# M4: specs and price

**Price (US):** $277 (Street price $277, Thomann USD listing (item 478036); MOTU does not publish a separate MSRP. US retailers (Sweetwater/B&H) were unreachable at access time.), as of 2026-07-10. Among the 17 audio interfaces we track it is #13 cheapest of 17; category median $199.95.
**Brand:** MOTU
**Released:** 2019-11
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 53/100, #14 of 18 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $277 |
| Brand | MOTU |
| Released | 2019-11 |
| Inputs analog | 4 |
| Outputs analog | 4 |
| Max resolution bit (kHz) | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Mic preamps | 2 |
| Connection | usb_c |
| Midi io | Yes |
| Bus powered | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $277, the M4 is #13 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its inputs analog of 4 is the highest of the 18, its outputs analog of 4 is the highest of the 18, and its mic preamps of 2 is the highest of the 18.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the M4 cost?**

The M4 has a US price of $277 (Street price $277, Thomann USD listing (item 478036); MOTU does not publish a separate MSRP. US retailers (Sweetwater/B&H) were unreachable at access time.), as of 2026-07-10.

**How does the M4 compare on price?**

At $277, the M4 is #13 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95.

**When was the M4 released?**

The M4 was released 2019-11.

**What are the M4's key specs?**

M4 (MOTU): inputs analog 4, outputs analog 4, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 192 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

Source: https://motu.com/en-us/products/m-series/m4/specs/ (motu.com, accessed 2026-07-10)
Corroboration: https://www.thomannmusic.com/motu_m4.htm (accessed 2026-07-10)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/audio-interfaces/motu-m4/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the M4 price of record was $277 as of 2026-07-10 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/audio-interfaces/motu-m4/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl