All user reviews for the MOTU UltraLite

The reputation of the brand
I am the User in dplacement with a MacBook Pro equipped with 4 GB of RAM
Connect all without the slightest problem.
I possde also a Firewire 18/14 MAudio and also no problems.

USE

Absolutely no problem with DInstalling MAC. on the other hand, be careful with Windows because some FireWire configurations are not recognized.
No necessity of reading the manual is clear interface so.

IMPLEMENTATION

The "drivers" are extremely stable.
They are upgraded when this is ncessaire, I suppose?
Logic Pro, I have absolutely no problem meeting.
Jobtiens infrieure a latency of 5 ms, which is ngligeable.
Jarrive record more than 20 tracks without the slightest poblme. I think quon go to del.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I am the User for two years without ever having encountered any problem.
Jadore compact side and being able to use it as a mixer without computer.
I also possde MAudio Firewire 18/14 I find clearer in the violins and string sounds in general.
The report qualitprix is ​​properly done.
If CTAIT again, this is a product that I would take into account.

Why this purchase:
Strength - Quality - Dynamic - Multi direct return (bus 4)

Usage: Mobile Studio - DJ'ing - Montage

UTILIZATION

I use it for more than 5 years and each time it is with the CD-install it works ....

GETTING STARTED

I note also that it is super sensitive to the level of supply therefore best used with supply (transformer) ....


I've always had stability problems on laptop ordis whether live or connect with MPCIMCIA Map.

Once stable, no problems with any software ....

OVERALL OPINION

C "is good stuff set apart my stability problem.

A little pricey at the time, the levels of the converters is not very high!

Cons:

- Pay attention I think there is some model have problems with factory ...!

- No use with Linux!

- Brittle transformer

- They always told me that it is more dedicated hardware MAC!

- For the current price is not bad at all ....


For the record I buy a week before he announced the release of the Hybrid: I had the balls ..... So be careful ... it is often SKY show that we see the future ...!


The little joke one day a guy asked me if it was a CIBIE

is the value for money of the product that has motivated my choice.

I use almost all connectors, input output jack for my compressor for my multi effect spdif, midi to my synth .. and now with traktor to play in the evenings because I bought a 828 that replaces the studio.

UTILIZATION

drivers always up to date and super stable.

I used logic, live and traktor still no problem.

I can use all inputs and outputs simultaneously with no worries latency.

GETTING STARTED

installation without any problem ..

configuration super easy ..

principle defined .. no I did not need the manual.

OVERALL OPINION

this is the oldest product of my studio and simply the best purchase I made for 7 years.

it's been over seven years since the interface makes me good service and I do not feel the need for more expensive.

what I like most is the value of his / price / flexibility.

I redid the choice a second time by taking a 828 for the studio which is almost similar to the ultralite and the compactness of lThis last makes it a perfect ally to play in the evenings.

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
The number of input and output, the reputation of the motu converters for year / na. Firewire cable to connect to my macbook. But especially the size and therefore the possibility of easily take out of my home studio.
With which instruments or systems (console, preamp, DtD ...) you use it and how connections? ...
Firstly it served as my motherboard connected to my mac and my monitor speakers. Then she allowed me to work with the hardware and now it allows me to increase my output of my focusrite to an analog console.

UTILIZATION

RAS!

GETTING STARTED

RAS

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you been using?
Mmmmmh see at least 5 7 years. I actually know!
Did you try many other models before buying it?
No!
What is so special that you like most and least?
nothing to declare!
How do you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...
It is still in service returned after a year. They sent me a brand new after a long battle with the VAS. Since no worries. I think yau fake contact Firewire who grilled so be careful!

