Sound

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.

Performance

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).

Versatility

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.

Connectivity

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).

All the I/O you need

Connect all of your audio gear, including speakers, headphones, mics, guitars,
synths, keyboards, drum machines, effects processors and even MIDI devices.

USB Class Compliance

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.

Live Streaming

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!

Mobile recording and mixing

After recording and mixing in the studio, take the UltraLite-mk5 on the road with your laptop for mobile recording and live mixing.

Rack-Mount Operation

 

Half-rack Mounting Kit

Ready for serious touring, the steel-encased UltraLite-mk5 can be rack-mounted with thick, steel brackets designed to withstand the punishment on the road ahead. (Sold separately)

Half-rack Coupler Kit

Join two UltraLite-mk5 units together, side by side, to fill a space in your rack or road case. Thick steel brackets ensure everything connects solidly as a singular full-rack unit. (Sold separately)

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 9 or higher

Monitor Mixing with Effects

Introducing CueMix™ 5

CueMix 5 gives you simple, yet comprehensive graphic control over your mix. CueMix 5 is a completely new app with attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient touch-friendly interface for quick access to all mixing features, digitally controlled trims and other settings in your UltraLite-mk5.

Start making music right away with included workstation software, virtual instruments and loops

Connect the UltraLite-mk5 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite production
software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters.

Performer Lite

Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plug in your mic, guitar and MIDI keyboard and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effects plug-ins, guitar FX processing and much more.

System Requirements Free Getting Started Webinar

100+ Instruments

Performer Lite includes over 100 virtual instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs synths, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments and much more. Take your musical muse wherever it wants to go.

6 GB of free loops and sample packs

Performer Lite includes 6 GB of free loops and sample packs from leading sample content providers to help you start making music right away. From Performer Lite's Content Browser, choose from dozens of musical styles, click to audition, then drag and drop in your projects timeline to build your track quick.

Since 1986, Big Fish Audio has consistently produced the highest quality sample libraries available. Over the years, their sounds have been featured in hundreds of charting songs and top film and television soundtracks.

Lucidsamples is a collective of experienced music producers and professional musicians that offers high quality samples and sample packs which are suitable for creating products in the most popular music genres. Their sounds are being used all over the world by many well known DJs, music producers and companies.

Loopmasters is the definitive "sample boutique." Based in Brighton, England, this label has been providing pristine audio libraries for more than a decade. Content has been expansive and evolving over the years, with hundreds upon hundreds of royalty-free packs to inspire amateurs and seasoned artists alike.

UltraLite-mk4

 

MOTU 8Pre ES - preamp

 

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Model, zamknięty w obudowie rack 1U, wykorzystuje przetworniki D/A ESS Sabre32 i może obsługiwać jednocześnie 52 kanały audio oferując 24 wejścia i 28 wyjść. Naturalnie ich liczba zmniejsza się w zależności od wybranej częstotliwości próbkowania (przy najwyższej obsługiwanej wartości 192 kHz jest to 8 wejść i 2 wyjścia). MOTU 8pre-es może współpracować zarówno z komputerami PC i Mac, jak również z urządzeniami mobilnymi z systemem iOS.

52 simultaneous audio channels

24 inputs and 28 outputs, all independent

Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors and optical expanders. All I/O is available simultaneously.

Superb analog audio quality

Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology

Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers measured 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.

Redesigned mic channels

Cutting-edge components deliver ultra-transparent sound

Eight transparent mic preamps deliver superb -108 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN performance. Each mic channel has individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power and digital remote control.

High-performance Thunderbolt and USB drivers for Mac and PC

Ultra-low latency and renowned rock-solid performance

Round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt with high-performance DAW hosts.

Universal connectivity

USB and Thunderbolt for Mac, PC and iOS

Connect to your Mac or PC with Thunderbolt or Hi-speed USB 2.0, with up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out) over Thunderbolt. Or stream dozens of audio channels to and from your Mac over AVB/TSN Ethernet using a standard, affordable CAT-5e cable up to 100 meters long. Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connect to your iPad with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).

Control room features

Take control of your recording sessions

Take control of your recording sessions with the built-in talkback mic and front-panel talk button. Connect two sets of speakers and check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B speaker select buttons.

DSP mixing and effects

Console-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 busses

A full-fledged 48-input digital mixer delivers 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you'll feel right at home. If you've ever wished to mix on a large console, the driver's seat is now yours.

Modeled vintage effects processing

Vintage processing with 32-bit float precision

Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs. The 8pre-es DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.

Flexible matrix routing and splitting

Route your audio anywhere with one-click ease

Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the audio network.

