The fifth-generation MOTU UltraLite-mk5 packs 40 simultaneous channels — 18-in and 22-out — in a compact, portable USB audio interface that vaunts reference-quality ESS SABRE PRO D/A and an astonishing 2.4ms of round-trip latency. The UltraLite-mk5's dual microphone preamps offer crystal-clear audio capture, and with this much I/O at your disposal, you'll have no trouble integrating your favorite outboard hardware. This high-performance audio interface's loopback functionality makes podcasting and livestreaming a piece of cake. Likewise, thanks to excellent-sounding onboard DSP and overhauled CueMix 5 software, achieving spot-on monitor mixes is super simple. Compatible with Mac, PC, and iOS.

The UltraLite-mk5's analog outputs are DC-coupled, making it compatible with audio-to-CV software like Silent Way or VCV rack, making it the perfect interface for coupling your favorite DAW with your eurorack system.

Features:

• 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 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