MOTU UltraLite-mk5 18x22 USB Audio Interface

The fifth-generation MOTU UltraLite-mk5 packs 40 simultaneous channels 18-in and 22-out in a compact, portable USB audio interface that vaunts reference-quality ESS SABRE PRO D/A and an astonishing 2.4ms of round-trip latency. The UltraLite-mk5's dual microphone preamps offer crystal-clear audio capture, and with this much I/O at your disposal, you'll have no trouble integrating your favorite outboard hardware. This high-performance audio interface's loopback functionality makes podcasting and livestreaming a piece of cake. Likewise, thanks to excellent-sounding onboard DSP and overhauled CueMix 5 software, achieving spot-on monitor mixes is super simple. Compatible with Mac, PC, and iOS, the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 comes with Performer Lite DAW software, 100-plus virtual instruments, and 6GB of loops/samples.

FEATURES

• 40 simultaneous channels — 18-in/22-out — in a compact, portable unit
• Reference-quality ES9026PRO SABRE D/A yields 125dB dynamic range and -114dB THD+N
• Round-trip latency of 2.4ms over USB at 24-bit/96kHz
• Optimized drivers offer reliable performance on Mac, PC, and iOS
• 2 mic/line/instrument inputs exhibit crystal-clear audio capture
• MIDI I/O for easy integration of hardware synths and modules
• Loopback functionality is a must-have feature for podcasting and livestreaming
• Excellent-sounding onboard DSP with reverb, a 4-band parametric EQ, and dynamics
• Overhauled CueMix 5 software gives you easy-to-use, comprehensive, graphic control over your mix
• Comes with Performer Lite DAW software, 100+ virtual instruments, and 6GB of loops/samples

SPECIFICATIONS

• Sample rates : 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Mic/line/guitar inputs : 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks | 1 MΩ 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 : 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches | 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm | 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg