User guide
 ULTRALITE-MK3 HYBRID FRONT PANEL OPERATION
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MULTI-FUNCTION LCD DISPLAY
The LCD provides access to the many 
UltraLite-mk3 settings, as well as visual feedback 
of the current parameter being modified.
Parameter “zooming”
For many settings, the LCD temporarily “zooms 
in” to display a long-throw meter and alpha-
numeric display to give you precise, real-time 
feedback as you adjust the setting. For example, if 
you change the headphone volume, the LCD 
displays a level meter and gain reduction reading 
that updates as you turn the volume knob, as 
shown in Figure 6-2 on page 36. After a brief time-
out, the display returns to its previous state before 
you turned the volume knob.
Four global display modes
Push the PARAM knob to cycle the LCD among 
four global display modes:
METER display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
AUDIO menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
SETUP menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
CUEMIX menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
METER DISPLAY
To access the METER display, push the PARAM 
knob until you see METER displayed in the LCD. 
The METER display (Figure 6-5) provides 
comprehensive metering for each input and 
output. The labels above and below the LCD 
indicate the meters for each input and output pair, 
including the S/PDIF input and output (labeled 
DIG IN and DIG OUT, respectively).
Figure 6-5: METER mode.
AUDIO MENU
To access the UltraLite-mk3 AUDIO menu, push 
the PARAM knob until you see AU D IO  displayed 
in the LCD. This menu provides basic audio-
related. Turn the PARAM knob to access each 
setting. Each setting in the AUDIO menu has a 
corresponding setting in the MOTU Audio 
Console software, as shown below:
* If the UltraLite-mk3 is currently connected to a computer, this
setting cannot be changed from the front-panel LCD. It must be
changed in MOTU Audio Console instead. Or, you can disconnect the
UltraLite-mk3 from the computer to change the Clock Source from
the front panel.
SETUP MENU
To access the UltraLite-mk3 SETUP menu, push 
the PARAM knob until you see SETUP displayed in 
the LCD. This menu provides basic features for 
managing the UltraLite-mk3 hardware. Turn the 
PARAM knob to access each setting. The first five 
settings in the SETUP menu have corresponding 
settings in the MOTU Audio Console software, as 
shown below:
LCD Contrast
Turn the VALUE knob to adjust the LCD contrast.
Save/Name Preset
An UltraLite-mk3 preset holds all current 
CueMix FX mix settings (everything in the 
CUEMIX menu). SETUP menu parameters are not 
included. Turn the VALUE knob to move from 
character to character in the preset name. Turn 
PAGE to change the currently flashing letter. Once 
you’ve named the preset, push VALUE to save it, 
turn it again to choose the desired preset slot you 
Audio menu item Where to find more information
Clock Source* “Clock Source” on page 30
Sample rate* “Sample Rate” on page 30
Phones Assign “Phones Assign” on page 32
Main Out Assign “Main Out Assign” on page 32
Return Assign “Return Assign” on page 32










