Motu M6
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In the Lineage of MOTU's M Series
The MOTU M6 sits at the top of the M series, above the M2 and M4 models. It retains the sonic signature of ESS converters while adding more mic inputs, more flexible monitoring, and ergonomics designed for both stage and studio. It's the natural choice for expanding capabilities without leaving the MOTU ecosystem.
Who Is It For and What For?
Ideal for producers, multi-instrumentalists, content creators, streamers, and demanding podcasters. The M6 effortlessly handles recording vocals, guitars, and keyboards, streaming with software loopback, as well as controlling two pairs of monitors alternately via the "A/B" switch.
Features Designed for Speed and Precision
Reference-Quality Audio
The ESS converters also drive the headphone outputs, offering headroom and definition worthy of dedicated amplifiers. The neutral and silent preamps reveal the details of your dynamic, condenser, or ribbon microphones with an extremely low noise floor.
Optimized Drivers and Minimal Latency
MOTU USB drivers ensure exemplary responsiveness for playing and singing through plug-ins with no perceptible delay, even in high sample rate sessions.
Professional Metering and Monitoring
The color LCD screen provides precise bargraphs on all inputs and outputs. The "Monitor A/B" switch facilitates comparison between two listening systems, while the two headphone outputs allow independent monitoring during recording.
Loopback, Streaming, and Standalone Mode
The built-in loopback simplifies mixing computer audio with up to four microphones/instruments for live streaming or podcasting. With the included power adapter, the M6 also operates standalone to monitor your sources without a computer.
Technical specifications
| Compatibility | PC, Mac |
| Sampling frequency | 192 kHz |
| Max resolution | 24-bits |
| Headphone outputs | Yes |
| Main outputs dynamic range | up to 120 dB |
| Microphone preamp EIN | -129 dBu |
| Round-trip latency | 2.5 ms at 96 kHz (32-sample buffer) |
Questions frequently asked
Is the MOTU M6 compatible with Mac and PC?
The PC and Mac compatibility is specified for this interface, with a maximum resolution of 24-bit and a sampling rate up to 192 kHz.
Can multiple microphones be recorded with the M6?
This interface adds more microphone inputs than the M2 and M4 models of the M series. The preamps feature an equivalent input noise of -129 dBu, suitable for dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones.
What latency does the MOTU M6 offer at 96 kHz?
The announced round-trip latency is 2.5 ms at 96 kHz with a buffer size of 32 samples.
Does the M6 allow connecting two headphones?
Two headphone outputs are provided to organize independent monitoring during recording. The ESS converters also power these headphone outputs, while the color LCD displays input and output levels.
How to use A/B monitoring and loopback on the M6?
The Monitor A/B switch allows toggling between two pairs of speakers. The built-in loopback mixes the computer sound with up to four microphones or instruments for streaming and podcasting. With the included power adapter, standalone operation without a computer is supported to monitor sources.
