Channel: Curtis Judd

Category: Education

Tags: outputsm2usbinputssoundm4videomotu m2motucomputer soundreviewaudio interfacerecordaudioxlr

Description: In this episode, we have a look at and listen to the MOTU M2 USB audio interface. An audio interface allows you to record professional level XLR microphones into your computer and play back your computer’s audio to high quality external powered speakers or headphones. We cover the features of the M2, what you can expect with microphones like the Shure SM7B, how to use the loopback feature, and much more. If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini. Support my work creating videos by donating at ko-fi.com/curtisjudd Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: - MOTU M2 USB audio interface - Perfect Circuit geni.us/a8zyYQT - MOTU M4 USB audio interface - same as M2 but with 2 additional line inputs, 2 more line outputs, and input monitor mix knob - Perfect Circuit geni.us/Tkrx - Shure SM7B microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy - Earthworks SR314 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/FZq0e - Aputure COB120d II for the key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/deg3 - Aputure Nova P300C for the b-roll - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store geni.us/TFVUy - Amaran 100D for the background light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/A3HByXB - Aputure Spotlight Mount for the pattern on the back wall - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj - Canon C70 cinema camera for the talking head clips - B&H geni.us/ABYB - Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs - Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/uK8UqB - Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/bhOWVlW The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/curtisjudd Here’s a playlist of some of my favorite tracks over at Musicbed: share.mscbd.fm/curtisjuddplaylist Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd #MOTU #M2 #AudioInterface Index: 00:00 Start 00:12 Summary 00:21 Introduction 00:39 USB 2.0 USB-C 00:59 Sample rates & bit depth 01:29 Mic/line/instrument inputs 01:48 Shure SM7B sample 02:18 Condenser microphone sample 02:33 Outputs 03:12 Headphone amplifier 03:30 Mostly metal build 03:45 Screen with meters 04:14 Input impedance 04:31 Included software 04:41 Preamplifier self noise test 05:48 Custom low-latency drivers 06:56 Loopback 07:48 Warranty and price 07:55 Cons 09:33 Please buy my courses