Web app control from any device

Control everything from your laptop, tablet, and smartphone

The software that you use to control the 8pre-es doesn't reside on your hard drive. It's a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the 8pre-es onboard DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform - Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android - as long as it shares the same network

Touch Console

The art of the mix on your touchscreen

Designed specifically for touchscreen operation, Touch Console delivers a whole new mixing experience. Access Touch Console from your tablet or smartphone to effortlessly control the powerful 48-channel mixer and effects in the 8pre-es. With large targets for your fingers, multi-touch operation and intuitive design, you can tap, swipe and pinch your way to a perfect mix, every time.

Stand-alone operation with the wireless control

No computer or laptop needed

Connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi routers with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, powerful 48-channel mixing, and DSP effects.

Solid metal chassis

MOTU interfaces are built to last

Like all MOTU interfaces, the 8pre-es aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the solid feeling of the 8pre-es metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction.

System expansion/networking

Expand your system with more I/O and Wi-Fi control

Add a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e Ethernet cable.

Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB/TSN Switch (sold separately).

Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB/TSN switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

Advanced Extras

The engineering behind the 8pre-es runs deep to give your audio recordings the depth of quality they deserve

Two banks of optical

Two optical banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at 48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz or a single stereo TOSLink pair at rates up to 96kHz.

Balanced analog

8pre-es balanced I/O connections are well-protected against RF interference, AC hum, and other noise-producing environmental factors.

Time code support

Converts SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and passes MTC on to any MTC-compatible host software.

Two headphone jacks

Each headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent front-panel volume control.

DC-coupled TRS outputs

Use the 8pre-es to manipulate sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.

Audio analysis tools

Includes an oscilloscope, real-time FFT, X-Y Plot, and graphic phase analysis.

AudioDesk

Powerful audio workstation technology for Mac and Windows

Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.

8pre-es Feature Summary

Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters

Eight transparent mic inputs deliver superb 129 dBu EIN with 118 dB dynamic range. Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.

New dual-LCD design

Two full-color LCDs display all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.

Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers

Round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt with high-performance DAW hosts.

Universal connectivity

Connect to your Mac or PC with Thunderbolt or Hi-speed USB 2.0, with up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out) over Thunderbolt. Or stream dozens of audio channels to and from your Mac over AVB/TSN Ethernet using a standard, affordable CAT-5e cable up to 100 meters long. Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connect to your iPad with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).

52 simultaneous audio channels

24 inputs and 28 outputs, including eight transparent remote-controllable mic inputs with individual gain/pad/48V, 8 TRS analog out, two banks of optical, word clock I/O and two front-panel headphone jacks.

DSP mixing and effects processing

Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 32 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression.

32-bit floating point processing

The 8pre-es mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.

Modeled vintage effects processing

Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.

Flexible matrix routing and splitting

Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network.

Control room features

Built-in talkback mic with front-panel ""talk"" button and""A/B"" speaker select buttons.

Precision Digital Trim

Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs) provides accurate adjustments in 1 dB increments.

Stand-alone operation with the wireless control

Connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi routers with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, powerful 48-channel mixing and DSP effects.

New Touch Console web app control

Control everything from mobile-friendly web app software on any laptop, tablet, and smartphone connected to your local Wi-Fi network.

System expansion

Add a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).

AVB/TSN audio networking

Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB/TSN switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

Two headphone jacks

Each headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent front-panel volume control.

Two banks of optical I/O

Connect outboard digital processors, digital mixers or other gear. Two banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at 48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz or a single stereo TOSLink pair at rates up to 96kHz.

Time code support

Converts SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and passes MTC on to any MTC-compatible host software.

Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS)

DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produce imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the 8pre-es is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code.

DC-coupled TRS outputs

Use the 8pre-es to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.

Instrument tuner and audio analysis tools

Includes an oscilloscope, real-time FFT, X-Y Plot, and graphic phase analysis.

AudioDesk

Workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.

 

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MOTU 828 ES

 

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Nowy interfejs wykorzystuje przetworniki D/A ESS Sabre32 i może obsługiwać jednocześnie 60 kanałów audio oferując 28 wejść i 32 wyjścia. Oczywiście ich liczba zmienia się w zależności od częstotliwości próbkowania (przy najwyższej obsługiwanej wartości 192 kHz będzie to 10 wejść i 14 wyjść). MOTU 828es może współpracować zarówno z komputerami PC i Mac, jak również z urządzeniami mobilnymi z systemem iOS. Dzięki sterownikom dla Windows i MacOS X urządzenie oferuje niską latencję przy połączeniu przez Thunderbolt i USB.

