All user reviews of 5/5 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.

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?
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

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!

-The number of entries (10) and output (14). Microphone inputs complete and quality preamps
-I use it now for the Home Studio, but I plan to use the outputs to multicast ...
-I use it on a laptop Acer Centrino / 1.6 Ghz / 512 MB Ram 60 DD GG DD + 80 GB external USB 2
- Used primarily with microphones (Apex 415, Rode NT1, 414 ... C) but with an electric bass

UTILIZATION

-The installation was almost smoothly (qques missed at the beginning with the installer MOTU "interface not recognized after installing the CD Rom") so I used to install the XP drivers
- To date no pbes ...
- The config is easy
- The manual (in English) ... I still open

GETTING STARTED

-The drivers are stable
I use Cubase, Audacity ...
Zero-latency foot!
-Up to now I pile the tracks one by one and by simultaneously read ... 8

OVERALL OPINION

-I use it for 6 hours and I'm already hooked!
-The English manual and installation MOTU a little "galley"
"I have a ream M-Audio Firewire Solo, a Presonus Inspire 1394, but the Ultralite
exceeds the
Value-unbeatable price considering the quality of the preamps and the possibilities of the "beast"!
For now, no regrets ...

- I was looking for a sound card more "fine", more accurate than my previous models.
Mission accomplished with the Ultralite. It's lace.
- I use it in a home studio config 100% electronic and is connected to a PC running XP Home SP2 (Asus P4P800-E, 3GB PIV, 1GB RAM ...). It will no doubt be used in live, hence the interest of compactness and excellent build quality (it feels the tough stuff).

UTILIZATION

- Installation without a history (I did not use the original CD but went in direct MOTU download the latest drivers).
- To date, no Incompatibility met; FLOW (even with my "old" Cubase SL v1), which is not the case of some models of newer cards.
- The config is quiet, the Cue Mix is ​​simple and uneventful, but not essential when working in direct monitoring in Cubase.
- Hand side is a bit heavy because only in English. Even when you master the language, it is painful to have to play translator (I would rather make music during this time ...). So, just one point less for that.

GETTING STARTED

- To date, no problem with the drivers (I do not know the frequency of updating in Motu)
- I use with Cubase SL and Wavelab. Still, I did a little test with demos and Live Fruity, it works impeccable.
- Side latency ... is low, very low. It's great fun.
- For the moment, I did not test with thousands of audio tracks but the beast should be collected, given the performance.

OVERALL OPINION

- It's been three weeks (only) as I explore
- In the positive, I would say almost everything, it will be less for the manual in English.
- I worked with an old Delta 66 (incidentally very nice) but the accuracy is better sound.
- Value for money nickel. Can finally afford a Motu without eating potatoes for ten years is quite nice!
- The choice I would do without hesitation ...

- What characteristics have motivated your choice?

All! Firewire, the number of inputs and outputs, stand-alone aspect of the card mix, mini screen integrated monitoring, etc. format.

- For what purpose?

Replace my Digi 002 for my work and my personal friendly sessions for friends. The amateur, but demanding!

- What is your config (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Hard ,...)?

Two configs for now, a dual G5 and a MacBook 2GHz. In other words, that sound values ​​with respect to a map Motu.

- Which instruments and systems (console, preamp, DTD ...) you use it and how connections? ...

No mixer, the card takes care of herself very well, just a preamp with digital outputs upstream and / or the same for 10 entries. Instrumentation classical guitar, bass, microphone, keyboard etc..

UTILIZATION

- The installation is done it without problems?

Plug and play, can be used without installing drivers, but you still have to install (and reboot) if you want to use the Cue Mix Console.

- Have you experienced any incompatibilities?

No
- The general configuration is easy?

It is clear, simple, effective! A real treat!

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Light, but also practical. At the same time it is a sound card is not very complicated.

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?

Yes!

- Are they often updated?

No idea.

- Are they often updated?

With a Mac and a Motu? Digital Performer of course! Machfive, Bias Peak and some VSTi instruments.
- What you get lag?

It must be played to a quarter of a micron of hair! In other words, zero latency, or when I play faster than my shadow!
- How many tracks you get to record / play time? ...

A record, as far as I input, ie 10. Without any sign of weakness or dropping from the card or computer (1GB RAM for the portable version, 2GB for desktop).

Read, for now my biggest project is 36 tracks and it runs itself without squealing.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

Ten days to be significant.

- What is so special that you like most and least?

<img src="img.audiofanzine.com/img/v35/icones/plus.gif" class="plusmoins" width="35" height="11"> Subject to the mic preamps, really large, the dynamics of the map in general, very powerful, comprehensive connectivity, console CueMix really excellent, the robustness of the case, the solid appearance of the rest elsewhere etc.. !
<img src="img.audiofanzine.com/img/v35/icones/minus.gif" class="plusmoins" width="35" height="11"> we need small fingers to use the Trim buttons or volume, the front is complete but the space is still relatively small.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Too much!
- How would you rate the quality / price?

Really excellent! One moment I thought the card was the ideal mobile Firebox firewire, but frankly this is not small Motu beats everyone hands down. It is inconceivable for the price! Motu Congratulations!
- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

I plan to acquire the same analog console and a second for a small studio inline 20-way! I think of when you see the high quality of the thing!
I want to thank Mr. Nours © for all his good advice that led me to buy this card! I just have to convince him to buy his own!

Use only portable with firewire connection
toshiba p100-153
vsti cubase + + keyboard emu x board 25
tronic m / Vangard / Z3TA

UTILIZATION

Yes, no worries, the manual can be more explicit but hey! was used in computing to dbrouiller as can be

GETTING STARTED

Nothing to say ...

OVERALL OPINION

Since about a month. I like the quality of manufacture as I travel often and I tried building an interface that can srieuse rsister my dplacements. sound, dynamic trs Submitted ...
I have a firebox and then the diffrence means motu case does not heat up too much (I was in Poland these days, so climate).
connectivity of mobile enough for me so happy!
I find the front and back cover charge but trs MOTU had to make an effort to cram all the connections. I wish I can use it without external power on the move but it is a problem of laptop, I'm serious shit!
and then the software suite that helps me is nothing I CABASE the first hour, so hard for me to pass that offers me a MOTU. I do not regret my purchase, trs good audio interface, really.