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Description
The M4 is a 4-in/4-out USB-C audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS that offers
best-in-class audio quality, best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency) and best-in-class
metering with a full-color LCD. Record vocals, instruments or other audio sources
quickly and easily. The M4 includes MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite
production software, 100+ instruments, dozens of plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and
samples to start making music right away. Additional features include two mic/line/hi-Z
instrument XLR combo inputs, individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power, two
balanced 1/4-inch line inputs, one-touch hardware monitoring for all inputs, support for
stereo monitoring, mix knob for balancing live input with computer playback, four
balanced 1/4-inch DC-coupled outputs, four unbalanced RCA outputs (mirrored),
ESS-driven headphone output with independent volume control, MIDI in/out, driver
"loopback" channels for live-streaming and podcasting, and USB bus power with power
switch (USB cable included).
best-in-class audio quality, best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency) and best-in-class
metering with a full-color LCD. Record vocals, instruments or other audio sources
quickly and easily. The M4 includes MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite
production software, 100+ instruments, dozens of plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and
samples to start making music right away. Additional features include two mic/line/hi-Z
instrument XLR combo inputs, individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power, two
balanced 1/4-inch line inputs, one-touch hardware monitoring for all inputs, support for
stereo monitoring, mix knob for balancing live input with computer playback, four
balanced 1/4-inch DC-coupled outputs, four unbalanced RCA outputs (mirrored),
ESS-driven headphone output with independent volume control, MIDI in/out, driver
"loopback" channels for live-streaming and podcasting, and USB bus power with power
switch (USB cable included).
Specifications
Feature highlights:
• 4-in / 4-out USB audio interface with studio-quality sound
• Best-in-class audio quality driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
• Best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency) for host software processing
• Best-in-class metering for all inputs/outputs with a full-color LCD
• 2x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
• Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each input
• 2x balanced 1/4-inch line inputs
• Hardware (direct) monitoring for each input (mono or stereo for inputs 1-2, stereo for
inputs 3-4)
• Monitor mix knob to control balance between live inputs and computer playback
• Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
• 4x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS outputs
• Measured 120 dB dynamic range on outputs
• 4x RCA (unbalanced) analog out (mirrored)
• 1x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
• MIDI in/out
• Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
• USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
• Windows driver with 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)
• Mac driver (optional, for 2.5 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback feature)
• iOS compatible (USB audio class compliant)
• Driver loopback for capturing host output, live streaming and podcasting
• Bus powered USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) with power switch (USB cable
included)
• Rugged metal construction
• Workstation software included (MOTU Performer Lite 10 and Ableton Live Lite 10)
• 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
• Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry leading
libraries
• Kensington security slot
• Made in USA
• Two-year warranty
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