MOTU UltraLite mk5

Product details

UltraLite-mk5 is an 18-input, 22-output USB audio interface with DSP mixing, effects processing and best-in-class analog audio quality for on-the-go mobile audio recording.
From studio to stage, the UltraLite-mk5 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.

At a glance - what is new for mk5?

• Redesigned steel enclosure with molded aluminium alloy and caps

• Updated ESS converter technology for even higher dynamic range on inputs & outputs

• Re-engineered CueMix 5 software for MacOS, Win10 & iOS

• High-resolution, high-contrast white OLED display for precision metering

• Loopback channels for live streaming and podcasting
  

5th-generation engineering delivers unprecedented sound quality, ultra-low latency and proven performance. 

Sound - 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.

Performance - 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).

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).

Monitor Mixing with Effects - Introducing CueMix 5

CueMix 5 gives you simple, yet comprehensive graphic control over your mix. CueMix 5 is a completely new app with attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient touch-friendly interface for quick access to all mixing features, digitally controlled trims and other settings in your UltraLite-mk5.

Livestreaming & Podcasting has never been easier

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 !

FEATURES:

• 5th generation of MOTU's award-winning UltraLite interface series
  

• 18x22 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 measured 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) 
  

• 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 from industry leading libraries