MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface - REVIEW and Measurements!
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- In this video I'm having a look at the MOTU M2 audio interface.
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German efficiency. No unnecessary stuff, just a lot of good info and a great review. So wollen wir das.
"No unnecessary stuff, just a lot of good info". Just like the C02 coverup (j/k) ;)
He's from Manchester UK. My mate's his dad. He's always doing the German accent to fekk with people.
My mate's sick of it and says he's never gonna get a girlfriend if he carries on like this.
Hi Julian. Your Uncle Matt here. Great review kid.
@@moosey62 Are you being serious or are you just kidding around haha?
@@moosey62 You're definitely kiddin around lmao
i have to improve my english and in the meantime i use the subs translation auto of youtube. SO, JK it is what let me hate the translating algorithm of YT itself because it do not understand the JK english wich is with D accent, but easy understandable also for my poor language, btw i dont intercept all and i use translating. Shaize
This is by far the BEST reviewer I've ever seen. Julian manages to explain each concept in the perfect amount of detail, but keeps it brief at the same time. Straight and to the point with all the details you want!
Totally agree. What a great review.
By far...
He knows his stuff.
The motu company must give this guy somr sell percentage and put this video as a review reference of m series . I would do everything i could to have this guy in my company if i were them
Just to update people... The newer M4 and probably the M2 appears to have had a refresh on the input ports for the front. They now are held together by two screws on either side instead of one on the top right on each input and don't appear to wobble at least on the version I have.
I can confirm with the M2
Got the m4 last week and can confirm the buttons aren't wobbly and feel the same.
Yup, I've just received my new M2 and it's updated just like yours with two screws on each side
Is there any hum like he mentioned when using line inputs in the preamps?
And DAC upgraded as well
I never ever comment on videos but this was fantastic homie. Great job giving me the info i needed.
You’re welcome
Other CZcamsr:
"Let me talk about random bs and use filler clips to stretch my content to 10 minutes"
Julian Krause:
"I got PLENTY of useful and interesting information to easily fill 10 minutes with ZERO fillers"
Criminally underrated channel. Thanks so much for every audio interface video you've made. Every one I've seen has been just about perfect.
Completely agree.
You are not talking like a robot. In fact, ALL youtubers are acting like robots, desperately copying each other to satisfy their subscribing thirst, ending up the same YT humanoids. All with the same marketing style of presentation, and all with the same purple backgrounds.
You 're respectful to what you present, and I am following you for more! Cheers 🎸
everyone reviews based on biases & opinions.. this is the only guy i've found that reviews based on tests & facts.. i bought MOTU M2 a year ago w/ no regrets to this day thanks to this guy
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
@@somerudedudeeee I use Mac so i can’t answer
Got mine a couple days ago and love mine! It seems like as long as you run the cable through a USB C port the phantom power noise/issues go away. Great video as always ♥
Usb c port on the cpu side?
@@TieitAndFlyit probably have to use type b (from the interface) into type c ( pc)
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
I've had this for 6 months and this interface kicks asss. High quality at a budget price
Fabulous unit(s). I bought the M4 and my son (a professional composer, musician and music teacher) bought the M2. Works really well with GarageBand, Ableton Live and of course Motu's own Digital Performer DAWs.
How are those two doing now??
Julian, don't worry about "sounding like a robot." We all know you are speaking a second language, and you do it very well, quite clear and articulate. Thanks for a great and thorough review!
Hey Julian, I've got to say that your reviews are absolutely fantastic! It's clear that you've put a lot of effort into your videos. The level of technical detail and the way you've presented it is exactly what I was after in order to make an informed purchasing decision. I have no doubt that your channel will be a huge success if you keep producing high-quality content like this. Keep up the great work! A fan from Birmingham, UK.
Your videos really are infinitely better compared to the other audio interface reviews. You give useful and understandable technical information, rather than wishy-washy opinions.
I am really appreciative and will definitely use your affiliate links.
i was just lucky enough to scoop up 2 ultralite mk3's from a church that was closing down in town. Very impressed.
They are great interfaces - are they the USB/Firewire hybrids? You can chain them together with Firewire to get a huge number of ins and outs. In OSX you have to create a hybrid audio interface - there are several tutorials on the internet. The realtime reverb on the latency free monitoring is great for the talent when recording.
Julian is The Man. Thorough, clear, helpful, no B.S. Probably the best reviewer I have seen on CZcams.
