if you turn off the interface, do you also have to turn off the monitors? or since nothing is driving them, we can leave monitors on and just turn off the interface?
@@angelbenitez8035 You could turn off the interface before turning off your monitors, but the sudden loss of signal will create a pop in your monitors which could be damaging to them. The safest practice is to turn off your monitors before you turn off the interface.
The M2 is an amazing product, I’m so happy I got it as my first interface. Loopback function and metering is what I love the most. Everything is great!
I ordered the Motu M2 and waited about 6 months, and it never got in stock. So we started researching it and found out there was a brand new one in a music store 10 minutes away the whole time! What luck :)
Just a word of warning. For nvidia card users please use the studio drivers and not the game ready drivers. I had constant issues with audio drop out and crackle but once I experimented with different studio drivers my issues went away. There is also a tool called latencymon which helps pinpoint the source of any drop outs or delay.
I have the Focusrite 2i2, and am looking at the M2 now. A common issue with the Focusrite 2i2 that people (including myself) have is that it outputs one stereo channel (i.e left or right) as louder than the other. I was also recommended the Motu M2 from a worker at an electrical music equipment store, and he previously owned a Focusrite 2i2 and said the audio quality improvement into the Motu M2 was definitely noticeable
After hours of comparing specs reading reviews, I wasn't anywhere near making up my mind on which interface is the better device for my needs. After watching your ''How to CHOOSE an audio interface'', ''Top 7 budget interfaces'' and now this comparison, I feel pretty confident the M2 is the way to go. Thanks
MOT🦄 has always been a serious company with excellent hardware. The first digital sound card that I began working with was a MOTU 828 MKII interface and I loved it's performance, back in 2003. I still miss that awesome FireWire card. It's present day upgrade of the 828 MKIII is yet another blazing interface, kills most competetors in it's range. And this one here M2 really looks no less a card that means business, even in this low end range. Thanks for the review, it was clean, no-nonsense and well articulated.
@ted smith it is a function that allows the interface to be used simultaneously by more than one program. For example if you are recording a lesson of a DAW or live streaming a performance with programs like OBS or Ecamm Live. A sound interface with a loop back feature would allow you to easily record the sound output from your DAW as well as taking a direct microphone input into say OBS and also record the system sound from a player like VLC or iTunes. For online lessons and live streaming this is brilliant.
@@generalawareness101 Yes exactly. The difference is that if the sound interface itself has the feature your streaming can work more seamlessly and you avoid various app clashes that sometimes occur depending on what applications the user has on their system.
Thank you Sanjay! This review video was one of the reason which helped me to buy the Motu M2 when I was confused to choose between Motu M2 and Focusrite Scarlet 2i2. Motu M2 is my first audio interface and I'm using it for the past 6 months now. Below are some of the things from my experience with the interface ,I like to share here if anyone is looking for . 1.The interface is sturdy. 2.The colourful readings on the interface is much helpful as a newbie in music recording. If you are new to recording , you should really consider getting this. 3.The software "Performer Lite" which comes with the MotuM2 had some bugs/issues . But I must say this, the MotuM2 Tech team was so active and helpful and they solved the issues with the DAW. Their response was so fast . Kudos to their team!! In fact you will also receive Ableton live DAW. But I personally liked the "Perfomer Lite" DAW and I'm using the same DAW for the last 6 months. 4.I use a dynamic mic for recording my audio since my room is not acoustic treated .You will notice much noise once the gain is kept more than 2"0" Clock. And I guess this is normal with every interface . 5.Finally regarding the sound quality. I find it Top Notch and there is no latency issues .Just go for it!!!I love this interface!
I think the MOTU sounds better for spoken word, but for instruments and vocals (when using the AIR option) the Scarlett sounds better to me. Add to that the software included, and I think the Scarlett is better choice. However, as someone else mentioned, the Scarlett's volume knob does start to crackle after a while, and the meters on the MOTU do look great. Whichever you like better, great video as always!
Crackling knobs are a typical problem, which usually comes from dust that goes inside the knobs and blocks the mechanics. Usually you should be able to solve it with turning the know a few times.
Hey Brother thanks for doing this review. You know I've had the Motu M2 since around June. This is definitely my favorite interface. I had the second generation Scarlett 2i2, and the only reason why I had to look elsewhere was because after 2 years I stopped hearing sound out of my left headset, and Focusrite would not replace it. Great video!!
@@SanjayC My first favorite feature is Performer light. It is a DAW, and it is super easy and sounds amazing. I've already owned UVI workstation, but they have a different UVI workstation that will get your attention. The first default sound is the piano. Yes, so crisp, and looking at the interface you can actually see how much sound is coming out of the right side, and how much sound is coming out of the left side. There are a lot of people who sample. Well, for your own personal use, you can sample right off of youtube. That's right, full songs. But like I said for personal use, because we don't want any one to be sued. Also, the M2 easily configures to your DAW. All in all, you can just set it and forget it. But, wait, what if you are concerned about saving power, or protecting this great interface? You can actually turn if off in the back, and turn it back on when you are ready to use it. It is a no brainer, and I will go as far to say that this is a Scarlett killer! And if you need more outputs, you can always get the M4. Thank you Sanjay C for allowing me to review this product on your page. I absolutely love this, and will continue to use it. One thing I will do today, is hook up my bass guitar to it, however I know it will be great because I've hooked my microphone to it, and it was so amazing!! This is the loop back video :
At this level of quality you could basically flip a coin between both interfaces. Both do more than enough and if you're using one of them and are unhappy with your recordings, there are probably 10 other places where you can improve and fix things before bothering with with the interface itself.
I have the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (USB C) and it a hot steaming pile of trash: - Windows Drivers are terrible - After just 2 months volume knob static and crackles when adjusted Been waiting on the MOTU M2 to be in stock for months. Guessing Covid hit production.
@@SanjayC Hey Sanjay. Your (great!) review promoted me to look again and I found one in stock @ DV247. I am based in the UK, and it looks like it's shipping from Germany. I have also seen some notices with other distributors in the UK say in stock Sept 25th. Also if anyone else is suffering from the latency / stutter issues with their Focusrite USB C ASIO, I found that using jackaudio.org/ (free!) gave me much more stable results, even better than ASIO4ALL!
Skijumptoes Skijumptoes Correct. Myself and others are experiencing poor ASIO performance (your mileage may vary). I have a decent PC (video game developer) and use both Ableton and Bitwig at the moment. I get nothing but poor performance from the official Focusrite drivers. Also, I get bad behaviour in Discord (randomly) and deviating from 44.1 kHz/ 256 buffer, also starts causing other applications to behave badly. None of my other audio interfaces behave like this. As mentioned, I get better performance using Jack software to replace Focusrite ASIO (Bitwig is able to use Jack but not Ableton).
I'm new at this and was reading up on Focusrite 2i2 and MOTU 2, I decided to check youtube and stumbled on this video. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation, it helped me on making my decision of what to get. As you said Focusrite comes with more software and plugins, but i think i'll give MOTU a try. Once again thanks
This is exactly the video I needed! Thank you so much! Now the M2 isn't in stock anywhere, so I am kinda trying to decide whether I wait or just go for the 2i2 for now...
