MOTU UltraLite-mk5 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface - Manual (Page 11)

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About the UltraLite-mk5
The UltraLite-mk5 is an 18 x 22 USB audio
interface with mixing, DSP effects, and very high
quality A/D/A conversion at sample rates up to
192 kHz for on-the-go mobile audio recording.
Hardware-driven DSP delivers monitor mixes on
all analog output pairs, with seven stereo buses
and 32-bit effects processing, including EQ,
compression and reverb.
The UltraLite-mk5 can operate as an audio
interface for a studio workstation (DAW), as a
standalone mixer, or as an auxiliary monitor
mixing system in the studio or on stage. This
chapter provides a brief overview of its main
features and characteristics.
Comprehensive I/O
The UltraLite-mk5 provides a variety of analog
and digital interconnects, all active simultane-
ously, designed to provide everything you need for
a well-equipped mobile recording studio.
† The UltraLite-mk5 optical connectors support
the industry-standard ADAT and TOSLink optical
I/O formats, which provide varying channel
counts. See “Optical I/O” on page 24 for details
about optical bank operation.
All inputs and outputs are discrete. For example,
using a mic input does not “steal” an input from
the TRS analog I/O bank.
Universal connectivity
The UltraLite-mk5 can connect to a computer
with high-speed USB 2.0, which is compatible
with USB 3.0. It is USB audio class-compliant,
which means that it is iOS compatible and does
not require driver installation for USB connection
to a computer.
Mic/guitar inputs with preamps
The two front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs
are equipped with preamps and “combo” XLR/
TRS jacks, which accept XLR microphone inputs
or quarter-inch line/instruments inputs.
Individual 48 volt phantom power and a -20 dB
pad can be supplied independently to each mic
input. The Precision Digital Gain™ knobs on the
front panel for each mic/instrument input provide
up to 74 dB of boost in precise 1 dB increments.
Flexible analog I/O
All quarter-inch analog inputs can accept either a
balanced or unbalanced plug. The six line inputs
are equipped with digital gain, adjustable in 1 dB
increments.
Equipped with renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC
technology, all analog outputs offer trim, also
adjustable in 1 dB increments. You can save your
trim configurations as a preset for instant recall.
All quarter-inch outputs are DC-coupled, so they
can be used for CV control output.
Connection Input Output
Quarter-inch analog on bal/unbal TRS 6 10
Mic/guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS 2 -
Headphone output - 1 x stereo
S/PDIF digital I/O on RCA 2 2
ADAT optical digital (at 44.1 or 48 kHz)† 8 8
Total 18 22