MOTU MicroBook IIc

MOTU MicroBook IIc

MOTU
Product Highlights
  • 4 Input / 6 Output
  • Microphone and Hi-Z Input
  • Phantom Power
  • 8-Bus Digital Mixer
  • Instrument Tuner
  • Analysis Tools
  • Ultra-Compact Size
  • Up to 24-bit/96 kHz
  • CueMix FX and AudioDesk Software
  • Mac OS X, iOS, Windows

  • Overview
  • Tech Specs

4x6 mobile I/O with 1 mic, 1 guitar, 2x2 analog, bus power, iOS

A complete solution
Everything you need to make world-class recordingsThe MicroBook IIc provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. The mic preamp delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound, with -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Programmable outputs provide flexible monitoring options.

Ultra-compact size
Take it with you anywhere
The MicroBook IIc is an impressively small 5.5 by 3.6 by 1.25 inches, which means that it slides easily into your backpack — or a large pocket. It also sits nicely next to your laptop or desktop computer.

Studio-grade sound
Engineered for the discriminating ear
The MicroBook IIc has been engineered with MOTU’s renowned, award-winning audio interface technology, which delivers the uncompromising audio quality and rock-solid performance MOTU interfaces are known for worldwide. You can always record and mix with confidence, even in the most demanding professional recording situations, knowing that decades of engineering experience are behind you, every step of the way. The MicroBook IIc delivers measured audio specs that rival interfaces costing hundreds more.

High-speed USB 2.0
High bandwidth and low latency
The MicroBook IIc can record and play all channels simultaneously, and high-speed USB 2.0 provides plenty of bandwidth, even at 96 kHz.

iPad® support
High-quality I/O for your iOS music apps
As the "c" in its name implies, the MicroBook IIc is USB audio class compliant. Use a standard Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (purchased separately) to connect the MicroBook IIc to your iPad. Then record and monitor high-quality audio with your favorite iOS apps. Power the MicroBook IIc with the included Micro-USB cable and AC wall adapter.

Flexible volume control
Digital encoders push and turn
The two digital rotary encoders not only look good, they feel good, too. Push the volume knob repeatedly to cycle among the main outs, headphones, or both, as indicated by the LEDs. For the mic input, adjust trim and toggle 48V phantom power or the -20 dB pad. Hands-on control is immediate and intuitive.

Mixing and effects
It's an 8-bus digital mixer, too
The MicroBook IIc is an 8-bus digital mixer that lets you mix live inputs with each other — with or without host software tracks. With CueMix FX running on your computer, you can create separate mixes of live audio from your mic, guitar, and keyboard, and send each mix to separate outputs (main out, line out, and phones out) or any combination of all three.

Solid metal chassis
MOTU interfaces are built to last
The MicroBook IIc aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the cool touch of the MicroBook IIc's metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction built to last.

Converters 24-bit
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Analog Inputs 1 x XLR Microphone with preamp
1 x 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS Hi-Z
2 x 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Line (balanced/unbalanced)
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS stereo mini Line (unbalanced)
Analog Outputs 2 x 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Main Out
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS stereo mini Line (unbalanced)
1 x 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Headphone
Digital Inputs No
Digital Outputs 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
Other Connectors 1 x USB 2.0 "High-speed" (Computer I/O)
1 x Micro-B USB Power Supply
Indicator LEDs 2 x 3-segment ladder LEDs Main Outs
1 x 4-segment LEDs Mic In
1 x 4-segment LEDs Guitar In
1 x 3-segment LEDs Line In
1 x 3-segment LEDs Line Out
1 x LED 48V Phantom Power
1 x LED -20 dB pad
2 x LED Main/Phone Volume
Controls 1 x Digital rotary encoder Mic Trim 1 x Digital rotary encoder Main/Phone Volume
Power Requirements USB bus power (computer)
USB-to-AC power adapter (iPad)
Dimensions (WxDxH) 5.5 x 3.6 x 1.25" (140 x 92 x 32 mm)

Mac System Requirements
  • Any Mac with an Intel processor
  • 4 GB RAM or more
  • Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or later
  • Available high-speed USB 2.0 port
  • A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)

Windows System Requirements
  • Pentium 4 CPU (or equivalent) 1 GHz or faster
  • 4 GB RAM or more
  • Windows 10, 8, or 7
  • Available high-speed USB 2.0 port
  • A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)

iOS Requirements
  • iOS 7 or later

Operating Systems
  • Mac OS X version 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6 (10.6.8 or later required)
  • Windows 10, 8, or 7

64-bit operation
  • Available for Mac OS X version 10.6.8 or later
  • Available for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 (or later)
  • Requires a 64-bit CPU (and host application for plug-in versions)