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MOTU OctaLite is an audio interface with USB 2.0 connectivity. Inputs include 8 mic preamps, 8 combo inputs, and 8 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz, 48V phantom power, loopback, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 115 dB dynamic range (input) and 125 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $849.95.
| Spec | MOTU OctaLite |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Upper Mid-Range |
| Reference Price (USD) | $849.95 |
| Supported OS | iOS/macOS/Windows |
| Connection | USB 2.0 |
| Inputs | |
| Mic Preamps | 8 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 8 |
| Line Inputs | — |
| RCA Input | — |
| Hi-Z Inputs | 8 |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | 8 |
| Optical Ports (Input) | 1 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | 1 |
| AES/EBU Input | — |
| Outputs | |
| Analog Main Output | 2 |
| Analog Line Output | — |
| RCA Output | — |
| Headphone Output | 1 |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | 8 |
| Optical Ports (Output) | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | 1 |
| AES/EBU Output | — |
| Features | |
| Phantom Power (48V) | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | — |
| Loopback | Yes |
| DSP Effects | Yes (Reverb, EQ, Dynamics) |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes |
| Audio Performance | |
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | — |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | 74 |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | 115 |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | 125 |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | -113.0dB (0.00022%) |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | -114.0dB (0.00020%) |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | — |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | -129 |
| Measurement Reports | Manufacturer (external site) |
| Software & Other | |
| Bundled Software | CueMix 5, Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite |
| Notes | 16x12 USB-C interface and 8-ch optical expander; half-rack; 8 mic/line/Hi-Z combo inputs with -20dB pad; ADAT optical in/out (8ch at 1x) switchable to stereo TOSLink; second optical out for SMUX ch 5-8 at 88.2/96kHz; DSP mixer with 3 virtual mix buses, reverb/4-band parametric EQ/dynamics; USB class compliant; 2ms RTL (96kHz, 32 samples); phones DR 118dB, THD+N -110dB (0.0003%); max line out level +21dBu; DC-coupled outputs; OLED metering; Wi-Fi control via CueMix 5; macOS 12+, Windows 11, iOS 13.5+ |
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