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UltraLite-mk5
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User Guide
1280 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Business voice: (617) 576-2760
Business fax: (617) 576-3609
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Web site: www.motu.com
Tech support: www.motu.com/support

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  • Page 1 UltraLite-mk5 ™ User Guide 1280 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 Business voice: (617) 576-2760 Business fax: (617) 576-3609 Title Page Web site: www.motu.com Tech support: www.motu.com/support...
  • Page 2 Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this MOTU product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating conditions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A Typical UltraLite-mk5 Setup UltraLite-mk5 Front Panel UltraLite-mk5 Rear Panel About the UltraLite-mk5 Packing List and System Requirements Software Installation Hardware Installation Part 2: Using the UltraLite-mk5 Front Panel Operation CueMix 5 Working with Host Audio Software Part 3: Appendices Troubleshooting Audio Specifications...

  • Page 5: Part 1: Getting Started

    Part 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide

    How to use the UltraLite-mk5 with your 5 Proceed to “For all users” below. ■ recording software. WINDOWS USERS START HERE How to get the most out of the UltraLite-mk5. ■ 1 BEFORE you connect the UltraLite-mk5 to ☛ your computer, visit motu.com/UltraLite-mk5- Register your UltraLite-mk5 to gain access to start to download and run MOTU Gen 5 Setup.

  • Page 8: Typical Ultralite-Mk5 Setup

    A Typical UltraLite-mk5 Setup Mic or guitar Mic or guitar MIC LINE/INST BACK SELECT GAIN MAIN (HOLD) PHONES Headphones Main speakers Keyboards and synths MIDI modules MIDI controller Aux speakers MIDI 15V DC USB C OPTICAL S/PDIF MAIN OUT LINE OUT...

  • Page 9: Ultralite-Mk5 Front Panel

    UltraLite-mk5 Front Panel 1. These Mic/Line/Inst inputs are XLR/TRS combo jacks 4. This portion of the screen displays level meters for all 8. Power and Volume control for phones and main outs. that accept either a mic cable or a quarter-inch cable, analog inputs and outputs.

  • Page 10: Ultralite-Mk5 Rear Panel

    To hear audio playback from your host audio software on 24-bit ADAT optical digital I/O at 1x sample rates (44.1 or 48 UltraLite-mk5’s MIDI IN port to the MIDI OUT port on the the MAIN OUT pair, assign audio tracks (and master fader) kHz) and 4 channels at 2x sample rates (88.2 or 96 kHz).

  • Page 11: About The Ultralite-Mk5

    About the UltraLite-mk5 CHAPTER The UltraLite-mk5 is an 18 x 22 USB audio All inputs and outputs are discrete. For example, interface with mixing, DSP effects, and very high using a mic input does not “steal” an input from quality A/D/A conversion at sample rates up to the TRS analog I/O bank.
  • Page 12 On-board DSP with mixing and processing S/PDIF The UltraLite-mk5 is equipped with a DSP engine The UltraLite-mk5 rear panel provides S/PDIF that drives a 24 x 14 monitor mixer, which supplies input and output in two different formats: RCA each analog output pair with a unique monitor “coax”...
  • Page 13 mixing, graphic editing, music notation editing, real-time effects plug-ins with crossfades, support for many third-party audio plug-ins, sample- accurate editing and placement of audio, and more. A B O U T T H E U L T R A L I T E - M K 5...
  • Page 14 A B O U T T H E U L T R A L I T E - M K 5...

  • Page 15: Packing List And System Requirements

    CHAPTER System Requirements PACKING LIST PLEASE REGISTER TODAY! The UltraLite-mk5 ships with the items listed Please register the UltraLite-mk5 today: visit below. If any of these items are not present in the www.motu.com/register. box when you first open it, please immediately As a registered user, you will be eligible to receive contact your dealer or MOTU.
  • Page 16 P A C K I N G L I S T A N D S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T S...

