MOTU Ultralite MK4 USB Audio Interface

Full Description

The finest sound

MOTU interfaces are renowned for their high-fidelity sound and great, all-round performance. The MK4 lives up to this legend, whilst still being compact enough to be easily transported and stored when not in use. Thanks to its incredible 123dB dynamic range, the MK4 is able to hold its own against some of the finest recording interfaces available on the market. The inclusion of optimised drivers guarantee a mere round-trip latency of 1.6ms when recording at 96kHz via Thunderbolt.

Industry standard components

From drums to strings, and pianos to vocals. It's hard to make bad recordings when you've got MOTU preamps in your set-up. These studio-grade preamps guarantee crystal clear, transparent reproduction of virtually any instrument or voice. Their low-noise floor and extensive dynamic range makes every source sound wholly natural. So much so that upon later playback, you'll be forgiven for forgetting that you're not in the same room as the artist!

Polished sounds from the get-go

The MOTU MK4 comes complete with its very own integrated digital mixer. Thanks to its large-console format consisting of 48 channels, seven stereo buses and 32-bit effects processing, you'll feel right at home and will be able to achieve polished results before you've even pressed record.

Incredibly versatile, the on-board classic reverb is capable of producing decay times of up to 60 seconds. Whether you're emulating the the vibe of small drum rooms, or the feeling of falling into oblivion, it'll feel like anything is possible with this reverb in your set-up.

Sculpt your sound using the four band parametric equaliser. Inspired by the iconic range of British consoles that were used when making classic albums for the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Queen and Sting. This EQ offers unparalleled surgical precision when it comes to tonal shaping.

Tame your dynamics with the fat, warm sound of optical compression. Modelled on the iconic LA-2A compressor, you'll be taken right back to the golden age of recording. This compressor is perfect on acoustic instruments, kick drums, basses, electric guitars and vocals.

Optimised protection at all times

Just like every MOTU interface, the MK4 comes complete with a durable, lightweight aluminum alloy chassis. This is perfect for enduring the rigors of live performance and continued use. Thanks to this premium exterior, your interface will look and sound as fresh as the day it left the factory!

Features

• Easily monitor thanks to handy LCD metering screen
• Features rugged, durable aluminum chassis
• Mix remotely from your touch screen device
• Analyse your audio with advanced diagnostic tools

Specifications

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Mic/Guitar Inputs: 2 x combo XLR/TRS mic/guitar inputs
• Preamp Gain: 0 to +60 dB (digitally controlled)
• Instrument Gain: 0 to +30 dB (digitally controlled)
• Analog Inputs: 6 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
• Max Level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22)
• Analog Outputs: 10 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)
  • 1 x stereo S/PDIF on RCA (up to 96 kHz)
• Total 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
• Computer I/O: 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant, USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
• Computer I/O channels:
  • 64 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz)
  • 32 in/out at 2x (88.2 to 96 kHz)
  • 24 in/out at 4x (176.4 to 192 kHz)
• 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
• Front Panel:
  • 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
  • 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
  • 1 x digital rotary encoders (main/phone vol/power)
  • 2 x digital rotary encoders (mic/instr input gain)
  • 4 x switches (2 Pad and 2 48V Phantom power)
  • 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(width x depth x height, enclosure only): 22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm
• Weight: 2.5kg
• Product Code: ULTRALITE-MK4