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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The MOTU Ultralite MK5 Audio Interface builds on the success of the predecessor to offer you best-in-class sound quality, ultra-low latency, a host of world-class DSP effects and a myriad of connectivity and input options to keep up with the demands of the modern day producer. Packing 40 simultaneous channels (18-in and 22-out) in a compact, portable and durable USB audio interface, the MOTU Ultralite MK5 boasts a huge array of flexibility along with world-class performance and sound quality.
The MOTU Ultralite MK5 doesn't just sound and perform well, it's also highly functional and practical. A loopback function makes podcasting and live streaming easier than ever, with a mix of your analog inputs and computer outputs feeding back into the Ultralite and directly to your choice of streaming or podcasting software. A host of onboard DSP effects makes sounding your best easier than ever, without the need for any external equipment or software.
Provided with the Ultralite MK5 Audio Interface is premium software packages to ensure that your audio journey begins the right way, with Performer Lite DAW software containing 100+ virtual instruments and 6GB of loops and samples, your creativity now has no bounds.
Product Ref: 182529
The Ultralite MK5 is powered by renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, featuring ES9026PRO DAC to provide unrivalled performance and sound quality. Achieve pristine sound quality with tremendous headroom thanks to the 125 dB of dynamic range, capturing every nuance and detail of your performance with an almost non-existent -114dB of distortion. This means you can be sure that no matter what sound source you throw at the Ultralite MK5, it will capture the clearest signal possible, allowing you to sound your best every time.
Carefully designed drivers ensure that your performance with the Ultralite MK5 Audio Interface will be rock-solid with industry-leading low latency. Optimized drivers for both Mac and Windows deliver an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of 2.4ms at 96kHz. This is perfect for the modern-day streamer and podcaster, looking to utilise the onboard DSP effects to create studio-ready sounds without sacrificing any latency for smooth and clear recordings. A class-compliant USB provides you with plug-and-play compatibility with iPad and other Apple iOS devices for ultimate flexibility and useability.
An extremely rugged steel enclosure ensures that your Ultralite MK5 can be taken with you anywhere, without needing to worry! Durable and long-lasting, the Ultralite MK5 is the perfect companion for both the studio producer and live gigging musician. With unrivalled performance and sound quality in a compact and portable package, the Ultralite can be your one-stop solution for mobile or stationary recordings. The class-compliant USB output allows you to connect to iPad and other iOS devices to use your Ultralite to play backing tracks during a performance, mixed in with your live inputs with the in-built mixing, without the need for a computer. Using the cutting-edge CueMix 5, you can even mix and control your Ultralite MK5 with your iPad or iPhone.
Integrated into the Ultralite MK5 Audio Interface is the convenient loopback function. Easily route your mixed analog inputs and computer outputs together in the Ultralite and feed this back into your computer directly to your podcasting or streaming host software for hassle-free setups and integration. Combined with the onboard DSP effects, you can create studio ready sounds without the need for any external software or hardware, cutting down on tedious and time-consuming processing. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier.
Included with the Ultralite MK5 Audio Interface is a premium software bundle that provides everything you need to record, edit, mix and master your music to a professional standard quickly and easily. Performer Lite is the perfect place to begin your audio recording journey with an intuitive interface and easy navigation, simply plug in your microphone, guitar or MIDI keyboard and start recording. Performer Lite includes over 100 virtual instruments including world-class acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs and many many more. Don't be held back by creative barriers and experiment with a new range of musical instruments to express your creativity.
Also included with Performer Lite is a staggering 6 GB of free loops and sample packs from leading creators in the industry to kick off your creative process or simply add the finishing touches to your arrangement. Chose from dozens of musical styles and simply drag and drop into your timeline to build your track.
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