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MOTU UltraLite-mk5

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ManufacturerMOTU
TypeAudio Interface

Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin female48V phantom poweroutput (switchable)
TOSLINK opticalADAT Lightpipeoutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput

What the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

AD/DA Converter 16
Audio Interface 10
Stagebox / Expander 3
Monitor Controller 3
Headphone Amp / Distribution 3
Studio Monitor 2
Channel Strip 1
500-Series Chassis 1
Recorder 1

What can feed the MOTU UltraLite-mk5

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 389
DI / Reamp 5
Preamp 4
Cable 1
Inline Preamp 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.