MOTU UltraLite MK5 18 In x 22 Out USB Audio Interface
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Key Info
Best-in-class audio quality
The UltraLite-mk5 includes renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, featuring the ES9026PRO DAC, to deliver measured 125 dB dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N. Renowned drivers deliver rock-solid performance and industry-leading low latency.
Ultra-low latency
Optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver ultra-low latency performance. With a high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the UltraLite-mk5 delivers an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of 2.4 ms (milliseconds) over USB (at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer).
Built for studio and stage
Housed in a compact, steel enclosure you can take anywhere, the UltraLite-mk5 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. Connect all your personal studio gear for state-of-the art computer-based recording and production, or take it to your next gig to mix live, without a computer.
40 simultaneous audio channels
As an interface or mixer, the UltraLite-mk5 provides 18 inputs and 22 outputs, for a total of 40 simultaneous, independent I/O channels. You get 2 mic/line/instrument inputs, 6 line inputs, 10 line outputs, headphone out and 8-channel optical I/O. The optical ports alternatively support stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF).
All the I/O you need
Connect all of your audio gear, including speakers, headphones, mics, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, effects processors and even MIDI devices.
iOS compatibility
The UltraLite-mk5 is USB audio class compliant, giving you plug-and-play compatibility with iPad® and other Apple® iOS devices. Record on-the-go, directly to your iPad, or play backing tracks during a gig, mixed with your live inputs with the UltraLite-mk5's built-in mixing. Control everything from the CueMix 5™ mixing app on your iPad or iPhone.
Loopback
The UltraLite-mk5 provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer or iOS device, so you can easily route computer output, along with a mix of live inputs from the UltraLite-mk5 itself, back to the computer, where you can record it back into your podcasting host software or stream it live to the internet. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
Highlights
- Best-in-class Audio Quality - the UltraLite-mk5 includes renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, featuring the ES9026PRO DAC, to deliver 125dB dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N.
- Ultra-low Latency - optimised Drivers for both Mac and PC deliver ultra-low latency performance. With a high-performance DAW the UltraLite-mk5 delivers an astonishing round-trip latency of 2.4ms (at 96kHz with a 32-sample host buffer
- New Design - while retaining the same front and back panel layout as its predecessors the UltraLite-mk5 has a sleek new look, incorporating a high-resolution, high-contrast white OLED display providing precision metering for all analog inputs and outputs, along with digital I/O activity indicators and status info
- Connectivity and Compatibility- the UltraLite-mk5 has a USB-C connector and is also class-compliant for operation with iOS devices. It is also compatible with MacOS 11 Big Sur and M1 Macs
- New Software and Simplified Monitoring - live monitoring of inputs is controlled via the new CueMix™5 software
- Rack-mount options - a half-rack mounting kit (sold separately) allows the steel-encased UltraLite-mk5 to be rack-mounted with thick steel brackets to withstand the punishment of touring. Alternatively, two UltraLite-mk5 units can be joined together with a Half-rack Coupler Kit (sold separately)
Technical Specifications
- Technical Specifications
- Sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic/line/guitar inputs 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks
- 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs
- Analog inputs 6 x 1/4" TRS line in (balanced)
- Analog outputs 10 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- Digital I/O 1 bank (8 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates
- 1 bank (4 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
- Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)
- 1 x stereo S/PDIF on RCA (up to 96 kHz)
- Computer I/O 1 x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant
- Compatible with USB Type A (with adapter or C-to-A cable)
- Total audio I/O 18 in / 22 out (40 total) at 1x sample rates
- 14 in / 18 out (32 total) at 2x sample rates
- 8 in / 12 out (20 total) at 4x sample rates
- MIDI I/O 1 x MIDI IN
- 1 x MIDI OUT
- 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
- Headphone 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
- Phantom power 2 x individual +48V
- Front panel 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
- 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
- 1 x potentiometer • phone/monitor vol
- 2 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain
- 4 x switches • (2) 48V and (2) pad
- 1x high-resolution white OLED display for metering/status
- Power External 12-18V DC power supply
- 1.0A max • tip pos or neg
- Dimensions and weight (width x depth x height, enclosure only)
- 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches
- 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm
- 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg
- System Requirements
- Mac System Requirements Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including the new M1 Macs)
- 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended
- macOS version 10.11 or later
- (Optional driver requires 10.13 or later)
- Available USB port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
- Windows System Requirements Intel Core i3 PC (or AMD equivalent)
- 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended
- Windows 10
- Available USB port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
- Class-Compliant Support USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)
- Included Software CueMix 5
- MOTU Performer Lite
- 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
- SKU:
- ULTRALITE-MK5
- Model Name:
- UltraLite MK5
- Brand:
- MOTU
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