Motu OctaLite 16 x 12 USB audio interface, optical expander with DSP, mixing and effects
Details
Buy Motu OctaLite Audio Interface USB C
- The OctaLite analog output is driven by renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, featuring the ES9026PRO DAC, to deliver measured 125 dB dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N.
- Equipped with Burr-Brown™ op-amps, the eight mic inputs deliver super-clean, ultra-quiet, neutral performance and +74 dB of preamp gain.
- Renowned USB audio drivers deliver rock-solid performance and industry-leading low latency.
- Eight mic inputs in a half-rack unit
As an interface or mixer, the OctaLite provides eight mic/line/instrument inputs in a half rack form factor. Connect up to eight microphones, or any combination of mics, line level inputs, and guitars. The hi-Z quarter-inch jacks are perfect for DI guitar recording. Connect your speakers to balanced line outputs (L-R), along with headphones and 8-channel optical I/O. The optical ports alternatively support stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF). Operate the OctaLite as a USB audio interface, stand-alone mixer or 8-channel optical expander for another interface or mixer.
Built for studio and stage
Housed in a compact, steel enclosure you can take anywhere, the OctaLite is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. Connect all your personal studio gear for state-of-the art computer-based recording and production, or take it to your next gig to mix live.
Ultra-low latency
When operating the OctaLite as a USB audio interface, optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver ultra-low latency performance with a round trip latency (RTL) of 2 ms (milliseconds) over USB (at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer).
ALl the I/O you need
Connect all of your audio gear, including speakers, headphones, mics, guitars, synths and keyboards.
Studio-grade I/O for your iOS device
The OctaLite is USB audio class compliant, giving you plug-and-play compatibility with iPad® and other Apple® iOS devices. Record on-the-go, directly to your iPad, or play backing tracks during a gig, mixed with your live inputs with the OctaLite's built-in mixing. Control everything from the CueMix 5™ mixing app on your iPad or iPhone.
Loopback
The OctaLite provides convenient loopback channels to your host computer or iOS device, so you can easily route computer output, along with a mix of live inputs from the OctaLite itself, back to the computer, where you can record it back into your podcasting host software or stream it live to the internet. The OctaLite provides three virtual mix buses that you can use for alternate loopback mixes. Streaming and podcasting has never been easier and better-sounding!
Mobile recording and mixing
After recording and mixing in the studio, take the OctaLite on the road with your laptop for mobile recording and live mixing.
Sixteen mic inputs in a single rack space
Mount two OctaLites side by side and you've got sixteen mic inputs in a single rack space. Great for your studio rack or a portable rack case for on-the-go recording!
*Rackmount Kits are optional
SPECIFICATIONS:
The CueMix™ 5 app
CueMix 5 gives you simple, yet comprehensive graphic control over your OctaLite mix. For macOS, Windoww and iOS, CueMix 5 delivers intuitive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient touch-friendly interface for quick access to all mixing features, digitally controlled trims and other settings in your OctaLite. Create separate mixes for the rear-panel monitor (line) outputs, front-panel headphones and loopback channels.
Performer Lite Included
Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plug in your mic, guitar and MIDI keyboard and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effects plug-ins, guitar FX processing and much more.
100+ Instruments
Performer Lite includes over 100 virtual instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs synths, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments and much more. Take your musical muse wherever it wants to go.
Superb sound quality & performance
- 8 mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs in a half rack unit
- USB interface and optical expander operation
- On-board DSP, mixing and effects
- Universal connectivity
- Loopback and other advanced extras
- CueMix™ 5 console app (Mac/Win/iOS)
- Performer® Lite workstation software
I/O (16 x 12)
- 8x mic/line/Hi-Z guitar inputs
- 2x balanced 1/4-inch TRS outputs
- 1x optical in (ADAT or TOSLink)
- 1x optical out (ADAT or TOSLink)
- 1x optical out (SMUX channels 5-8)
- 1x stereo headphone w/volume
CONNECTIVITY
- USB-C audio class compliant
- Compatible with USB Type A
- Low-latency Windows ASIO driver
- Low-latency Windows WAVE driver
- Low-latency Mac driver (optional)
- iOS / USB-C
- iOS / Lightning (with adapter kit)
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
- 125 dB dynamic range on output
- -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- macOS 12 or later
- Windows 11
- iOS 13.5 or later
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Product weight: 3 lbs / 1.36 kgs
- Product size: 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches / 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm
- Boxed weight: 5 lbs / 2.3 kgs
- Boxed size: 15 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches / 38 x 29 x 14 cm