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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) UltraLite-mk3 Firewire Audio Interface

10 inputs and 14 outputs. Front-panel LCD metering for all I/O. 14-bus CueMix FX.

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"MOTU Ultralite MK3 is the interface for me" submitted March 11, 2009

By a customer from akdocmike.com
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Musical Background: Active recording musician/engineer
Music Style: Folk/Jazz
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Sound: Previous reviewer stated that you need a TI chipset and they're right. But that goes for any firewire interface. With all the right connections this is the 'go to' interface for the home studio. The preamps are clear and the onboard dsp is brilliant. Feature: Onboard DSP is what made me take a serious look at this product. No need to route external hardward such as reverbs for monitoring and a compressor/limiter in my signal chain. Just hook it up and use the software to do all your signal processing. Plus the onboard DSP doesn't eat up any computer RAM! The front panel knobs are a bit tricky to work with, but I hardly use them since I control everything from the software. The Cuemix FX mixer takes a few to learn, but once you've got a hang of it, it's awesome. Plenty of ins and outs for such a compact unit. Ease of Use: Like I said previously the front panel knobs are a bit cumbersome to deal with, but if you understand how to use the software, you won't even have to fiddle with the knobs, except to turn it on. Quality: Built like a tank. Very mobile, but you can rackmount it, which is nice. Product works great for me! Value: When you look at what you're getting and what you won't need (like reverbs and signal processors) you're getting a steal. Manufacturer Support: Website is straightforward. Haven't had to deal with customer service. The Wow Factor: Just a practical addition, doesn't make me feel any different. Overall: This is my first MOTU product and I am extremely satisfied. I would buy another MOTU product if this one decided to quit, but I know that it won't!
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"versatility, pristine conversion, feature loaded, industry best" submitted October 12, 2008

By a customer from msn.com
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Musical Background: recording artist musician
Music Style: psy goa trance, classical, electronic prog fusion,
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Sound: pristine, good built in eq and compression Feature: bal/unbal line inputs up to 192 khz, standalone mix DAW independent midi interface w/ zero latency small footprint Ease of Use: logic complexity depends on user experience with module programming. unit has exceptional work flow applicability Quality: superb construction and visual engineering, Value: for the quality of build, performance, transparancy, digital controlled rotaries, compactness, the price is reasonable, but who wouldn't want to pay less. You get what you pay for and this is no exception. Remarkable engineering comes at a price. Manufacturer Support: traditionally MOTU support excells The Wow Factor: Sure I wouldn't mind another Overall: The ultralite is the closest to my budget and what I feltwas important for a reasonable interface: 24/192, bal/unbal/ i/o, tight clock synch, at least 6x6, midi i/o, headphone, vista compatible, great bundle of mix and dsp apps. 2006 and 2007 best interface awards. Its a bit pricey but the quality and versatility is without compromise.
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"Finally, something that works with Vista 64!!" submitted March 12, 2009

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Sound: Very high quality! Feature: - Finally, something that works with Vista 64!! Must have SP1. - The ONBOARD reverb is fgn phenomenal! Better than the Best Waves or hardware I've heard yet. - On screen mixer and full controls. Ease of Use: Pretty easy. Quality: Built like a tank. Value: A bit pricey for what you get, HOWEVER, it is really worth the money when your gear works well, so thumbs up here! Manufacturer Support: N/C
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"Doesnt work well... you must have a firewire with TI or LSI... In my LSI doenst work. Work only on my old P4P800 Deluxe ASUS, bu" submitted February 11, 2009

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Musical Background: Active Musician, Recording Engineer, Band Director, Producer
Music Style: Rock almost of the time
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Sound: After some days it´s make some cracks and noises. Even when I update the firmware! Feature: Just should work with normal features. I buy Because of the simplicity to use it! Ease of Use: It´s only works with firewire chipset from Texas Instrument or LSI... but even in my LSI it´s doenst work. Just one message: No MOTU Devices Quality: Its look like heavy... for me it´s will no lifetime use...but Value: too much expensive because its to especific ... high price sometimes is good product... Manufacturer Support: I dont have a answer about the problem and found others with same problem! They had to warning about the chipset problem before they selling this at all... The Wow Factor: looks nice... but doesnt work with any computer there I have or tested... Overall: I dont have courage to sell this to anyone...
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