Nice Review Sanjay! I was actually looking for yours before I decided to buy this, but it seems like it was a lot harder to find for you, than it was for me. :) Just wanted to mention, that the Monitoring Volume Control is reserved as one of the additional features for the Motu M4. It also has multiple Line/Monitor outputs and is more geared towards supporting bigger Audio Systems. (In case you have an external DAC/AMP or 3 or more Studio Monitors)
Yea, same here! And the price was for one bar, not two SMH.(im also not clear on whether the power source is included or it can be powered by the PC USB) Anyway, they are sweet-mybe when their price becomes realistic, i'll get a pair.
I've had the Motu M2 for a couple of months now and it's really really good. One thing worth mentioning is that the headphone amp in Motu is much better than the Focusrite. Drives most headphones with ease. Before i had to have a separate headphone amp to drive my Sennheiser HD650 but the Motu can handle it.
15 days ago I purchased a Scarlett 2i2. After a few hours of use I realized that I could hear a light "click" regularly. So I pushed the volume of the gain to the maximum to hear better. Yes, there was indeed a noise, a regular click, a bit like a metronome. So I asked for the audio interface to be replaced. As soon as the new 2i2 arrived I did the same tests. Same results (click, click, click). I tested both 2i2 with two different computers, a Mac Mini M1 running Monterey and a MacBook Pro 2014 running Big Sur. I used the MacBook Pro on battery power to avoid possible noises that could be caused by problems related to the electrical network (which I don't have anyway). I plugged my headphones into the monitor output, so I could hear the sound directly from the card, without going through the computer. I plugged different cables and different instruments and microphones in the inputs (one at a time) and I pushed the gain to the maximum with and without the activation of the instrument option (inst). The "click" was still very obvious. I contacted Scarlett and the problem was not solved, they totally deny that their product can have this kind of problem (although I found on the internet other users with similar problems). So I returned the second 2i2 and my MOTU M2 is coming tomorrow. I will probably never buy Focusrite products again!
Shame, I own Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, and Windows 10 is giving big issues with it now. I will miss my baby. It's so good, but I think it's either Windows 10 finally causing issues or my unit lived well since 2009
Wish I'd seen this earlier, the MOTU M4 is still in stock some places. It would be interesting to see a comparison of how the Loopback features on the Scarlett 4i4 and either MOTU model compare. Which one is better optimized? Do they have the same or different features? Both have 2 channels for loopback and that's all I can really tell looking at specs and manuals.
MOTU has amazing customer service! After almost 4 years, the USB-C port of my M2 began acting up. I went online with MOTU support to find a way to fix it. They asked for my invoice and told me they'd replace the unit, even if it's that old! I'm totally blown away. They earned a loyal customer for life!
I was lucky to snag the M4 back in early spring, and so far I’m really satisfied with it. I really could use the extra inputs, thus the M4 instead of the M2. I’m still gonna need some time with it, especially since I just got back a refreshed MBP (late-2013) with replacement battery and a faster SSD (the original crashed back in June). I use Logic and it’s a bit snappier with the SSD, so I’ll be testing out the latency with the M4. I plan to do the same with Ableton, when I have the time. Thanks for another call video, and great interview with Taetro this week. I’m working on Video 4 for my TH-cam channel, today. Be good!
I had some issues with my 2nd gen Scarlett solo and the 4i4 I replaced it with, so I wanted to try a different brand, and needed more input options. I went with the MOTU 8pre and am happy so far. The mic preamps have less gain, but it's still enough. A nice touch on both the MOTU 8pre and the M2 are the individual phantom power and pad buttons on each preamp channel. The air feature on Scarlett products is cool, but you can compensate for not having it with a plugin.
Motu M2 has a larger dynamic range (120db) compare to Focusrite (108db), which provides better details of your sound coming out of the interface. If I choose I prefer Motu undoubtedly.
@@zerotoninemusic5957 As far as judging by ears go, it’s such a personal choice. With any of these TH-cam comparisons, opinions on which sound better are so varied… It’s hard to tell from a TH-cam video alone. I think for a non-biased comparison of sound, you’d also have to do the comparison blind so that expectations wouldn’t play into it. I’ve also seen a lot of reviews from people who switched from Focusrite to Motu saying that that they were impressed by how much better sounding it is. I haven’t seen a single reviewer saying that they were dissatisfied because the Focusrite sounded better (although like any large set of reviews for an interface, some were unhappy for other reasons). This would make me think that more people prefer the Motu in a direct sound comparison. Obviously that’s not a very reliable or statistically sound indicator of opinions though. I guess for myself, the most important test will come when my M4 arrives. It’s replacing my Scarlett 2i2 which I’ve had for 5 years (which broke through user error-it got dropped and a pin in the USB port snapped). That’s probably an unfair comparison however, as my 2i2 was first generation, and Focusrite has improved the units since then.
Hello, I'm thinking of buying this sound card, but when I saw the comments on amazon, I started to get scared. There are many reviewers who say that the product deteriorates within 2 months. Can you help me with this? I watched your video 10 times and searched all the details. I don't want to buy this product and join the people who have problems right away. I would be very happy if you could help me about the duration of your product experience and the problems you have experienced in use. Thanks.
Vocals on 2i2 sound a slightly more "open". But the loopback function, the much better headphone amp, the independent 48v and mon switches, will beat it the probably tiny input sound advantage.
hello friend where do you use mac or windows try it well and i wait for an answer please say that it turns off by itself and that it gives problems i was reading comments on amazon and sweetwater i don't really know what to do
I think the MOTU M series of interfaces is awesome, the specs are spectacular. and from your recording, the audio is a step up from the Focusrite 2i2. It's current unavailability is a testimony to its desirability. This is definitely the best "budget"/project studio interface for the bedroom producer.
Hi, I am a singer and currently using USB Condensor mic. I am planning to upgrade my mic to the XLR one. My vocals are kind of in mids and highs. Which mic should I prefer: 1. AKG P120 / P220 / P420 2. Lewitt LCT 240 Pro 3. AT 2020 Also, kindly recommend the good audio interface: 1. Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 2. Steinberg UR22C 3. Motu M2 4. Audient ID4 Note : I don't have a treated room.
Hello sanjay... I am your regular viewer, and a new subscriber too. I purchased Motu M2 around a year ago, after I saw so many positive reviews including yours. But I am facing an issue regarding connection to my windows 10 pc,,, when I switch it on, it gets stuck with its Motu brand logo with a green bar like error and a red mark in the middle of the green bar ,,, right near the left bottom corner, I am not able to figure whether its a hardware issue or software problem... when this happens I mostly switch on and off the power button many times to connect it but most of the times it doesnt work,, Can you help me out with some advice?
