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- 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
If you decide an product is not suitable within 14 days of delivery, you can return it to us for a replacement or refund. Returns must be unused and in their original, undamaged packaging.
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- Computer software that has been unsealed or registered
- Any item that comes directly into contact with the nose, ears or mouth
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MOTU UltraLite MK5 18-In / 22-Out USB Audio Interface
Latest version of an interface that's become a modern classic. Up to 18 audio inputs and 22 outputs in total, spread over a mixture of analogue and digital connections. A true all-rounder that's hard to beat.
Supplier's Notes:
The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 is the latest incarnation of the best-selling UltraLite series (replacing the UltraLite-mk4). It takes the winning formula of the half-rack form factor with 18 in x 22 out analog and digital I / O and adds state-of-the-art enhancements at the same great price :
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:
Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic / line / guitar inputs: 2 x XLR / TRS "combo" jacks, 1 MO 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
Supplier's Notes:
The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 is the latest incarnation of the best-selling UltraLite series (replacing the UltraLite-mk4). It takes the winning formula of the half-rack form factor with 18 in x 22 out analog and digital I / O and adds state-of-the-art enhancements at the same great price :
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:
Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic / line / guitar inputs: 2 x XLR / TRS "combo" jacks, 1 MO 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
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