The MOTU M6 is the only USB-C audio device in its price range that features a monitor A/B switch and allows for standalone mixing. The M6 boasts the same acoustic specifications as the current top-selling M2 and M4, and features a 6-in/4-out design with monitor A/B output switching, a headphone output that also supports output source switching, and four gain-controlled microphone preamps.In addition, it can be powered by USB-C bus power or standalone, and has the functionality of a compact mixer, bringing even more convenience and high sound quality to studios, stages, and streaming environments. Key Features: A/B switch for mixing and comparing two sets of studio monitors; 6-in/4-out USB-C audio interface with studio-quality sound from the ESS Technology Sabre32 Ultra DAC; 2 headphone outputs (powered by ESS converters), each with independent volume control; Best-in-class metering of all inputs/outputs via a full-color LCD; 4 mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS with individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power per mic input + 2 balanced 1/4-inch line inputs; Hardware (direct) monitoring of all inputs; Variable monitor mix knob for balancing live input and computer playback; -129 dB EIN mic input; 4 balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS outputs with 120 dB dynamic range; 1 x 3-to-4 switch for headphone monitoring of the line outs; MIDI in/out (supports up to 16 channels to/from a USB host) Availability Channel) Supports sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz. USB Audio Class Compliant for plug-and-play on Mac (no drivers required). Windows driver with 2.5 ms round-trip latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz) - Mac driver (optional, adds 2.5 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback function) - iOS compatible (USB Audio Class compatible) Driver loopback for capturing host output, live streaming, and podcasting. Bus-powered USB-C (compatible with USB Type A), with power switch (USB cable included). Includes a universal DC power adapter for standalone operation without a computer. Includes DAW software (MOTU Performer Lite / Ableton Live Lite 11). Includes 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite) and 6GB+ of free loops, samples, and one-shots from industry-leading libraries. Kensington security slot. Weight and dimensions: 23.4 x 12.0 x 4.57 cm / 0.975 kg. #Audio Interface #Audio Interface