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MOTU - UltraLite-mk5 18x22 USB Audio Interface

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Features

  • Sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
  • Mic/line/guitar inputs 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks
  • 1 MO impedance on the line/instr inputs
  • Analogue inputs 6 x 1/4" TRS line in (balanced)
  • Analogue outputs 10 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)

Description

The latest in MOTU's popular, award-winning UltraLite interface series, the UltraLite-mk5 is an 18-input, 22-output audio interface with DSP mixing, effects processing and best-in-class analog audio quality for on-the-go mobile audio recording. Connect to a computer through hi-speed USB 2.0 with optimized ultra-low latency drivers (audio class compliant, compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) and record at sample rates up to 192 kHz with two combo XLR/TRS mic/line/h-Z guitar inputs, six line-level analog inputs, ten analog outputs, 8-channel optical I/O (with support for 2-channel TOSLink), RCA S/PDIF digital I/O, MIDI I/O and a headphone output. Monitor live inputs directly on any analog output pair with DSP-driven mixing. Create a separate, unique monitor mix for each output (monitor outs, phones, etc.) Apply on-board effects, including reverb, 4-channel parametric EQ and dynamics processing to inputs and mix busses. Use the UltraLite-mk5 as a stand-alone mixer and control everything from new CueMix 5 software running on your laptop, iPad, iPhone, tablet and smartphone. From studio to stage, the UltraLite-mk5 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.

Brand: MOTU


Compatible Devices: Personal Computer


Supported Software: CueMix 5


Connectivity Technology: USB, External Line Return


Number of Channels: 8


Item Weight: 2.87 pounds


Product Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 7 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: 8453


Date First Available: April 6, 2021


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Personal Computer


Connector Type: USB Type C


Hardware Interface: USB


Supported Software: CueMix 5


Operating System: Windows


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Impressive feature set and great audio
I have two of these, and they have been rock solid performers. I use them for audio-reactive visuals in VJ gigs to intercept an audio feed from a DJ, OR an audio feed from my computer using the mk5's loopback feature. Latency for the audio inputs is super important to me and the latency on this unit is extremely low. The digital loopback feature is a godsend. And aside from the analog outputs, you can freely route audio how you like, with a similar number of digital outputs (to be made available to local apps of yours). Sound quality is great too, on a wide range of speakers. On Windows 11, this thing "just works". I really can't recall a time when windows didn't recognize this, or when anything else misbehaved. CueMix5 is superb, and the load/save preset feature is a godsend. The unit can function as a standalone digital mixer without a computer too, once it is set up from a computer or iOS device (via CueMix5 on either of those). Apparently MOTU is going to roll out a CueMix update with an API, opening the door to controlling this from scripts or 3rd party software, but that hasn't happened yet and I am eagerly awaiting that :) The mk5 is basically all I will ever need, in terms of an audio interface. Would highly recommend this one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023 by Jason Beyers
    • Best USB Audio Interface
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Very pleased with the MOTU UltraLite-mk5. In terms of value for money, this is the best USB audio interface on the market. Sound quality and preamps are fantastic. I've connected this through a KVM to switch between a mac and PC, and have zero issues with this setup (Windows 11 and macOS Ventura). CueMix software is fairly intuitive and works well. With my previous interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i4) I had to use an active inline preamp to boost my mic's signal, but no need for that anymore! That said, there's a few things I wish this interface had: -The digital display is all white, so it's a little hard to tell with the level metering if your signal is clipping - not the case with the M2/M4 -Wish the XLR mic/headphone I/O was at the back for a cleaner look, but that would obviously come at a cost of I/O (which this has TONS) -Wish the volume knob was bigger, and not a notchy rotary encoder - something more freely spinning to turn the volume up/down quicker Other than that this is definitely worth it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023 by Nima Nima
    • Versatile, well featured
Review Image by Joshua Howard Joshua Howard
Review Image by Joshua Howard Joshua Howard
Cons: The included usb cables are a bit short. Pros: Everything else. Using this interface to listen to PC, monitor line out, and aux-in through my studio monitors and headphones. I have a mic connected for calls and gaming. Using monoprice unbalanced 3.5mm trs to dual 1/4" ts for the line out and aux so not ideal, but that can be rectified with additional hardware. I am able to hard pan those channel pairs and give them more gain to compensate for the -6db. That still leaves me with another combo jack for mic/line/inst, two balanced line inputs for my electronic drums or other gear, 8 balanced line outputs, optical for spdif or adat, coaxial spdif, midi in and out. Headphone amp sounds good, although I don't have high impedance or power hungry headphones. I no longer need to use equalizerAPO because there is EQ for outputs. CueMix5 is a bit simple, but I have yet to discover a way in which it functionally limits me. I can enable/disable and set any of the inputs/outputs as windows default, and route main computer audio to any output. Using this I can play through my studio monitors and headphones at the same time. I can stream without including my friends in voice chat or soundboard playback by using main out for obs and phones out for discord/soundboard. It has loopback/gate/compression/reverb/eq/panning/full mixer. Effects can be set to pre or post-send to usb host. The unit is externally powered and retains settings in memory, so I can use it without my computer being on. It can be turned off without being unplugged. If you don't need AVB or motu's more versatile matrix routing and mixer, this interface is highly recommendable. IMO the only bottleneck here is the software, and it is actually quite good. Massive step up from my 2i2. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021 by Joshua Howard Joshua Howard
    • Extremely high mic gain, extremely clean mic pre-amps, excellent software
Check out the videos that Julian Krause has done of this audio interface. It's pretty incredible what this unit can do. It has the highest gain of any audio interface that he has reviewed, and is one of just two units that has more than 60db of max gain. It also has some of the lowest pre-amp noise out of dozens of units that he has reviewed. (Amir at AudioScienceReview also took measurements and came to similar conclusions). All of this means that is a technically excellent unit. Almost "lab perfect" performance. And that means it is great for very "gain hungry" mics such as the Shure SM7B. I've used it with the Shure SM7B, and my co-workers said "wow when did you get a broadcast recording studio in your house" when they heard it. The software is also excellent (especially on MacOS). The overall build quality is also top notch -- lots of metal in the construction, and nothing that seems like it will break off easily. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022 by CAAmazoner

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