MOTU Octalite 16 x 12 USB Audio Interface.
The MOTU OctaLite is a versatile 16-in/12-out USB audio interface featuring eight microphone preamps, an integrated DSP mixer, and built-in effects processing. Designed for studio recording, live sound, and standalone operation, it offers flexible routing, low-latency monitoring, and optical ADAT connectivity for expanding your setup.
Equipped with ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, Burr-Brown operational amplifiers, and support for resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz, the OctaLite delivers high-quality audio conversion with up to 74 dB of preamp gain. Its onboard DSP provides a four-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate, and reverb, while independent monitor and headphone mixes allow for customized monitoring without adding significant processing load to your computer.
The OctaLite also includes loopback functionality for streaming and podcasting, guitar re-amping capabilities, and DC-coupled outputs for controlling modular synthesizers with CV signals. The CueMix 5 app provides remote control over mixing, routing, and device settings, while network management supports multi-device configurations.
Housed in a rugged steel chassis with a high-resolution OLED display, the OctaLite connects via USB-C and supports macOS and Windows, with class-compliant operation on macOS and iOS. Its compact design is suitable for rack mounting with an optional kit, making it a flexible solution for modern recording and production environments.
Features
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16-in/12-out USB audio interface, standalone mixer, and optical expander
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Eight combo XLR/TRS microphone, line, and Hi-Z inputs
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Eight microphone preamps with Burr-Brown operational amplifiers
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Up to 74 dB of preamp gain and 48 V phantom power
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ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology
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24-bit resolution and sample rates up to 192 kHz
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Two balanced 1/4" TRS outputs and one 1/4" headphone output
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Optical ADAT input and output, plus an additional optical SMUX output
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Integrated DSP mixer with independent monitor and headphone mixes
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Built-in four-band parametric EQ, compressor, gate, and reverb
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Hardware-based direct monitoring with approximately 2 ms latency
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Loopback for streaming and podcasting
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Guitar re-amping with a virtually latency-free signal path
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DC-coupled outputs for CV control of modular synthesizers
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CueMix 5 app for remote mixing and device configuration
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Network management for multiple devices
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High-resolution OLED display and durable steel housing
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Compatible with macOS, Windows, and class-compliant operation on macOS and iOS
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Includes MOTU Performer Lite DAW software
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Optional rack-mounting kit available separately
Specifications
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Recording/playback channels: 16 × 12
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Dimensions (W × D × H): 220 × 175 × 45 mm
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