MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface

  • B&H # MAULMK3
  • Mfr# 8400

Product Highlights

  • 10 Input / 14 Output
  • 24-Bit/192kHz
  • On-Board DSP Effects
  • Standalone Mode
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP/Vista

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Portable FireWire audio interface with two microphone inputs
Provides ten inputs and fourteen outputs at 44.1/48kHz with no channel sharing. The microphone inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels
Stereo 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF input and output
Separate main outs and a front-panel headphone jack, each with independent volume control
CueMix FX delivers a flexible ten input/fourteen bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends and returns, plus EQ and compression on every input and output
Stand-alone operation allows for programming mixes at the studio and then bringing the UltraLite-mk3 to a gig with no computer needed. Adjustments to the mix can be done on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls
Multiple CueMix FX mixes can be created, including different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Or send/return loops can be added for outboard gear with no latency
Expandable - allows for adding additional interfaces for more I/O as needs grow
Includes drivers for Mac and Windows, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, GSIF, Core Audio and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Macintosh and Windows audio software
Fully compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs
Includes AudioDesk, full-featured, sample-accurate workstation software for the Macintosh with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing and sample-accurate sync
Converters 24-bit
Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz
Analog In 2 x Neutrik combo/XLR
6 x 1/4" TRS phone (balanced/unbalanced)
Analog Outputs 10 x 1/4" TRS phone
1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone
Digital Input Connectors 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF (stereo)
2 x FireWire (shared with output)
Digital Output Connectors 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF (stereo)
2 x FireWire (shared with output)
MIDI In/Out 2 x 5-pin DIN (16-channels I/O)
Sync In/Out S/PIDF
Headphone Output Yes
THD + N Not specified by manufacturer
Dynamic Range Not specified by manufacturer
Frequency Response Not specified by manufacturer
Minimum System Requirements Mac:
OS X 10.4 or later

PC:
Windows XP/Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit
Specialties On-board DSP effects

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MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface
 
4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

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      Reviewed by 4 customers

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      4.0

      A tight little unit

      By Danjam

      from Wisconsin

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Amateur Recording
        • Home Studio
        • Performances
        • Professional Recording

        Comments about MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface:

        Tons of capability packed into a very small package.

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        5.0

        Jump to professional sound.

        By Tonycorea [@]

        from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro.

        About Me Professional Musician

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • 2 pairs HOT XLR's
        • 48v and 3 levels pré-amp
        • All In One
        • Asio
        • At 192k HD AUDIO
        • Clear Sound
        • Compact
        • CPU cold MK3 process ALL
        • Fast professional sound
        • MIDI
        • Mixing and Mastering 100
        • Pre-ampler 100
        • Standalone uses
        • Superb effects REVERB
        • Versatile

        Cons

        • Need a DAW software
        • Reading for best use

        Best Uses

        • Professional Recording

        Comments about MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface:

        Just plug firewire (or not), install the cd package (drivers), and be happy in 20 seconds!

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Small and Powerful

        By El Jefe Gordo

        from Dallas, TX

        About Me Experienced

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home Studio

          Comments about MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface:

          Easy to Use
          Easy to install
          Lots of features in a small package

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          (1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Product works well and install was easy

          By nkb5544

          from vienna, va

          About Me Infrequent User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Install
          • Fast

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • High-End Multimedia

            Comments about MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface:

            Good product.

            • Primary use:
            • Business

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            MOTU UltraLite-mk3 - Portable FireWire Audio Interface
            • External Power Supply (For Stand-Alone Operation)
            • FireWire Cable
            • Software CD ROM
            • Ninety (90) Days Warranty. After 90 Days, Flat Fee for Any Repair
             
             
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