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Superb sound with ultra-low latency
The OctaLite provides flexible and mobile USB2 audio connectivity to your computer with ultra-low latency and superb analog quality at sample rates up to 192 kHz. You get all the I/O you need, including eight combo XLR/TRS mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs, two balanced quarter-inch analog outputs (monitor L-R), 8-channel optical I/O (with support for 2-channel TOSLink), an extra optical output for SMUX channels 5-8 at 88.2 or 96 kHz, and a headphone output.
Built for studio and stage
Housed in a compact, sturdy enclosure you can take anywhere, the OctaLite is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the OctaLite provides 16 inputs and 12 outputs, for a total of 28 I/O channels when operating at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
All the I/O you need
Connect all of your audio gear, including speakers, headphones, mics, guitars, synths and keyboards.
On-board mixing
Record, monitor, route and process all live inputs using the on-board multi-bus mixer, with ultra-low latency and no processor strain on your computer. Create a separate, unique monitor mix for the headphones and monitor outputs. Three additional virtual mixes are provided for in-the-box mixing and routing.
DSP-driven effects processing
Apply hardware-based, DSP-driven effects processing to your mix, independent of your host computer, including reverb, 4-band parametric EQ, compression and gating.
Advanced extras
Use “loopback” USB channels to mix live inputs with computer output for live streaming and podcasting.
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.
Optical expansion
Use the OctaLite as an optical expander to add eight mic/line/instrument inputs to a MOTU UltraLite-mk5 (or other audio interface) with a single optical cable.
Proven performance
From studio to stage, the OctaLite delivers renowned driver support, exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.
| Product Name | MOTU OctaLite 16 x 12 USB Audio Interface and Optical Expander |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOTU |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 8515 |
| UPC | 839128006355 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
What's in the Box?
- MOTU OctaLite 16 x 12 USB Audio Interface and Optical Expander
- 16 x 12 USB audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
- Operation as an 8-channel mic/line/instr optical expander up to 96 kHz
- Can be mounted side by side with an UltraLite or another OctaLite in a single rack space
- Superb analog audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
- Ultra-low latency for host software processing
- Precision front-panel metering for all analog I/O with high-resolution OLED display
- 8x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS with Burr Brown™ op amps and +74 dB of preamp gain
- Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each mic input
- Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
- 2x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with 125 dB dynamic range
- Hardware (direct) monitor mixing
- 1x optical digital I/O (8-channel optical or 2-channel TOSLink)
- 1x optical SMUX out (channels 5-8) at 88.2 or 96 kHz
- 1x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
- Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1 dB steps
- Wi-Fi control from CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer on the same network)
- Network management features (discovery for multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)
- Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
- DC-coupled TRS outputs for CV control of modular synths from a host DAW
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
- Windows driver with 2 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)
- Mac driver (optional, for 2 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback feature)
- iOS compatible (USB audio class compliant)
- Loopback for capturing host output, live streaming, and podcasting
- DSP-driven monitor mixer with independent mixes for phones and monitor outs
- Mixer includes three virtual mix buses for in-the-box mixing and routing
- On-board effects including reverb, 4-band parametric EQ and dynamics
- Guitar re-amping with near-zero latency loop-thru to record dry guitar and mic'd amp simultaneously
- Rugged steel construction
- CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from a Mac, PC or iOS device
- MOTU Performer Lite workstation software included
- 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
- Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots
- Rack-mountable as a single unit or side-by-side with an UltraLite-mk5 or 2nd OctaLite (mounting kits sold separately)
- Two-year factory warranty
Technical Specifications |
|
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
| Mic/Line/Guitar Inputs | 8 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs |
| Digital I/O | 1 bank (channels 1-8) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 1 bank (channels 5-8) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) |
| Computer I/O | 1 x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant Compatible with USB Type A (with adapter or C-to-A cable) |
| Total Audio I/O | 16 in / 12 out (28 total) at 1x sample rates 12 in / 12 out (22 total) at 2x sample rates 8 in / 4 out (12 total) at 4x sample rates |
| Headphone | 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone |
| Phantom Power | 8 x individual +48V |
| Front Panel | 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 1 x potentiometer • phone/monitor vol 1 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain 1 x potentiometer • mic channel select 4 x switches • 48V, pad, back, menu 1x high-resolution white OLED display for metering/status |
| Power | Multi-blade international 15V DC power adapter 2.0A max • tip positive Supports 100-240V power sources (US/Japan, EU, UK, Australia) |
| Dimensions and Weight | (width x depth x height, enclosure only) 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm 3.0 lbs / 1.36 kg |
System Requirements |
|
| Mac System Requirements | Apple silicon and Intel processors supported 8+ GB RAM recommended for optimal performance macOS 12 or later (with driver or USB class compliant) Available USB port |
| Windows System Requirements | x86-64 (Intel, AMD) & ARM (Snapdragon) PCs supported 8+ GB RAM recommended for optimal performance Windows 11 23H2 or later (x86-64/ARM64) Available USB port |
| Class-Compliant Support | USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required) |
| Included Software | CueMix 5 MOTU Performer Lite Ableton Live Lite 6GB of loops and sounds from MOTU, Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, and LoopCloud |
Superb sound with ultra-low latency
The OctaLite provides flexible and mobile USB2 audio connectivity to your computer with ultra-low latency and superb analog quality at sample rates up to 192 kHz. You get all the I/O you need, including eight combo XLR/TRS mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs, two balanced quarter-inch analog outputs (monitor L-R), 8-channel optical I/O (with support for 2-channel TOSLink), an extra optical output for SMUX channels 5-8 at 88.2 or 96 kHz, and a headphone output.
