MOTU Ultralite Mk5 - The Ultimate 18x22 USB Audio Interface for Exceptional Sound
Get ready to experience audio like never before! The 5th-generation MOTU Ultralite Mk5 offers unprecedented sound quality, ultra-low latency, and proven performance.
• Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology with ES9026PRO DAC for 125 dB dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N
• Ultra-low latency for a seamless audio experience
• 18 inputs and 22 outputs for 40 simultaneous, independent I/O channels
Connect all your audio gear, from speakers and headphones to mics, guitars, and more. Whether you're a musician, producer, or audio engineer, the MOTU Ultralite Mk5 is your go-to solution for top-notch audio performance.
Features:
- 18 x 22 USB audio interface with DSP, mixing, and effects
- Superb analog audio performance with ESS Sabre32 UltraT DAC Technology
- Ultra-low latency for host software processing
- Precision front-panel metering with high-resolution OLED display
- 2x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
- Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each mic input
- Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
- 10x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with 125 dB dynamic range
- Hardware (direct) monitor mixing for each analog output pair (6 mix busses)
- 6x balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog inputs with 120 dB dynamic range
- 1x optical digital I/O (8-channel optical or 2-channel TOSLink)
- 2x RCA S/PDIF digital I/O
- 1x headphone out with independent volume control
- MIDI in/out
- Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
- Windows driver with 2.4 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)
- Mac driver (optional, for 2.4 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback feature)
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 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
- 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 1/4' TRS stereo phone
- Phantom power: 2 x individual +48V
- Front panel:
- 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
- 1 x 1/4' 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:
- Multi-blade international 15V DC power adapter
- 1.0A max tip pos or neg
- Supports 100-240V power sources (US/Japan, EU, UK, Australia)
- Dimensions and weight:
- (width x depth x height, enclosure only):
- 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches
- 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm
- 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg
The MOTU Ultralite Mk5 is perfect for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. Its compact size of 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches (22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm) and weight of 2.875 lbs / 1.31 kg make it easy to carry around. Use it in your home studio, on stage, or during live recordings to connect all your audio gear like speakers, headphones, mics, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, effects processors, and MIDI devices. Enjoy high-quality audio with its exceptional sound features and reliable performance.
