MOTU UltraLite mk5 gets new features via firmware update

Despite its two-year tenure, the MOTU UltraLite mk5 continues to evolve, surprising users with the introduction of brand-new features. The new update includes WiFi access and Room Control. Let’s delve into the latest advancements propelling this stalwart audio interface into the future.

WiFi Acess

When the UltraLite-mk5 establishes a connection with a computer via a Wi-Fi network, users gain the ability to wirelessly manage all aspects through the CueMix 5 app, accessible on mobile devices or other computers within the same network. This includes simultaneous control across multiple devices. Moreover, users can regulate access to the UltraLite-mk5 and other online MOTU devices through network discovery and security functionalities. Each MOTU device on the network can be allocated a password, ensuring security, especially in settings like school labs or performance venues, where staff can access all mixing features and settings while students or audience members are restricted.

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Room Control

In the CueMix 5 app, users can effortlessly connect two sets of studio monitors, labeled A and B, to outputs 1-2 and 3-4 correspondingly. With a simple click, they can seamlessly switch between the two sets of speakers, instantly comparing their mixes. Moreover, for studios equipped with multi-channel monitoring configurations, the latest Monitor Group feature empowers users to integrate any assortment of analog outputs. This inclusion enables control via the UltraLite-mk5’s primary volume knob on the front panel, as well as its corresponding “soft” knob in the CueMix 5 app.