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Compact desktop audio-MIDI interface with colour LCD and front panel controls

Motu

MOTU M6 Desktop 6x4 USB-C Audio-MIDI Interface Bundle

SKU CH-Z64X-C1XFE

A 6-in, 4-out USB-C audio and MIDI interface with four preamps, 24-bit 192 kHz conversion, full-colour metering and bundled software

  • Four mic/line/instrument preamps capture mics, guitars and synths
  • Two balanced line inputs add drum machines and keyboards
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion with ESS DACs for transparent monitoring
  • Full-colour LCD shows I/O levels at a glance
  • MIDI 5-pin I/O connects controllers and hardware synths

MOTU M6 Desktop Audio-MIDI Interface

The MOTU M6 is a desktop 6x4 USB-C audio-MIDI interface designed for musicians, podcasters and producers. It provides four mic/line/instrument preamps and two balanced line inputs for recording microphones, guitars and other sources. High-performance 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion and ESS digital-to-analog converters deliver transparent monitoring on main outputs and the headphone jack.

Suited for multi-source recording

This bundle suits creators who need to capture several sources at once and connect MIDI hardware via 5-pin I/O. The included DAWs, virtual instruments and 6 GB of samples support immediate production. Buyers who require more than four preamps or additional line inputs should consider a larger interface. Users without USB-C or USB-A connectivity on their computer cannot use this device.

Deciding spec: four mic/line/instrument preamps

The single specification that decides fit is the count of four mic/line/instrument preamps combined with two line inputs. If your sessions demand more simultaneous microphone or instrument channels, this unit will not meet the requirement. For workflows staying within six input channels, the M6 covers recording, monitoring and MIDI in one compact desktop package.

Highlights

  • Four mic/line/instrument preamps capture mics, guitars and synths
  • Two balanced line inputs add drum machines and keyboards
  • 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion with ESS DACs for transparent monitoring
  • Full-colour LCD shows I/O levels at a glance
  • MIDI 5-pin I/O connects controllers and hardware synths

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What connectors does the MOTU M6 use for MIDI devices?

It provides standard 5-pin MIDI input and output ports for keyboards or hardware synths.

Which driver mode should be selected on Windows so the four preamps appear in the DAW?

Choose the ASIO driver in your DAW's audio settings; the M6 then exposes all four mic/line/instrument inputs.

When should the XLR cable supplied in the bundle be replaced?

Replace it if the connectors become loose, the shielding is damaged, or you hear intermittent crackle during recording.

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