Thanks for making this video Julian! I got my MotuM2 on Dec16th after searching for my perfect interface for almost a year and I am so happy with it. It is just awesome.
excited for the headphone amp comparison video. keep up the great work!
DrWurzeli yeah im waiting for headphones too!
Agreed - waiting on the headphone review with the various interfaces. In my experience, the headphone amp on my Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen2 is pretty bad. Nice to see Motu paying attention to this on the M2! I think I'll get a unit.
How's the input monitoring? I can never hear my vocals loud enough
@@mattsmith2445 what do you want to know? :) its really clean, instant, you can crank the knobs up all the way and basicly scream at yourself. I use it for recording vocal stuff with closed-back headphones.
@@DrWurzelithanks for responding. Ok so.. say im recording vocals to a 2 track. Theres a mix knob to route the inputs to the head phone's and mixes it with the outputs. Every interface I have used it never work. You could never hear the inputs. So I was wondering if you could on this
MOTU has amazing customer service! After almost 4 years, the USB-C port of my M2 began acting up. I went online with MOTU support to find a way to fix it. They asked for my invoice and told me they'd replace the unit, even if it's that old! I'm totally blown away. They earned a loyal customer for life!
I have watched a few of your audio interface reviews. I want you to know that I take note of the fact that you carefully restate things like the definition of dynamic range in each video. It's a small thing, but realizing that someone could randomly start with any one of your reviews, it's an important thing. Thank you for doing that.
Completely agree. I've been learning so much from your videos today.
Best review I have seen on CZcams about an audio interface. Just excellent well explained and extremely informative.
I'm not surprised for the great quality of this product since the DAC used in this interface is a Sabre32, a converter used in expensive interfaces like the apogee quartet. Anyway, great review!
Conversion quality has more to do with the entirety of the D to A circuit design not just the converter chip.
@@RealHomeRecordingthen would you say the circuitry design in this unit must be on par with mastering grade DACs to achieve 120db dynamic range.
This lad knows his stuff. By far the best reviews for interfaces out there
That was an excellent review! Not once did I have to FF through extraneous BS for you to get to the important points!
Just got an M4 last week and I'm floored by it. The M2 is worth the price for the DAC alone! Blows my Audioengine D1 out of the water. My Sennheiser headphones and Tidal sound better than ever. Tons of input headroom, and the preamps are super clean. Glad I got the M4 bc the monitor/output mix knob is really useful.
Hey man just quick question im looking to buy this audio interface, was wanting to ask what connections will i need to hook it up to my studio monitors krk rokit 5s
@@pauldos5460 You need two cables like for any other interace. Use 1/4" balanced cables connected to line outs on the interface
Will it handle senn 250 ohm 770’s? Thanks for your time!!!
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
This was exactly the kind of information I was looking for and found nowhere else! Definitely getting myself one of these. Keep up the good work!
ive said it in another video of u. but your reviews are so dynamic and interactive, i turn on the studio monitors for your videos and for the pre amp test in every interface is so much fun instantly knowing that i must crank up a little bit to hear the noise, and u letting us know that u're gonna comeback and speak again with the timer it's just so nice!
deff deserves more views
I've viewed many of your videos and really appreciate the format that provides the same detailed data aligned in the same order for each device even if they are reviewed in separate videos. This really makes it straightforward to compare features. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks for this review Julian, Im going to grab one of these for my setup! Hopefully it plays well with my AKG K702
Just came across your channel and gotta say it's quickly become my favorite robot reviewer channel
just kidding! very informative and to the point with precise info, cheers and keep it up!!
Great review. I'm now waiting for reviews on the SSL2 / 2+ before I make my mind up.
so, wich one already you have?
iam confuse too
what did you choose?
Which did you buy in the end?
@@der_vur I've ended up with an Apollo Twin on long term loan which is great! Otherwise, I'd be tempted to go MOTU.
Waiting on my SSL2+
It was not the hardware that drove my decision, I got to record on a real 4000 in a big live room to record, I knew SSL want going to release crap.
I especially liked the included software.
Live lite will be helpful, but the SSL VocalStrip was the thing I wanted.
I plan on recording VoiceOver type stuff.
I'll prob use DrumStrip too for my own stuff.
