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MOTU - ULTRALITE-MK5

Description

The all-new UltraLite-mk5 is a ground-up redesign of MOTU's award-winning 18 x 22 half-rack USB audio interface for macOS, Windows and iOS.

The 5th-generation UltraLite-mk5 matches the connectivity of its popular predecessors with a total of 40 simultaneous I/O channels, including two front-panel XLR/TRS combo-style mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs with preamps (+74 dB of gain), 6 x 10 balanced quarter-inch analog I/O, 8-channel ADAT optical (switchable to stereo TOSLink), stereo RCA S/PDIF I/O and MIDI in/out jacks, all housed in a fully redesigned steel enclosure with molded aluminum alloy end caps.

The included CueMix™ 5 software has been completely re-engineered as a native app for macOS, Windows 10 and iOS. With a fresh new GUI, CueMix 5 simplifies hardware (direct) monitoring, allowing you to engage monitoring for each input with one click, directly on the Home screen. Separate mix tabs let you quickly create independent monitor mixes for each analog output pair, complete with 4-band parametric EQ, gating, compression and reverb.

The UltraLite-mk5 connects to a computer through Hi-Speed USB-C (audio class compliant, compatible with USB 2.0, 3.0 and iOS) and operates at sample rates up to 192 kHz.

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.

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.

USB Class Compliance - 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.

UltraLite-mk5 Feature Highlights

* 18 x 22 USB audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
* Superb analog audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
* Ultra-low latency for host software processing
* Precision front-panel metering for all analog I/O with high-resolution OLED display
* 2x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
* Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each mic input
* Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
* 10x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with 125 dB dynamic range
* Hardware (direct) monitor mixing for each analog output pair (6 mix busses)
* 6x balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog inputs with measured 120 dB dynamic range
* 1x optical digital I/O (8-channel optical or 2-channel TOSLink)
* 2x RCA S/PDIF digital I/O
* 1x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
* MIDI in/out
* Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
* USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
* Windows driver with 2.4 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)
* Mac driver (optional, for 2.4 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback feature)
* iOS compatible (USB audio class compliant)
* Driver loopback for capturing host output, live streaming and podcasting
* DSP-driven 22 x 6 monitor mixer (separate monitor mix for each analog output pair)
* On-board effects including reverb, 4-band parametric EQ and dynamics
* Rugged steel construction
* CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device
* MOTU Performer Lite 10 workstation software included
* 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
* Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots
* Rack-mountable as a single unit or side by side (mounting kits sold separately)

Quick Specs

Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

I/O (18 x 22)
2x mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs
10x balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs
6x balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs
1x optical in/out (ADAT or TOSLink)
1x RCA S/PDIF digital in/out
1x stereo headphone w/volume
1x MIDI in/out

CONNECTIVITY
* USB-C audio class compliant
* Compatible with USB Type A
* Low-latency Windows ASIO driver
* Low-latency Windows WAVE driver
* Low-latency Mac driver (optional)
* iOS / USB-C
* iOS / Lightning (with adapter kit)

AUDIO PERFORMANCE
* 125 dB dynamic range on output
* -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs

POWER
External 12-18V DC power supply
1.0A max * tip pos or neg

PHYSICAL SPECS
Dimensions (W x D x H, enclosure only): 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches / 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm
Weight: 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
* macOS 10.11 or higher
* For macOS 11 Big Sur, refer to this technical note.
* Windows 10
* iOS 12.4 or higher