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Interfejs jest wyposażony w dwa wejścia MIC/LINE/INSTR typu combo [XLR/jack] z oddzielnymi pokrętłami GAIN, włącznikami zasilania Phantom +48V i tłumikami Pad. Do dyspozycji mamy też po 8 wejść i wyjść analogowych [jack 1/4”], wyjście MAIN (L, R) typu XLR oraz dwa wyjścia słuchawkowe z niezależną regulacją głośności. Model 828es udostępnia ponadto po dwie pary cyfrowych wejść i wyjść optycznych, koaksjalne złącza S/PDIF (IN, OUT), wejście i wyjście MIDI oraz złącza WORD CLOCK (IN, OUT/THRU). Do tego dochodzą porty Thunderbolt i USB2.0 oraz NETWORK [RJ45] (AVB Ethernet). Urządzenie wyposażono też w gniazdo prądowe IEC.

Interfejs 828es udostępnia też wbudowany mikrofon TALKBACK oraz sekcję kontroli odsłuchu z przyciskami A i B (możemy podłączyć dwie pary monitorów i przełączać między nimi), MUTE i MONO. Na panelu przednim znajdziemy też dwa wyświetlacze oraz pokrętła MENU i MONITOR. Pokładowy mikser DSP udostępnia 48 wejść, 7 stereofonicznych szyn AUX, 3 grupy, dostęp do 64 wejść sieciowych oraz rozmaite efekty (m.in. pogłos, korektor, bramkę szumów i kompresor). Do dyspozycji mamy również matrycę pozwalającą na elastyczną konfigurację sygnałów audio.

W przypadku portu Thunderbolt – do częstotliwości 96 kHz – urządzenie oferuje wsparcie dla maks. 256 kanałów audio (możliwość jednoczesnego nagrywania 128 kanałów i odtwarzania 128). Korzystając z kolei z portu USB, z poziomu komputera mamy maks. dostęp do 128 kanałów (64 I/O; 44.1 lub 48 kHz). Port NETWORK umożliwia podłączenie dodatkowego interfejsu AVB, natomiast jeśli skorzystamy z opcjonalnego przełącznika AVB Switch możliwe jest połączenie z maks. pięcioma urządzeniami. Interfejs 828es może stać się również częścią większej sieci AVB.

Do obsługi wszystkich funkcji i parametrów urządzenia służy aplikacja internetowa Pro Audio Control dostępna z poziomu dowolnej przeglądarki niezależnie od systemu operacyjnego (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android). Do interfejsu 828es dodawane są też programy Discovery, AudioDesk oraz MOTU Audio Tools. Możliwa jest też współpraca z aplikacją dla urządzeń mobilnych z systemem iOS.

 

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MOTU LP32 Interfejs audio

 

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LP32 to interfejs audio z optycznym ADAT, router, spliter, konwerter i mixer z rozwiązaniami sieciowymi i łączności AVB-TSN do USB 2.0 (kompatybilny z USB 3.0 i iOS). LP32 dostarcza cztery niezależne banki wejść i wyjść optycznych (w formatach ADAT, SMUX and TOSlink), 64 kanały USB i 32 kanały sieci AVB-TSN. Dodatkowymi zaletami są, sterowniki z ultra niską latencją, miksowanie 48 kanałów, efekty DSP i kontrola przez Wi-Fi.

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32 kanały audio ADAT optical “lightpipe” – cztery niezależne banki 8-kanałowego ADAT optical 44.1 lub 48 kHz lub 4-kanałowy SMUX (16 kanałów total) z 88.2 lub 96 kHz.

Wsparcie dla TOSLink – Każde indywidualne wejście lub wyjście optyczne, ma możliwość przełączenia do TOSLink Stereo (optyczne S/PDIF), niezależnie od bieżących ustawień częstotliwości próbkowania (od 44.1 do 96 kHz).

Router, konwerter i spliter w jednym – możliwość wysłania któregokolwiek wejścia do każdego wyjścia, lub rozdzielenia na kanały z wieloma wyjściami. Możliwość konwertowania wielu formatów (AES3, S/PDIF, AVB-TSN i USB). Routowanie z i do komputera oraz któregokolwiek urządzenia w sieci AVB-TSN.

Samodzielne operacje z kontrolą bezprzewodową – Wystarczy podłączyć router Wi-Fi zwykłym kablem Ethernet aby bezprzewodowo kontrolować ustawienia urządzenia, routowanie/splisowanie, miksowanie 48 kanałów i efekty DSP.

Miksowanie DSP i przetwarzanie efektów – Cyfrowy mikser 48 wejść , 7x stereo aux, 3 grupy stereo, dostęp do 32 wejść sieciowych, efektów DSP (reverb, EQ, bramka i kompresor)

Ultra niska latencja – wydajne sterowniki MOTU, uniwersalna łączność przez USB 2.0 i AVB (kompatybilne z 3.0 i iOS)

Uniwersalna kontrola z każdego urządzenia – możliwość kontroli z ulubionej przeglądarki na laptopie tablecie czy smartfonie podłączonych do lokalnej sieci Wi-Fi.

 

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