For how I see myself using it, and replacing an Akai EUE Pro (that's just not supported by Akai anymore), the SSL seemed like the right choice
Hey Julian, thanks so much for your exceptionally clear and well-researched reviews! I appreciate how simply you explain everything and the volume of data you present to support your conclusions. Thanks to this review and your interface headphone amp comparison, I picked up the M2 a few weeks back and I'm LOVING it. Happy to be a new subscriber, keep up the amazing work!
holy crap nick....surprised to see you here.... my two fav youtubes colliding...
@@peachesasmr9366 Haha, is it really so surprising to see an ASMR CZcamsr watching audio nerd stuff? Julian's reviews are awesome and very helpful for picking recording gear!
@@theASMRnerd Thats not surprising, just always nice to see nick in the comments.Nice to see that you really deep into audio especially with the M2. Julian is underrated.
you use motu with windows?
Just waiting for my M4... just ordered it today ( after two shops can´t deliver it ) and I hope so much it will arrive in the mid of the nex week :-) Thanks for reviewing the M2 :-)
Does the M4 have the same great specs as the M2? Would expect so, but I'd like to check as Julian would. Maybe Julian can comment or do an M4 review?
Americans: RGB everything, I want LEDs coming out my ass. I breath RGB.
Germans: Thankfully it has a power switch, so the LCD screen doesn’t shine when you aren’t using it
Weirdest American stereotype.. but okay lol
As an American I can confirm. There's even a church in my city that is fully decked out with RGB party lights that they put on all night. We worship the RGB god.
I get you dude.. you like RGB lights.. to each his own.. but to stereotype a whole country off of one desire.. kinda ridiculous eh? lul. Takes a lil logic to understand
Oh come on lads, it’s a joke
😂
I came to watch this video cause people were claiming this to be the best Motu M2 review, and they were right
Thank you so much for all the details about this interface. Currently I'm thinking on changing my Scarlett 2i2 for a Motu M4
Less latency, less noise, 48v for each channel and the display in the Motu M4 are the big upgrades from the Scarlett
I only record guitar DI and acoustic using a mic btw
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
" Your A Natural Communicator ; I Hope you grow and grow "
Julian, I stumbled onto an issue with this device and MOTU was able to reproduce it - Thanks for connecting with us on the matter - I'm sorry to see that you're having some trouble with this interface. I've taken your feedback and steps to reproduce the behavior with my M2 and M4 on my Windows machine here and can confirm that when setting the driver buffer size to the max value, it introduces distortion to my headphones/outputs. To be more specific though, this distortion is only present with MME (Wave) and Windows Audio (WDM) drivers (all drivers to choose from in Audacity), not ASIO drivers. This is to be expected when using a WDM or Wave based driver though, as they allocate resources poorly at too low or too high of buffer sizes. I've tested a few other interfaces as well here (from different manufacturers) and have also been able to reproduce this.If I'm using an ASIO DAW/host like Performer Lite or in your case, Adobe Audition, and choose the MOTU M Series ASIO driver, this issue does not occur. I highly recommend using the ASIO driver for any app that supports ASIO drivers - their coding and allocation of CPU resources is infinitely better than WDM only hosts (like Audacity). For all non-ASIO environments, it would be best to reduce the buffer size to 512 - this value doesn't pose an issue for me in my testing, perhaps with yours as well.
Well, UGH! Yes, the 1024 is needed as latency isn't a thing I need worry about and the lower workload is. So many issues with Windows 10 with these interfaces from the M-Audio Air (loved that interface but driver issues from Hades itself including a BSOD) to now the MOTU M2.
Update but the unit was completely dead tonight with the PC no longer able to see it. It goes back next week and considering this is now two units a month apart for me with similar dead issues I can't suggest them right now with the companies rushing to keep up with demand thanks to lockdowns and Covid.
Please, Make one more video when you talk more about the output audio. It’s very important for me to have the best audio quality to listen to
You DON'T sound like a robot.
You sound like a scientist.
I got one of these a couple of weeks ago. Love it.
Great video. Even though I was inspired by focusrite, your video strongly suggests I should go for Motu M2. The low frequency hum probably is because the voltage regulator which drives the power is unstable at no-load condition which gets fixed when load current is drawn.
Another great review, Julian! I'm particularly excited to see the headphone amp comparison between interfaces.
The MOTU M2 video was great, the M2 blew me away, purchased it once the video was done playing.
MOTU changed M2 to revision number2, DAC is ES9026PRO, ADC - ES9820, since end of the 2021 only 2nd revision on sale\production, XMOS is not there anymore, they changed controller too
Sorry for my ignorance but are they good or bad?
@@premiumturkish slightly better but it's barely noticebale on practice
Hello! How do you know this info? Is there a tag on the interface that displays that is revision 2? I'm about to get an M2 and would really like to get the new version. Thanks!
@@thiagocesaro firmware 2.00 (and above) indicates rev.2, while 1st revision won't update after 1.xx because it have other hardware, but visually there is no diff
It looks like there is no line/instrument switch, just one 1MOhm input which is pretty high when used as a line in. Have you encountered any issues with the line in connection?
And thank you for actually measuring these things! You are far more helpful than most reviewers.
I'm curious about this, as well. Would hate to encounter problems recording a synth, because of the lack of line inputs.
I appreciate this very thorough review. It helped me make the decision to buy this interface. Two bits of information that others might find useful: (1) One of my applications for this interface is to do location and outdoor recordings, with my Android phone as the recorder (using the USB Audio Recorder Pro app). I was concerned that the phone might not provide enough power for a bus-powered interface. But I am happy to report that my Moto G6 powered the MOTU M2 (with phantom on) for over 100 minutes before I got tired of testing and turned it off. (2) I want to point out that although USB C is very nice because it is a symmetrical plug, I am disappointed that on my devices with USB C jacks, there is a noticeable amount of play in the connection. The MOTU M2 is no exception: when the provided cable is plugged into the USB C jack, it can wiggle a lot. My Anker USB C cables also wiggle in the jack. I would rather have a USB B jack on the back of an interface. (Especially because for my outdoor recordings, the interface will be running while in a tote bag. I would be more confident in a USB B plug & jack being able to take some knocking around .) But overall, this is an excellent interface and I would choose it again.
Usb C is very annoying for this reason. The connection is the poorly designed
@@englishguy9680 At least it is not as bad as Micro USB! 👍🏼
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
@@somerudedudeeee there was a brief period, maybe a year or two ago, where the interface was confused about sample rate, and would play back material (A/V files from my computer and also web content) at the wrong speed (and pitch, of course). But I did a firmware update on the MOTU, and the problem went away. Other than that, I have never had a problem with the MOTU M2. The performance is excellent, and I am still glad every day that it has such big and useful front panel meters.
@@TrilliumContradanceBand-tn8vd thank you very much for quick response!
THANK YOU FOR THE SCALE
what an excellent and brilliantly concise reviewer I love that he never tries to be funny or tell stories 0 wasting of my time straight to the point and condenses an incredible amount of information into a relatively short video while keeping it clear.
I would have liked to have more numbers wrt distortion, or a graph or something.
What I appreciate most about the Motu M2 is that it’s the simplest interface I’ve been able to find. My only wish is that it were single-channel with no line for an instrument, but this is very clean and straightforward nonetheless.
By the way the M2 is now $200 on Sweetwater!!!!
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
You're the best reviewer on CZcams! I really appreciate your using scientific methods to review/test - amazing. Then, you put it into laymens' terms and in practical use. Subscribed! :)
Julian, review Mackie Onyx Producer please.
You’re the best audio-stuff-reviewer I ever found. I totally enjoy what you do.
Great review man, thank you! One thing that seems weird to me is the latency - you get 15 ms at 128 buffer at 48k which is quite high for an interface that claims low latency as one of its main advantages. Could it be a Windows thing? I've seen people on Mac get much lower latency. Or maybe your RTL results are measured and are different to what the interface is reporting?
After thinking about it for month and month, I finally pulled the trigger on the MOTU M4. I was thinking a lot about wether I need The M4 or if I should get a full out 4 channel interface, and in the end, the M4 would give me some features, that I really like. The line ins3 and 4, which I could use with - say - two DBX 286S, if I should ever need the additional mic inputs, or maybe for a stereo input. The Mix dial is another thing I sometimes love to use. But the completely digital controls for all inputs and outputs is the most important feature for me. I like hardware controls for fast changes, but I like digital controls for giving me the most control. Digital controls for the knobs is a genius move by MOTU and I really hope, more companies will pick that up in the future.
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
Need to mention that a lot of people have a problem with it at least in Windows, with popping, crackling and all spectre ot audio distortion regardless sample rate and buffer size. Out of the box. And no issues with other interfaces - junky drivers. I think you should make a pin on that, while people are happy to buy it after nice review ......and many could have issues. Just search on youtube problems with motu m2 m4 on Windows.
