MOTU UltraLite AVB | 18x18 Digital I/O Audio Interface
Description
Description
MOTU UltraLite AVB 18x18 Digital I/O Audio Interface
The latest in MOTU's popular, award-winning UltraLite interface series, the UltraLite AVB is an 18-input, 18-output audio interface with DSP mixing, wi-fi control, AVB audio networking and best-in-class analog audio quality for on-the-go mobile audio recording.
36 SIMULTANEOUS AUDIO CHANNELS - THE MOST I/O EVER OFFERED IN THE ULTRALITE SERIES
You get 2 mic inputs, 2 guitar inputs, 6 line inputs, 8 line outputs, headphone out and 8-channel optical I/O for a total of 18 inputs and 18 outputs, simultaneously. The optical ports also support stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF).
BEST-IN-CLASS ANALOG AUDIO QUALITY - PERFORMANCE SUITABLE FOR THE MOST DEMANDING SITUATIONS
The UltraLite AVB sets a new standard for analog audio performance in a mobile audio interface. The eight balanced analog outputs deliver a stunning 117 dB dynamic range. This level of measured performance had previously only been available in audio interfaces that cost thousands of dollars.
UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY - CLASS COMPLIANT USB 2.0 PLUS AUDIO OVER ETHERNET
The UltraLite AVB connects to your computer with audio class compliant hi-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) for across-the-board compatibility now and in the future. Alternately, if you have a Mac running OS X Yosemite (10.10) or later, you can use a standard Ethernet cable for operation as an audio interface. Either way, the UltraLite AVB is compatible with all audio software.
DSP-POWERED MIXING - CONSOLE-STYLE MIXING WITH 48 CHANNELS AND 12 BUSSES
The mixer in the UltraLite AVB is a complete departure from earlier models. In fact, it's identical to the mixer found in MOTU's flagship 1248 and 16A interfaces. If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you'll feel right at home. If you've ever wished to mix on a large console, the driver's seat is now yours.
WEB APP CONTROL - CONTROL EVERYTHING FROM YOUR LAPTOP, TABLET AND SMARTPHONE
The software that you use to control the UltraLite doesn't reside on your hard drive. It's a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the UltraLite's on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from the web app software running in your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform - Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android - as long as it shares the same network.
STAND-ALONE MIXING WITH WIRELESS CONTROL - CONTROL EVERYTHING FROM YOUR IPAD OR IPHONE
Connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the UltraLite with a standard Ethernet cable and control the UltraLite AVB's powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smartphone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing!
Technical Specifications
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic Inputs
2 x XLR mic inputs
Preamp gain: 0 to +56 dB (digitally controlled)
Analog Inputs
2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel)
6 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
Max level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22)
Analog Outputs
8 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20)
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
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)
Total I/O
18 inputs and 18 outputs (36 total) at 1x sample rates
14 inputs and 14 outputs (28 total) at 2x sample rates
10 inputs and 10 outputs (20 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O
1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant
USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
Computer I/O Channels
USB 2.0 (44.1 to 48 kHz): 64 in/out
USB 2.0 (88.2 to 96 kHz): 32 in/out
USB 2.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 24 in/out
AVB Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out, depending on host computer speed
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 (assignable)
Phantom Power
2 x individual +48V
Front Panel
1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input
1 x digital rotary encoders main/phone volume
2 x digital rotary encoders guitar input gain/power
2 x digital rotary encoders mic preamp gain
4 x switches (2) Pad and (2) 48V Phantom switch
128 x 48 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav
Power
External 12-18V DC power supply
1.0A max tip pos or neg
Mac System Requirements
1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
Available high-speed USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port*
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
*AVB Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X Yosemite
Windows System Requirements
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Windows 7, 8 or 10
Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
Available Ethernet port for firmware updates
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Web App Support
Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.
Included Software
MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac & Windows (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & Windows (separate download)
Operating Systems
For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later
For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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