UltraLite mk5

Name: MOTU UltraLite mk5
Brand: MOTU
Rating: 84 (4 reviews)

Released Jul 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jul 28, 2026

High-quality audio interface with versatile I/O and user-friendly operation for professional sound. The MOTU UltraLite mk5 scores 84/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the usb audio interfaces category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundonsound, Michaelmusco, Musictech, and Audiosciencereview.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 4 expert reviews

SoundonsoundMichaelmuscoMusictechAudiosciencereview

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$699.95

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Pros

High quality conversion(4)
Easy to use(2)
Good value(2)
Premium build quality(2)
High input/output count(2)

Cons

Limited DSP functions(2)
Distortion at high sample rate(2)

4 Publication Reviews

Independent publication07/2024

Independent publicationJul 1, 2024

AI summary of this review

A rugged, high-quality, great-sounding and remarkably flexible interface that crams a huge amount of features into its half-rack format.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication

AI summary of this review

The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 proves that a compact interface does not have to sacrifice professional functionality, providing capabilities typically associated with larger studio systems.

Score estimated from the review text

Established publication03/2023

Established publicationMar 3, 2023

AI summary of this review

Assuming you can live with its CueMix-related quirks and drawbacks, this highly capable and feature-rich interface represents a bargain proposition.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication07/2021

Independent publicationJul 7, 2021

AI summary of this review

The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 seems to be a well engineered interface with a couple of glaring problems, most notably very high distortion at 192 kHz sampling.

Score estimated from the review text