Product Dimensions | 20.96 x 10.8 x 4.45 cm; 453.59 g |
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Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
Item model number | M4 |
Colour Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | USB devices |
Hardware interface | USB |
Supported Software | Performer Lite, Live Lite production |
Operating System | Mac |
Item Weight | 454 g |
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MOTU M4 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
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Brand | MOTU |
Compatible devices | USB devices |
Supported software | Performer Lite, Live Lite production |
Connectivity technology | USB |
Number of channels | 8 |
Frequency response | 192 KHz |
Product Dimensions | 10.8D x 21W x 4.4H Centimetres |
Item weight | 454 g |
Operating system | Mac |
Audio input | USB |
About this item
- Speed: The M4 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)
- Metering: 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
- Loopback: The 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 live mics and/or guitar inputs from the M4 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding
- A Tradition of Engineering Excellence: Decades of award-winning product engineering for hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster movies goes into every MOTU audio interface
- Workstation Software, Virtual Instruments and Loops: Connect the M2 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
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ASIN | B08129P2XY |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Date First Available | Nov. 9 2019 |
Manufacturer | MOTU |
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Product description
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.
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Sold by | Xvion | 鶹.ca | Music City Canada | LAREM X | 鶹.ca | AudioProWork Poland, import fees not calculated |
number of channels | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
hardware interface | usb | usb | usb c | usb | usb | usb |
connectivity tech | USB | USB-C | USB | USB | USB | USB |
model year | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | — | 2021 | 2021 |
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- Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2020Verified PurchaseEasy to use with great interface, installed all extra software with no problems.
Top reviews from other countries
- cameron wattReviewed in Sweden on July 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Motu my goto.
Verified PurchaseGreat construction, solid feeling knobs. Powered by USB so one less cable to worry about. Use it with a MacBook and it just worked out of the box, no messing about with drivers or firmware. Has big midi ins and outs also which I thought I wouldn’t need but came in really handy with a old synth that only has midi. the screen is great and gives you a much greater representation of your sound level compared to a lcd strip. lastly being able to route audio from your laptop back into it is very handy for sampling in a daw. great box.
- listen and playReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bit of kit for any small studio
Verified PurchaseDoes a great job but you may benefit from using a USB-C to USB-C cable (not supplied)
PC/Mac interface is great and intuitive. Sound quality as good as you would hope for.
Lovely display on the unit helps set levels.
Chose this over the "lower" model as it has 4 ins/outs and midi but didnt need the "bigger" versions with more ins/outs.
- JonathanReviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Multitasking with Rhythm Games
Verified PurchaseUpgraded from a Focusrite Scarlett to the Motu M4 for a couple reason. I heard that this was an upgrade in terms of audio quality, which is good but it's also just the interface, so it's not going to be a big change. It can also give more gain to the monitoring headphones, which is something I was looking for since my headphones were starting to hit the maximum of what the Scarlett could give. The main feature I was interested in with this upgrade are the two line in inputs on the back. This is mostly meant for instruments, but I was interested in using this for rhythm games.
If you've played a rhythm game at home before, you know that you need the lowest latency you can get with your audio. Often times, the best way to make it work is to directly connect speakers to the device or use the device's own speakers. This works great if that's the only thing you're doing, but there are times where that's not the case. I often find myself on my desktop listening to a video in the background if I'm playing casually or talking to my friends along with screensharing the game. In these cases, there are two options for listening to both at once: buy a dedicated mixer or plug the outgoing audio directly to the computer. Using a mixer does work, but I found it to be a hassle to set up. An extra usb port for power, extra wires being looped around my desk, and carefully setting everything up to not introduce any noise (admittedly, that's probably because I went cheap on the mixer). All that just to play one game for an hour did not feel worth it. The easiest alternative is to directly connect the audio to the computer and listen to the playback, but Windows likes to introduce extra latency in the process. It's not enough to ruin every game, but for rhythm games especially, it's easy to notice the difference between this method and directly plugging in headphones.
