Detail 01
4-in/4-out USB-C interface
Provides four inputs and four outputs through a USB-C connection.
Product detailSKU #1500000316087
MOTUM4 4x4 USB-C Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MOTU’s M4 is a 4-in/4-out USB-C interface for recording and monitoring on Mac, Windows, or iOS. Two XLR combo inputs cover mic, line, and hi-Z instrument sources, while two additional balanced line inputs expand the input side. The color LCD keeps input and output levels visible during recording and mixing. Hardware monitoring, a blend control for live input versus computer playback, MIDI I/O, and driver loopback make it suited to tracking, routing computer audio, streaming, and podcast work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording microphones, instruments, and line sources through four available input paths.
- Balancing direct input monitoring against computer playback while tracking.
- Routing computer output with live microphones or guitar inputs for streaming or podcasting.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Full-color 160x120 LCD
Shows detailed input and output level meters while recording or mixing.
Detail 03
One-touch hardware monitoring
Lets you monitor all inputs directly from the hardware.
Detail 04
MIDI input/output
Adds MIDI connections alongside the audio I/O.
Detail 05
Four balanced DC-coupled outputs plus mirrored RCA outputs
Offers balanced quarter-inch outputs and a mirrored set of unbalanced RCA outputs.
Detail 06
USB bus power with power switch
Runs from USB power and includes a power switch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For computer-free use, it requires a standard USB-C power adapter.
- 02Use the monitor buttons for all four inputs when operating it as a stand-alone preamp and basic mixer.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What inputs does the M4 provide?
It has two mic/line/hi-Z XLR combo inputs and two balanced quarter-inch line inputs.
02Can it be used without a host computer?
Yes. With a standard USB-C power adapter, it can operate as a stand-alone preamp and basic mixer.
03Is recording software included?
It includes MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite, over 100 instruments, plug-ins, and more than 6 GB of loops and samples.
04Can it route audio back to streaming software?
Yes. Its driver provides loopback channels for sending computer output back to the host computer alongside live inputs.