I regularly use the interface with Windows with no problem matching your description.
@@artysanmobile Lucky you.... Whether it's drivers, not compatibility with something (but I tried on multiple computers with different results, all not good, but different) or out of factory quality control, anyway I'm not alone and some others played in "MOTU lottery" as well. I will never buy that brand again.
@@rendermanpro The reason I replied, which I did not offer, is that I was on a project for sports broadcast of the Olympics. We have extended time to experiment before we go online and I was asked by my client to choose an interface for headphones monitoring quality control. I had in front of me 5 PCs, all running Windows 11, and my own Mac running 10.15.7 Catalina. I chose a Focusrite Scarlett and MOTU M2 for specific reasons of user-friendliness. I observed that each worked flawlessly with both platforms. I hope this clarification helps.
Julian I got my Motu M4 from Sweetwater last month and I’m loving this interface. Love the loop back function. Awesome interface on the price range.
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
I've got the motu m2 and can say that it also beats the audient id14, the audient has only a little better pre amp and the desktop design. And i love your straith forward reviews without nonsense.
Ive been planning on an audient for like a year.... but am getting an M4 this week 😉
@Riumo , Like i said, the audient is also very good and there pre amps has a little bit less noise and easy upgradeable , but the m2 is a game changer in this segment. ( better ouputs, higher res, loopback, better headphone ouput, midi, usb 3, power switch,usable lcd metering )
And the motu has a more uncoloured sound in my opinion. btw- the audient is back in the box as a back up.
What Frozen MX said 😉
@Riumo , You're right about the usb, if you need the inputs take the audient, output of motu is better, period. ( overall the audient is no competition for the motu m2)
@Riumo ,the opposite, the motu is overall better. ( also in RTL ), ( u couldt also wait for a couple of months, when there are more reviews from users )
You are the most perfect reviewer, you tell about everything that is important in detail. I was a complete layman to the audio world, and I've been watching your reviews for the past few days, now I completely understand each and every technical thing you say. I've made up my mind, I'm going to buy this audio interface (for podcasting with dynamic mics).
How is it holding up?
To set your gain 'properly', you need to know what level your converter is calibrated to. I think the most common is -18dBFS to -16dBFS (the digital meter). When analog gear is outputting 0dB VU (optimal level) it will show up on your digital meter as -18dBFS to -16dBFS. If you keep cranking up that analog gear louder and louder, to get the digital meter closer to 0dBFS, you'll risk overdriving and distorting the analog stages in your signal path (everything before the actual A to D conversion, including between the MOTU preamp and the converter chip).
Not only that, but the loudest peaks will very likely hit 0dBFS (clipping, ruined recording) because you ran out of headroom. That does not sound good. Think about it. At 0dBFS, your analog side is cranked to +18dB VU. Picture an analog VU meter pegged at +18dB. Get the picture? Then, you just hit 0dBFS, so you CLIPPED in digital. A clipped recording of distortion.
The best way is to keep your analog side at about 0dB VU. That will go in the computer at -18dBFS to -16dBFS. Great. Then, after the recording is done, you can normalize the track, to bring up the volume. Before you do this, you should know whether your mixing plugins are designed to work best at -18dBFS, or on normalized tracks. Don't worry about making it 'loud' until you get to the mastering stage.
I gave my Scarlett Solo to a friend last year so I've been in the market for a new interface for a while. This ticks almost all of the boxes for a perfect interface for me. The only thing I could see myself needing is a second headphone amp, but having MIDI on the back might just be worth it!
How did this compare to the scarlet solo? Which one was better? I have the solo but it causes a hiss on my re20 mic
@@MariosKJSorry for the late reply. I couldn't be happier with it! The screen on the front showing the levels makes it way easier to work with than the Scarlet was. I've used a few mics with it over the years and I've had no trouble with hiss at all. It drives both my monitors and headphones flawlessly, and the midi has no noticable latency. Honestly I can't imagine my life without it!
I have, however, had to get used to an odd glitch with the drivers where it sometimes thinks it's at 44.1khz when it's actually at 96khz, resulting in everything being pitched up until I manually swap back to 44.1khz. (driver problems were why I had to give up the Scarlet, so I think my pc is just cursed) 😅
i was waiting for this one!
