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UltraLite AVB Rear Panel 1. The UltraLite AVB operates as a USB MIDI interface, allowing MIDI software to communicate with connected MIDI devices thr

CHAPTER 11 MOTU AVB Control Web App OVERVIEW MOTU AVB Control is a web app that gives you complete control over the UltraLite AVB. If you have sever

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 12 DEVICE TAB9671112543218161. If you have two or more MOTU AVB interfaces, the Device list lets you choose the one you are

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 13 DEVICE TAB (CONTINUED)1922Scroll down to view these additional Device tab settings.18. AVB is IEEE’s Audio Video Bridgi

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 14 ROUTING TAB54 7113212The Routing Tab lets you route inputs to outputs. Outputs are listed by row on the left; inputs are

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 15 MIXING TAB93 13 1415211820The Mixing tab gives you full access to the 48-channel mixer in the UltraLite AVB, which provi

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 16 AUX MIXING TAB53679211011The Aux Mixing tab provides quick access to the UltraLite AVB’s mix busses (aux busses, groups a

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 17 MIXER INPUT CHANNEL STRIPS16To access a mixer input channel strip, go to the Mixing tab (page 15), reveal the side bar (

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 18 MAIN MIX AND MONITOR CHANNEL STRIPS15To access the Main Mix and Monitor bus channel strips, go to the Mixing tab (page 15

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 19 AUX BUS CHANNEL STRIPS13Aux busses can be used to create sub-mixes. An aux bus can be assigned to any output in the Rout

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ULTRALITE AVB (“PRODUCT”) CAUTION! READ THIS SAFETY GUIDE BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION OR OPE

MOTU AVB CONTROL WEB APP 20 GROUP AND REVERB CHANNEL STRIPS13Group busses can be used to create a mix sub-group, which is a set of inputs you wish to

CHAPTER 21 1 About the UltraLite AVB UltraLite AVB is an 18 x 18 USB/AVB audio interface with console-style 48-channel mixing, DSP effects, wireless

ABOUT THE ULTRALITE AVB22Modeled vintage effects processingEffects include “classic” reverb, compression modeled after the legendary Teletronix LA-2A

ABOUT THE ULTRALITE AVB23Precision Digital Trim™Analog inputs are equipped with digitally controlled analog trims, adjustable in 1 dB increments. Ana

ABOUT THE ULTRALITE AVB24

CHAPTER252 Packing List and System RequirementsPACKING LISTthe UltraLite AVB ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are not present

PACKING LIST AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS26

CHAPTER273 Software InstallationOVERVIEWUSB 2.0 class-compliant operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Operation as an AVB Ethernet audio i

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION28If none of the above scenarios apply to you, then you can skip software installation if you wish, and proceed to details about

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION29produce more delay; smaller buffers produce less. For complete information about this setting, see “Working with Host Audio So

III Contents Part 1: Getting Started 7 Quick Start Guide 9 UltraLite AVB Front Panel 10 UltraLite AVB Rear Panel 11 MOTU AVB Control Web App 21 Abou

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION30Figure 3-4: Device settings.4 Repeat the above steps for each MIDI device connected to the interface.5 When you are finished, qu

CHAPTER314 Hardware InstallationOVERVIEWUSB audio interface setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31AVB Ethernet audio interfac

HARDWARE INSTALLATION32AVB ETHERNET AUDIO INTERFACE SETUPUse this setup if you want to use the UltraLite AVB as an AVB Ethernet audio interface for a

HARDWARE INSTALLATION33SETUP FOR THREE TO FIVE INTERFACESUse this setup if you want to connect three to five MOTU interfaces to your computer using a

HARDWARE INSTALLATION34SETUP FOR A MULTI-SWITCH NETWORKUse this setup if you want to connect more than five MOTU interfaces to an extended network that

HARDWARE INSTALLATION35SETUP FOR MULTIPLE INTERFACESIt is possible to connect multiple MOTU interfaces directly to your host computer through multipl

HARDWARE INSTALLATION36SETUP FOR WEB APP CONTROLThe MOTU AVB Control web app gives you access to all settings, routing, mixing, and effects processing

HARDWARE INSTALLATION37Ethernet cableA simple Ethernet cable connection can be used for web app control, even without a USB or Thunderbolt connection

HARDWARE INSTALLATION38A TYPICAL ULTRALITE AVB SETUPHere is a typical UltraLite AVB setup. This rig can be operated with or without a separate mixer.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION39AUDIO CONNECTIONSHere are a few things to keep in mind as you are making audio connections to your UltraLite AVB interface.Mic

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION40TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)Alternately, the optical ports can be configured for stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) in the web app (ite

HARDWARE INSTALLATION41SYNCING AN AVB NETWORKThe AVB protocol provides sophisticated and accurate timing, synchronization, and clocking features for

HARDWARE INSTALLATION42

Part 2 Using the UltraLite AVB

CHAPTER455 PresetsOVERVIEWBecause of its advanced, extensive feature set, the UltraLite AVB can be used for many different purposes. This chapter disc

PRESETS46STAND-ALONE MIXERChoose the Stand-alone mixer preset to use UltraLite AVB as a mixer. Doing so routes all physical inputs to the mixer, with

PRESETS47LIVE RECORDING WITH MONITOR MIXINGChoose the Live recording with monitor mixing preset when you are tracking in the studio. The setup is pre

PRESETS48STUDIO INPUT EXPANDERUse the Studio Input Expander preset when you already have a main system set up, but you want to add additional inputs.