  • Page 17: Software Installation

    Software installation ........17 If you don’t want to operate the UltraLite-mk5 as a USB audio class compliant device, or if you are Audio drivers .

  • Page 18: Cuemix 5 App

    You can then experiment with ASIO Driver support lower settings from there. Be mindful, however, On Windows, to enable the UltraLite-mk5 in your when reducing the safety offset, as this parameter ASIO host software, choose the MOTU can have a significant impact on your computer UltraLite-mk5 ASIO driver, as shown in Figure 7-1 system’s performance.

  • Page 19: Working With Host Audio Software

    Core MIDI- compatible program Launching Audio MIDI Setup Figure 3-2: Connecting devices to the UltraLite-mk5. In this example, a 1 Make sure your UltraLite-mk5 interface is controller keyboard is connected to the UltraLite-mk5’s MIDI IN, and a connected (a USB connection is required) and sound module is connected to the UltraLite-mk5 MIDI OUT.
  • Page 20 Figure 3-3: Device settings. 4 Repeat the above steps for each MIDI device connected to the interface. 5 When you are finished, quit Audio MIDI Setup. Your configuration is automatically saved as the default configuration, and it is shared with all Core MIDI-compatible software.

  • Page 21: Usb Audio Interface Setup

    (Lightning) ........22 A typical UltraLite-mk5 setup ......22...

  • Page 22: Hardware Installation

    AC power engage the corresponding front-panel phantom power switch. Use the UltraLite-mk5 as an iOS audio interface, or control it from your iOS device. Preamp gain The UltraLite-mk5 preamps provides 74 dB of Use this setup for iOS devices with a Lightning ■...
  • Page 23 Main outs Like all I/O on the UltraLite-mk5, the main combo jack, which supports line level signals up to outputs operate as an independent pair (they don’t +20 dBu. share signal with any other output pair). In a...
  • Page 24 UltraLite-mk5. There are two ways to do this: Figure 4-3: The setup for synchronizing a S/PDIF device with the UltraLite-mk5. Sync is achieved via the digital I/O connection itself. ☛ A. Resolve the optical device to the UltraLite-mk5 The S/PDIF ports are disabled when the interface is operating at a 176.4 or 192 kHz.

  • Page 25: Midi Connections

    MIDI Device stand-alone operation. This can be enabled from the front panel Settings menu. Figure 4-4: Connecting a MIDI device to the UltraLite-mk5. One-way MIDI connections MIDI devices that do not receive MIDI data, such as a dedicated keyboard controller, guitar controller, or drum pad, only need Connection B shown in Figure 4-4.
  • Page 26 H A R D W A R E I N S T A L L A T I O N...
  • Page 27 Part 2 Using the UltraLite-mk5...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Operation

    Front Panel Operation CHAPTER The high-resolution OLED screen displays level setting (item #3 in the Devices tab on page 33). meters for all analog inputs and outputs and The Clock Source setting can also be found (and activity indicators for MIDI, optical and S/PDIF changed) in the front panel screen menu.
  • Page 30 “Optical I/O” on page 24. MIDI Thru When enabled, MIDI data passes directly from the MIDI input to the MIDI output when the UltraLite-mk5 is disconnected from USB (running standalone). IP Address Displays the IP address for the device. About Displays the serial number and firmware version for the device.

  • Page 31: Cuemix

    UltraLite-mk5. It is a standard Visit motu.com/ultralite-mk5-start to get the latest MOTU Gen 5 installer or setup and run it on your software application installed on your Mac or PC computer. Visit the Apple App Store to install the when you run the MOTU Gen 5 installer or setup app.

  • Page 32: Home Tab

    (effects added, channel documentation for details. 6. The tabs give you access to the muted, etc.) on-board mixing and effects. The UltraLite-mk5 is a capable 24 x 14 C U E M I X 5...