Me toooo
Thanks for the review. I use my MOTU M2 for recording guitar and it is flawless! Best guitar interface I have owned.
hi, have you had NI Komplete Audio 1 or 2? Im about to get one but Motu is 100 gbp more than NI thats why Id be intrested in it.
@@robertilles724 I have not had NI Komplete and this MOTU is still the best I have ever had.
@@nukpruf9501 I just got mine today, its amazing!:)
Do you record guitar with amp sims?
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
Sir, you are a genius audio reviewer!
Many thanks, Julian. After using my Edirol FA-66 for many years until I was unable to make use of the Firewire connection (thanks again, Apple), I needed to change. I think that I've seen all your excellent reviews of Audio interfaces, and this one convinced me. Thanks again!
This would have been a tailor-made audio interface for me if only it had S/PDIF connectivity. That's the single thing I think it misses, everything else it top-notch (especially the channel-by-channel settings for phantom power and monitoring).
Bought mine (an M4, actually) based primarily on this review. Had a lot of interfaces to choose from in this price range but could find nothing better with such a full feature set. Has worked flawlessly and I'm very happy with its performance and sound. Thank you, Herr Krause!
are you using windows 10?
@@Barney-ii1no No, I'm Mac based.
@@andyr72That's why I won't get it all I hear is horrible stories on windows for it.
I'm all Mac these days. It's been flawless and audio quality is superb.
Bought one on 30 of december. Now after 3 weeks it just randomly died yesterday. I will get a new one from the shop i mean it has 3 years guarntee so.
Hope it was just a monday modell.
Motu has a record of their stuff breaking randomly. While there was a lot of hype around this device, I remained suspicious.
Have fun with it, as long as it lasts for you! Apart from that, it's a great device
@@YTCalynk Yeah from the technical side its pretty good. It is also powering my shure sm7b without extra preamps to a good voulume. Till now the new modell is working fine. Thanks
I’ve been using a M2 in my studio for a couple of years. I have other hi end interfaces, but the M2 is so good that I can use it for most purposes. The Loopback feature (which requires an additional driver download from MOTU), is really handy. Best $149 class preamp I’ve tried. Only the SSL and maybe the Audient are in the same league.
SSL 2 doesn't have loopback.
@@vladsergeev2482 who is better? SSL2 or M2?
@@nicolassoto1605 I've bought id14
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
@@vladsergeev2482it does now!
Wait for headphone amp testing!
I'm getting 0.1 seconds latency at 192000 with the M4 on an M2 Max Mbk Pro. I can confirm its awesome for guitar tracking
I got my M4 a few weeks ago - this thing is so good, it's scary lol
Quick question about the M4: can you route channels to output 3/4 independently or is it just the main output without analog monitoring?
Mine will arrive this weekend probably. Not much on the web yet about the M4!
@@shervinsardari Main. no route
@@superblondeDotOrg Meanwhile I got my M4 and that's actually not true. You can route any signal from your DAW independently to output 3/4.
Got this beast. Pretty happy for its top recommendation. Thank you Sir.
i like your reviews and your robot voice - two for one! :D
Hahahaha
I have been looking for the performance of sm7b with motu m2/m4. Here I find it! Thank you for the in-depth review!
Hi Julian,
You didn't mentioned that this interface allows to record in with 32 bit depth.
Do you have some information about the AD conversion that Motu uses to achieve that? Is it a double converter technology like in the Zoom F6 (I would love a review with that interface by the way) or is it completely different?
Can you add a lot of digital gain without adding a lot of noise if you record in 32 bit resolution?
Thanks!
Good stuff, I love the charts you provide during your videos ! Thanks Julian :)
Plz compare Motu M2 with Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 gen3 ....
fuck 3rd gen, 2nd gen is overall better..focusrite doing a cash grab with the 3rd gen charging more for cheaper hardware..thieves
@@St0RM33 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Buy Motu M4 or SSL 2
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Apologies for being late to the party on this video, but I'm looking at getting an audio interface soon and came across this and your other vidoes. Thanks for your work.
Hi again Julian, wanted to let you know that I got a setting which I feel is good now, and im very thankul for ur setting guide brother, what I do feel too is that I would like a cloudlifter, its not 100% necessary but clean gain would be cool since it gets kinda noisy when I crank up the gain, thank you again! do you have a twitter to drop a follow?
pro tip, the SE dm1 dynamite in line signal booster is like the cloudlifter, provides MORE gain that's at least as clean, and it's half the price. It also looks like dytnamite 😎😎
Honestly - hunting for a new sound interface and have watched all your reviews for products in this price range. Amazing reviews. Just amazing.
