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Audient iD4 MkII vs MOTU M2

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Audient iD4 MkII is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Audient iD4 MkII or MOTU M2?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Audient iD4 MkII is the cheaper at $199.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Audient iD4 MkII MOTU M2
US price $199 $199.95
BrandAudientMOTU
Released2021-022019-11
Inputs analog 2 2
Outputs analog 2 4
Max resolution bit (kHz) 24-bit / 96 kHz 24-bit / 192 kHz
Mic preamps 1 2
Connection usb_c usb_c
Midi io No Yes
Bus powered Yes Yes
Release year 2021 2019

Sources — Audient iD4 MkII: audient.com (verified 2026-06-19). MOTU M2: motu.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Audient iD4 MkII and MOTU M2?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Outputs analog: Audient iD4 MkII 2 vs MOTU M2 4
  • Max resolution bit (kHz): Audient iD4 MkII 24-bit / 96 kHz vs MOTU M2 24-bit / 192 kHz
  • Mic preamps: Audient iD4 MkII 1 vs MOTU M2 2
  • Midi io: Audient iD4 MkII false vs MOTU M2 true

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