  • Page 33: Device Tab

    Open... to launch the firmware driver channels. can show level before or after the updater app. 3. Choose the Clock Source. Your MOTU channel fader setting. See “Mix 9. A Device Preset is a ‘snapshot’ of all device will resolve its digital clock to 13.

  • Page 34: Input Tab

    #7 on page 32) and on the front analog input channel strip provides effects applied, choose Post Fx. panel of the UltraLite-mk5, includ- EQ and compression. The mic/line/ 6. S/PDIF Input level meters are Please note: once the signal is ing preamp gain, 48V phantom inst inputs include gating.

  • Page 35: Output Tab

    However, if you would like to different format for the IN and OUT. mines which outputs are controlled use the UltraLite-mk5 as an ADAT See “Optical I/O” on page 47. by the Main Out volume knob on the 3. Meters and volume control for the optical expander, choose ADAT as UltraLite-mk5’s front panel (item #8...

  • Page 36: Mix Tabs

    “Solo” appears next to the mix live signals from the UltraLite-mk5’s name in the sidebar on the left to inputs (from the band), plus alert you that channels are soloed in playback from the computer.

  • Page 37: Mix Inputs

    2. These are the six line inputs on the mixes. being sent to the mix’s output. rear panel of the UltraLite-mk5. All 5. This channel is the Reverb mix (item mixes include these channels. #2 on page 36). When you bring up 8.

  • Page 38: Input Channel Strip

    INPUT CHANNEL STRIP 1. Click this EQ thumbnail to access the parametric EQ and other channel settings. EQ is only available on analog inputs and mix bus master faders. See “Four- band parametric EQ” on page 40. 2. Click this thumbnail to access the Gate, Compressor and other channel settings.

  • Page 39: Channel Settings

    CHANNEL SETTINGS Click any of the items at the top of a 4. Drag the Frequency/Gain handle for 8. Click filter settings to edit them 12. Click to access the Parametric EQ channel strip (items #1, 2 or 3 on an EQ band to change the frequency directly.

  • Page 40: Mixer Effects

    4x operation. EQ filter controls DSP-driven mixing and effects The EQ filters have three controls (item #8 on The UltraLite-mk5 effects are driven by a page 39): powerful DSP that delivers 32-bit precision and plenty of bandwidth for no-latency processing.

  • Page 41: Gate

    GATE COMPRESSOR Mic/line/inst channels 1-2 (item 1 on page 37) All analog input channels (items 1 and 2 on provide a Gate (Figure 6-1). page 37) provide a Compressor (Figure 6-2). Gain reduction meter Threshold Threshold handle handle Figure 6-1: The Gate. Figure 6-2: The Compressor.

  • Page 42: Reverb

    REVERB Predelay Predelay is the amount of time before the acoustic To access the reverb settings: go to the Reverb bus energy from the source returns to the listener, tab (item #2 on page 36) and then click the after reflecting off the surfaces of the listening thumbnail at the top of the reverb bus fader, as space.

  • Page 43: Mix Input Meters

    THE CUEMIX 5 IOS APP CueMix 5 is also available as an app for iOS and allows you to control the UltraLite-mk5 from your iOS device. Simply download it from the App Store. Also see “iOS setup (USB-C)” on page 21 and “iOS setup (Lightning)”...
  • Page 44 C U E M I X 5...
  • Page 45 Run the CueMix 5 app ........45 Choose the UltraLite-mk5 ......46 If you have devices connected to the optical ports, Reducing monitoring latency.