Built for studio and stage
Housed in a compact, sturdy enclosure you can take anywhere, the OctaLite is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the OctaLite provides 16 inputs and 12 outputs, for a total of 28 I/O channels when operating at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
All the I/O you need
Connect all of your audio gear, including speakers, headphones, mics, guitars, synths and keyboards.
On-board mixing
Record, monitor, route and process all live inputs using the on-board multi-bus mixer, with ultra-low latency and no processor strain on your computer. Create a separate, unique monitor mix for the headphones and monitor outputs. Three additional virtual mixes are provided for in-the-box mixing and routing.
DSP-driven effects processing
Apply hardware-based, DSP-driven effects processing to your mix, independent of your host computer, including reverb, 4-band parametric EQ, compression and gating.
Advanced extras
Use “loopback” USB channels to mix live inputs with computer output for live streaming and podcasting.
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.
Optical expansion
Use the OctaLite as an optical expander to add eight mic/line/instrument inputs to a MOTU UltraLite-mk5 (or other audio interface) with a single optical cable.
Proven performance
From studio to stage, the OctaLite delivers renowned driver support, exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.
| Product Name | MOTU OctaLite 16 x 12 USB Audio Interface and Optical Expander |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOTU |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | 8515 |
| UPC | 839128006355 |
What's in the Box?
MOTU OctaLite 16 x 12 USB Audio Interface and Optical Expander- 16 x 12 USB audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
- Operation as an 8-channel mic/line/instr optical expander up to 96 kHz
- Can be mounted side by side with an UltraLite or another OctaLite in a single rack space
- Superb analog audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
- Ultra-low latency for host software processing
- Precision front-panel metering for all analog I/O with high-resolution OLED display
- 8x mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS with Burr Brown™ op amps and +74 dB of preamp gain
- Individual preamp gain and 48V phantom power for each mic input
- Measured -129 dB EIN on mic inputs
- 2x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with 125 dB dynamic range
- Hardware (direct) monitor mixing
- 1x optical digital I/O (8-channel optical or 2-channel TOSLink)
- 1x optical SMUX out (channels 5-8) at 88.2 or 96 kHz
- 1x headphone out (driven by ESS converters) with independent volume control
- Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1 dB steps
- Wi-Fi control from CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer on the same network)
- Network management features (discovery for multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)
- Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
- DC-coupled TRS outputs for CV control of modular synths from a host DAW
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac (no driver required)
- Windows driver with 2 ms Round Trip Latency (32 sample buffer at 96 kHz)
- Mac driver (optional, for 2 ms RTL@32/96 kHz and loopback feature)
- iOS compatible (USB audio class compliant)
- Loopback for capturing host output, live streaming, and podcasting
- DSP-driven monitor mixer with independent mixes for phones and monitor outs
- Mixer includes three virtual mix buses for in-the-box mixing and routing
- On-board effects including reverb, 4-band parametric EQ and dynamics
- Guitar re-amping with near-zero latency loop-thru to record dry guitar and mic'd amp simultaneously
- Rugged steel construction
- CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from a Mac, PC or iOS device
- MOTU Performer Lite workstation software included
- 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
- Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots
- Rack-mountable as a single unit or side-by-side with an UltraLite-mk5 or 2nd OctaLite (mounting kits sold separately)
- Two-year factory warranty
Technical Specifications |
|
| Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
| Mic/Line/Guitar Inputs | 8 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs |
| Digital I/O | 1 bank (channels 1-8) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 1 bank (channels 5-8) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) |
| Computer I/O | 1 x USB-C 2.0 audio class compliant Compatible with USB Type A (with adapter or C-to-A cable) |
| Total Audio I/O | 16 in / 12 out (28 total) at 1x sample rates 12 in / 12 out (22 total) at 2x sample rates 8 in / 4 out (12 total) at 4x sample rates |
| Headphone | 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone |
| Phantom Power | 8 x individual +48V |
| Front Panel | 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 1 x potentiometer • phone/monitor vol 1 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain 1 x potentiometer • mic channel select 4 x switches • 48V, pad, back, menu 1x high-resolution white OLED display for metering/status |
| Power | Multi-blade international 15V DC power adapter 2.0A max • tip positive Supports 100-240V power sources (US/Japan, EU, UK, Australia) |
| Dimensions and Weight | (width x depth x height, enclosure only) 8.6 x 6.9 x 1.75 inches 22 x 17.5 x 4.5 cm 3.0 lbs / 1.36 kg |
System Requirements |
|
| Mac System Requirements | Apple silicon and Intel processors supported 8+ GB RAM recommended for optimal performance macOS 12 or later (with driver or USB class compliant) Available USB port |
| Windows System Requirements | x86-64 (Intel, AMD) & ARM (Snapdragon) PCs supported 8+ GB RAM recommended for optimal performance Windows 11 23H2 or later (x86-64/ARM64) Available USB port |
| Class-Compliant Support | USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required) |
| Included Software | CueMix 5 MOTU Performer Lite Ableton Live Lite 6GB of loops and sounds from MOTU, Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, and LoopCloud |
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