Checked September 2026
MOTU
MOTU M2 review
Audio interfaces
A 2-in, 2-out USB-C interface with ESS Sabre32 DAC and a color LCD meter. Best for producers wanting low latency and accurate metering. Price not published on the developer's site.
Key features
- 120 dB output dynamic range
- -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
- 2.5 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz
- Full-color LCD metering
- Loopback channels
- MIDI in/out
Pros
- Strong measured specs
- Detailed metering
- Metal construction
Cons
- Only two inputs
MOTU M2 alternatives
A 1-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with a Vintage Mic Preamp mode.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 2-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with two Vintage Mic Preamp inputs.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOSA 1-in, 2-out USB interface with Vintage Mic Preamp mode and a 76 Compressor.
VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
Sources: www.motu.com