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Compact desktop audio interface with silver front panel, multiple knobs, color LCD screen, and quarter-inch jacks

Motu

Motu M6 Desktop 6x4 USB-C Audio MIDI Interface 24-Bit 192 kHz

SKU CH-DBZ1-3R9DJ

Desktop 6x4 USB-C audio-MIDI interface with four mic/line/instrument preamps, two line inputs, two headphone outputs, four 1/4" line outputs, MIDI I/O, phantom power, direct monitoring.

  • High-resolution capture with 24-bit 192 kHz audio
  • Four versatile preamps handle mics, instruments and line sources
  • Two independent headphone outputs for flexible monitoring
  • MIDI in and out connect keyboards and hardware synths
  • Colour LCD shows real-time I/O levels at a glance

Musicians, podcasters and producers

The MOTU M6 desktop USB-C audio-MIDI interface delivers six inputs and four outputs with 24-bit 192 kHz conversion. Four combination mic/line/instrument preamps and two balanced line inputs handle microphones, guitars, keyboards and drum machines. Two independent headphone outputs and four 1/4-inch line outputs give flexible monitoring for solo or collaborative sessions.

Phantom power, direct monitoring and MIDI I/O

Hardware phantom power activates condenser microphones while direct monitoring removes computer latency during tracking. Five-pin MIDI input and output connect keyboards, controllers or external synthesizers without extra adapters. A full-colour LCD shows real-time I/O metering so levels stay clean at a glance. Virtual loopback creates a mix-minus path for streaming or remote guests.

Bus-powered flexibility and DAW bundle

The unit runs from USB bus power or the included adapter, keeping the desktop portable for mobile recording. Bundled DAW software, virtual instruments, loops and samples provide a complete production start-up kit. ESS digital-to-analogue converters drive the main outputs and headphone jacks with dynamic range usually found on costlier interfaces. Specially engineered drivers maintain ultralow-latency monitoring for real-time rehearsal and recording.

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Price $330.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the M6 to my computer and what step do people miss?

Connect the USB-C cable to your computer; the M6 is bus-powered so it works without the adapter, but you must plug in the included power adapter when using phantom power or driving high-impedance headphones.

What will need replacement or maintenance on the M6 over time?

The only serviceable parts are the 5-pin MIDI cables and 1/4" jack cables you supply yourself; the preamps, converters and LCD have no user-replaceable components.

What limit appears first during a long recording session?

The M6 runs at 24-bit / 192 kHz continuously; the practical limit is your computer's USB bandwidth and CPU load, not the interface itself.

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