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title: "M2 USB-C Audio Interface"
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# USB-C Plug & Play Power 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio 2 Ultra-Clean Preamps M2 USB-C Audio Interface

**Brand:** motu
**Price:** € 405.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game — because your studio deserves the MOTU M2 magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** M2 USB-C Audio Interface by motu
- **How much does it cost?** € 405.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/168780843-m2-usb-c-audio-interface)

## 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

- • **Pro-Level Monitoring:** Zero-latency hardware monitoring with smooth, tactile controls and vivid LCD VU meters.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz resolution for crystal-clear recordings and playback.
- • **Built to Last & Impress:** Robust, sleek design with premium knobs and a physical power switch for true studio feel.
- • **Effortless Connectivity:** Seamlessly plug into any modern Mac, Windows, or iOS device with USB-C compatibility.
- • **All-In-One Content Bundle:** Unlock 6+ GB of free professional loops and samples to jumpstart your creativity.

## Overview

The MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface delivers professional 24-bit/192kHz audio quality with two ultra-clean preamps and zero-latency hardware monitoring. Compatible across macOS, Windows, and iOS, it includes 6+ GB of free content and features a sleek, durable design with tactile controls and vivid LCD VU meters. Perfect for millennial pros seeking studio-grade performance in a compact, plug-and-play package.

## 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 |
| Audio Input | USB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,349 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #10 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Brand Name | MOTU |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,495) |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.5"D x 4.25"W x 1.75"H |
| Item Weight | 612 Grams |
| Manufacturer | MOTU |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Supported Software | MOTU Drivers |
| UPC | 839128006119 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2-year warranty. |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![M2 USB-C Audio Interface - 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down, the best mid-level interface for a very realistic cost, unexpectedly audiophile quality.
*by W***E on July 28, 2020*

I’ve been an audiophile for over five years and stepped up the costly ladder of “the audio experience” spending thousands on equipment. Don’t think I’m trying to say the Motu M2 is comparable to a high-end setup all-in-one, but dang it had me impressed. My pre-disposed view on ESS Sabre DAC’s utilizing their stock internal filters is a negative one. I expect delta-sigma typical ring from the mediocre oversampling filters and a blatantly colored response. Fortunately, I wasn’t disappointed when I used the integrated ESS DAC from the Motu on my main system (driving Hifiman He1000v1’s with a restored Harman Kardon HK770). The DAC is actually pretty good! Not unjustly sibilant or colored, very impressive for a DAC, especially one that’s integrated into an audio interface! Now the pre-amp. For the actual monitor outs, the pre is very clean and low noise floor. It’s easy to say this because outputting into a speaker amplifier to drive headphones doesn’t create static galore. Other than low noise floor, the pre is fairly linear. Not perfect, but great for a passive potentiometer that’s integrated into an interface. The pre-amplifier for the microphone is... Interesting. I love it, but I must clarify that it clearly has a warm, tube-like tonality to it. This isn’t muddy. For better perspective, it takes my condenser and sustains the resolving quality that condensers are known for, but gives a tubey or dynamic (diaphragm) like tonality which is very rich and sweet. There doesn’t seem to be clear delineation, yet there is still this slight tonality change. I am very open arms to it, and it is apparently a commonly known thing to people that have used Motu equipment in general. In summary of that, if you want a tubey sounding solid state mic pre, this is actually a perfect fit. That wasn’t my intent when I’ve purchased it, but it made me much happier with how my voice is picked up (no EQ) anyways, so it’s a win. Now the headphone output. I haven’t actually played with it! I do know it has 3x the power of a Focusrite headphone out, and seemingly even more dynamics potential than those possible “under-ratings”. Basically, if you’re going to drive low impedance closed dynamic driver cans for voice sampling or anything else where you need real-time mic feedback and sample audio, the integrated amp is actually decent! A friend of mine says it can drive his Hifiman Aryas surprisingly well. I still haven’t messed with it but I trust his word. If you have a strong focus on studio use or streaming use even, and are told you need an amp and DAC for your headphones that is separate from your interface, normally, those people are right! However, the Motu M2 is super practical as an alternative unless you have very hard to drive planars. If you want a temporary solution and need to upgrade the headphone amp alone, you can utilize the DAC without passing through the potentiometer if you get the Motu M4 and use the fixed line out to utilize the DAC and mic pre directly. I have previously owned (and still have) a Focusrite Scarlett Solo 2nd Gen. In no way does that interface have any strong suits for an audiophile like myself, and every part of it, including the software, is fairly bad and not worth its value. If you’re skeptical of spending a little more for a SOLID all-around interface like the Motu M2/M4, heed this. It is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I say that in utmost confidence, based on all aspects of its’ functionality. There’s more I could say, but it’s really just better to not look the gift horse in the mouth. The fact that this interface performs this well for its’ cost is fantastic and I couldn’t recommend it more. No, this isn’t a sales pitch, I don’t work for Motu nor am I affiliated with them. I’m just a happy audiophile that was really impressed by entry-mid level gear that shouldn’t be as good as it is. Trust me. If it matters to you at all, once you know how great these are, you’ll shill them too.

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