In DSP

No

Maximum Sampling Rate

192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Inputs

4

Built-In Microphone

No

Input Level Adjustment

4x Knob

Signal Processing

Pad

No

Gain/Trim Range

Mic Inputs:0 dB to +60 dBLine/Hi-Z Inputs:0 dB to +57 dB

High-Pass Filter

No

Solo/Mute

No

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O

4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output (DC-Coupled)

Phantom Power

48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)

Digital Audio I/O

No

Host Connection

1x USB-C

Host Connection Protocol

USB 2.0

USB (Non-Host)

No

Sync I/O

No

Network I/O

No

MIDI I/O

1x DIN 5-Pin Input1x DIN 5-Pin Output

Expansion Slots

No

Performance

Frequency Response

Mic Inputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.1 dBLine, Hi-Z Inputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.15 dBLine Inputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.07 dBLine Outputs:20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/-0.1 dB

Maximum Input Level

Mic Inputs:+10 dBu (Max Level In)Line Inputs:+16 dBu (Max Level In)

Maximum Output Level

Line Outputs:+18 dBu (Balanced)Line Outputs:+16 dBu (Unbalanced)Headphone Outputs:+12.5 dBu

Impedance

Mic Inputs:2.65 KilohmsLine Inputs:2 MegohmsLine Outputs:100 OhmsHi-Z Inputs:1 Megohm

Dynamic Range

Mic Inputs:115 dBALine Inputs:114 dBALine/Monitor Outputs:120 dBAHeadphone Outputs:115 dBA

THD+N

Mic Inputs:-97 dBLine Inputs:< -100 dB / < 0.001% (@ 14 dBu)Line/Monitor Outputs:< -110 dB / < 0.00032% (@ -1 dBFS, Unweighted, 1 kHz)Headphone Outputs:< -110 dB

EIN

Mic Inputs:-129 dBu A-Weighted (@ Max Gain, 150 Ohms)

Digital Audio

Sample Rates

Up to 192 kHz

Sample Rate Conversion

No

Bit Depths

24-Bit

Latency

Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring2.5 ms at 96 kHz (Dependent on Buffer Size, Input to Output)

Sync Sources

Internal

Audio Storage & Playback

Media/Memory Card Slot

No

Compatibility

OS Compatibility

macOS 10.11 or Later / macOS 10.13 or Later / Windows 10 or Later

OS Compatibility

macOS 10.11 or Later (64-Bit Only)macOS 10.13 or Later (64-Bit Only)Windows 10 or Later (64-Bit Only)

Processor Requirement

Mac:1 GHz Intel Core i3 (64-Bit)PC:1 GHz Intel Pentium

RAM Requirements

2 GB, 4 GB Recommended

Storage Requirements

500 GB

Required Hardware

Available USB 2.0 PortUSB Cable (Included)

Power

Power Requirements

AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)

Physical

Dimensions

9.21 x 4.75 x 1.8" / 23.39 x 12.06 x 4.6 cm (Chassis Only)

Weight

2.2 lb / 1.0 kg

 
What's in the Box:

MOTU M6 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface

USB-C to USB-C Cable

USB-C to USB-A Cable

DC Power Adapter

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Brand:MotuSKU:3160Tags:audio interface, motu, motu audio interface, motu m6