MOTU M4vsMOTU M6
Summary
MOTU M4 and MOTU M6: 2 MOTU audio interfaces compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 15 compared specifications.
| 2 items | MOTU M4CurrentView details → | MOTU M6CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | MOTU | MOTU |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Inputs & outputs | ||
| Mic preamps | 2 | 4 |
| Analogue inputs | 4 | 6 |
| Analogue outputs | 4 | 4 |
| Channels (in / out) | 4 in / 4 out | 6 in / 4 out |
| Headphone outputs | 1 | 2 (independent volume) |
| Connection & power | ||
| MIDI | 5-pin DIN | 5-pin DIN |
| Connection | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| Resolution | Up to 192 kHz | Up to 192 kHz |
| Bus-powered | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Loopback | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Colour LCD meters, Monitor mix knob, RCA outputs | Colour LCD meters, A/B monitor switch, Standalone mixer mode |
| Bundled software | MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite, 6 GB of loops | MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite, 6 GB of loops |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 209.6 × 108 × 45 mm | 234 × 120 × 45.7 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 0.98 kg |
Key differences
- Mic preamps: M4 – 2 M6 – 4
- Analogue inputs: M4 – 4 M6 – 6
- Released: M4 – 2019 M6 – 2022
- Channels (in / out): M4 – 4 in / 4 out M6 – 6 in / 4 out
- Headphone outputs: M4 – 1 M6 – 2 (independent volume)
- Dimensions (W × D × H): M4 – 209.6 × 108 × 45 mm M6 – 234 × 120 × 45.7 mm
Both are the same on MIDI (5-pin DIN) and bus-powered (Yes).