MOTU Ultralite AVB 18x18: The Ultimate Mobile Audio Interface
Discover the latest in MOTU's renowned UltraLite series - the UltraLite AVB! This 18-input, 18-output audio interface is a game-changer for on-the-go mobile audio recording. With DSP mixing, wi-fi control, and AVB audio networking, you'll experience best-in-class analog audio quality like never before. • 18 Inputs & 18 Outputs: 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). • Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC Technology: New for 2019, enjoy 123dB dynamic range and award-winning audio quality, just like MOTU's flagship 1248. • Rock-Solid Performance: Renowned drivers deliver industry-leading low latency. Connect via audio class compliant hi-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) or use a standard Ethernet cable if you have a Mac running OS X Yosemite (10.10) or later. Compatible with all audio software.
Features:
- AVB Ethernet: The network port introduces AVB Ethernet, the industry standard for professional audio networking. Add a second MOTU AVB interface with a simple Cat-5e or CAT-6 ethernet cable.
- Flexible Connectivity: Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build a network with multiple interfaces, computers, and AVB switches using standard network cabling for ultra-low latency audio streaming.
- Endless Possibilities: Control your entire audio system from any web host on the same network, even Wi-Fi devices like an iPad or iPhone. Expand or customize your system with ease.
Specifications:
- Point-to-point latency at 48k:
- FPGA in: 4 samples
- FPGA out: 4 samples
- DSP in/out: 6 samples
- Processor total: 32 samples
- Network: 30 samples
- I/O + Network: 62 samples (1.29 ms)
- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic inputs:2x XLR mic inputs
- Preamp gain: 0 to +56 dB (digitally controlled)
- Analog inputs:
- 2x 1/4' hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel)
- 6x 1/4' TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
- Max level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22)
- Analog outputs:
- 8x 1/4' TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20)
- 1x 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:
- 1x USB 2.0 audio class compliant
- USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
- 1x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
- Headphone: 1x 1/4' TRS stereo phone (assignable)
- Phantom power: 2x innavidual +48V
- Front panel:
- 1x 1/4' TRS headphone output
- 2x TRS hi-Z guitar input
- 1x digital rotary encoders main/phone volume
- 2x digital rotary encoders guitar input gain/power
- 2x digital rotary encoders mic preamp gain
- 4x 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 or later
- 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.
- Operating Systems:
- For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows7 or later
- For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Analog I/O Specifications: Please see the picture of this table at the top of the page.
- Compatible Mac Software:
- The UltraLite AVB ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
- Apple Logic Pro
- Apple Logic Express
- Apple Garage Band
- Apple SoundTrack Pro
- Ableton Live
- Propellerhead Record & Reason
- Steinberg Cubase
- Cockos Reaper
- Native Instruments Kontakt
- Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
- Compatible Windows Software:
- The UltraLite AVB ships with standard ASIO and Wave drivers for Windows 7 and 8 for compatibility with virtually all ASIO- and Wave-compatible audio apps, including:
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
- Ableton Live
- Cakewalk Sonar
- Steinberg Cubase
- Propellerhead Record & Reason
- Image Line FL Studio
- Sony Vegas Pro
- Sony Sound Forge
- Sony Acid
- Cockos Reaper
- Native Instruments Kontakt
- Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
The MOTU Ultralite AVB 18x18 is perfect for mobile audio recording. Musicians, producers, and audio engineers on the go will love its 18 inputs and 18 outputs, along with its exceptional sound quality. It's easy to use and compatible with all major audio software. Connect via USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) or Ethernet (Mac OS X Yosemite or later). The front panel has headphone output, guitar inputs, and controls for volume and gain. It comes with external 12 - 18V DC power supply. Mac requirements: 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster, 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended), Mac OS X 10.8 or later. Windows requirements: 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster, 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended), Windows 7 or later.