1) The M2 screen would really help dial in the input / output gains. 2) Does anyone really hear a difference in the recordings? I was listening with headphones (fairly loud) and I'm not sure I really heard any difference, as much as I tried to. lol
@@goatman86 I couldn't hear any/much difference either. I used Sennheiser hd6xx and also ELAC debut 5.2 to hear the comparison. Not sure if it's because of TH-cam compression. So based on just sound quality alone, I guess its not worth it to upgrade to Motu M2 if someone already has Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Motu does not have this equivalent model at the same price point).
I heard the slight differences in my Audio-Technica ATH m70x calibrating with sonar works so it focusrite sounds a bit fresh and loud at the high end especially with Function Ari on But not sure if can be considered as advantage rather than a "piece of your own taste"
The MOTU’s preamps and A/D converters are well known as best in class… but the headphone amp was also tested as best in class. The M4 has the balance knob.
Haven’t been to your channel in a while, but funny I happen to run into this just after I got my own M2 Unit! Everything is just as you described, it’s a really fine piece of device and I’m glad I waited a bit to get it, worth every penny it is.
“Only in the silence so we hear the sound/rumble of a whisper getting clear a loud” I hit me like a brick in the face the third time I was trying to hear the difference in the preamps. Pure poetry... Dope! Poignant lyrics Sanjay.
hey I really appreciate that. I just wrote those lyrics this past weekend. I really don't like writing lyrics, because I don't think I'm very good at it. So I'm so happy to hear that you like them.
Nice comparison. I've had my M2 for about 4 months now, and yes, if you want one get on it, delivery for mine took about 6 weeks. A word of caution. There are some issues being reported by Windows users concerning audio drop out so it would be nice to see an updated driver from Motu that addresses this.
Great info. I have a 1st gen 2i4 and in the w/e 6 years or so i have had it, the most important feature that i also use by far the most(so much that the pot is shot and i have to replace it soon) is the blend of the DAW playback and direct input as i build my tracks. I do a lot of ad-lib and i have to sync in realtime to existing tracks. If the MOTU had that, i think i would try it, but as of now, i intend to get another scarlett with that monitor balancing option. I input from a mixer, so the ring LED's are ok for setting levels, since i have the meters on the mixer as well. I don't have to worry about overloading like when directly plugging in. The rings dont show you that you are getting close as well as any normal meter does and for the few times i used direct, they kind of suck lol. My mixer has compressors which would be a REALLY nice thing on an interface since it is acting like a 2ch mixer. edit: maybe i should check out an M4...
I have the first generation 2i4 also. I bought it used but I don't think it was more than a year old and he still had the carton. My first disappointment with most gear where I'm counting on microphone input is the weak gain. Not just the 2i4. Generally I get next to nothing until about 12 o'clock and then it all comes on at once beyond that so it's a waste of half the dial and hard to set smoothly. The spec for the 2i4 is 50 dB for mic gain. It seems like I need it all especially for dynamic mics (Sennheiser e945 w 2 mV/Pa sensitivity.) My controls also seem to have developed scratchiness but maybe because it goes months without use for recording.
maybe comparing it to the 4i4 would be more fair? at the same price as the M2, it also includes midi i/o and loopback, direct monitor is software controlled and it adds a pair of line i/o and a pad on each preamp to the package
I have to make a comment. You are to be congratulated on not only a very professional presentation but also your clarity in speech. You blow away most TH-cam presenters. CNN should offer you a job. Brilliant, keep up the great work.
Hi Sanjay, I follow your music journey and love what you do. Thanks for sharing. I’m not a music person but enjoy watching what you do. I have a 13 year old daughter who likes to sing. She enjoys it and loves to practice. Which mic would you suggest I get her for home practice. I’ll be grateful for your advice. Thanks so much
Hi Ruby. I appreciate you watching my videos. For your daughter, most of the mics I show on my channel are for home studio recording. If she wants to do that (never to early to start), I really suggest getting one of these condenser mics (my fav is the AKG P120) th-cam.com/video/HqyeuoQyR4M/w-d-xo.html. You won't need to buy another mic for years! And they will work with these audio interfaces. If you have a Mac, it would be great to get her started with Garageband.
friend, I want to buy a motu-m2 / m4 audio interface after watching this video I started looking for more opinions and I see that there are many good comments but I see that there are many bad comments I was reading comments on amazon and sweetwater, I don't really know what to do
I special ordered the M4 (the M2's big brother) from Guitar Center a month ago, still waiting for it to come in. Can't wait! Apparently MOTU underestimated the demand for these interfaces as they are selling every one they build. Out of stock everywhere!
1) Love this vid! Thank you! 2) would prefer to hear audio comparisons done back to back as well as Focusrite "air" sample compared on and off back to back. Keep up the excellent work!
@@SanjayC Thanks! But my HD660S (150 Ohm) doesn't work correctly with Scarlett, it hasn't got much volume. With M4 could I have better performance in output heandphones?
@@SanjayC I'm doing awesome sanjay. We are having the worst climate in the last 10 years in South Tamilnadu. I am about 8kms from sea shore. It has been constantly raining in the morning and being sunny in the evening. It's getting a lot of people sick. Everybody is panicking whether it's corona or normal fever.
Your audience participation is top notch. I don't see many content creators replying to videos that are nearly half a year old. If you catch this, I'm VERY tempted to get the MOTU M2, but the lack of direct monitor balance knob is holding me back. I know the M4 has it, but that would definitely be overkill for my needs. Do you have a recommendation for an interface comparable to the M2 (including also having loopback) that has a direct monitoring knob? Or do you think I should just deal with the slight inconvenience of having to control it through my DAW?
I waited so long for the M2 to come back in stock, but let me tell you it was so worth it. I have the scarlett solo, and I do not miss anything about it. The "air" feature was kind of nice, but I don't even think about it when I'm using the M2. It may be more expensive, bu trust me, you get what you pay for here.
Just commenting to say hello. Just got the Zoom U44 and it suits my mobile style of production. But this is really sick. Also, my Mackie CR3 finally arrived. Been listening to my old mixes and these really bring out the low ends better than my headphones. Haven't had as much time to test the Rhodes on my iPad. Will get to it and let you know when it's up.
@@SanjayC Yeah, it's awesome. Plus I really like the size. I was almost going to get the iLoud but they were a bit outside my price range. These should be great for a few years. Also, I picked up a $20 Logitech Desktop Computer speaker and connected it with the Mackies so it gives a "surround sound " effect for really cheap. Thanks again for the recommendation.
Thanks for this review Motu M4 is on my list. I have a question where did you get the lovely led VU meters they looks amazing this is something what I was looking for to buy ;) Regards
The Solo will suffice if you only need the one mic...... I use one mic recording my non powered acoustic guitar and the other output is used for my electric guitar. When I am not working on music and just using my pc, I end up using the mic for communicating with my girlfriend Cortana! She is supper feisty!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Sanjay for your amazing videos and reviews. By April 2022, what would be the best interface between the Focusbrite 4i4 and the Motu 4? Any other recommended around 250 USD? Thank you.
