MOTU M4
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MOTU
M4
Product Info
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The MOTU M4 is a seriously capable little interface, especially for the price. It’s a fantastic option for singer-songwriters, podcasters, or anyone needing a portable, high-quality recording solution with a good feature set. The included software is a nice bonus too!
Product Description
- MOTU M4
- Four-Channel USB-C Audio Interface
- 24 bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converter
- Two microphone preamplifiers with +48 V phantom power individually switchable
- Two line inputs: XLR/6.3 mm jack combo (switchable to Hi-Z instrument input)
- Two balanced line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Four balanced line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- Four unbalanced outputs: RCA
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI I/O
- Loopback function
- LCD level indicator
- System requirements: macOS 10.11 or later
- Windows 10 or later
- iOS 9 or later (with adapter kit and active USB hub)
- Includes MOTU Performer Lite
- Ableton Live Lite and over 6 GB of loops and samples
PROS
- • Excellent AD/DA conversion for clean, detailed recordings
- • Compact size makes it ideal for mobile or smaller studios
- • Flexible I/O options accommodate a wide range of setups
- • Intuitive LCD metering simplifies level adjustments and monitoring
CONS
- • Phantom power can be noisy with certain microphones
- • Limited routing options compared to more expensive interfaces
- • Build quality feels a little plasticky, not quite rock-solid
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Key Features
Inputs
6 (2 mic/line combo XLR/TRS, 2 line TRS, 2 Hi-Z)
Outputs
8 (4 line TRS, 4 RCA, 1 headphone TRS)
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24 bit
Preamps
2 (MOTU designed, low-noise)
Weight
2.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly good, offering a warm, round tone, though a dedicated DI box will still provide more pristine results.
Absolutely, the headphone output is robust and offers a dedicated level control, making solo recording very straightforward.
Yes, it's generally stable and provides a clean signal for recording software output, though occasional driver quirks can happen with OS updates.