CHAPTER496 The Front Panel LCDOVERVIEWThe front panel LCD displays level meters for all analog inputs and outputs and activity indicators for MIDI and

Part 1 Getting Started

THE FRONT PANEL LCD50Main MenuTurn the SELECT knob to scroll through the menu settings.Push SELECT to enter the selected sub-menu or to select the cur

CHAPTER517 Working with Host Audio SoftwareOVERVIEWThe UltraLite AVB provides multi-channel audio input and output for Core Audio compatible audio app

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE52Specifying the number of computer channelsIn the web app Device tab (page 13), in the Computer Setup section, specif

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE53Naming computer input and output channelsClick on any computer input or output name in the routing grid (Figure 7-1

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE54Working with AVB network streamsAudio channels going to networked AVB interfaces can be streamed to and from your ho

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE55REDUCING MONITORING LATENCYMonitoring latency is a slight delay caused by running an input signal through your host

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE56playback is extremely precise, it is only the monitoring of your live input signal which may be delayed.Adjusting yo

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE57 Responsiveness of transport controls and effect knobs in AudioDesk, Digital Performer or other audio software. R

WORKING WITH HOST AUDIO SOFTWARE58

CHAPTER598 Mixer EffectsOVERVIEWThis chapter provides further information about the effects processors available in the DSP mixer in the UltraLite AVB

MIXER EFFECTS60GATEAll input channel strips provide a Gate module.Figure 8-2: The Gate module.The gate silences the signal when the input signal’s lev

MIXER EFFECTS61be flexible enough to cover a broad range of applications. By adjusting Gain and Bandwidth together, you can emulate the smooth and mus

MIXER EFFECTS62LEVELERThe Leveler™ (Figure 8-5) provides an accurate model of the legendary Teletronix™ LA-2A® optical compressor, known for its uniqu

MIXER EFFECTS63Enabling or disabling the LevelerThe Leveler models the LA-2A so closely, it also models the time it takes for an actual LA-2A to “war

MIXER EFFECTS64setting represents the bottom frequency of the Mid band. The Ratio determines the length for each band specified in a percentage of the

CHAPTER659 NetworkingOVERVIEWThe Audio Video Bridging (AVB) network port on the UltraLite AVB opens up a world of possibilities for creating expanded,

NETWORKING66 AVB is already shipping on current Macs — Apple supports AVB on all current shipping Macs, and the UltraLite AVB can operate as a standa

NETWORKING67computer system. Despite the distance, the two interfaces operate as a seamless system, controlled from your computer or iPad.Studio inst

NETWORKING68millisecond latency through as many as seven switches. Audio can be distributed from a centralized location to anywhere in the venue.A QUI

NETWORKING69 All computers and interfaces on the network have full access to each other. MOTU employs a 1 Gbit AVB implementation in the MOTU AVB S

CHAPTER 7 Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing an UltraLite AVB! Follow these easy steps to get started quickly. 1 Download and run the MOTU A

NETWORKING70 Any other standard networking deviceTHE MOTU AVB SWITCHThe heart of a MOTU AVB network is the MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). For a b

Part 3 Appendices

APPENDIX73A TroubleshootingSome or all of my MOTU interface inputs and outputs are not available in my host audio software.Make sure that the inputs a

APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING74Connecting or powering gear during operation...It is not recommended that you connect/disconnect, or power on/off devices

APPENDIX75B Audio SpecificationsLine OutConnector Type 1/4” Female, TRS Balanced, tip hot Output Impedance 100 ohm Per leg Dynamic Range 117 dB A-weig

APPENDIX B: AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS76Phones Connector Type 1/4” Female, TRS Stereo Tip Left, Ring Right Dynamic Range 112 dB A-Weighted THD+N -94 dB Unwe

APPENDIX77C Mixer SchematicsMONO INPUT CHANNEL

APPENDIX C: MIXER SCHEMATICS78STEREO INPUT CHANNEL+

APPENDIX C: MIXER SCHEMATICS79GROUP BUS+

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APPENDIX C: MIXER SCHEMATICS80MONITOR BUS+

APPENDIX81D Updating FirmwareMOTU periodically posts firmware updates for the UltraLite AVB. These updates may include bug fixes, enhancements, and new

APPENDIX D: UPDATING FIRMWARE82Updating off-line, without internet accessIf the UltraLite AVB (and the computer it is connected to) has no internet ac

APPENDIX83E OSC SupportOpen Sound Control (OSC) is a protocol for communication among computers and other multimedia devices that is optimized for mod

APPENDIX E: OSC SUPPORT84

INDEX8524-bitoptical 102x SMUX mode 13, 39AAbleton Live 51, 54ADAT optical 10connecting 39settings 13Analog inputs/outputs 39making connections to 39

INDEX86accessing 15aux bus 19connecting 38effects 59group bus 20input channel strip 17main mix channel strip 18Monitor channel strip 18overview 15Reve

UltraLite AVB Front Panel 1. MIC INPUT #1. The other mic input is on the rear panel. Each input provides individual preamp gain (56 dB), switchable 4