--- product_id: 171341137 title: "M2 USB-C Audio Interface with Ableton Live Lite" brand: "motu" price: "AED 1328" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Motu" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/171341137-m2-usb-c-audio-interface-with-ableton-live-lite store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 2.5 ms ultra-low latency at 96 kHz ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC - pristine 120 dB dynamic range USB-C bus powered with standalone operation M2 USB-C Audio Interface with Ableton Live Lite **Brand:** motu **Price:** AED 1328 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Own your sound, own the moment β€” MOTU M2, where pro meets portable. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** M2 USB-C Audio Interface with Ableton Live Lite by motu - **How much does it cost?** AED 1328 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/171341137-m2-usb-c-audio-interface-with-ableton-live-lite) ## Best For - motu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted motu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Plug & Play Power:** USB-C bus powered and equipped with individual 48V phantom power switches, enabling seamless mobile and desktop workflows without extra gear. - β€’ **Studio-Grade Clarity:** ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC delivers crystal-clear audio with a best-in-class 120 dB dynamic range, ensuring every detail in your mix shines through. - β€’ **Built to Last, Made in USA:** Crafted with pride in the USA and backed by a 2-year warranty, this interface is your reliable partner for years of creative hustle. - β€’ **Lightning-Fast Performance:** Experience near-zero lag with an industry-leading 2.5 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz, perfect for real-time tracking and flawless live sessions. - β€’ **Visual Precision Monitoring:** 160 x 120 pixel full-color LCD meters provide real-time input/output levels, giving you pro-level visual feedback at a glance. ## Overview The MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface combines cutting-edge ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology with ultra-low 2.5 ms latency, delivering pristine audio clarity and real-time responsiveness. Featuring individual phantom power switches, a vibrant LCD meter display, and USB-C bus power for ultimate portability, it’s designed for professional-grade recording and production on the go. Made in the USA and supported by a 2-year warranty, the M2 is a top-tier choice for millennial creatives seeking studio-quality sound with seamless workflow integration. ## Description MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface with Ableton Live Lite : desertcart.in: Musical Instruments Review: BEST ENTRY LEVEL AUDIO INTERFACE - So this is an honest review. I've been doing alot if research to buy an audio interface with my own money, so had to find the best one which fitted my budget. I came across the MOTU M2 and checked online reviews for more than a month and went for it....... Off the bat, hands down, this is worth the price. For this price, you're getting amazing Mic preamps (can easily drive a Shure SM7B) , a heapdhone preamp that can easily drive 250ohm headphones, Midi connectivity (which I believe is a must have feature), an amazing display which shows meter levels, and an ON/OFF switch. Plus, you get LOOPBACK!!!! Like seriously man!!! If you're asking, yes it is way better than the Focusrite Scarlett and Steinberg interfaces. I would so its closest rival will be the SSL2, which is an amazing interface itself with preamps on par with the MOTU. In the end, it comes down to preference. SSL is costlier and doesn't give you a MIDI port for that price, which does give the MOTU an edge. Then again, the 4k switch on the SSL gives a different colouration to the preamps when activated. So its more like a draw. There are some other interfaces from Steinberg which have loop back and DSP in this price range, but the preamps are no where close to the MOTU's. If you're someone who's looking for for a good audio interface with good preamps to get the work done, don't think twice my friend, go for it............. and plus, it is very hard to get a hold of this interface because it's like almost always out of stock/unavailable. When I ordered, this was the last piece..... If you come across one, don't let it go!! Review: A mostly do-it-all interface for beginners - This is a fairly versatile audio interface offering good latency. I've had no issues or tracking delays when tremolo picking guitars at 200+ BPM. Just make sure that certain things are set up correctly e.g. some power plan settings have to be tweaked to get the best performance on Windows. This is essential if you are using simulation VSTs like NeuralDSP, AmpliTube, etc. in your DAW. I don't have a microphone so cannot comment on the 48V phantom power. Same goes with the MIDI input as I don't have any MIDI devices. The DAC section is based on the ESS 9016 chip. You will find ESS 90xx chips being used in all sorts of high-end audiophile devices. The 9016, while not a top-tier DAC like the 90x8 series, is decent and the M2's implementation is good enough. While being mostly balanced and neutral sounding, there is some colouration in male vocals and a slight mid-bass boost but nothing to make it sound completely off. Connecting speakers or studio monitors is easy and the preamp does fine. There's adequate headroom in terms of volume. However, it would have been nice to also get 3-pin XLR outputs alongside the 6.3mm TRS ones. Inclusion of RCA for unbalanced output is a nice touch. The headphone output is also fine although I've seen complaints about low volume levels from people using high impedance headphones. The OLED display hasn't been super useful for me as the same information is available on a DAW but YMMV. It looks cool though. ## Features - ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology (120 dB dynamic range, best in class) - 2.5 ms round trip latency (lowest in class) at 96 kHz with 32 sample buffer - Individual 48V Phantom power, Power Switch, Stand alone operation, USB-C Bus Powered. - 160 x 120 pixel full LCD input and output level meters - Made in the USA with two years warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0812B26TN | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,927 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #52 in Audio Interfaces | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,430) | | Date First Available | 9 November 2019 | | Generic Name | Audio Interfaces | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Importer | Theme Music Co. Pvt. Ltd. S-33, Greater Kailash Part-I New Delhi-110048. 9811137474 | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 19.1 x 10.8 x 4.4 Centimeters | | Item Weight | 612 g | | Item model number | M2 | | Manufacturer | 1280 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02138. https://motu.com/, MOTU,INC | | Operating System | Mac, Windows, iOS | | Packer | 1280 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02138. | | Product Dimensions | 19.05 x 10.8 x 4.45 cm; 612 g | | Region of Origin | north-america | | Supported Software | MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite production software | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MOTU - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Connectivity Technology:** USB, XLR - **Number of Channels:** 2 - **Supported Software:** MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite production software ## Images ![M2 USB-C Audio Interface with Ableton Live Lite - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N6aUccJVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What software and VIs come with it?** A: It comes with Lucid, BigFish, Ableton, and a couple more. It gives you another DAW as well. The problem with the primary DAW they give is, there’s very little information about in on the net. I tried using it, but struggled because I had no reference. I started using Ableton, and found multiple YouTube videos on nearly all aspects of it. I’m very new to this type of thing, so I really needed some help getting started. Hope this helps. **Q: Does the headphone out play audio from other sources on your computer or does that strictly deal with monitoring your own signal?** A: Yes you can. I currently have the M2 driver installed and the headphone will (if you set it properly) play computer audio from any application, WinAmp, Pandora, whatever. You can also monitor what is coming from the inputs via the headphone jack using the monitor buttors. **Q: I want to use this audio interface with my ipad. Is it class compliant, and will work with an ipad without any need to install a software?** A: Flawlessly! **Q: Can i use an usb-c to lightning cable to connect to an ipad?** A: Not sure. The input on the MOTU is standard USB so if there is an adapter from USB to USB C then to lightning then maybe. There must be an interface designed for the iPad that would provide a better solution. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEST ENTRY LEVEL AUDIO INTERFACE *by N***D on 10 May 2021* So this is an honest review. I've been doing alot if research to buy an audio interface with my own money, so had to find the best one which fitted my budget. I came across the MOTU M2 and checked online reviews for more than a month and went for it....... Off the bat, hands down, this is worth the price. For this price, you're getting amazing Mic preamps (can easily drive a Shure SM7B) , a heapdhone preamp that can easily drive 250ohm headphones, Midi connectivity (which I believe is a must have feature), an amazing display which shows meter levels, and an ON/OFF switch. Plus, you get LOOPBACK!!!! Like seriously man!!! If you're asking, yes it is way better than the Focusrite Scarlett and Steinberg interfaces. I would so its closest rival will be the SSL2, which is an amazing interface itself with preamps on par with the MOTU. In the end, it comes down to preference. SSL is costlier and doesn't give you a MIDI port for that price, which does give the MOTU an edge. Then again, the 4k switch on the SSL gives a different colouration to the preamps when activated. So its more like a draw. There are some other interfaces from Steinberg which have loop back and DSP in this price range, but the preamps are no where close to the MOTU's. If you're someone who's looking for for a good audio interface with good preamps to get the work done, don't think twice my friend, go for it............. and plus, it is very hard to get a hold of this interface because it's like almost always out of stock/unavailable. When I ordered, this was the last piece..... If you come across one, don't let it go!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mostly do-it-all interface for beginners *by S***S on 11 April 2021* This is a fairly versatile audio interface offering good latency. I've had no issues or tracking delays when tremolo picking guitars at 200+ BPM. Just make sure that certain things are set up correctly e.g. some power plan settings have to be tweaked to get the best performance on Windows. This is essential if you are using simulation VSTs like NeuralDSP, AmpliTube, etc. in your DAW. I don't have a microphone so cannot comment on the 48V phantom power. Same goes with the MIDI input as I don't have any MIDI devices. The DAC section is based on the ESS 9016 chip. You will find ESS 90xx chips being used in all sorts of high-end audiophile devices. The 9016, while not a top-tier DAC like the 90x8 series, is decent and the M2's implementation is good enough. While being mostly balanced and neutral sounding, there is some colouration in male vocals and a slight mid-bass boost but nothing to make it sound completely off. Connecting speakers or studio monitors is easy and the preamp does fine. There's adequate headroom in terms of volume. However, it would have been nice to also get 3-pin XLR outputs alongside the 6.3mm TRS ones. Inclusion of RCA for unbalanced output is a nice touch. The headphone output is also fine although I've seen complaints about low volume levels from people using high impedance headphones. The OLED display hasn't been super useful for me as the same information is available on a DAW but YMMV. It looks cool though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brar Saab *by B***B on 6 February 2026* Very Nice Product For Music Producer , Mix Master Engineer Compatible Woth Neumann Tlm 102 Very Nice Recording Quality Vapue For Money ## Frequently Bought Together - MOTU M2 2x2 USB-C Audio Interface - Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Cables - 6ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black - Shure SM7B Microphone - Vocal Dynamic Studio Mic for Broadcast, Podcast, Recording, Gaming & Streaming, XLR, Rugged Construction, Detachable Windscreen, Smooth Sound, Warm Vocals, Wide-Range Frequency --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/171341137-m2-usb-c-audio-interface-with-ableton-live-lite](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/171341137-m2-usb-c-audio-interface-with-ableton-live-lite) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*