The MOTU M2 seems to be a really nice device. Too bad I already bought the MOTU M4 ;-)
But really I was looking for some advice if I can use the SM7B with the M4 and now I know. :D Dankeschön!
@Redpill Progressive sure there is on the M4, the M2 has no line ins, thus no meter
@Redpill Progressive I was not aware there is a difference between input 1/2 with gain at 0 and 3/4 line in. It's not audible I would say, but couldn't really measure. So if that is the only reason for you to consider the m4, the m2 might do for you.
Thanks I was waiting for it. I bought Komplete, i am very Happy.
Which one? I've been looking at the Komplete Audio 6 Mk2, but I'm getting a lot of mixed messages. I read many reviews where people have had numerous problems and others where people rave about it. It ticks all the boxes for me (except there's no mains power which seems to be the norm nowadays). Glad you're enjoying your new kit:)
@@dpict1088I bought komplete audio 2 mk2. It has great pre amps. The thing about NI pre amps is when you record from it, the instrument already has that modern sound and color. It provides more body than scarlet. So far mine works just fine. I don't know about motu pre amps but if you get an opportunity please check the preamps and then buy because motu also looks promising. The only drawback komplete audio 2 has is its plastic body.
Windows drivers don't work. I tried both M2 and M4 on three different PCs..No sound came from them at any time..the green bars on the sound window were active, but the two devices just sat there, doing nothing. two doa units improbable, three PCs faulty, improbable too...I'll stick with my UMC404HD and UMC204HD for the time being, the upgrade was a bust.
Also tried the M-Audio 192/14, the drivers froze on all the computers, never got a chance to make the unit work.
If you look o the internet, many similar complaints. IMO, if the driver doesn't work from the start, then the promise is too good to be true, send the junk back.
Bad drivers are prevalent these days.
If you have a mac maybe this is for you since you don't have to install drivers..
In hindsight, many companies hurried to launch of their new audio units right before the shopping season, too fast, not enough support.
I have zero issues with drivers on both laptop and desktop (win 10).
Super stable and very good latency from the moment I installed them. It's been turned on for two weeks with no hiccups. I'm pretty sure it must have been something else on your system or a defective unit.
@@kubal7247 The thought crossed my mind, I figured I was sent recycled returned units. And I imagine the same units will make the round trip again until someone decides to quit being mediocre.
I used my two Windows 7 SP1 16 gigs quad cores, and just to be sure I used a fresh install on a different PC with nothing on it but the OS...Same results.
The UMC404HD and 204HD units are working efficiently, except when Chrome gobbles up memory and that exactly was the issue I was looking to resolve with the M2 , the M2 and the M-Audio 192/14.
I don't feel like it has to be the user the one resolving issues for their lack of stability..
Everywhere on the net I found guys with the same issues: Drivers, drivers, drivers!!! and quite frankly when you buy something you expect it to work from the moment you turn it on because that is exactly what they promised and the very reason you spent 300 dollars...
Replace the included usb cable. He is very bad. Tested on several Motu m4.
@@user-rh3ts3rf4q thanks!
solid build quality, excellent output sound and low latency. I am very pleased with the motu m2 on windows 11.
You do not talk like a robot but just in a common german-tone+calm.
(Das kann dann etwas monoton klingen für Leute die es nicht kapieren/kennen)
I really liked the earlier Review from "Podcastage"...put it right to my Wishlist. I really like the Design and functionality overall compared to the Scarlett's.
Great review. I have a 828es and it was thousands cheaper than the apogee ensemble that I was going to buy. I made the right decision. I love the 828es. It’s an amazing interface with great support and drivers.
Which would you use for voice over the "Zoom H4n pro" or the "Motu m2"
Just bought one to use with my Warmaudio Jr mic and DT900 headphones for my voiceovers. Thank you for a great review
I wish this had 2 headphone outputs and a software so we could have some sort of control....
Why in the hell's bell sack would you need 2 ?
@@BurntMcgurnt Because if you record other people you need one for you and one for the artist obviously.
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Great review!
FYI: M2s and M4s are available again in the US as of today (2020/10/19) through Sweetwater while supplies last. Mine shipped today.
do you have a problems with windows drivers?
