MOTU M2 USB Audio Interface

In this episode, we have a look at and listen to the MOTU M2 USB audio interface. An audio interface allows you to record professional level XLR microphones into your computer and play back your computer’s audio to high quality external powered speakers or headphones. We cover the features of the M2, what you can expect with microphones like the Shure SM7B, how to use the loopback feature, and much more.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- MOTU M2 USB audio interface - Perfect Circuit https://geni.us/a8zyYQT
- MOTU M4 USB audio interface - same as M2 but with 2 additional line inputs, 2 more line outputs, and input monitor mix knob - Perfect Circuit https://geni.us/Tkrx
- Shure SM7B microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
- Earthworks SR314 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/FZq0e
- Aputure COB120d II for the key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/deg3
- Aputure Nova P300C for the b-roll - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store https://geni.us/TFVUy
- Amaran 100D for the background light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/A3HByXB
- Aputure Spotlight Mount for the pattern on the back wall - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Canon C70 cinema camera for the talking head clips - B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/uK8UqB
- Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/bhOWVlW

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:21 Introduction
00:39 USB 2.0 USB-C
00:59 Sample rates & bit depth
01:29 Mic/line/instrument inputs
01:48 Shure SM7B sample
02:18 Condenser microphone sample
02:33 Outputs
03:12 Headphone amplifier
03:30 Mostly metal build
03:45 Screen with meters
04:14 Input impedance
04:31 Included software
04:41 Preamplifier self noise test
05:48 Custom low-latency drivers
06:56 Loopback
07:48 Warranty and price
07:55 Cons
09:33 Please buy my courses