Focal Listen Pro & Motu M2

Listen Professional circum-aural closed back headphones are the essential work tool for music production. Their tonal balance and precision in terms of audio spectrum make them perfect to evaluate the sound work quality. In addition, their comfort and accessories will make them very attractive for people travelling on business trips.

The sound quality and the dynamics of these headphones are very surprising considering that this quality is usually found on more expensive items. The attention to detail of these headphones can be also shown thanks to the various patents and technologies which belong to Focal. Hence, a brand new driver membrane was developed.

The main goal was to propose a solution which would keep all the dynamics from the original track while reproducing accurately every single detail on the whole audio spectrum. Even if Listen Professional headphones are closed, they produce a very lively sound, giving the feeling of semi-open headphones while still providing the isolation of closed headphones.

Features:

• Exclusive cone technology offering acoustic transparency and excellent dynamics
• Precision and neutrality
• Total control over the audio spectrum
• Excellent isolation
• Compact, rigid carryin

Best-in-class D/A, low latency, and ample I/O

Sweetwater and MOTU have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, due to MOTU's products offering our customers superb sound and solid performance. The M2 follows suit, packing top-notch sound, impressively low latency, and ample I/O into a single-rack enclosure. Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology delivers 120dB of dynamic range, ensuring that the M2's analog audio quality can hang with the most impressive gear on the market. Optimized drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 2.5ms at 24-bit/96kHz with a 32 sample buffer. The M2 includes all of the essential connections, including two mic preamps, two DC-coupled analog outputs, and an ESS-driven stereo headphone output. MIDI I/O is also included.

 

Hardware monitoring offers zero-latency operation

Latency can really take the mojo out of a performance — it’s a jarring sensation. That’s why the M2 includes 1-touch hardware monitoring. This feature enables all of the interface’s analog inputs to be routed directly to its analog outputs, resulting in zero-latency operation. This means that there is no delay between what you play and/or sing and what you hear in your headphones. The M2’s inputs can also be recorded simultaneously, allowing you to monitor with zero latency while tracking — a must for achieving a natural-sounding performance.

MOTU M2 USB-C Audio Interface Features:

• 2-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
• ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology delivers 120dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality
• Optimized drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 2.5ms at 24-bit/96kHz with a 32 sample buffer
• Full-color LCD screen supplies convenient front-panel metering
• 2 great-sounding microphone preamps with individual gain and phantom power
• 1-touch hardware monitoring on all inputs
• Loopback for live streaming and podcasting
• USB bus-powered for the ultimate in portability
• 6+GB of free loops, samples, and 1-shots from industry-leading libraries

Tech Specs

• Computer Connectivity:USB 2.0
• Form Factor:Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O:2 x 2
• Number of Preamps:2
• Phantom Power:Yes
• A/D Resolution:Up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Analog Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z)
• Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4" TRS (DC coupled), 1 x Dual RCA Stereo
• Headphones:1 x 1/4"
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Software:MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live 10 Lite, Bundled Loops/Sounds
• OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.11 or later
• OS Requirements - PC:Windows 7 SP1 or later
• Bus Powered:Yes
• Power Supply:USB bus powered
• Height:1.75"
• Width:7.5"
• Depth:4.25"
• Weight:1.35 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:3120