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Lynx Mesa Desktop AD/DA Converter and Interface

Name: Lynx Mesa Desktop AD/DA Converter and Interface
Brand: Lynx Studio Technology
SKU: 37428
Price: 2499.00 USD
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Lynx Hilo A/D D/A USB Converter System - Quick n’ Dirty

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Lynx Studio Technology is proud to present the Hilo Reference A/D D/A Converter System. With the pristine, open, transparent audio quality for which Lynx is known, Hilo (pronounced HE-low) provides two channels of mastering quality analog to digital conversion, up to eight channels of digital to analog conversion, a secondary monitor output, and a world class independent headphone amplifier in a compact half-rack size. The Hilo is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this gear sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com. Thanks for watching!

Mastering with Lynx Hilo

Also in this recording Lynx Hilo Reference A/D D/A TB3 System (Black Finish)

The Lynx Hilo AD/DA Conveerter System was designed with audio mastering in mind. With exceptional specifications, extensive routing and control and its innovative operating system, Hilo is a great addition to any Masteri... Read more

From Lynx Studio Technology

Mesa offers a desktop form factor, making it ideal for everyone from home/project recording setups to production rooms in commercial recording facilities. Compact and easily portable, Mesa offers four analog inputs and two outputs for monitoring, along with dual headphone outputs with independent level controls.

The Lynx Mesa offers a hi-contrast capacitive touchscreen interface — the same as in the company’s renowned Hilo 2 — making perfect for standalone use. Mesa owners will also be able to access its functions via the included Mesa Control software. A built-in MicroSD card slot allows Mesa to be used as a primary or backup recording device, making it useful for live/remote recording needs.

Designed for musicians, recording engineers, live sound engineers, and others who require the very best in pristine, detailed audio, Mesa offers the same level of audio quality and transparency as the company’s acclaimed Aurora(n) interface/converter. Other Mesa users include those involved in location recording — live performances, house of worship services and more — as well as for purposes including playback that can be done either via the onboard MicroSD card or its Thunderbolt 3 connection.

Mesa’s combo input connectors accept Mic, Line and D.I. signals, so users can plug in directly with instruments like electric guitars, bass, and keyboards, as well as microphones, and are selectable on a per-channel basis. Its monitor outputs are on ¼” balanced TRS connectors. Designed for professional applications, Mesa also features S/PDIF coaxial I/O, with its optical port supporting both S/PDIF (2 channel) and ADAT (8 channel) formats, and also includes Word Clock in and out.

The Lynx Mesa is compatible with all Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) platforms on both Mac and Windows, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, GarageBand, and more. This universal compatibility makes it ideal for music and audio creators who require flexibility in working seamlessly with multiple DAW systems.

Four microphone/line/Hi-Z inputs, identical to Aurora(n) LM-PRE4.
Four analog outputs (Monitor Out & Phones), identical to Aurora(n) line out/phones.
Two channels of inputs and outputs on S/PDIF coax.
Up to Eight channels of inputs and outputs on ADAT optical, or two channels of i/o on S/PDIF optical.
Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to Windows and Macintosh computers.
Up to 32-channels of real-time recording and playback via on-board Micro SD card.
1 in/1 out Word clock I/O with Lynx exclusive second generation SynchroLock-2 sample clock technology.
External universal power supply with USA IEC power cable.
Designed, Built and Supported in the USA.

Analog Performance

Line in

THD+N: ‐113dB @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter
Full scale input level: +20dBu
Dynamic range: 119dB, A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method
Frequency response: ±0.010dB, 20–20kHz
Crosstalk: ‐130dB maximum @ 1kHz, ‐1dBFS signal
Common mode rejection: greater than 80dB
Input Impedance: 200kΩ balanced, 100kΩ unbalanced

All line input measurements made with 40 ohm source applied to input

Gain settings: Fixed
Connector: Female XLR on combo jack

Mic In

Features Per Channel: 48V Phantom Power Pad Hi-Pass Filter Polarity Reversal 48V Lockout Channel Pairing for Stereo Inputs
THD+N: -111dB (0.00028%) @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter @ 21.6dB gain
EIN: -129dBu A-weighted, -60dBFS method
Dynamic Range: 116dB A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method @ 21.68dB gain
Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.08dB max. Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS @ all gain settings
Crosstalk: -127dB max. Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz @ 21.6dB gain
Common Mode Rejection: 75dB min. -1dBFS, 60Hz and 1kHz @61.6dB gain
Full-scale Input Level for A/D: 28.7dBu
Input impedance: 2.1kΩ
Gain Settings: 5.6dB or 13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps, pad disabled -8dB or 0dB to 55dB in 1dB steps, pad enabled
Pad Attenuation: 13.6dB
High-Pass Filter: 80Hz, 12 dB / octave
Connector: Female XLR on combo jack

Hi-Z In

THD+N: -109dB (0.00035%) 1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
EIN: -115dBu A-weighted, -60dBFS method
Dynamic Range: 114dB A-weighted, -60dBFS method @ 21.6dB gain
Frequency Response: +0.01 / -0.05dB max. Deviation over 20-20kHz band, -1dBFS
Crosstalk: -132dB max. Adjacent channel, -1dBFS, 1kHz
Full-scale Input Level for A/D: 14.9dBu @5.6dB gain
Input impedance: 1MΩ unbal. (TS), 2MΩ bal. (TRS)
Gain Settings: 5.6dB/13.6dB to 68.6dB in 1dB steps
Connector: 1/4" TRS on combo jack

Monitor 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
Connector: Two 1/4” TRS jacks

Headphone Out

THD+N: ‐107dB @1kHz, ‐1dBFS, 20kHz filter, volume at max
Dynamic range: 120dB, A‐weighted, ‐60dBFS signal method
Frequency response: ±0.025dB, 20–20kHz
Crosstalk: ‐120dB maximum @ 1kHz, ‐1dBFS signal
Output level: 18.4dBu maximum
Output power: 68mW @ 600Ω, 135mW @ 300Ω, 383mW @ 60Ω, 212mW @ 32Ω, 100mW @ 16Ω
Connector: Two 1/4" stereo headphone jacks

Digital I/O

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

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