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Get started mixing music right away with this B&H Kit that combines a MOTU M4 USB-C-MIDI Audio Interface with two studio monitor speakers, two XLR cables, a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable, and two isolation pads designed to reduce vibration transfer from your speakers for clearer, distortion-free audio reproduction.
Pristine, versatile, and portable, the MOTU M4 desktop 4x4 USB-C audio-MIDI interface combines high-class audio performance, a robust bundle of DAWs, virtual instruments, loops, and samples, and a feature set that makes it equally powerful and user-friendly for musicians, podcasters, and producers, all at a highly affordable price point.
With its two front-panel mic/line/instrument preamps and two rear-panel line inputs, the M4 can record anything from dynamic and condenser microphones to electric guitars and drum machines in distortion-free, sparkling clarity. Equipped with top-notch ESS digital-to-analog converters that drive the main outs and the headphone jack, the M4 lets you monitor through your speakers and headphones with the dynamic range normally found only on much more expensive interfaces.
Use the M4's digital loopback channels to easily route audio from your computer directly into your host software—record remote podcast guests from Skype or any other VoIP software without incurring horrible feedback, or livestream a mix of live inputs and the computer's output.
The M4 is equally suitable for producers, thanks to its MIDI 5-pin I/O. Plug in a MIDI keyboard to control virtual instruments such as the selection of over 100 VIs included with the M4. Or, run MIDI from the M4 to your favorite hardware synth to capture its glorious tones through the M4's pristine analog preamps.
No matter what you do, the M4's specially engineered drivers ensure ultralow-latency monitoring so you can rehearse and record in real time without hearing any distracting echo, and the full-color LCD screen shows you high-resolution metering for all inputs and outputs at all times. Take the M4 anywhere you need to work; it is bus-powered and compatible with Mac/Windows computers and iOS mobile devices.
Alternatively, by using a USB-C power adapter, the M4 can be used as a standalone preamp and basic mixer, no host computer required. Simply engage the monitor button for each input (and 48V phantom power, if needed), and adjust the preamp gain. Connect the main outs to any line-level destination, such as a PA or patch bay.
- USB-C audio interface with professional-level sound, four inputs, and four outputs
- Easy-to-read metering for all inputs/outputs, with a full-color LCD
- Two XLR-1/4" mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs and two balanced 1/4" line inputs
- Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each input
- Four balanced, DC-coupled 1/4" TRS outputs for feeding monitors, outboard gear, or even hardware synthesizers and sequencers
- Four mirrored RCA unbalanced outputs
- One stereo headphone output, driven by ESS converters, with independent volume control
- Supports resolutions up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (driver required for Windows)
- Driver loopback for capturing host output, live streaming, and podcasting
- MIDI I/O on 5-pin DIN jacks
- Rugged metal construction
- Kensington security slot
Audio engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a high-quality monitoring solution will be impressed with the JBL 305P MkII Powered 5" Two-Way Studio Monitor, a bi-amplified reference monitor with next-generation drivers, offering high detail, precise imaging, a wide sweet spot, and a remarkable dynamic range, to enhance the mix capabilities of any modern workspace. The magnetically shielded 305P MkII features dual 41W Class-D amplifiers, which power the 5" low-frequency woofer and woven-composite 1" neodymium tweeter. The combined output of the woofer and tweeter offer a frequency response of 49 Hz to 20 kHz with a peak SPL of 108 dB.
The monitor features JBL's Image Control Waveguide technology for accurate audio reproduction and JBL's Slip Stream port design for improved bass response. The 305P MkII is equipped with a boundary EQ for controlling the low frequency response when placed near a wall, as well as a 3-position HF trim switch. To ensure flexible connectivity, JBL included a balanced XLR input and a balanced 1/4" TRS input, both of which feature dented level control. Other features include a selectable input sensitivity switch that ensures compatibility with a range of signal sources. The JBL 305P MkII ships with a power cord.
- New High-Performance HF Driver—New silk-dome tweeter delivers accurate high-mid detail and smooth response extending to 38 kHz.
- Patented Image Control Waveguide—JBL’s patented waveguide delivers precise imaging and consistent 120° × 90° coverage.
- New Low-Frequency Driver—Redesigned woofer delivers higher output, lower distortion, and controlled bass down to 45 Hz.
- Patented Slipstream Port—Double-flared Slipstream port reduces turbulence for clean, efficient bass at all levels.
- Corrective EQ—81 customized presets to compensate for any acoustic environment.
- High-Efficiency Class-D Amplification—Bi-amplified 86-watt Class-D amplification delivers ultralow noise and up to 109 dB peak SPL.
The 5' Balanced 1/4" TRS Male to 3-Pin XLR Male Audio Cable from Hosa Technology is a professional audio cable that's perfect for touring and live sound applications where a device with a balanced 1/4" phone output needs to be connected to a device with an XLR input. The cable has top-quality REAN connectors for excellent durability and superior signal transfer.
The conductors are made from 24 AWG oxygen-free copper to maintain a clear signal path. The cable also has 90% OFC spiral shielding for terrific flexibility and effective EMI and RFI rejection. The cable is 5' long and has a 1/4" TRS phone connector at one end and a 3-pin XLR male connector at the other.
The small IP-S Isolation Pad from Auray is a monitor speaker isolation pad made from high-density acoustic foam. It is designed to decouple your monitor speakers from its resting surface by absorbing the monitor's vibrations. This stops reverberation through the desk or speaker stands, therefore preventing unwanted resonance. Removing these unwelcome vibrations results in greater depth of field, tighter low end and transient response, and a higher level of detail across the frequency spectrum.
Convert your USB Type-C port into a USB Type-A port using this 6" USB Type-C Male to USB Type-A Female Adapter Cable from StarTech. This adapter allows you to use legacy USB Type-A cables or flash drives with your USB Type-C device. This USB 3.0 cable supports transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, making it up to 10x faster than USB 2.0, and is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports.