MOTU UltraLite mk5

The latest in MOTU's popular, award-winning UltraLite interface series, the UltraLite-mk5 is an 18-input, 22-output audio interface with DSP mixing, effects processing and best-in-class analog audio quality for on-the-go mobile audio recording. Connect to a computer through hi-speed USB 2.0 with optimized ultra-low latency drivers (audio class compliant, compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) and record at sample rates up to 192 kHz with two combo XLR/TRS mic/line/h-Z guitar inputs, six line-level analog inputs, ten analog outputs, 8-channel optical I/O (with support for 2-channel TOSLink), RCA S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O and a headphone output. Monitor live inputs directly on any analog output pair with DSP-driven mixing. Create a separate, unique monitor mix for each output (monitor outs, phones, etc.) Apply on-board effects, including reverb, 4-channel parametric EQ and dynamics processing to inputs and mix busses. Use the UltraLite-mk5 as a stand-alone mixer and control everything from new CueMix™ 5 software running on your laptop, iPad™, iPhone™, tablet and smartphone. From studio to stage, the UltraLite-mk5 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.

• 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)
• 1x stereo RCA S/PDIF digital I/O
• 1x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
• MIDI in and out/thru
• Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1 dB steps
• Wi-Fi control from CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer on the same network)
• Network management features (discovery for multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)

• Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
• DC-coupled TRS outputs for CV control of modular synths from a host DAW
• 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)
• Loopback for capturing host output, live streaming, and podcasting
• Guitar re-amping with near-zero loop-thru to record the dry guitar signal and mic'd amp simultaneously
• Control room features include Talkback, A/B Monitor Select, and Monitor Grouping
• 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 11 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)
• Two-year warranty