MOTU UltraLite-mk5 18 x 22 USB Audio Interface: Ultimate Studio and Live Solution

The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 18 x 22 USB Audio Interface is an advanced and versatile audio solution designed to meet the needs of both studio and live performance environments. Encased in a compact, durable steel enclosure, this audio interface is engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality with an unparalleled level of flexibility and reliability. Featuring the renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, it ensures pristine audio with a dynamic range of 125 dB and a THD+N of -114 dB. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician, the UltraLite-mk5 offers you the freedom to connect and control your personal studio gear with ease, or take it on the road for live gigs.

Thanks to its USB audio class-compliant design, the UltraLite-mk5 offers plug-and-play compatibility with Mac, PC, and iOS devices. This makes it incredibly easy to integrate into various setups, offering up to an astonishing 40 simultaneous, independent I/O channels. You don't need to worry about latency either – with optimized drivers for Mac and PC, the interface delivers an amazing round trip latency (RTL) of just 2.4 milliseconds at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer. Whether you’re recording, live streaming, or mixing, the UltraLite-mk5 ensures that your audio is processed with the utmost precision.

The UltraLite-mk5 is also notable for its intuitive and powerful CueMix 5 app, which allows you to control all your mixing and settings from your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone. Featuring onboard DSP-driven mixing and effects, this interface gives you complete control over your sound, whether you are in the studio or performing live. Add the fact that it includes MOTU Performer Lite 10 workstation software with over 6 GB of loops, samples, and one-shots, and it’s clear that the UltraLite-mk5 is a comprehensive solution for any audio professional's needs.

Key Features

• 18 x 22 USB audio interface with DSP, mixing, and effects
• Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology for superb sound quality
• Ultra-low latency performance with optimized drivers for Mac and PC
• Precision front-panel metering with a high-resolution OLED display
• Two mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs with individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power
• 10 balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs
• 6 balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog inputs
• Optical digital I/O with support for 8-channel ADAT or 2-channel TOSLink
• RCA S/PDIF digital I/O
• 1/4-inch TRS headphone output with independent volume control
• MIDI in/out
• Support for sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac and iOS devices
• DSP-driven 22 x 6 monitor mixer with onboard effects
• Rugged steel construction
• Control mixing and settings from the CueMix 5 app on Mac, PC, or iOS devices
• MOTU Performer Lite 10 workstation software with over 6 GB of included loops, samples, and one-shots
• Two-year warranty

Specifications

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• 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
• 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
• Headphone: 1 x 1/4” TRS stereo phone
• Phantom Power: 2 x individual +48V
• Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches (22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm)
• Weight: 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg

Package Contents

• MOTU UltraLite-mk5 USB Audio Interface
• External 12-18V DC power supply
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• User manual
• MOTU Performer Lite 10 workstation software
• Over 6 GB of loops, samples, and one-shots
• Two-year warranty documentation