--- product_id: 168780843 title: "MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface" brand: "motu" price: "€ 393.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Motu" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/168780843-motu-m2-usb-c-audio-interface store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # USB-C Plug & Play 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio 2 Ultra-Clean Preamps MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface **Brand:** motu **Price:** € 393.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Unlock Pro-Level Audio Magic with MOTU M2 – Your Studio’s New Best Friend ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface by motu - **How much does it cost?** € 393.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/168780843-motu-m2-usb-c-audio-interface) ## Best For - motu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted motu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bonus 6+GB Content Library:** Jumpstart your creativity with a massive free content bundle included—because your sound deserves more than just hardware. - • **Seamless USB-C Connectivity:** Plug into any modern Mac, Windows, or iOS device instantly with hassle-free USB-C compatibility and zero driver fuss. - • **Precision Hardware Monitoring:** Stay in control with ultra-low latency monitoring and smooth, tactile knobs that feel as premium as your sound. - • **Versatile 2-in/2-out Channels:** Perfectly balanced inputs and outputs for professional recording, mixing, and playback workflows. - • **Studio-Quality Sound, Anywhere:** Experience pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio clarity that elevates every recording and playback session. ## Overview The MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface delivers professional-grade 24-bit/192kHz audio with two ultra-clean preamps and 2-in/2-out channels. Designed for seamless plug-and-play use across macOS, Windows, and iOS, it features precision hardware monitoring with smooth tactile controls and an intuitive LCD VU meter. Included is a generous 6+GB content library, making it an unbeatable value for creators seeking studio-quality sound on the go. ## Description Buy MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface: Audio Interfaces - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Killer interface for $200 - This is an impressive audio interface at probably any price, but for $200 it feels like an absolute steal. Even if you do not care about recording, the DAC and headphone amp alone are worth more than the price of admission compared to what I've seen elsewhere in the PC DAC/headphone amp space. It seems to be very solid and well built. The knobs move very smoothly with a little resistance (they feel expensive) and the buttons are pleasant. The LCD VU meters, physical power switch, and DIN MIDI jacks are all unexpected and nice to have. The noise floor seems very low both in and out. I mainly have low impedance headphones (~ 50 ohms) and they are easily driven and sound excellent. I haven't had any issues with the MOTU drivers on Windows 11, nor had any issues getting Windows to map inputs or outputs correctly. The only thing I changed after plugging it in was the sample rate in the MOTU driver/app, the rest worked out of the box. I've had a couple different Focusrite Scarlett models and a Presonus Audiobox in the past and, although I never had a problem with any of them, this seems like a notable improvement in quality, features, and, to my ear anyway, audio quality. The only thing that seems of poor quality is the included USB-C to USB-A cable which is both shorter and thinner than I'd like. I've read some technical reviews that conclude the MOTU M4 is even better in some ways but, for me anyway, the M2 does everything I need or could hope for at a reasonable price. Review: Excellent for Archival Tape Transfers - Excellent, easy to use interface that worked immediately with my MacBook Pro and Logic Pro without need for any driver installation whatsoever. Just assign the interface as soon as Logic recognizes it and go. The knobs are very smooth, and extremely sensitive. It's a very low noise unit, but then I'm using it for analog tape to digital transfers so basically anything modern far exceeds the noise floor levels of analog tape by leaps and bounds. The only thing I wish is that the headphone amplifier had more power to drive DT-770 Pros with more staging ability, but then for the price it's totally adequate. Five-star product for ease of use, great front metering - makes incoming sources so easy to gain stage, clean low noise floor, construction, price and overall quality. Oh, and thank you Motu for including the required USB cable with the unit (I'm looking at you Cambridge Audio... tisk tisk). Anyway, well done Motu, well done. *Disclosure: I'm using this primarily as an archival tape transfer interface, NOT in a professional studio setting, although I'm positive it would work there as a simple interface for various purposes as well. ## Features - 6+GB of Free Content - macOS/Windows/iOS - USB-C Audio Interface with 2 Preamps - Hardware Monitoring - 24-bit/192kHz - 2-in/2-out ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0812B26TN | | Audio Input | USB | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,384 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #11 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | MOTU | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,500) | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.5"D x 4.25"W x 1.75"H | | Item Weight | 612 Grams | | Manufacturer | MOTU | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Operating System | Windows | | Supported Software | MOTU Drivers | | UPC | 839128006119 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2-year warranty. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MOTU - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Supported Software:** MOTU Drivers ## Images ![MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N6aUccJVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What software and VIs come with it?** A: It comes with Lucid, BigFish, Ableton, and a couple more. It gives you another DAW as well. The problem with the primary DAW they give is, there’s very little information about in on the net. I tried using it, but struggled because I had no reference. I started using Ableton, and found multiple YouTube videos on nearly all aspects of it. I’m very new to this type of thing, so I really needed some help getting started. Hope this helps. **Q: Does the headphone out play audio from other sources on your computer or does that strictly deal with monitoring your own signal?** A: Yes you can. I currently have the M2 driver installed and the headphone will (if you set it properly) play computer audio from any application, WinAmp, Pandora, whatever. You can also monitor what is coming from the inputs via the headphone jack using the monitor buttors. **Q: I want to use this audio interface with my ipad. Is it class compliant, and will work with an ipad without any need to install a software?** A: Flawlessly! **Q: Can i use an usb-c to lightning cable to connect to an ipad?