0% up to 48 Months on over 110 Brands!

New & Current Vintage King Card Holders

$ 649 .95
No interest if paid in full within 12 months Learn more
In Stock
Orders placed by 4:00pm ET Monday - Friday will ship the same day. To inquire if this item is available to ship sooner or is in one of our stores, please call 888.653.1184 or chat with us.

SKU

154693

MOTU UltraLite-mk5 18x22 USB Audio Interface with DSP

18x22 USB audio interface featuring superb sound quality and performance, 40 simultaneous ins/outs (18 x 22), onboard DSP, mixing and effects, and universal connectivity

MFR# 8453

Product Description

Best-in-class audio quality

The MOTU 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).

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).

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

FEATURES:

  • Superb sound quality & performance
  • 40 simultaneous ins/outs (18 x 22)
  • Onboard DSP, mixing and effects
  • Universal connectivity
  • Loopback and other advanced extras
  • CueMix 5 console app (Mac/Win/iOS)
  • Performer Lite workstation software

I/O (18x22)

  • 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

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 12.4 or higher

Product Specifications

Condition New
Width 8.6 in
Depth 6.9 in
Height 1.7 in
Unit Weight 2.9 lb
Chassis Desktop
Input Connectors Digital Coaxial, Optical, 1/4-inch TRS, XLR Combo Jack TRS
Output Connectors Digital Coaxial, Optical, 1/4-inch TRS
Computer Connection USB
MIDI Connections In, Out
Maximum Sampling Rate 192 kHz
Digital Format AES/EBU, S/PDIF, SMUX

Product Reviews

No one has written a review yet. Be the first!

* Required Fields

Share Your Opinion

The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. That's where you come in! Let the pro audio world hear your voice with a review of the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 18x22 USB Audio Interface with DSP . Once you submit your review, please check your email and verify your address to have it posted.

How do you rate this product?
I would like to thank VK for the wonderful sales assistance, service and prices. This was my first purchase with you and it won't be my last. I only wish I'd discovered you years ago!
Matthew R.
I had two Grammy wins this year - Ray LaMontagne & Carolina Chocolate Drops. Both made with help from Vintage King!
Ryan F.
In almost 20 years in Pro audio buying, never did I receive a unit so well packed and exactly as described. Works flawlessly. The whole process has been so smooth. I will never hesitate to do business with you guys in the future and will recommend you to everyone I know.
Martin C.
This was my first experience buying something from Vintage King (although I surf the "used" categories on the website frequently!), and, despite being on the other side of the world, I had absolutely no trouble and everything went very smoothly.
Phil T.
The speed of delivery exceeded my expectations! I was VERY pleased that my shipment arrived in time for a scheduled vocal tracking session. The packing insured that my order arrived safely. And the sales staff responded quickly to questions regarding the product.
James P.
Thank you so much! Vintage King has been so fair and easy to work with. I can't thank you enough. It feels good to trust such a hefty purchase to folks who are so helpful and knowledgeable. Vintage King is a sound designers dream store.
Noa L.
You guys have excellent customer service and I am excited about the next upgrade I complete on my fifth recording facility. I've been in the studio business for forty plus years. The salesman I worked with at Vintage King was the best of the best. You all rock!
Robby T.
I would recommend Vintage King to any one looking for top-class gear, unbeatable customer service and the best prices on the map!
Jake D.
My experience with Vintage King was excellent. The order was here fast considering it was out of stock. The sales person had SKB send it to me directly and I couldn't have been more pleased.
Michael D.
From the minute I placed my order I was kept well-informed through each step in your process. Even though I was buying a comparatively modest piece of gear, your attention to detail made me feel like I was purchasing a six-figure mixing desk.
Thomas W.
I am a new customer of yours. You guys provided me the absolute best deals in ordering all the equipment to power my brand new recording studio. Your customer service is amazing and i will always deal with you from here on out.
Rob M.
Thanks for your great service and getting this out today. You guys really are the Kings!
Alan B.
Better than expected! Truly impeccable service. Your team was professional, knowledgeable, provided speedy delivery above and beyond standard. Vintage King Audio is definitely my go to for all of my audio and information needs.
James O.