Motu M4 - Can't get any signal output out of line ouputs 3/4

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Motu M4 - Can't get any signal output out of line ouputs 3/4

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Hello all!

Recently got the Motu M4 to live stream/record audio into my Go Pro. I get signal out of the main outs 1/2 but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get audio signal out of line outputs 3/4. Does anyone know how to get this to work? Appreciate everyones help thank you.
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Re: Motu M4 - Can't get any signal output out of line ouputs 3/4

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This has been viewed a bunch of times yet no one has answered. Does anyone have the answer to this problem? I just need to know how to send output signal out of line outputs 3/4 on the moty m4. Right now there is nothihng coming out so the LEDs dont show any activity. Please let me know if you know how to do this, thank you.
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Re: Motu M4 - Can't get any signal output out of line ouputs 3/4

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Hi, welcome.

You are assuming that someone here will just know which of the many options are going to make this work. I recommend starting with the 28 page manual so that you understand signal flow—once signal goes in, how to get it where you want while you monitor.

https://cdn-data.motu.com/manuals/usb-c ... _Guide.pdf

recently got the Motu M4 to live stream/record audio into my Go Pro.


Ok... but you're not telling us anything. What is the audio source and which of the 4 inputs are you using?

Then there's this: Does a GoPro accept Line level Inputs? I don't know. There are many different models—you may have to find the documentation for yours.
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Re: Motu M4 - Can't get any signal output out of line ouputs 3/4

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Thanks for replying.

I watched all the videos and read the manuals but the answer was not clear cut.

I was under the impression that I could control this from the unit itself. I spoke to a Motu rep and he explained it has to be done from the computer or a DAW. I didn't know it couldn't be done from the unit itself.

Needless to say as soon as he explained to me how it has to be done I was able to get it simultaneously outputing audio from both sets of output channels.
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