MOTU UltraLite-mk5 18x22 USB Audio Interface 3 for Mac, Windows and iOS with mixing and effects
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Features
- 18 x 22 USB audio interface 2 combo XLR/TRS mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs, 6 analog ins, 10 analog outs, headphone out, S/PDIF digital I/O and 8-channel optical I/O for 40 simultaneous audio channels.
- Superb analog quality with ultra-low latency Analog outputs deliver 125 dB dynamic range. Optimized drivers deliver rock-solid performance and industry-leading low latency.
- DSP-driven monitor mixing Mix live inputs to any analog output pair. Create a separate, unique mix for each output pair (six separate mix busses). Include computer channels in each mix.
- On-board effects Apply reverb, 4-channel parametric EQ and dynamics processing to inputs and bus mixes.
- Universal connectivity Connects to any computer with hi-speed USB 2.0 (audio class compliant, compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS). Compatible with all audio software.
- Comprehensive metering The high-resolution OLED display lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog I/O.
- CueMix 5 app Control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device.
- Performer Lite Workstation software with over 100 included instruments, dozens of effects and 6 GB of included loops to make music right away.
Brand: MOTU
Compatible Devices: Personal Computer
Supported Software: CueMix 5
Connectivity Technology: USB, External Line Return
Number of Channels: 22
Item Weight: 2.87 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12 x 16 x 7 inches
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, iOS, macOS
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Top Amazon Reviews
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023 by Jason Beyers
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022 by CAAmazoner
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021 by Joshua Howard Joshua Howard
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023 by Nima Nima