The first ever audio interface to be both USB2 and Firewire, Mac or PC, the UltraLite-mk3 offers professional audio quality sample rates of up to 192kHz in a compact unit. With up to 10 inputs, (2 analog preamps for mic/guitar, 6 analog inputs on the rear and 2 digital inputs) and up to 14 outputs, it has can a large range of applications from recording whole bands to mixing in surround sound. Also, an onboard digital mixer allows you to apply no-latency effects processing to inputs, independently of computer software. This is particularly useful as it allows you to use the unit as a stand-alone mixer.