The mixer in the UltraLite AVB is a complete departure from earlier models. In fact, it's identical to the mixer found in MOTU's flagship 1248 and 16A interfaces. 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.
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Technical Specifications
| Sample rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
| Mic inputs | 2 x XLR mic inputs Preamp gain: 0 to +60 dB (digitally controlled) |
| Analog inputs | 2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel) 6 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) Max level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22) |
| Analog outputs | 8 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled) Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20) 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone |
| Digital I/O | 1 bank (8 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 1 bank (4 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) |
| Total I/O | 18 inputs and 18 outputs (36 total) at 1x sample rates 14 inputs and 14 outputs (28 total) at 2x sample rates 10 inputs and 10 outputs (20 total) at 4x sample rates |
| Computer I/O | 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant USB 3.0 and iOS compatible 1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite) |
| Computer I/O channels | USB 2.0 (44.1 to 48 kHz): 64 in/out USB 2.0 (88.2 to 96 kHz): 32 in/out USB 2.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 24 in/out AVB Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out, depending on host computer speed |
| MIDI I/O | 1 x MIDI IN 1 x MIDI OUT 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host |
| Headphone | 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable) |
| Phantom power | 2 x individual +48V |
| Network I/O | 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (100 Mbps) |
| AVB streams (8 channels per stream) |
3 in / 3 out @ 44.1 or 48 kHz 2 in / 2 out @ 88.2 or 96 kHz 1 in / 1 out @ 176.4 or 192 kHz |
| Front panel | 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input 1 x digital rotary encoders • main/phone volume 2 x digital rotary encoders • guitar input gain/power 2 x digital rotary encoders • mic preamp gain 4 x switches • (2) Pad and (2) 48V Phantom switch 128 x 48 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav |
| Power | External 12-18V DC power supply 1.0A max • tip pos or neg |
| Dimensions and weight |
(width x depth x height, enclosure only) 8.6 x 7 x 1.75 inches 22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm 2.5 lbs / 1.13 kg |
Included Software
- MOTU Discovery App for Mac & PC (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
- MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
- MOTU Pro Audio Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
- MOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer)
- AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & PC (separate download)
Operating Systems
- For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.11 or later; Windows 7* or later
- For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Analog I/O Specifications
|
Connector type |
Dynamic range (A-weighted) |
THD+N (unweighted) |
Max level |
Trim range (in 1 dB steps) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line output | 1/4" TRS, balanced, tip hot | 123 dB | -112 dB | +20 dBu | 24 dB (-4 to +20) |
| Line input | 1/4" TRS, bal/unbal, tip hot | 110 dB | -102 dB | +24 dBu | 118 dBu (-96 to +22) |
| Mic input | XLR, balanced, pin 2 hot | 112 dB | -104 dB | +24 dBu (with pad) |
60 dB |
| Phones | 1/4", TRS stereo | 112 dB | -94 dB | Max. 80 mw | 128 dB |
| Phones | 1/4", TRS stereo | 112 dB | -94 dB | Max. 80 mw | 128 dB |
Compatible Mac Software
The UltraLite AVB ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
- Apple Logic Pro
- Apple Logic Express
- Apple Garage Band
- Apple SoundTrack Pro
- Ableton Live
- Propellerhead Record & Reason
- Steinberg Cubase
- Cockos Reaper
- Native Instruments Kontakt
- Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
Compatible Windows Software
The UltraLite AVB ships with standard ASIO and Wave drivers for Windows 7*, 8 and 10 for compatibility with virtually all ASIO- and Wave-compatible audio apps, including:
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
- Ableton Live
- Cakewalk Sonar
- Steinberg Cubase
- Propellerhead Record & Reason
- Image Line FL Studio
- Sony Vegas Pro
- Sony Sound Forge
- Sony Acid
- Cockos Reaper
- Native Instruments Kontakt
- Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