Hey Sanjay , I really wanna record a drum set with 7 mic, but I’m don’t know what I need, Audio interface, mic preamps what special things I need, please could u give me some advice
You can either get an audio interface with lots of inputs (more expensive option) or get a mixer and connect it to an interface with at least two inputs (like the ones in this video)
Sanjay! Thank you for all your hard work and time reviewing this stuff because I know nothing about any of it but thanks to you some of it makes more sense. I have to ask what these cool LED meters on your desks are and if you have a link to them! Please and thank you again.
Idk I am on a search for a new interface myself but that Scarlett sounded beautiful with the Air feature…I think overall sound is most important & that may had sealed the deal with me lol.
Hey Sanjay C, I'm thinking about buying an audio interface (budget not over 200 $). The choice is between the -Audient id4 mk2- and the -Motu M2-. I want to do voiceovers, TH-cam videos, and streaming (Twitch). Which one would you recommend? Thanks!
Blessup Sanjay, Dope vids..I myself thought to myself I have an AT2035, monitors, caught one of your vids about the Focusrite Solo 3rd gen and im like Bingo! now I had to find one in stock, and at a reasonable price...sweatwater had them at $109 and just got it yesterday...All my Years Ive used an Mbox and this little thing eliminates the at times bulky Mbox3 I have and software....Thanks for giving me the confidence to buy it and have it setup already with my AT2035 desk boom mic from neewer.... and the "Air" and "Direct Monitor" is instant sweet....2uces and continued success...Now I just need a Brio as every webcam on earth is soldout!
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I switched to the Motu from the Scarlett a few months ago and I'm a huge huge fan. The meters and the dedicated on/off switch are so helpful
if you turn off the interface, do you also have to turn off the monitors? or since nothing is driving them, we can leave monitors on and just turn off the interface?
@@angelbenitez8035 You could turn off the interface before turning off your monitors, but the sudden loss of signal will create a pop in your monitors which could be damaging to them. The safest practice is to turn off your monitors before you turn off the interface.
The M2 is an amazing product, I’m so happy I got it as my first interface. Loopback function and metering is what I love the most. Everything is great!
Good to hear that you're happy with it
MOTU m2 or ssl2+??? help me
I have MOTU M2. I love this interface totally; sturdy build quality, and does the job. Perfect for a singer-songwriter like me.
I ordered the Motu M2 and waited about 6 months, and it never got in stock. So we started researching it and found out there was a brand new one in a music store 10 minutes away the whole time! What luck :)
Just a word of warning. For nvidia card users please use the studio drivers and not the game ready drivers. I had constant issues with audio drop out and crackle but once I experimented with different studio drivers my issues went away. There is also a tool called latencymon which helps pinpoint the source of any drop outs or delay.
Thanks mate 👍
You didn't mention which USB audio interface you connect to your PC with NVidia card. MOTU or Focusrite?
I have the Focusrite 2i2, and am looking at the M2 now. A common issue with the Focusrite 2i2 that people (including myself) have is that it outputs one stereo channel (i.e left or right) as louder than the other. I was also recommended the Motu M2 from a worker at an electrical music equipment store, and he previously owned a Focusrite 2i2 and said the audio quality improvement into the Motu M2 was definitely noticeable
After hours of comparing specs reading reviews, I wasn't anywhere near making up my mind on which interface is the better device for my needs. After watching your ''How to CHOOSE an audio interface'', ''Top 7 budget interfaces'' and now this comparison, I feel pretty confident the M2 is the way to go. Thanks
You're very welcome!
The "Loopback" feature puts it over the edge for me.
MOT🦄 has always been a serious company with excellent hardware. The first digital sound card that I began working with was a MOTU 828 MKII interface and I loved it's performance, back in 2003. I still miss that awesome FireWire card.
It's present day upgrade of the 828 MKIII is yet another blazing interface, kills most competetors in it's range.
And this one here M2 really looks no less a card that means business, even in this low end range.
Thanks for the review, it was clean, no-nonsense and well articulated.
Thanks so much. Yeah this is a solid interface for sure.
Hey Sanjay! I own the M4 and its the best I've ever had..
Wow! you're fast!
any drivers issue on your pc/mac?
DarkPa1adin sometimes there are some crackles or the sound is squeaky I just remove and reconnect the interface and I’m good to go.
@@diprojyotiroy525 I have this problem with my id14 too... would turning off the switch and on again helps?
thanks for the reply!
@@DarkPa1adin I am not shure but it should!
i've been watching sanjay's videos for a while and this is actually the first time i heard him sing! great content btw :)
Hey...thanks a lot!
The Motu doesn't have a slight edge, it has a massive edge. Loop back feature alone just does laps around the scarlet.
@ted smith it is a function that allows the interface to be used simultaneously by more than one program. For example if you are recording a lesson of a DAW or live streaming a performance with programs like OBS or Ecamm Live. A sound interface with a loop back feature would allow you to easily record the sound output from your DAW as well as taking a direct microphone input into say OBS and also record the system sound from a player like VLC or iTunes. For online lessons and live streaming this is brilliant.
@@KazKasozi What about the Audient Evo which is really similar to the Motu with a smaller form factor
@@KazKasozi If I get this right the loopback is what we currently use Virtual Audio Cable for, right?
@@generalawareness101 Yes exactly. The difference is that if the sound interface itself has the feature your streaming can work more seamlessly and you avoid various app clashes that sometimes occur depending on what applications the user has on their system.
@kaz thanks for sharing this point. I’m sold. Been trying to find a Motu in stock somewhere. LOL.
Thank you Sanjay! This review video was one of the reason which helped me to buy the Motu M2 when I was confused to choose between Motu M2 and Focusrite Scarlet 2i2. Motu M2 is my first audio interface and I'm using it for the past 6 months now. Below are some of the things from my experience with the interface ,I like to share here if anyone is looking for .
1.The interface is sturdy.
2.The colourful readings on the interface is much helpful as a newbie in music recording. If you are new to recording , you should really consider getting this.
3.The software "Performer Lite" which comes with the MotuM2 had some bugs/issues . But I must say this, the MotuM2 Tech team was so active and helpful and they solved the issues with the DAW. Their response was so fast . Kudos to their team!! In fact you will also receive Ableton live DAW. But I personally liked the "Perfomer Lite" DAW and I'm using the same DAW for the last 6 months.
4.I use a dynamic mic for recording my audio since my room is not acoustic treated .You will notice much noise once the gain is kept more than 2"0" Clock. And I guess this is normal with every interface .
5.Finally regarding the sound quality. I find it Top Notch and there is no latency issues .Just go for it!!!I love this interface!
I think the MOTU sounds better for spoken word, but for instruments and vocals (when using the AIR option) the Scarlett sounds better to me. Add to that the software included, and I think the Scarlett is better choice. However, as someone else mentioned, the Scarlett's volume knob does start to crackle after a while, and the meters on the MOTU do look great.
Whichever you like better, great video as always!
Thanks, Andrew!
Crackling knobs are a typical problem, which usually comes from dust that goes inside the knobs and blocks the mechanics.
Usually you should be able to solve it with turning the know a few times.
