MOTU announced that it is now shipping the M6, a new USB-C bus-powered audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS offering more I/O than the company’s M2 and M4 models along with a full-color, high-resolution LCD with detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs.
The 6-input/4-output M6 provides four mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs with individual preamp gain and 48-volt phantom power, two additional 1/4-inch analog inputs, one-touch hardware (direct) monitoring of all inputs (in mono or stereo), four 1/4-inch balanced analog outputs, two headphone outputs with independent volume, MIDI I/O, and “loopback” driver channels for livestreaming and podcasting.
The M6 also has an A/B monitor switch to compare mix output on two sets of studio monitors. Driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology, both headphone outputs mirror the signal on Monitor Outs 1-2 and have independent volume control. The second headphone output includes a 3-4 switch that allows it to independently monitor Line Outs 3-4, which can provide a completely separate mix from the computer.
With bus-powered operation for USB-C computer hosts, the M6 includes a multi-blade international DC power adapter that allows the M6 to provide stand-alone monitoring, without a computer. The power adapter also provides power when the M6 is connected to a USB-A computer host.
“Similar to the M2 and M4, the M6 delivers unmatched audio performance and features in a four mic input interface at this price,” said Jim Cooper, director of marketing at MOTU. The M6 is available for $399.95 USD. Go here for more specifics.
