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MOTU UltraLite mk3 Hybrid

USB audio interface from MOTU belonging to the UltraLite series

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«  Bambe the sound card nomad! »

Published on 07/17/12 at 04:22
I use a MacBookPro with 4GB DDR3 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93, connected with Firewire and a speaker system Prodipe Pro8 + subwoofer plugged into Jack Pro10S 6.35 on both hand outs that offers the card, for the home studio: Sounds Electro / D & B / Techno / House + recording bass and slap it!
It also has a USB 2.0 connection (hence the "hybrid").
I still consider him to stick a tube preamp input to warm my story taken from his.

UTILIZATION

On Mac, audio drivers are generally stable, no problems here either.
The software allows you to view Cuemix the rate of exploitation of internal DSP and provides basic monitoring functions + + EQ graphic input graphics compression if needed (with low pass filters and high pass).
Latency is impeccable, this card has 8 analog inputs, two XLR / Jack with a real possibility of amplifying the input gain so that even an old keyboard to its very low will emerge with a normal potato, and much outputs.
Track headphone can also be routed and used as independent output.
SPDIF side: in and out in the CAR and side noon: in and out, standard 5-pin DIN.

GETTING STARTED

Installing the fingers in the nose, the MOTU site provides all the necessary tools for download.
Reminder: the serial number is located under the beast and do not turn the speakers before you hear a click after starting characteristic of the card. This is the only "galley" I know him.
The manual is clear and detailed, in French.
The general configuration depends Cuemix, which one is faster, far from the headache caused by the RME interface and its clones miles faders.
A knob is dedicated to the headphones volume or the master output, switchable by pressure, allowing direct access, that the MMR did not, and that's good practice to not annoy the neighbors!

OVERALL OPINION

I last fortnight, it replaces an RME Fireface 800 emergency sold to a member who needed it for a recording ... and me to pay my debts.
I had a prior M-Audio Audiophile and an Edirol FA-66, but it was clearly below the range.
This card is portable, self: a mini mixer is integrated and visualized.
Convertos quality is renowned, it is not hype, it really sounds good and faithful. I, who feared falling on his entry-level, it is not.
No cracking, noise or breath, or inadvertent stall: it is perfectly stable, contrary to what was said by PCistes lowest. And I use it daily.
The location of exits and entries is knobs wise, everything is easily accessible.
You can add a twin sister, the elements of racking are provided and the config is facilitated, explained in the manual.
We now have 16 inputs and 16 outputs in Rack 19 "format for the price of a Fireface 800 with occas'!
If I find another like new for € 300, I will not hesitate!
I put 10/10 (there's no reason, too cool!) Hoping not to have to get this notice for the guidance.