Hey Brother thanks for doing this review. You know I've had the Motu M2 since around June. This is definitely my favorite interface. I had the second generation Scarlett 2i2, and the only reason why I had to look elsewhere was because after 2 years I stopped hearing sound out of my left headset, and Focusrite would not replace it. Great video!!
So what are your favorite features of the M2 so far? Would be great to hear from you for the rest of the viewers here
@@SanjayC My first favorite feature is Performer light. It is a DAW, and it is super easy and sounds amazing. I've already owned UVI workstation, but they have a different UVI workstation that will get your attention. The first default sound is the piano. Yes, so crisp, and looking at the interface you can actually see how much sound is coming out of the right side, and how much sound is coming out of the left side.
There are a lot of people who sample. Well, for your own personal use, you can sample right off of youtube. That's right, full songs. But like I said for personal use, because we don't want any one to be sued.
Also, the M2 easily configures to your DAW. All in all, you can just set it and forget it.
But, wait, what if you are concerned about saving power, or protecting this great interface? You can actually turn if off in the back, and turn it back on when you are ready to use it.
It is a no brainer, and I will go as far to say that this is a Scarlett killer! And if you need more outputs, you can always get the M4.
Thank you Sanjay C for allowing me to review this product on your page. I absolutely love this, and will continue to use it.
One thing I will do today, is hook up my bass guitar to it, however I know it will be great because I've hooked my microphone to it, and it was so amazing!!
This is the loop back video :
I preordered the Motu M2 when it came out and love it. The Loopback feature is the biggest plus!
ted smith watch the video. @ 2:40 mark.
Im new for this, whats mean loopback ?
@@engincaglarofficial Loopback allows you to play/record audio from your PC at the same time while using your mic/etc.
@@jonkthompson thanks very much for your reply im much appreciate
At this level of quality you could basically flip a coin between both interfaces. Both do more than enough and if you're using one of them and are unhappy with your recordings, there are probably 10 other places where you can improve and fix things before bothering with with the interface itself.
Interesting some examples?
I have the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (USB C) and it a hot steaming pile of trash:
- Windows Drivers are terrible
- After just 2 months volume knob static and crackles when adjusted
Been waiting on the MOTU M2 to be in stock for months. Guessing Covid hit production.
You may be able to find a MOTU M2 on eBay. That's where I got mine.
@@SanjayC Hey Sanjay. Your (great!) review promoted me to look again and I found one in stock @ DV247. I am based in the UK, and it looks like it's shipping from Germany. I have also seen some notices with other distributors in the UK say in stock Sept 25th.
Also if anyone else is suffering from the latency / stutter issues with their Focusrite USB C ASIO, I found that using jackaudio.org/ (free!) gave me much more stable results, even better than ASIO4ALL!
@@TheSerenityVortex were you not using focusrite own ASIO driver then?
Skijumptoes Skijumptoes Correct. Myself and others are experiencing poor ASIO performance (your mileage may vary). I have a decent PC (video game developer) and use both Ableton and Bitwig at the moment. I get nothing but poor performance from the official Focusrite drivers. Also, I get bad behaviour in Discord (randomly) and deviating from 44.1 kHz/ 256 buffer, also starts causing other applications to behave badly. None of my other audio interfaces behave like this. As mentioned, I get better performance using Jack software to replace Focusrite ASIO (Bitwig is able to use Jack but not Ableton).
Did u install Asio driver? Only the old computer gives trouble.
Oh my god, that's what EXACTLY what I needed today, I was surfing through the internet hoping to find a comparison like thissss
Wow! So happy I made this video. Which one are you going to get?
I'm new at this and was reading up on Focusrite 2i2 and MOTU 2, I decided to check youtube and stumbled on this video. Thank you so much for the detailed explanation, it helped me on making my decision of what to get. As you said Focusrite comes with more software and plugins, but i think i'll give MOTU a try. Once again thanks
You should redo those comparions and play the 2 with very short comparable segments right after each other (3 seconds each or something)
It is what it is harmony. The longer samples provided will have to do. Did you go with the MOTU?
M2 is absolute winner from these two as far as I'm concerned.
This is exactly the video I needed! Thank you so much! Now the M2 isn't in stock anywhere, so I am kinda trying to decide whether I wait or just go for the 2i2 for now...
Go Focusrite, look at my reaction
lol no
Go for focusrite 2i2 or ID4 or ID14.
Nice Review Sanjay! I was actually looking for yours before I decided to buy this, but it seems like it was a lot harder to find for you, than it was for me. :)
Just wanted to mention, that the Monitoring Volume Control is reserved as one of the additional features for the Motu M4. It also has multiple Line/Monitor outputs and is more geared towards supporting bigger Audio Systems. (In case you have an external DAC/AMP or 3 or more Studio Monitors)
Hey thanks for that extra info on the M4. Thanks, Tangela!
I like these lights more then the audio interfaces, but after checking their price I like the Audio Interfaces even more.
LOL!
Yea, same here! And the price was for one bar, not two SMH.(im also not clear on whether the power source is included or it can be powered by the PC USB)
Anyway, they are sweet-mybe when their price becomes realistic, i'll get a pair.
I have the MOTU M4 and I love this audio interface
Outstanding review Sanjay. I'm feeling the M4 myself but the M2 is killer. Also, WHAT ARE THOSE VU METERS??!!
Oh they are these things www.rgbmusiclevels.com/?ref=f-35re-jdcvw. You can get 10% off with the code "SANJAYC"
How does it compare to the SSL.
I haven't tested the SSL
7:30 7:44 | 7:57 8:06
I've had the Motu M2 for a couple of months now and it's really really good. One thing worth mentioning is that the headphone amp in Motu is much better than the Focusrite. Drives most headphones with ease. Before i had to have a separate headphone amp to drive my Sennheiser HD650 but the Motu can handle it.
My MOTU M4 + Tidal's losless audio + Sennheiser HD650 = Heaven!
Hey!
I'm planning to buy beyerdynamic DT990 250ohm for mixing music and i'd like to know which audio interface will drive them with ease?
HI) I want to buy dt770 pro 250 ohm, will it drive them?
@@v9m-n7n Without a problem. I have a Sennheiser Hd650 which are 300 ohm and it drives them beautifully.
@@kozihoppy Thanks))
"MOTU" Is "FAT" In Hindi! 😂
Jokes Apart, The Video Is 🔥 Sir! 😊🖤
Hahahaha the interface is fat though
lol!
It actually stands for Mark Of The Unicorn
@@bridgerbuck9827 Can't You See? I've Clearly Mentioned "In Hindi" 🤦🏻♂️
Ah yes...my nickname in grade school. 😂
15 days ago I purchased a Scarlett 2i2. After a few hours of use I realized that I could hear a light "click" regularly. So I pushed the volume of the gain to the maximum to hear better. Yes, there was indeed a noise, a regular click, a bit like a metronome.
So I asked for the audio interface to be replaced. As soon as the new 2i2 arrived I did the same tests. Same results (click, click, click).