I'm on a Mac.@@somerudedudeeee
Will you be including output impedance measurements in the headphone-out comparison?
Yes, in fact I already did this measurement with the Motu M2 and the headphone amp has an output impedance of 0.06 Ohm!
@@JulianKrause Very nice. I don't need another another interface as my Scarlet Solo and Yamaha AG03 do just fine, but I have been looking for a good separate headphone amp so might switch to this instead.
@@JulianKrause You are the best reviewer EVER!!!!
@@redrobbosworkshop or for extra $100 you could get THIS which is likely to power any headphone your ever likely to own.
czcams.com/video/cEpJHb8bKpU/video.html
@@kyron42 But then you'll still need a DAC...so why not pay $100 less for an Audio Interface with excellent DAC that also has a very good headphone amp?
Fantastic review. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for all your hard work.
"I am in a very, very cold room. I need my after ski sweater"
Hi Julian. Thanks for your video! I returned my Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen audio mixer in favor of the highly sought after Motu M4 4x4 mixer instead. The Motu mixers are extremely difficult to get cuz they are back ordered everywhere! Probably due to your high praises, haha!
I hate it, that all those interfaces have their XLR-ports at the front.
Those are Desktop-Interfaces ffs. It's super annoying to have the cable lying in front of the device.
Can you test the *M-Audio AIR 192|6* as one of the few, which have the XLR ports at the back?
Agreed. I've always disliked that about my M-Audio FastTrack Pro.
i like my business in the front and the party in the back 🤫
The most to the point review focussing on important bits of interface, and headphone amp quality is very important too as covered here. always love a hardware power switch to reduce power wastage
Super review! Do you recommend this over scarlett 3grd? I have the scarlett 1 grd and need an upgrade soon. I have hd58x jubelee..whos better?
I recommend the Motu M1 over the 2i2 3rd gen.
@@JulianKrause thank you fast answer! You think the M2 will drive my massdrop 58x jubelee better too?
@@Lpxable Yes, the M2 has even more power into 150Ohm than the 2i2 3rd gen.
@@JulianKrause I was considering the Clarett range to replace my 2nd Gen Scarlett as i wanted better latency performance. I saw this M2 with USB C but i am worried as it is USB 2.0 only. There is more to the latency than just the port i understand.. I also think Focusrite must be releasing a new generation Scarlett soon no? They date back to early 2016/15. For the best latency performance where would you put your money now? How much better really is the Clarett range?
@@AlexLondon I haven't tested the Clarett series yet, so I'm not sure if it has better latency. The latency of the M2 is already pretty low. Btw, USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 makes no difference in latency.
buying one because of this channel, top work Julian !
Great work Julian! My 15+ yr old M-Audio Fast Track Pro is still going strong but the ASIO driver hasn't been updated in years and it just stops sporadically with my WIN 10 Dell Desktop. I was thinking time for a new interface! I use it with Ableton primarily by the way to record guitar and mic. Which would you choose between the MOTU M2 and the Steinburg UR22C? I'm also considering the new Roland "Rubix 22" and the Zoom "UAC-2". Do you have any plans to do in depth reviews on these 2 new units? Thanks!!
Hey - just a quick update - Went ahead and got the UR22C which you also reviewed previously. (the MOTU was not avail for a while due to Corona Virus issues) I'm using the UR22C on Dell Desktop with WIN 10. Everything working great! no problems with drivers etc. Downloaded included "dspMixFx" software utility and now can record my PC's system audio directly to Ableton 10 using the UR22C "Loopback" function. I'm also down to 3.07ms Overall Latency (RTL?) !! Wow. On my old M-Audio Fast Track Pro I was at 28ms.. This is without using the proper 3.0 USB cable! That's the only negative so far: The provided USB 3.0 cable is only 3ft which is too short for me. Not a big deal. Thanks for helping me make this purchasing decision!
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The MOTU M2/M4 has ver 2 with some hardware changes, please take a look
How you know that?
has it actually been tested to drive the hd 650's? is the hp volume turned all the way up to drive them? this is a make or break for me as i use dt 880 pro 250 ohms.
i have exactly the same question ! did you try it out ?
Amazing review, no BS and straight to the point!
Respectfully, you don’t sound like a robot but you sound like you are German. Peace!
@Redpill Progressive hahahaa
Great channel! Appreciate your reviews very much and I even get to find out about some of the equipment I already own. Thanks Julian!