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Lynx HILO [USB] (Black)

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Reference A/D D/A Converter System with LT-USB USB Card

The black Hilo Reference A/D D/A Converter System from Lynx Studio Technology offers two channels of mastering-quality 24-bit/192 kHz analog to digital conversion, up to six channels of digital to analog conversion, a secondary monitor output, and a world-class independent headphone amplifier, in a compact, half-rack size. Lightweight (at 6.75 lb) and portable, it provides audio professionals and audiophiles alike with pristine, open, and transparent audio quality, whether working in the studio, in the field, or as part of a home theater setup.

A/D Converters 2 x channels, 24-bit
D/A Converters 6 x channels, 24-bit
Sample Rates All standard rates up to 192 kHz using SynchcroLock sample clock generator
Line Input L/R Connectors: 2 x XLR, female
THD+N: -114 dB at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter, +22 dBu trim
Dynamic Range: 121 dBA, -60 dBFS signal method
Frequency Response: ± 0.01 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk: 140 dB maximum at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS signal
Full-Scale Trim Settings: + 0 dBV, +2 dBV, +4 dBV, +6 dBV, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu
Line Output L/R Connectors: 2 x XLR, male
Volume control with 0.5 dB increments
THD+N: -109 dB at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter, +22 dbu trim
Dynamic Range: 121 dBA, -60 dBFS signal method
Frequency Response: ± 0.02 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk: -135 dB maximum at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS signal
Full-Scale Trim Settings: + 0 dBV, +2 dBV, +4 dBV, +6 dBV, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu
Monitor Output Connectors: 2 x male XLR
THD+N: -107 dB at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter, volume at maximum
Dynamic Range: 121 dBA, -60 dBFS signal method
Frequency Response: ± 0.02 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk: -135 dB maximum at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS signal
Output Level at Maximum Volume: +24 dBu or +10 dBu, jumper-selectable
Headphone Output Connectors: 1 x 1/4" jack, front panel
Volume control with 0.5 dB increments
THD+N: -107 dB at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS, 20 kHz filter, volume at maximum
Dynamic Range: 121 dBA, -60 dBFS signal method
Frequency Response: ± 0.02 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk: -130 dB maximum at 1 kHz, -1 dBFS signal
Output Level at Maximum Volume: +19 dBu
Digital I/O AES/EBU I/O: transformer-coupled, on XLR connectors
Coaxial S/PDIF I/O: transformer-coupled on RCA jacks
Optical S/PDIF I/O Optical: on optical connectors
ADAT I/O: 8 x channels at 48 kHz, when selected on optical connectors USB 2.0 port
Synchronization Options Internal
External word clock I/O, 75 Ohms TTL signal on BNC connectors
AES/EBU or S/PDIF inputs
LCD Display 480 x 282, touchscreen
Power Requirements AC Power: 110-230 VAC, 30 W
Battery Power: 9-18 VDC, on 4-pin XLRV
System Requirements Windows
Intel Core 2 at 1.6 GHz, or AMD equivalent
PC or laptop manufactured after January 2006
1 GB RAM
One functional USB 2.0 port
Windows XP with SP3 (32-bit only), Vista with SP2, Windows 7, 8, 10
Windows 32-/64-bit drivers provided by Lynx

Mac OS X
Intel processor
OS X 10.6.4 or higher
1 GB RAM
One functional USB 2.0 port
Macintosh OS X drivers provided by Apple

iOS
For iPad 7 or higher (excludes original iPad)
Apple iPad 2 or newer
iPad camera kit for USB connection
Dimensions 8.5 x 10 x 3.25" / 216 x 254 x 83 mm
Half-rack, 2 RU
Weight 6.75 lb / 3.1 kg

Product Highlights
  • Preinstalled LT-USB USB Interface
  • 2 Channels A/D 24-Bit/192 kHz Conversion
  • 6 Channels of D/A Conversion
  • Independent Headphone Amplifier
  • AES/EBU, S/PDIF, ADAT
  • SynchroLock for Jitter Elimination
  • Large, Color LCD Touchscreen
  • LSlot expansion bay
  • Lightweight (6.75 lb), Half-Rack Size