Audio Interfaces
Updated 2026-04-06MOTU M2 Review 2026
A 2x2 USB-C interface built around ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC chips, which give it 120dB dynamic range at a price where most competitors cut corners on converters. Has full-color LCD meters on the front panel, individual phantom power switches, and 2.5ms latency. Quietly became one of the most recommended interfaces in audio forums.
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MOTU M2
$200/
- ESS Sabre32 DAC
- 120dB dynamic range
- Color LCD meters
- Individual 48V switches
- Loopback channels
Pros
- Converters punch above the price
- LCD meters let you check levels without software
- Each input gets its own phantom power switch
- Built-in loopback for streaming
Cons
- No onboard DSP or processing
- Small chassis means smaller knobs
- No EQ boost feature like Focusrite Air
Best For
- Podcasters who care about converter quality over brand name
- Streamers who need loopback without extra software
- People who like checking meters at a glance