** A: Not sure. The input on the MOTU is standard USB so if there is an adapter from USB to USB C then to lightning then maybe. There must be an interface designed for the iPad that would provide a better solution. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Killer interface for $200 *by P***D on January 31, 2026* This is an impressive audio interface at probably any price, but for $200 it feels like an absolute steal. Even if you do not care about recording, the DAC and headphone amp alone are worth more than the price of admission compared to what I've seen elsewhere in the PC DAC/headphone amp space. It seems to be very solid and well built. The knobs move very smoothly with a little resistance (they feel expensive) and the buttons are pleasant. The LCD VU meters, physical power switch, and DIN MIDI jacks are all unexpected and nice to have. The noise floor seems very low both in and out. I mainly have low impedance headphones (~ 50 ohms) and they are easily driven and sound excellent. I haven't had any issues with the MOTU drivers on Windows 11, nor had any issues getting Windows to map inputs or outputs correctly. The only thing I changed after plugging it in was the sample rate in the MOTU driver/app, the rest worked out of the box. I've had a couple different Focusrite Scarlett models and a Presonus Audiobox in the past and, although I never had a problem with any of them, this seems like a notable improvement in quality, features, and, to my ear anyway, audio quality. The only thing that seems of poor quality is the included USB-C to USB-A cable which is both shorter and thinner than I'd like. I've read some technical reviews that conclude the MOTU M4 is even better in some ways but, for me anyway, the M2 does everything I need or could hope for at a reasonable price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for Archival Tape Transfers *by D***L on December 21, 2025* Excellent, easy to use interface that worked immediately with my MacBook Pro and Logic Pro without need for any driver installation whatsoever. Just assign the interface as soon as Logic recognizes it and go. The knobs are very smooth, and extremely sensitive. It's a very low noise unit, but then I'm using it for analog tape to digital transfers so basically anything modern far exceeds the noise floor levels of analog tape by leaps and bounds. The only thing I wish is that the headphone amplifier had more power to drive DT-770 Pros with more staging ability, but then for the price it's totally adequate. Five-star product for ease of use, great front metering - makes incoming sources so easy to gain stage, clean low noise floor, construction, price and overall quality. Oh, and thank you Motu for including the required USB cable with the unit (I'm looking at you Cambridge Audio... tisk tisk). Anyway, well done Motu, well done. *Disclosure: I'm using this primarily as an archival tape transfer interface, NOT in a professional studio setting, although I'm positive it would work there as a simple interface for various purposes as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I FIXED the sound only coming out of the left or right side *by G***R on March 4, 2024* I almost returned this thing when I ran into an issue where apparently each channel only records lift or right, but not both. This wasn't the end of the world and easily fixed in post but I didn't want to deal with that unnecessary step every time. I googled and saw others asking but no one else came up with a good solution. Well here's the fix I did that worked. (This is for Windows only!!!) -Right Click Sound Icon (bottom right) -Select Sounds -Recording Tab -Set Default to "Loopback Mix" And that's it, you should be all set. If it doesn't fix immediately you might have to also disable the other options, but do 1 at a time to make sure you can still record. ----REVIEW---- I got this to record my mic for voiceovers. I use a Shure SM7B with a cloud lifter. This doesn't need a cloud lifter but I already had one from my previous setup so I decided to use it so it gives me more room for more gain because without the cloud lifter the gain was set all the way to full and it would barely peak. It didn't sound bad but with the cloud lifter I can set the gain more to the 60% full which gives me a lot of room to work with. I tested the mic with and without the cloud lifter, the cloud lifter doesn't hurt the quality at all, it sounds the same with or without but of course with the lifter the extra gain makes it a bit louder. Which sounds good with the SM7B. Maybe another mic would not benefit from this setup the same way. It's important to note that with the sound lifter you need the 48V powered on, without the sound lifter you do not with the SM7B. Once I figured out the fix to make it so the sound records both Left & Right side I have been very happy with the setup. I like the feel of it, it's made of aluminum and the the knobs are tight and feel quality (I saw another review complaining they were loose feeling), theirs must have been broken or something because mine feel very sturdy. I also really like the monitoring screen in the front. It just looks sorta retro but also modern at the same time. It really adds to the look on my desk. The only thing I don't like is that the XLR input is in the front. I hate the look of cables going out the front, you have this beautiful simplistic front fascia and then you stick your inputs there, I can't figure out why they'd do that. It was enough of an annoyance that I almost went with the Scarlett 2i2 4th gen. Because I liked how they had the inputs at the back. I like the meters of the Motu M2 more than those knob lights but not enough to sway me on its own. I really like how the 2i2 has the auto peak protection and air mode which was almost the reason why I ended up buying it instead of the M2. But ultimately the main reason why I chose the Motu M2 > the Scarlett 2i2 is the sound quality. At the end of the day, sound quality is all that matters. I watched a youtube video comparing the 2 and the sound clip of the M2 was much better than the 2i2. The M2 has more bass and a "follow through" when you speak. it sounds nice and is noticeably better. At the end of the day the Motu M2 has a simplistic design retro design that I love, I used 90 degree XLR input adapters to make the cable look better now that it connects torwards the back. I think it looks a little better than a cable just looping around. It's a fantastic sounding audio interface that's absolutely the best at it's price point. ## Frequently Bought Together - MOTU M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface - Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Cables - 6ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black - Shure SM7B Microphone - Vocal Dynamic Studio Mic for Broadcast, Podcast, Recording, Gaming & Streaming, XLR, Rugged Construction, Detachable Windscreen, Smooth Sound, Warm Vocals, Wide-Range Frequency --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/168780843-motu-m2-usb-c-audio-interface](https://www.desertcart.at/products/168780843-motu-m2-usb-c-audio-interface) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*