Best Audio Interfaces · MOTU · Updated June 2026
M2: specs and price (2026)
M2 has a US price of $199.95 (Street price, Sweetwater; MOTU does not publish a separate MSRP). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.95 Street price, Sweetwater; MOTU does not publish a separate MSRP |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOTU |
| Released | 2019-11 |
| inputs analog | 2 |
| outputs analog | 4 |
| max resolution bit khz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| mic preamps | 2 |
| connection | usb_c |
| midi io | Yes |
| bus powered | Yes |
| release year | 2019 |
Source: motu.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by thomannmusic.com. MOTU page confirms 2 mic/line/Hi-Z combo inputs, 2 balanced TRS + 2 RCA outputs (MOTU markets as 2x4; RCA mirrors TRS so 2 unique channels — retained outputs_analog=4 per manufacturer jack count), 24-bit/192 kHz, USB-C, MIDI 5-pin I/O, bus-powered. ~$199.95 at Sweetwater. Released Nov 2019.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the M2 cost?
The M2 has a US price of $199.95 (Street price, Sweetwater; MOTU does not publish a separate MSRP), as of 2026-06-19.
When was the M2 released?
The M2 was released 2019-11.
What are the M2's key specs?
M2 (MOTU): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 4, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
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