This leads to why I was interested in the Motu M4. The back 3 and 4 inputs are line inputs, exactly like how I had the audio currently connected to the computer. They're similarly passed to the computer as an audio input, so I can bring the audio over for screensharing. The real benefit to having this connected to the audio interface itself is that these inputs can be directly monitored. Just like the microphone on the Scarlett, monitoring these inputs directly has practically no latency. Monitoring these inputs still allows the audio from the computer to go through, which gives the exact setup I was looking for!
The main concern I still had before getting this was the volume of this input. Many people were complaining that the gain is a little low and would need an external amplifier to make usable in many situations. However, I could never find anyone discussing it in terms of the use case I was looking for, so I wasn't sure how well it would work. I'm happy to say this this worked very well for me, but I do want to add some details to that. I did find it to be a little low at the start, leading me to raise the volume almost to max while before I had it a little over half. I also had to mess around a bit with the volume of everything involved. There's a knob that balances between the computer audio and the direct monitored audio, so as long as you have some leeway in headphone volume or computer volume, you should be able to make it work. That doesn't affect the recorded volume though, so you'll want to make sure that other's listening through a screenshare can hear the game fine. Lastly I'm used to listening to things at a bit of a lower volume than others, so if you like to have things loud and would want both of these sources to do that, this setup may not be perfect for you.
At the end of the day, the Motu M4 gave me exactly the setup I was looking for without all the extra clutter of a mixer with my previous audio interface. If you have been looking for a setup like this for a similarly specific reason, I think this is worth trying out.
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Client d'鶹Reviewed in France on January 16, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars tres bien
Verified PurchaseRavi de cette carte son ou je branche mon micro et mes enceintes actives ,fait tres bien le job sans que l'investissement soit élevé ,un tres bon produit
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DjnelloReviewed in Italy on September 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Una Scheda Audio Potente per Professionisti e Appassionati di Musica
Verified PurchaseSono stato un appassionato di musica per anni e ho finalmente avuto l'opportunità di mettere le mani sulla scheda audio MOTU M4. Devo dire che sono rimasto impressionato sin dal primo utilizzo.
Qualità del Suono Eccezionale: La qualità del suono che offre la MOTU M4 è davvero eccezionale. La definizione e la chiarezza audio sono incredibili. Ho avuto l'opportunità di ascoltare registrazioni e mix di brani che ho creato con questa scheda audio, e il risultato è sempre stato sorprendente. La MOTU M4 è in grado di catturare ogni dettaglio e sfumatura del suono in modo impeccabile.
Facilità d'Uso: Una delle cose che apprezzo di più della MOTU M4 è la sua facilità d'uso. L'installazione è stata semplice e veloce, e ho apprezzato la chiarezza delle istruzioni fornite. Anche il software di controllo è intuitivo e ben progettato, il che ha reso l'impostazione delle diverse opzioni audio molto semplice.
Robustezza e Durabilità: La MOTU M4 è costruita con materiali di alta qualità, il che la rende robusta e duratura. Non ho avuto problemi di affidabilità fin da quando l'ho acquistata, e sembra che sia progettata per resistere all'usura quotidiana.
Connettività Versatile: La varietà di opzioni di connettività è un punto forte della MOTU M4. Con quattro ingressi XLR/TRS combo, è possibile collegare facilmente microfoni, chitarre, tastiere e altri strumenti musicali. Inoltre, le uscite stereo e le uscite cuffie forniscono un'ampia gamma di opzioni per il monitoraggio e la registrazione.
Prezzo Accessibile per le Prestazioni Offerte: Considerando la qualità del suono e la versatilità della MOTU M4, il prezzo è davvero competitivo. È un investimento che vale la pena per chiunque voglia migliorare la qualità delle proprie registrazioni o prestazioni dal vivo.
In sintesi, la scheda audio MOTU M4 è un gioiello per musicisti e produttori audio. La sua qualità audio eccezionale, facilità d'uso e durabilità la rendono una scelta eccellente per chiunque cerchi una scheda audio di alta qualità. Non posso che raccomandarla vivamente a chiunque voglia portare la propria produzione musicale al livello successivo.