The Motu Ultra Lite is a audio interface that connects to your pc through fire wire, you computer would need to have a fire wire port in order for you to be able to use this device. If you don’t have a fire wire port on your computer don’t even bother purchasing this. You will need to get a USB interface instead. There is a large debate on if fire wire is better than USB, in my opinion you wont really be able to tell a difference in quality just maybe the USB will have a little more of a lag, but in most cases the lag is so minimal that the ear cant even pick it up. But there is a lag in fire wire too, so don’t think if you purchase the Motu Ultra Lite that you wont have any lag at all, because all interfaces have some sort of a lag. But you wont be able to tell there is a lag when using the Motu lite.


UTILIZATION

The Motu Ultra Lite is a complex little interface, it is very powerful for it to be such a small unit. There are plenty of ins to run all of your audio in signals into so you can do whatever you want to do with them , in my case I used it to get audio into my pc from external gear.


GETTING STARTED

The sound is very good, you will love the quality. But I think that the price of this unit brand new is a little too expensive. Even a used one can still cost 200 or more dollars today and it has been out for a while now.


OVERALL OPINION

There are several fire wire interfaces that are great, the Motu Ultra Lite is a great one as well, I just feel like it is an overpriced unit because its just too expensive. Maybe if it was this price and it was rack able then it would be different or if they offered a rack able version of this same device I would feel different about it.

What characteristics have motivated your choice?
Its mid-range card
IO number of interesting
Price.

What instruments or systems (console, preamp, DtDs ...) the use and how you connect? ..
DJ setup mainly
Stereo output for playback
SM 58 microphone
A synth

It worked A1.

For what purpose? What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / RAM / Disk, ...)?
DJ / Producer electronic
Mac Pro 1.1 5 gig of ram.

UTILIZATION

Stable drivers and updated regularly, without regression.
Logic used most often.
It can record all analog inputs at the same time without problems.
For latency, I can not remember, but it is in terms of perforation.

GETTING STARTED

Everything is perfect and it's easy.

OVERALL OPINION

I sold it to go to the RME. This is a sound card that I recommend to everyone who wants the connectivity and an average range.

The number of inputs and outputs, firewire, and brand reputation have made me make that choice
I use it with a macbook, can not make it work with a laptop in firewire, I had to try it with 3 or 4 different ordis and not walking. With a tower and with no PRBM mac either (of course ..)
Rec home studio vocals, guitar, bass, live rec, and analysis of its systems for taf.

UTILIZATION

Never a problem in 8 years. First on a pc with windows xp and a firewire card directly on the motherboard. Then on a macbook. Latency inaudible if the session on which you record and read your tracks is on an external hard drive. And even if the case can not handle 4 mix of internally monitoring card.

GETTING STARTED

Plug n Play
Laptop on your way.

OVERALL OPINION

Very good value for money!

I was looking for a versatile and portable sound card.

I ended up changing Pc after an incompatible FireWire controller, attention, capricious beast is on the Texas Instrument chip FireWire not!

On a good laptop PC or a Mac there is no problem.

UTILIZATION

I've never had a crash outside the known problem of generic FireWire chip.
I'm working on ableton and Logic Audio.
The six line input plus two combo mic sound good practices,
Eight output unbalanced line clean.

Latency of 128 sample stable osx. You could stay at 32 and 64 according to the power of my stuff. But there are some swings in this case too with the effect.

Driver updated frequently

GETTING STARTED

Easy install on a bike compatible driver reboot and you're done.
Caution! Cuemix to its own logic, we must forget or tame, especially on the model fx ...

OVERALL OPINION

Nor do I use this card as a concert in six years. DO NOT BREAK SWITCHES OF A FRONT!, But it's solid .. Back in the U.S. sav mandatory two-month wait! And expensive ...

I would change soon for a rm, best known for its preamps. The motu is fine but the gain of the preamp and not always sufficient, with the breath forcibly.