  • Page 46: Working With Host Audio Software

    This delay is caused by the amount of time it takes for audio to make the entire round trip through Figure 7-1: Choosing the MOTU Pro Audio ASIO driver in Cubase. your computer, from when it first enters an input...
  • Page 47 UltraLite-mk5 “speaks” to your computer in won’t hear record-enabled tracks in your DAW. buffers, rather than one sample at a time. The size Also note that the UltraLite-mk5 does not support of these buffers determine how much delay you Direct Hardware Playthrough in Digital Performer,...
  • Page 48 Figure 7-3: In Cubase or Nuendo, choose Devices menu > Device Setup. hand, if you increase the buffer size, you reduce Select your interface (UltraLite-mk5), then click the Control Panel the load on your computer, freeing up bandwidth button to access the window above and the Buffer Size setting.
  • Page 49 LOOPBACK Use the Loopback 1-2 input channels provided by the UltraLite-mk5 audio driver to send USB audio output from your computer – or any UltraLite-mk5 mix – back to the computer. Choose the desired source from the Loopback menu (item #4 on page 33).
  • Page 50 W O R K I N G W I T H H O S T A U D I O S O F T W A R E...

  • Page 51: Part 3: Appendices

    Part 3 Appendices...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    MOTU.com, or fill out and mail the does not support input monitoring, you will need included registration card. Doing so entitles you to to use the mixer in the UltraLite-mk5. Please see technical support and notices about new products “Monitoring through the UltraLite-mk5” on and software updates.
  • Page 54 The pages in the manual that refer to the ■ features or operation of your MOTU Device or Tech support hotline: (617) 576-3066 (Monday ■ Performer Lite with which you are having trouble.

  • Page 55: Audio Specifications

    Audio Specifications APPENDIX MIC in Connector Type Combo-style, XLR / TRS Pin 2 hot, tip hot Impedance load 2.8 k ohm -20 dB, Switchable per channel Phantom power +48V, switchable per channel DIN 45596 / IEC 61938-P48 -129 dBu A-weighted, 20-20k, 150 ohm Dynamic Range 115 dB A-weighted...
  • Page 56 Line In Connector Type 1/4” Female, TRS Balanced/unbalanced, Tip hot Specification Complies with EBU-R68 / SMPTE RP-155 Impedance Load 20 k ohm balanced Dynamic Range 120 dB A-weighted THD+N -113 dB 1 kHz, 24 dBu, unweighted, unity gain Frequency Response ±0.05 dB, 20 Hz/20 kHz Ref.

  • Page 57: Half-Rack Mounting Kit

    APPENDIX The Half-Rack Mounting Kit (sold separately) lets INSTRUCTIONS you mount the UltraLite-mk5 in a standard Using the included 2.5 mm hex wrench: 19-inch equipment rack. Visit the web store at 1 Remove the hex screws (B) on both side panels motu.com to purchase this kit or contact your...
  • Page 58 A P P E N D I X C : H A L F - R A C K M O U N T I N G K I T...

  • Page 59: Half-Rack Coupler Kit

    APPENDIX The Half-Rack Coupler Kit (sold separately) lets INSTRUCTIONS you mount the UltraLite-mk5 side by side with 1 On a smooth flat surface, place two half-rack units (D) upside down and side by side. Make sure another UltraLite-mk5 (or similar unit) in a their front panels are facing in the same direction.
  • Page 60 A P P E N D I X D : H A L F - R A C K C O U P L E R K I T...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index +4dB analog input Core Audio driver -10dB analog input Core MIDI Factory defaults 57, 59 19-inch rack installation Audio MIDI Setup Firmware -20 dB pad benefits select image 32, 34 45, 46 control from computer Cubase updating control from front panel clock source 30, 33 version...
  • Page 62 Mix tabs (CueMix 5) Monitoring thru headphones 23, 32 thru main outs Keyboard controller QuickStart Guide with/without FX 23, 34 connecting MOTU Digital Performer 7, 31 Gen5 Installer 57, 59 Rack installation Performer Lite Latency 18, 33, 46, 48 Ratio...
  • Page 63 23, 34 To USB Host TOSLink 10, 12, 24, 34, 35 monitoring live 24, 35 output source Trim TRS analog inputs/outputs TRS connectors UltraLite-mk5 ASIO driver setup example specifications summary of features UltraLite-mk5 33, 43 presets Unbalanced analog class compliance...
  • Page 64 I N D E X...

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