User guide

CHAPTER
17
3 Installing the UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid
Hardware
OVERVIEW
Here’s an overview for installing the
UltraLite-mk3:
Important note before you begin! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Take these precautions to prevent damage to your
computer, the UltraLite-mk3 and other
equipment.
Connect the UltraLite-mk3 interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect the UltraLite-mk3 to the computer.
Connect audio inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Make analog and digital connections as desired.
Connect MIDI gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connect a controller, synth or control surface.
Connecting and syncing S/PDIF devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect a DAT deck, effects processor or other
device with digital I/O, but be sure to make the
correct clock source settings.
Power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Choose from among several convenient options.
A typical UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
An example setup for computer-based mixing/FX.
Connecting multiple MOTU FireWire interfaces . . . . . 26
Connect additional UltraLites or other audio
interfaces.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE YOU BEGIN!
Before you begin installing the UltraLite-mk3 (or
any bus-powered device), take these important
precautionary measures to avoid damaging the
sensitive electrical components in your computer,
the UltraLite-mk3 or other devices being
connected:
■ Turn off the computer.
■ Turn off the UltraLite-mk3 (push and hold the
VOL knob.
■ Turn off the power of any other devices.
■ Touch the metal casing of the UltraLite-mk3 to
discharge any static electricity that you may be
carrying just before the installation.
After you have made all of the necessary
connections, as described in this chapter, turn on
the devices in this sequence:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Turn on the UltraLite-mk3.
3. Turn on other devices connected to the
UltraLite-mk3.