Ever regreté this purchase, it got everywhere! Motu is a solid, clean sound, a format convenient self-powered, solid (except switches). A good semi-pro choice, before the plunge rm

The Motu Ultra Lite is a simple, USB audio interface for use in home studios. This type of interface is a perfect way to start building your small home studio. It's definitely not going to be adequate for an sort of in depth recording, but if you're just looking to get some demos down it will do the job. There are a lot of audio interfaces out there like this, so definitely make sure to do your homework before deciding on one. The UA-25 in particular has two dual XLR-1/4" microphone preamps, each with their own gain knobs and a 1/4" headphone jack in the front. In the back it's MIDI and digital (ADAT) inputs and outputs as well as 1/4" and RCA outputs for your main monitors. It has built in phantom power and can support sample rates up to 96 K.


UTILIZATION

If you understand the basics behind audio interfaces, nothing should seem complicated to you about the Motu Ultra Lite . Once you make your initial connections, there's not too much to be aware of on this, as it's pretty simple. Of course I do understand that those who are looking at something like this probably are just starting out. If you feel lost just looking/hearing about this, grab the manual for some help...


GETTING STARTED

The sound of the mic preamps on the Motu Ultra Lite aren't all that great, but are suitable for laying down demos at the least. Those looking at the UA-25 most likely aren't going to need the best sounding preamps, and if you are I'd suggest you stop reading this review and look elsewhere! You probably couldn't make a professional sounding recording, but if you just want something with a few mic inputs to use in your DAW, the UA-25 sounds just fine for that.


OVERALL OPINION

While there isn't too much that sets the Motu Ultra Lite apart, it's still a solid USB audio interface for very small home studios where you might have this and a microphone and your DAW basically.

I chose this sound card for its number of inputs and outputs, and MOTU's reputation. I use it in my home studio basically to send out 10 to 10 entries in my Mackie mixer.

UTILIZATION

To get everyone in agreement, the drivers work perfectly at home and a PC with Windows XP SP2! I use it with Cubase SX. I used to play at least 12 and it works without problems. For the record, I have not had time to test, but I do not worry ... Latency less than 10ms

GETTING STARTED

Trouble-free installation, simple configuration. French manual found on the net. Not necessarily very useful for me.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for some months and I am fully satisfied. I had a sound card of another brand with the same inputs and outputs, but it has absolutely nothing to do. I love the size (half rack). I like least on the screen, I find it useless. On the occasion of 200 € is a very good deal.
This choice I would do without hesitation.

I went to the Ultralite as it's been years that I sold the MOTU quality but the financial means did not follow. I'm a PC homestudio basic Athlon XP 2400, 1.5 ghz DRR, dd ata 133 ...
I have a SHURE KSM27 mic, I use SONAR 5.

I am interested in this map is that it has all the connectors in a ncessaire homestudio, it is compact and then it's a MOTU LOL

The only connection that my use would have in t is a very useful headphone indpendante between 2 nd. Anyway it is an obstacle easily passable with a headphone amp or dobler

UTILIZATION

No problem on the install, the manual is well done, but only in English so better to have bases in this area. Everything is very simple in the installation, the drivers installed like any other PC peripherals.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are stable trs, no latency due to the internal DSP, Sonar is far more stable than my old card (Hoontech DSP2000).
I put a tps that same master interface CueMix came with the card but it is useful as part of a homestudio

OVERALL OPINION

The quality is incomparable MOTU, the sound is warm prcis and trs is a purchase that I recommend all. I have nothing to reproach him, and for me it s'avre be THE card market

Super caracteritique!
Ultra sound, we are confident now!
We are facing the PRO stuff.
all the connections it takes to make the sound even more anywhere!

UTILIZATION

Super easy, no worries, 1 min.

GETTING STARTED

Driver super stable.
SOUND! it leaves far derrire the FireBox and FA-66 (see my review).
Dynamic sound impressive!
Its possibilities are connectivity and it is a little more complex than others, but it quickly master.
It accepts all types of microphones: condenser, ribbon, dynamic.
No breath, the same background pramps!
Zero-latency recording.

OVERALL OPINION

Super card.
SOUND!
I advice those who want to make beautiful sound PRO.
Stop to save up candles! return over the long Chres!