The 5th generation MOTU UltraLite-mk5 packs 40 simultaneous channels — 18-in and 22-out — in a compact, portable USB audio interface that delivers unprecedented sound quality, ultra-low latency and proven performance.
Best-in-class audio quality
The UltraLite-mk5 includes renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, featuring the ES9026PRO DAC, to deliver measured 125 dB dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N. Renowned drivers deliver rock-solid performance and industry-leading low latency.
Ultra-low latency
Optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver ultra-low latency performance. With a high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the UltraLite-mk5 delivers an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of 2.4 ms (milliseconds) over USB (at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer).
Audio Interface Built for studio and stage
Housed in a compact, steel enclosure you can take anywhere, the UltraLite-mk5 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. Connect all your personal studio gear for state-of-the art computer-based recording and production, or take it to your next gig to mix live, without a computer.
40 simultaneous audio channels
As an interface or mixer, the UltraLite-mk5 provides 18 inputs and 22 outputs, for a total of 40 simultaneous, independent I/O channels. You get 2 mic/line/instrument inputs, 6 line inputs, 10 line outputs, headphone out and 8-channel optical I/O. The optical ports alternatively support stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF).
USB Class Compliant - iOS compatibility
The UltraLite-mk5 is USB audio class compliant, giving you plug-and-play compatibility with iPad® and other Apple® iOS devices. Record on-the-go, directly to your iPad, or play backing tracks during a gig, mixed with your live inputs with the UltraLite-mk5's built-in mixing. Control everything from the CueMix 5™ mixing app on your iPad or iPhone.
Livestreaming - Loopback
The UltraLite-mk5 provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer or iOS device, so you can easily route computer output, along with a mix of live inputs from the UltraLite-mk5 itself, back to the computer, where you can record it back into your podcasting host software or stream it live to the internet. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
I/O (18 x 22)
- 2x mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs
- 10x balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs
- 6x balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs
- 1x optical in/out (ADAT or TOSLink)
- 1x RCA S/PDIF digital in/out
- 1x stereo headphone w/volume
- 1x MIDI in/out
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
- Superb sound quality & performance
- 40 simultaneous ins/outs (18 x 22)
- On-board DSP, mixing and effects
- Universal connectivity
- Loopback and other advanced extras
- CueMix™ 5 console app (Mac/Win/iOS)
- Performer® Lite workstation software
CONNECTIVITY
- USB-C audio class compliant
- Compatible with USB Type A
- Low-latency Windows ASIO driver
- Low-latency Windows WAVE driver
- Low-latency Mac driver (optional)
- iOS / USB-C
- iOS / Lightning (with adapter kit)
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
- 125 dB dynamic range on output
- -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- macOS 10.11 or higher
- For macOS 11 Big Sur, click here.
- Windows 10
- iOS 13.5 or higher
