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I want to use the rear analog inputs of the Ultralite to input my guitar and bass (since I am using ports 1 & 2 for XLR/Mic connections).

I ordered the Zbox not realizing I actually need a preamp. Will a passive mixer (like the one linked below) work?


So is it - Zbox, DI to Ultralite?

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If you are connecting an electric guitar or bass to the Zbox, you do not need a mic preamp or a DI box. Connect the Zbox directly to the UltraLite's analog line inputs.

1nput0utput wrote:If you are connecting an electric guitar or bass to the Zbox, you do not need a mic preamp or a DI box. Connect the Zbox directly to the UltraLite's analog line inputs.

I originally thought the same thing, but no. MOTU says "The ZBox is an impedance adapter. It is not a pre amp. the ZBox will provide the correct impedance to connect the guitar to the rear panel TRS inputs on the UltraLite. However, those inputs are designed for line level. A passive guitar would provide a very weak signal. You will need a pre amp to change the passive guitar output level into a line level signal."

Strange. Now I have to decide if I will be running guitar or vocals through a mixer and into the line level inputs....UGH...compromise.

The analog line inputs on the back of the UltraLite, UltraLite mk3, and UltraLite mk3 Hybrid feature an input trim that can add up to 22 dB of gain. I have an Ibanez electric guitar with passive pick-ups plugged into a Zbox that is connected to one of the back panel analog inputs on an UltraLite mk3 Hybrid, and I can get a sufficient input level with the input trim turned up. No additional pre-amp is required.

1nput0utput wrote:The analog line inputs on the back of the UltraLite, UltraLite mk3, and UltraLite mk3 Hybrid feature an input trim that can add up to 22 dB of gain. I have an Ibanez electric guitar here plugged into a Zbox that is connected to one of the back panel analog inputs on an UltraLite mk3 Hybrid, and I can get a sufficient input level with the input trim turned up. No additional pre-amp is required.

Thanks for adding this information. I'm guessing this is where Cuemix comes in? I am so happy to hear this! Thank you!

The input trims can be controlled from the front panel or by the CueMix FX program.