I tested both 2i2 with two different computers, a Mac Mini M1 running Monterey and a MacBook Pro 2014 running Big Sur. I used the MacBook Pro on battery power to avoid possible noises that could be caused by problems related to the electrical network (which I don't have anyway). I plugged my headphones into the monitor output, so I could hear the sound directly from the card, without going through the computer. I plugged different cables and different instruments and microphones in the inputs (one at a time) and I pushed the gain to the maximum with and without the activation of the instrument option (inst). The "click" was still very obvious.
I contacted Scarlett and the problem was not solved, they totally deny that their product can have this kind of problem (although I found on the internet other users with similar problems).
So I returned the second 2i2 and my MOTU M2 is coming tomorrow.
I will probably never buy Focusrite products again!
Shame, I own Focusrite Saffire Pro 40, and Windows 10 is giving big issues with it now. I will miss my baby. It's so good, but I think it's either Windows 10 finally causing issues or my unit lived well since 2009
Sanjay, I will always love to hear your singing voice, you have been gifted with one of the most ear pleasing voices ever.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.
What are those vertical voice or music analyzers that you have in your bacground? They are dope!
There is a link in the description.
@@halfdan3002 link?
@@DavidHdezES Yes, it's the third link, where it says "those light bars"
Wish I'd seen this earlier, the MOTU M4 is still in stock some places. It would be interesting to see a comparison of how the Loopback features on the Scarlett 4i4 and either MOTU model compare. Which one is better optimized? Do they have the same or different features? Both have 2 channels for loopback and that's all I can really tell looking at specs and manuals.
MOTU has amazing customer service! After almost 4 years, the USB-C port of my M2 began acting up. I went online with MOTU support to find a way to fix it. They asked for my invoice and told me they'd replace the unit, even if it's that old! I'm totally blown away. They earned a loyal customer for life!
Most cleanest setup I've ever seen👏👏👏👏👏
haha...thank you
@Johnathan Black I don't get you...
@Johnathan Black What's wrong in "Most cleanest setup I've ever seen"??
@Johnathan Black Sorry "professor', I won't repeat it next time.
@Johnathan Black Oh, thank you very much. I hope to improve the grammar of my sentences in the foreseeable future.
I was lucky to snag the M4 back in early spring, and so far I’m really satisfied with it. I really could use the extra inputs, thus the M4 instead of the M2. I’m still gonna need some time with it, especially since I just got back a refreshed MBP (late-2013) with replacement battery and a faster SSD (the original crashed back in June). I use Logic and it’s a bit snappier with the SSD, so I’ll be testing out the latency with the M4. I plan to do the same with Ableton, when I have the time. Thanks for another call video, and great interview with Taetro this week. I’m working on Video 4 for my TH-cam channel, today. Be good!
Hey thank you so much. And glad you enjoyed the interview with Taetro as well :-D
Scarlet 2i2 or presonus 24c which should i choose for my home studio?? Please suggest
I can't believe why do people don't subscribe you!!! Your videos are so good man😀 like there is no point.. anyways I have done😊
I appreciate that. You're the best!
Thank you sanjay...really this video helped me to choose one... I'm Going with motu M2. Again thank you for the review.
You're welcome. Let me know if you can find the M2 anywhere :-)
@@SanjayC just now checked its avaliable in amazon(India)
@@akashr1370 you better grab it fast. Motu m2 sold out very fast in any region.
@@eSafarEEMe ordered 👍
I had some issues with my 2nd gen Scarlett solo and the 4i4 I replaced it with, so I wanted to try a different brand, and needed more input options. I went with the MOTU 8pre and am happy so far. The mic preamps have less gain, but it's still enough. A nice touch on both the MOTU 8pre and the M2 are the individual phantom power and pad buttons on each preamp channel. The air feature on Scarlett products is cool, but you can compensate for not having it with a plugin.
Try TASCAM US 4*4 HR version and get crystal clear signals.
Motu M2 has a larger dynamic range (120db) compare to Focusrite (108db), which provides better details of your sound coming out of the interface. If I choose I prefer Motu undoubtedly.
My ears tell me Focusrite has a much better soundstage, a number doesnt tell anything, don’t be fooled. Your ears tell the truth
@@zerotoninemusic5957 As far as judging by ears go, it’s such a personal choice. With any of these TH-cam comparisons, opinions on which sound better are so varied… It’s hard to tell from a TH-cam video alone. I think for a non-biased comparison of sound, you’d also have to do the comparison blind so that expectations wouldn’t play into it.
I’ve also seen a lot of reviews from people who switched from Focusrite to Motu saying that that they were impressed by how much better sounding it is. I haven’t seen a single reviewer saying that they were dissatisfied because the Focusrite sounded better (although like any large set of reviews for an interface, some were unhappy for other reasons). This would make me think that more people prefer the Motu in a direct sound comparison. Obviously that’s not a very reliable or statistically sound indicator of opinions though.
I guess for myself, the most important test will come when my M4 arrives. It’s replacing my Scarlett 2i2 which I’ve had for 5 years (which broke through user error-it got dropped and a pin in the USB port snapped). That’s probably an unfair comparison however, as my 2i2 was first generation, and Focusrite has improved the units since then.
@@CliffinAZ Hey, since some time has passed and you probably used the M4 for a while, what are your thoughts?
Hello, I'm thinking of buying this sound card, but when I saw the comments on amazon, I started to get scared. There are many reviewers who say that the product deteriorates within 2 months. Can you help me with this? I watched your video 10 times and searched all the details. I don't want to buy this product and join the people who have problems right away. I would be very happy if you could help me about the duration of your product experience and the problems you have experienced in use. Thanks.
Vocals on 2i2 sound a slightly more "open". But the loopback function, the much better headphone amp, the independent 48v and mon switches, will beat it the probably tiny input sound advantage.
I just got the Motu M4 and I love it!
Hey Tim! Sweet! What did you have before?
hello friend where do you use mac or windows try it well and i wait for an answer please say that it turns off by itself and that it gives problems i was reading comments on amazon and sweetwater i don't really know what to do
@@thepiolinproduc it has an on and off button ... not sure if that answered your question.
I think the MOTU M series of interfaces is awesome, the specs are spectacular. and from your recording, the audio is a step up from the Focusrite 2i2. It's current unavailability is a testimony to its desirability. This is definitely the best "budget"/project studio interface for the bedroom producer.
Yeah they’ve really done well with it.
Hi, I am a singer and currently using USB Condensor mic.
I am planning to upgrade my mic to the XLR one.
My vocals are kind of in mids and highs.
Which mic should I prefer:
1. AKG P120 / P220 / P420
2. Lewitt LCT 240 Pro
3. AT 2020
Also, kindly recommend the good audio interface:
1. Focusrite Scarlet 2i2
2. Steinberg UR22C
3. Motu M2
4. Audient ID4
Note : I don't have a treated room.
MOTU M2 is my choice and I love the AKG P120 mic with anything!
@@SanjayC what if I use Audient ID4 with AKG P120. My vocal timbre is in mids and highs. Can you suggest something regarding that?
Hello sanjay... I am your regular viewer, and a new subscriber too. I purchased Motu M2 around a year ago, after I saw so many positive reviews including yours. But I am facing an issue regarding connection to my windows 10 pc,,, when I switch it on, it gets stuck with its Motu brand logo with a green bar like error and a red mark in the middle of the green bar ,,, right near the left bottom corner, I am not able to figure whether its a hardware issue or software problem... when this happens I mostly switch on and off the power button many times to connect it but most of the times it doesnt work,, Can you help me out with some advice?
The preamps on the Motu M2 are the same as the preamps in Motu’s higher end boards
And they are amazing - better than UA
1) The M2 screen would really help dial in the input / output gains.
2) Does anyone really hear a difference in the recordings? I was listening with headphones (fairly loud) and I'm not sure I really heard any difference, as much as I tried to. lol
There is a slight difference.
@@SanjayC I guess we'll take your word for it :) thanks for the review
@@goatman86 I couldn't hear any/much difference either. I used Sennheiser hd6xx and also ELAC debut 5.2 to hear the comparison. Not sure if it's because of TH-cam compression. So based on just sound quality alone, I guess its not worth it to upgrade to Motu M2 if someone already has Focusrite Scarlett Solo (Motu does not have this equivalent model at the same price point).
I heard the slight differences in my Audio-Technica ATH m70x calibrating with sonar works
so it focusrite sounds a bit fresh and loud at the high end especially with Function Ari on
But not sure if can be considered as advantage rather than a "piece of your own taste"
The MOTU’s preamps and A/D converters are well known as best in class… but the headphone amp was also tested as best in class.
The M4 has the balance knob.
Haven’t been to your channel in a while, but funny I happen to run into this just after I got my own M2 Unit! Everything is just as you described, it’s a really fine piece of device and I’m glad I waited a bit to get it, worth every penny it is.
Lol same
“Only in the silence so we hear the sound/rumble of a whisper getting clear a loud”
I hit me like a brick in the face the third time I was trying to hear the difference in the preamps. Pure poetry... Dope! Poignant lyrics Sanjay.
hey I really appreciate that. I just wrote those lyrics this past weekend. I really don't like writing lyrics, because I don't think I'm very good at it. So I'm so happy to hear that you like them.
Nice comparison. I've had my M2 for about 4 months now, and yes, if you want one get on it, delivery for mine took about 6 weeks.
A word of caution. There are some issues being reported by Windows users concerning audio drop out so it would be nice to see an updated driver from Motu that addresses this.
Sanjay, what are those things that look like level meters on your desk? Are they real meters? How good are they?
They’re cool but a bit expensive. Link is in the description.
Great info. I have a 1st gen 2i4 and in the w/e 6 years or so i have had it, the most important feature that i also use by far the most(so much that the pot is shot and i have to replace it soon) is the blend of the DAW playback and direct input as i build my tracks. I do a lot of ad-lib and i have to sync in realtime to existing tracks. If the MOTU had that, i think i would try it, but as of now, i intend to get another scarlett with that monitor balancing option. I input from a mixer, so the ring LED's are ok for setting levels, since i have the meters on the mixer as well. I don't have to worry about overloading like when directly plugging in. The rings dont show you that you are getting close as well as any normal meter does and for the few times i used direct, they kind of suck lol. My mixer has compressors which would be a REALLY nice thing on an interface since it is acting like a 2ch mixer.
edit: maybe i should check out an M4...
they totally fixed that in the 3rd gen/ with the SSL the blend knob is awesome!
I have the first generation 2i4 also. I bought it used but I don't think it was more than a year old and he still had the carton. My first disappointment with most gear where I'm counting on microphone input is the weak gain. Not just the 2i4. Generally I get next to nothing until about 12 o'clock and then it all comes on at once beyond that so it's a waste of half the dial and hard to set smoothly. The spec for the 2i4 is 50 dB for mic gain. It seems like I need it all especially for dynamic mics (Sennheiser e945 w 2 mV/Pa sensitivity.)
My controls also seem to have developed scratchiness but maybe because it goes months without use for recording.
maybe comparing it to the 4i4 would be more fair? at the same price as the M2, it also includes midi i/o and loopback, direct monitor is software controlled and it adds a pair of line i/o and a pad on each preamp to the package
The 4i4 is $229 while the M2 is $170.That is about 35% more.
I have the m2, only took 6 weeks to get delivered after i ordered it 😅
Yeah, incredible how difficult it is to find
"Only" 👀
I have to make a comment. You are to be congratulated on not only a very professional presentation but also your clarity in speech. You blow away most TH-cam presenters. CNN should offer you a job. Brilliant, keep up the great work.
Hi Sanjay, I follow your music journey and love what you do. Thanks for sharing. I’m not a music person but enjoy watching what you do.
I have a 13 year old daughter who likes to sing. She enjoys it and loves to practice. Which mic would you suggest I get her for home practice. I’ll be grateful for your advice. Thanks so much
Hi Ruby. I appreciate you watching my videos. For your daughter, most of the mics I show on my channel are for home studio recording. If she wants to do that (never to early to start), I really suggest getting one of these condenser mics (my fav is the AKG P120) th-cam.com/video/HqyeuoQyR4M/w-d-xo.html. You won't need to buy another mic for years! And they will work with these audio interfaces. If you have a Mac, it would be great to get her started with Garageband.
Headbanging difference between the audio files, especally the guitar. I like Motus soud.
friend, I want to buy a motu-m2 / m4 audio interface after watching this video I started looking for more opinions and I see that there are many good comments but I see that there are many bad comments I was reading comments on amazon and sweetwater, I don't really know what to do
there's going to be good and bad reviews on every product, you'll only be able to know once you get it
I special ordered the M4 (the M2's big brother) from Guitar Center a month ago, still waiting for it to come in. Can't wait! Apparently MOTU underestimated the demand for these interfaces as they are selling every one they build. Out of stock everywhere!
I got mine for Zzounds, and they shipped it really fast
You should have atleast a million subs...your hardwork and you subs count does not tally at all..istg u should have atleast a million ❤❤❤😭😭
I really appreciate that, Chris! One day, I'll hopefully have a million :-D
Can you please make an other best cheap gear / accessories video, like the ones where you show some cool cheap additions to our home studios
I'd love to! Great idea! I just bought some cool stuff that you all will love! I'm going to start making a list right now!! :-D
'Finally found one'. I think it took more efforts in finding one more than making this Video.😂
HAHAH!
Funny right.
I have to wait a month for my M4, but I'm happy with it, it's a Focusrite killer!
Great channel! Great comparison reviews! Thanks so much.
Thanks, Douglas!
Marvelous!
I hope you can continue this good work😀
Im guessing to make a budget home studio
The audio interface will be: Steinberg CI2
The microphon:AKG p120
So.. what do you think?🤔
I love the P120 mic. I haven't tried the Ci2 interface.
1) Love this vid! Thank you!
