M2

Name: MOTU M2
Brand: MOTU
Rating: 85 (3 reviews)

Released Mar 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Jun 17, 2026

59:p 60:o The MOTU M2 scores 85/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the usb audio interfaces category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundonsound, Soundgale, and Lanceblairvo.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 3 expert reviews

SoundonsoundSoundgaleLanceblairvo

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$349.99

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Pros

Loopback facility(2)
Individual phantom power & monitoring buttons(2)
Excellent full-color lcd metering(2)
Ultra-clear audio with ess sabre32 ultra™ dac(2)

Cons

No cons extracted yet

3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication03/2020

Independent publicationMar 1, 2020

AI summary of this review

MOTU haven't just dropped a pair of decent audio interfaces into this entry-level market, they've raised the bar by quite some distance.

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Independent publication04/2025

Independent publicationApr 21, 2025

AI summary of this review

The MOTU M2 fully justifies every penny spent on its features, offering outstanding audio quality and near-zero latency in a sleek, compact package.

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Independent publication

AI summary of this review

The MOTU M2 is an extremely well-made entry-level interface with professional-grade converters and preamps, though it suffers from a specific headphone monitoring distortion issue.

Score estimated from the review text