MOTU UltraLite MK5 USB-C Audio Interface

The MOTU Ultralite Mk5 packs a massive amount of I/O into a compact chassis with best in class latency and sound quality.

Main Features

• 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

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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 has never been easier and better-sounding!

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.

System Requirements

Mac System Requirements

• Intel 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 Requirements

• Intel 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 Support

• USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)

Included Software

• CueMix 5
• MOTU Performer Lite
• 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU

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 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs

Analog Inputs

• 6 x ¼" TRS line in (balanced)

Analog Outputs

• 10 x ¼" 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 ¼" TRS stereo phone

Phantom Power

• 2 x individual +48V

Front Panel

• 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
• 1 x ¼" 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

• (W x D x H, enclosure only) 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm
• Weight: 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg