M4 vs Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 3rd
The Scarlett 18i8 3rd's signal-to-noise is 111 dB against the M4's 120 dB. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$239 - $280
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the M4
The MOTU M4 is a bus-powered, 4-in/4-out USB audio interface for recording and playback. It has two XLR/TRS combo inputs that accept microphone, line-level, or Hi-Z instrument signals, each with independent gain and switchable 48 V phantom power, plus two balanced 1/4-inch line inputs. Its full-color LCD meters inputs and outputs; hardware direct monitoring, MIDI I/O, and driver loopback channels support studio recording, streaming, and podcasting. The interface uses ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology and supports sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 120 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- USB-C, USB 2.0 audio class compliant
- Analog Inputs
- XLR/TRS combo, balanced 1/4-inch line
- Analog Outputs
- balanced 1/4-inch TRS, unbalanced RCA, 1/4-inch stereo headphone
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