From Lynx Studio Technology
The Lynx Studio Technology Hilo 2 Reference AD/DA Converter with USB is designed for professionals who require the highest audio quality for mixing, mastering, or location sound. A true all-in-one device, Hilo 2 features two channels of superior AD conversion, up to six channels of DA conversion, a secondary monitor output, and a world-class independent headphone amplifier, all within a compact half-rack size.
Hilo 2 offers a variety of digital I/O options, including stereo AES/EBU, stereo coaxial S/PDIF, and stereo optical S/PDIF (switchable to 8-channel ADAT). Built-in metering and analysis, and hyperflexible routing and monitoring control are all easily accessed, saved, and recalled via the large, color touchscreen.
This version of the Hilo 2 includes a preinstalled LT-USB LSlot USB interface card providing 16 channels of USB 2.0 communication to a host computer.
- Upgraded conversion technology provides even more transparent performance thanks to reductions in both distortion and noise
- The sample clock now features SynchroLock 2, ensuring faster locking and precise tracking of external clocks with 7ppm absolute accuracy
- In-plane switching LCD with capacitive touch provides significant increase in brightness, uniform off-axis viewing, and improved touch responsiveness
- Upgraded path to sample rates above 192 kHz and DSD on input and output
- User-selectable linear and minimum-phase filters on line I/O
- Pristine, independently coupled 2 in / 6 out, AD/DA conversion with digital expansion up to 16x16
- Lynx’s class-leading transparent audio quality
- 2 x XLR balanced analog line I/O
- 2 x 1/4" balanced monitor outputs
- AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF (switchable to 8-channel ADAT)
- Unique touchscreen interface
- Independent headphone output
- Forever upgradable through Lynx's free firmware updates
- Future-proof LSlot design with swappable USB, Thunderbolt, and DANTE cards
- Real-time meters and analysis tools, hyperflexible routing and monitor control
- Powered by mains or 9-18 VDC battery packs for location recording
- Lightweight, portable design—half-rack, 2 RU
- The LT-USB provides up to 16 digital USB input and output channels at up to 96 kHz, and 8 channels at 192 kHz to Windows and Mac computers using USB 2.0 ports
- Hilo displays real-time, accurate metering and analysis. Dual horizontal, VU analog, all I/O and spectrum analysis cover all tasks
- Route anything, anywhere. Set independent input levels, channel modes, and mute states for each output. Then set unique level offsets for each output
- One-to-one monitoring. Independently level-match your 4x4 selected sources, then globally control with the master volume
- No need for extra computer software, change any setting directly on Hilo, such as sample rate, clock source, or trims
- Device-wide settings recall. Save custom scenes for different tasks and switch through them in a click
- Hilo Remote is a free Windows/Mac application from Lynx that allows extensive control, monitoring, and visual reference when using Hilo 2
- Hilo Remote on the iPad can operate in “wired” mode to a Hilo USB using the appropriate Apple Camera Kit (available separately) or by Wi-Fi to a Hilo USB or Hilo Thunderbolt connected to your computer using LynxRedirector, a free application available from Lynx
- Mastering with an analog chain
- Mixing with multiple speakers
- Location sound recording
- Voice recording and overdubbing
- Audiophile listening
- Archiving
- Analog Performance
- Line in L/R
- THD+N
- -117 dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim
- Dynamic range
- 122 dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response
- ±0.04 dB, 20 – 20kHz
- Crosstalk
- -143 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
- Full-scale trim settings
- +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu
- Input Impedance
- 200k ohms balanced, 100k ohms unbalanced
Female XLR connectors
Line out L/R
- THD+N
- -120 dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim
- Dynamic range
- 127 dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response
- ± 0.03 dB, 20 – 20kHz
- Crosstalk
- -143 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
- Full-scale trim settings
- +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohms balanced; 50 ohms unbalanced
Male XLR connectors
Monitor out L/R
- THD+N
- -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- Dynamic range
- 121dB, A- weighted, -60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response
- ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
- Crosstalk
- -130 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
- Output level at max
- +24dBu or +10dBu, jumper selectable
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohms balanced; 50 ohms unbalanced
1/4" TRS connectors
Headphone out
- THD+N
- -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
- Dynamic range
- 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
- Frequency response
- ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
- Crosstalk
- -130dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
- Output level at max
- +19dBu
- Output Impedance
- 0.6 ohms
1/4” headphone jack
Digital I/O
AES/EBU
transformer-coupled on XLR connectors
S/PDIF I/O coax
transformer-coupled on RCA jacks
S/PDIF I/O optical
on optical connectors
ADAT I/O
8 channels at 48 kHz when selected on optical connectors
- Other
- Sample Rates
All standard rates up to 192 kHz using SynchroLock 2 sample clock generator with better than 7ppm accuracy.
Synchronization Sources
Internal
- External word clock I/O
- 75ohm TTL signal on BNC connectors AES/EBU or S/PDIF inputs
Computer Connectivity
Windows 64-bit drivers provided by Lynx
Macintosh macOS USB drivers provided by Apple
Macintosh macOS Thunderbolt drivers provided by Lynx
LSlot™ Expansion Port
Supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards with up to 32 input and outputs simultaneously
LCD Display
480 x 272 IPS TFT LCD with Capacitive Touch
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