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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:17 pm
by p_insect
Sweet! I'm buying it...
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:54 pm
by AdamJay
rahlo wrote:yup. I'm in! The fact that it'ws smaller than the traveler makes it a no brainer for me. The traveler has been flawless, but this unit looks lit it is basically the traveler with 2 less pres, and the size is even better for me and my road rig!
2 less pre's, 96khz instead of 192khz, no ADAT i/o, no AES/EBU, or Wordclock.
but the UltraLite has 2 MORE analog outs.
as i recall you don't use ANY of those extra features the Traveller has, Rahlo. Motu hit a homerun with this.
I wouldn't be surprised if Kid Beyond traded in his Traveller for an UltraLite as well. If nothing else it would make a great low-cost backup soundcard for the riggors of the road.

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:05 pm
by Machinate
Oh wow... that sucka looks like my next audio interface!
By the way, I have a motu 828mk1 for sale, just $549.97, hehe.
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:02 pm
by eyeknow
sweetwater hasn't responded yet......
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:05 pm
by eyeknow
Oh, and when I go to motu.com, I get nothing

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:32 pm
by thx1138
That is seriously dope! More than happy with my Saffire though!

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 10:37 pm
by thelike5
Dang! Thanks for posting this link...
This interface looks just about right to me... should pair well with the Yamaha MPS5 monitors I just picked up!

Price vs. performance this looks like the best solution I have seen...
Anyways, I wanted to share this link for an amazing set I have been listening to this afternoon while catching up on chores I neglected while celebrating my birthday this weekend...
http://ai.pinesky.com/
Go under the audio section, then select the Anders Ilar November 2004 mixset.
Fabulous minimal/tech-nouse mix...
My birthday gift to you all!
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:00 pm
by Nixon
this is the shit! I'm definitley buying it!
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:07 am
by Rahlo
You're right dude, I don't use the extra features at all! My needs are pretty basic right now, and that small of a unit is even better for my road needs than the traveler.
Unless that Apogee Ensemble is everything you and I thought it'd be (in which case I'll sell the traveler), my traveler will be in the studio only—once I get my hands on this!
Yo, did your MacBook Pro come in yet?
AdamJay wrote:rahlo wrote:yup. I'm in! The fact that it'ws smaller than the traveler makes it a no brainer for me. The traveler has been flawless, but this unit looks lit it is basically the traveler with 2 less pres, and the size is even better for me and my road rig!
2 less pre's, 96khz instead of 192khz, no ADAT i/o, no AES/EBU, or Wordclock.
but the UltraLite has 2 MORE analog outs.
as i recall you don't use ANY of those extra features the Traveller has, Rahlo. Motu hit a homerun with this.
I wouldn't be surprised if Kid Beyond traded in his Traveller for an UltraLite as well. If nothing else it would make a great low-cost backup soundcard for the riggors of the road.

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:55 am
by AdamJay
Rahlo,
macbook pro, not yet.
my orderstatus says it will ship on Mar 14 or sooner.
i like the fact that the UltraLite is chainable.
2 units gives you 24 analog outs for $1100.
thats ridiculous!!!!
re: Apogee.
it sits somewhere between the mini series (mini-me, mini-dac) and the Rosetta series. Good for the money, but not a Rosetta.
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:23 am
by Rahlo
AdamJay wrote:Rahlo,
macbook pro, not yet.
my orderstatus says it will ship on Mar 14 or sooner.
i like the fact that the UltraLite is chainable.
2 units gives you 24 analog outs for $1100.
thats ridiculous!!!!
re: Apogee.
it sits somewhere between the mini series (mini-me, mini-dac) and the Rosetta series. Good for the money, but not a Rosetta.
If you're still down, I still wanna do that big comparison we talked about doing. Now, we have a new interface to throw in with the others though!
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:09 pm
by divonic
edit: doh never mind the pic above too too long to load. my request is granted.
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:11 pm
by divonic
Yeah ADAT would make this rock.
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:43 pm
by FORMAT
Damn, I just bought the Traveler last summer, this looks soo much more like the ideal interface for me.
I just might sell the Traveler as its really too bulky and over-featured for me.
Any1 know how much this'll cost in Europe?
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:34 am
by eyeknow
I could be wrong, but I think it's going to be a while before we see this unit for actual purchase.
example, sweetwater was the first to advertise the axiom, it is not even released yet. Also, you can't get info about it from motu which makes me believe that it is way too new to expect to get one anytime soon.
I have a "feeler" out with sweetwater but after 60-some hours, nothing yet