The MOTU M6 is a versatile 6-in/4-out USB-C audio interface compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS systems, renowned for its superior audio quality, ultra-low latency, and comprehensive metering via a full-color LCD display. It facilitates swift and effortless recording of vocals, instruments, and various audio sources. Bundled with MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite production software, along with 100+ instruments, numerous plug-ins, and over 6 GB of loops and samples, users can dive into music creation immediately. Key features include four mic/line/hi-Z instrument XLR combo inputs with individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power, two balanced 1/4-inch line inputs, one-touch hardware monitoring for all inputs, stereo monitoring support, a mix knob for blending live input with computer playback, four balanced 1/4-inch DC-coupled outputs, an A/B switch for comparing mixes on different monitors, two ESS-driven headphone outputs with independent volume control, a 3-4 switch for headphone monitoring of outputs 3-4, MIDI in/out, driver "loopback" channels for live-streaming and podcasting, USB bus power with a power switch (USB C-to-C and C-to-A cables included), and the option for standalone operation with an optional DC power adapter.MOTU M6-MOTU Includes:Ableton Live Lite and MOTU Performer Lite: Powerful digital audio workstations (DAWs) tailored for music recording and production.Over 100 instruments: Accessible within Performer Lite for versatile music creation.6GB of loops, sounds, and one-shot samples: Enhancing creative possibilities within either DAW.MOTU M6-MOTU Features:Full Features:6-in / 4-out USB audio interface with studio-quality soundBest-in-class audio quality driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology=Best-in-class speed (ultra-low latency) for host software processingBest-in-class metering for all inputs/outputs with a full-color LCD4 x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRSIndividual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each mic input2 x balanced 1/4-inch line inputsHardware (direct) monitoring for all inputs (in mono or stereo)Monitor mix knob to balance live inputs and computer playbackA/B switch to compare mix output on two sets of studio monitorsMeasured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs4 x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS outputsMeasured 120 dB dynamic range on the 1/4-inch balanced TRS outputs2 x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control1 x 3-4 switch for optional headphone monitoring of Line Out 3-4MIDI in/out (16 channels to/from USB host)Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample ratesUSB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)Windows driver with 2.5 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)Mac driver (optional, for 2.5 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback feature)iOS compatible (USB audio class compliant)Driver loopback for capturing host output, live streaming and podcastingBus powered USB-C (compatible with USB Type A) with power switch (USB cables included)Multi-blade international DC power adapter for stand-alone operation without a computerRugged metal construction (extruded case, faceplates and knobs)Workstation software included (MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite 11)100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry leading librariesKensington security slotTwo-year warrantyMOTU M6-MOTU Specifications:Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHzMic/line/guitar:4 x XLR/TRS "combo jack" mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputsIndependent preamp gain, 48V phantom power and monitor switch for each inputAnalog inputs: 2 x 1/4" line inAnalog outputs:4 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone with independent volumeComputer I/O:1 x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliantCompatible with USB Type A host (*see power below)USB C-to-C and C-to-A cables includedMIDI I/O:1 x MIDI IN1 x MIDI OUT16 MIDI channels to/from computer hostHeadphones:2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone with independent volume1 x 3-4 switch for optional monitoring of Line Out 3-4Phantom power: 4 x individual +48VFront panel:2 x 1/4" TRS headphone output1 x potentiometer • monitor vol2 x potentiometer • phone vol1 x potentiometer • input monitor mix4 x potentiometer • mic/line/guitar input gain11 x switches • (4) 48V, (5) MON, (1) A/B and (1) 3-4160 x 128 pixel full-colored LCD with input and output level metersPower:Bus-powered through USB*Optional multi-blade international 15V DC power adapterDimensions (HxWxD): 1.8" 9.21"x4.75"Weight: 2.15 lbsNote: further information can be found within the "M Series User Guide" located under the "Documentation" tab above. MOTU M6-MOTU M6 6-in/4-out USB audio interface with studio-quality sound.