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MOTU UltraLite MK5

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

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Introducing the MOTU UltraLite MK5, 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).

Versatility


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.

Connectivity


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.

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.

Live Streaming


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 have never been easier and better-sounding!

Mobile recording and mixing

After recording and mixing in the studio, take the UltraLite-mk5 on the road with your laptop for mobile recording and live mixing.

Rack-Mount Operation

Half-rack Mounting Kit

Ready for serious touring, the steel-encased UltraLite-mk5 can be rack-mounted with thick, steel brackets designed to withstand the punishment on the road ahead. (Sold separately)

Half-rack Coupler Kit

Join two UltraLite-mk5 units together, side by side, to fill a space in your rack or road case. Thick steel brackets ensure everything connects solidly as a singular full-rack unit. (Sold separately)

FEATURES

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

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Superb sound quality & performance
40 simultaneous ins/outs (18 x 22)
On-board DSP, mixing and effects
Universal connectivity
Loopback and other advanced extras
CueMix™ 5 console app (Mac/Win/iOS)
Performer® Lite workstation software

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

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

macOS 10.11 or higher
For macOS 11 Big Sur, click here.
Windows 10
iOS 12.4 or higher

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.

Start making music right away with included
workstation software, virtual instruments, and loops

Connect the UltraLite-mk5 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite production
software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots, and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters.

Performer Lite

Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plugin your mic, guitar, and MIDI keyboard and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effects plug-ins, guitar FX processing, and much more.

Technical Specifications

Sample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/line/guitar inputs2 x XLR/TRS “combo” jacks 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs
Analog inputs6 x 1/4″ TRS line in (balanced)
Analog outputs10 x 1/4″ TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
Digital I/O1 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/O1 x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant Compatible with USB Type A (with adapter or C-to-A cable)
Total audio I/O18 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/O1 x MIDI IN 1 x MIDI OUT 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
Headphone1 x 1/4″ TRS stereo phone
Phantom power2 x individual +48V
Front panel2 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
PowerExternal 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 RequirementsIntel 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 RequirementsIntel 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 SupportUSB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)
Included SoftwareCueMix 5 MOTU Performer Lite 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU

Analog I/O

Connector TypeDynamic Range (A-weighted)THD+N (unweighted)Max Level
Line Input1/4″ TRS, balanced, tip hot120 dB-114 dB (0.0002%)24 dBu
Line Output1/4″ TRS, balanced, tip hot125 dB-114 dB (0.0002%)21 dBu
Mic inputXLR, balanced, pin 2 hot115 dBTHD+N: -113 dB EIN: -129 dBuMax level: 0 dBu Preamp gain: +74 dB
Phones1/4″, TRS stereo118 dB-110 dB (0.0003%)Max level: 14 dBu Output Impedance: <1 Ohm

Compatible Mac Software

The UltraLite-mk5 ships with standard Core Audio drivers for macOS for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:

  • MOTU Performer Lite
  • MOTU Digital Performer
  • Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
  • Apple Logic Pro
  • Apple Logic Express
  • Apple Garage Band
  • Apple SoundTrack Pro
  • Ableton Live
  • Presonus Studio One
  • Propellerhead Record & Reason
  • Steinberg Cubase
  • Cockos Reaper
  • Native Instruments Kontakt
  • Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via the compatible host)

Compatible Windows Software

The UltraLite-mk5 ships with standard ASIO and Wave drivers for Windows 10 for compatibility with virtually all ASIO- and Wave-compatible audio apps, including:

  • MOTU Performer Lite
  • MOTU Digital Performer
  • Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
  • Ableton Live
  • Cakewalk Sonar
  • Cockos Reaper
  • Image Line FL Studio
  • Native Instruments Kontakt
  • Presonus Studio One
  • Propellerhead Record & Reason
  • Sony Vegas Pro
  • Sony Sound Forge
  • Sony Acid
  • Steinberg Cubase
  • Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via the compatible host)

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)
  • Two-year warranty

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