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).
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!
Features
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