2) would prefer to hear audio comparisons done back to back as well as Focusrite "air" sample compared on and off back to back.
Keep up the excellent work!
Hey I did that in my full Focusrite review here th-cam.com/video/7EknV5ObzHM/w-d-xo.html
What song are you singing in this video? Love it! Great video SanjayC!
Thank you. I wrote it myself.
😍
Thank you for this great review and comparison. Most helpful.
Thank you
Backorder since February in every store. Had to settle for something else but I really wanted that interface.
Scarlett 4i4 3rd gen or Motu M4?!
Scarlett
@@SanjayC Thanks! But my HD660S (150 Ohm) doesn't work correctly with Scarlett, it hasn't got much volume. With M4 could I have better performance in output heandphones?
Wow didnt expect this from motu m2. I saw this interfaces name so any times in your comments sanjay. Squad has to catch up. 😁how are you?
Hey buddy. I’m good, how are you doing?
@@SanjayC I'm doing awesome sanjay. We are having the worst climate in the last 10 years in South Tamilnadu. I am about 8kms from sea shore. It has been constantly raining in the morning and being sunny in the evening. It's getting a lot of people sick. Everybody is panicking whether it's corona or normal fever.
Oh wow. Man sorry to hear that. Hope it gets better.
@@SanjayC yeah bro. You too take care.
Your audience participation is top notch. I don't see many content creators replying to videos that are nearly half a year old.
If you catch this, I'm VERY tempted to get the MOTU M2, but the lack of direct monitor balance knob is holding me back. I know the M4 has it, but that would definitely be overkill for my needs. Do you have a recommendation for an interface comparable to the M2 (including also having loopback) that has a direct monitoring knob? Or do you think I should just deal with the slight inconvenience of having to control it through my DAW?
Hi, I think Steinberg UR22C has all that.
I waited so long for the M2 to come back in stock, but let me tell you it was so worth it. I have the scarlett solo, and I do not miss anything about it. The "air" feature was kind of nice, but I don't even think about it when I'm using the M2. It may be more expensive, bu trust me, you get what you pay for here.
finaly, Motu m2 or scarlett? for the best?
@@EvoVideopro Motu M2 for sure 👌🏼
MOTU vs SCARLETT vs SSL2
A what's that thing that lighting up beside the motu looks really cool
Had the same question
Its these www.rgbmusiclevels.com/?ref=f-35re-jdcvw (10% coupon "SANJAYC")
Sanjay C can u please do a review on them ?????🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Just commenting to say hello. Just got the Zoom U44 and it suits my mobile style of production. But this is really sick.
Also, my Mackie CR3 finally arrived.
Been listening to my old mixes and these really bring out the low ends better than my headphones.
Haven't had as much time to test the Rhodes on my iPad. Will get to it and let you know when it's up.
Hey SEONN! how are you doing? Its very different using studio monitors, right?
@@SanjayC Yeah, it's awesome. Plus I really like the size. I was almost going to get the iLoud but they were a bit outside my price range. These should be great for a few years.
Also, I picked up a $20 Logitech Desktop Computer speaker and connected it with the Mackies so it gives a "surround sound " effect for really cheap.
Thanks again for the recommendation.
Thanks for this review Motu M4 is on my list. I have a question where did you get the lovely led VU meters they looks amazing this is something what I was looking for to buy ;) Regards
if im just recording vocals on a windows computer with one mic is the motu m2 needed? would the solo 3rd gen suffice?
The Solo will suffice if you only need the one mic...... I use one mic recording my non powered acoustic guitar and the other output is used for my electric guitar. When I am not working on music and just using my pc, I end up using the mic for communicating with my girlfriend Cortana! She is supper feisty!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@@EnricoCarusoAKARicoSuave1973 thanks for the reply/tmi :P
Motu is awesome buttt scarlett is good for the price too !
Please ask ableton people for push3
Please make comparison with ssl2+ also , wanna hear your opinion about it.
Thank you Sanjay for your amazing videos and reviews. By April 2022, what would be the best interface between the Focusbrite 4i4 and the Motu 4? Any other recommended around 250 USD? Thank you.
Hey Sanjay , I really wanna record a drum set with 7 mic, but I’m don’t know what I need,
Audio interface, mic preamps what special things I need, please could u give me some advice
You can either get an audio interface with lots of inputs (more expensive option) or get a mixer and connect it to an interface with at least two inputs (like the ones in this video)
Sanjay C thank you
Pritham D'Souza thank you
Just bought the MOTU M2
Nice! 👍🏼👍🏼
This is a great resource and I love your Rhodes! Thanks for this.
My pleasure!
Sanjay! Thank you for all your hard work and time reviewing this stuff because I know nothing about any of it but thanks to you some of it makes more sense. I have to ask what these cool LED meters on your desks are and if you have a link to them! Please and thank you again.
Idk I am on a search for a new interface myself but that Scarlett sounded beautiful with the Air feature…I think overall sound is most important & that may had sealed the deal with me lol.
Hey man please make a video on evo4 vs Scarlett 2i2
get a motu, way better
@@ee1yd Agree
You’re the man Sanjay! Ordered an M4 from Sweetwater but it seems like I’ll be waiting a bit for it to arrive
You'll be very happy once you get it
Thank you for this review! 😊👍
Nice work ✌️🔥🔥
Thanks 🔥
Luckily I haven't bought it! Great review!
Thank you. How's it going, Jovi?
@@SanjayC It's a great day today! Just finished my piano practice, and you posted at the right time!
Nice!!!
Hey Sanjay C,
I'm thinking about buying an audio interface (budget not over 200 $). The choice is between the -Audient id4 mk2- and the -Motu M2-. I want to do voiceovers, TH-cam videos, and streaming (Twitch).
Which one would you recommend?
Thanks!
Motu has some of the best converters in the business
Better than UA, for sure
I'm using the Motua M4 and love it great box for sure! Very nice song too Sanjay!
Blessup Sanjay, Dope vids..I myself thought to myself I have an AT2035, monitors, caught one of your vids about the Focusrite Solo 3rd gen
and im like Bingo! now I had to find one in stock, and at a reasonable price...sweatwater had them at $109 and just got it yesterday...All my Years Ive used an Mbox
and this little thing eliminates the at times bulky Mbox3 I have and software....Thanks for giving me the confidence to buy it and have it setup already with my AT2035 desk boom mic from neewer....
and the "Air" and "Direct Monitor" is instant sweet....2uces and continued success...Now I just need a Brio as every webcam on earth is soldout!
I really like the Air feature on the new Scarletts
Hello sir
I am confused between Motu m2 and audient id4
Which one is best for mic recording
That's tough. I've heard really good things about the preamps in the Audient but I haven't tried them myself
@@SanjayC thanks for replying sir what about Motu preamps does it sound good in vocal recording
hi Sanjay, what do you think about moto m4 vs audient id14?
I hear that the Audient ID interfaces have EXCELLENT preamps, but unfortunately I've never tried it myself.
@@SanjayC thanks for the response, I hope you could test it. because motu is out of stock