Metric Halo LIO-8 3d (+DSP Included) USB Type-C Line-Level Audio Interface with DSP
Vendor: Metric Halo
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Metric Halo LIO-8 3d (+DSP Included) USB Type-C Line-Level Audio Interface with DSP
The Metric Halo LIO-8 3d (+DSP Included) is a 24-bit / 192 kHz USB Type-C audio interface that is designed to offer multichannel digital I/O, eight line-level inputs and insert sends, and software control for producers, engineers, and musicians in studios and mobile setups. The Metric Halo LIO-8 3d's integrated dual-core DPS is capable to power a variety of plug-ins - the included DSP+ license is designed to unlock over 100 of them - giving no burdens to the user's computer's CPU. Robust software is intended for ensuring the easy access of the multitrack recording, monitoring, mixing, and more.
The Metric Halo LIO-8 3d's high-resolution converters are fed by DB25 line inputs and two 1/4" Hi-Z DI inputs. All eight inputs comes featuring up to 31.5 dB of gain, informative metering, and front-panel gain controls. Analog outputs comes included with the eight line outs with the use of the DB25, and a 1/4" headphone jack, which is possible to be affected by the front-panel mute, volume and dim functions. The Metric Halo LIO-8 3d also mirrors its line inputs to eight insert sends for efficiently splitting to a mixing console or summing bus.
Properly synchronize with other equipment through the BNC word clock jacks and 1/4" SMPTE I/O. The 5-pin DIN connectors are designed for allowing the hookup of a MIDI control surface. Consolidate audio, clock, and data I/O with other 3d-equipped Metric Halo interfaces with the use of the RJ45 MH Link ports. The Metric Halo LIO-8 3d is able to connect to a compatible Mac, Windows, iOS, or Linux device using the supplied USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Power it with the included power supply or even with the use of a 4-pin XLR power system (available separately).
3d Card Features
- MH Link: Low-latency, high-bandwidth audio, clock, and data connections via Gigabit Ethernet
- MH Link Audio: Direct Ethernet Core Audio driver (with support for up to 128 channels of I/O at 192 kHz)
- MH EdgeBus: A high-bandwidth, programmable, and pluggable audio expansion slot that accommodates a range of I/O expansion cards
- MH Console: A 64-bit application to control your entire system with a simple, efficient, and flexible routing model (macOS only for Early Access versions)
- MH Mixer: 128-input / 64-bus unified zero-latency mixer
- MH MonitorControl: Integrated surround-capable monitor controller with system processing capability
- MH Record: 128-input multitrack recorder with deep hardware integration
- MH DSP Engine: Dual-core processing power and 1GB memory in the hardware, plus the +DSP license providing over a hundred plug-ins and the Metric Halo Graph environment
Analog I/O
- Third-generation analog technology
- Eight line inputs via DB25 connector
- Two instrument DI inputs via front-panel 1/4" jacks
- Eight balanced line-level sends via DB25 connector
- Sends mirror analog signal present at line inputs
- Eight line outputs via DB25 connector with channels 1-2 multed to 1/4" outputs
- 1/4" stereo headphone output with dedicated DAC
- Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion
Digital I/O
- Eight channels of single-wire AES3 (AES/EBU) digital I/O at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz via DB25 connector
- Word clock I/O via BNC jacks for proper clocking of multiple digital devices using word clock or SuperClock
- 5-pin MIDI input and output jacks allow integration of a control surface
- 1/4" SMPTE input and output for timecode synchronization
Informative Front Panel
- Eight multifunction controls with bicolor LED rings
- Eight 15-segment LED input meters with programmable color
- Eight 15-segment LED output meters with programmable color
- LED indicators for sample rate, clock source/status, power, and more
- Dim and mute buttons with dedicated LED indicators
- Front-panel volume control with push-to-toggle function for switching between sources
Included Accessories
- IEC power cable and external power supply
- USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable
- 1' Cat5e patch cable for MH Link between interfaces
- Two rack ears with fasteners
- Four rubber feet
- 12 configuration jumpers
- MIO software CD-ROM
Channels of I/O | Analog: 8 Inputs / 8 Outputs at 192 kHz Digital: 8 Inputs / 8 Outputs at 192 kHz |
Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit |
Display and Indicators | 8 x Multi-Segment LED Meters (Input Level) 8 x Multi-Segment LED Meters (Output Level) 4 x LEDs (Input Level) 4 x LEDs (Output Level) 8 x Multi-Segment LED Meters (Multifunction) 6 x LEDs (Sample Rate) 8 x LEDs (Clock Source) 5 x LEDs (Data Transmission) 8 x LEDs (Phantom Power) 16 x LEDs (Input Selection) 2 x LEDs (Output Selection) 4 x LEDs (Dim, Host Connection, Mute, Power) 8 x LEDs (Control Mode) |
Host Connection | 1 x USB Type-C |
Analog I/O | 1 x DB25 Balanced Line Input 2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 1 x DB25 Balanced Line Output 1 x DB25 Balanced Insert Output 2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Line Output 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
Phantom Power | None |
Digital I/O | 1 x DB25 / AES/EBU (I/O) In/Out 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS / SMPTE/LTC (LTC) Input 1 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS / SMPTE/LTC (LTC) Output 1 x BNC (Word Clock) Input 1 x BNC (Word Clock) Output 1 x RJ45 (MH Link) Input 1 x RJ45 (MH Link) Output |
MIDI I/O | 1 x 5-Pin MIDI In 1 x 5-Pin MIDI Out |
Memory Card Slot | None |
Frequency Response | Line Inputs: 6 Hz to 20.5 kHz -0.1 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 2 Hz to 21 kHz -1 dB (at 44.1 kHz) 6 Hz to 43.9 kHz -0.1 dB (at 96 kHz) 2 Hz to 45.4 kHz -1 dB (at 96 kHz) 6 Hz to 42.1 kHz -0.1 dB (at 192 kHz) 2 Hz to 64.7 kHz -1 dB (at 192 kHz) |
Gain Range | Line/Hi-Z Inputs: -12 dB to +31.5 dB Monitor Outputs: -96 dB to +30 dB |
Max Input Level | Line Inputs: +24.5 dBu (Balanced) |
Max Output Level | Line Outputs, Monitor Outputs: +24.5 dBu at 0 dBFS (High Gain) +18.5 dBu at 0 dBFS (Low Gain) Insert Outputs: +21.5 dBu at 0 dBFS |
Dynamic Range | A/D Converters: 115 dB D/A Converters: 120 dB |
Impedance | Line Inputs: 10 kOhms (Balanced) Hi-Z Inputs: 10 MOhms (Balanced) Outputs: 5 Ohms (Balanced) |
THD |
Line Inputs: 0.0015% |
SNR | Line Inputs: 115 dB Line Outputs: 120 dB |
Crosstalk | Line Inputs: -127 dB |
Sample Rates | Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion) |
Bit Depth | Up to 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) |
Latency | 107 Samples at 44.1 kHz (Input to Output) 107 Samples at 48 kHz (Input to Output) 107 Samples at 88.2 kHz (Input to Output) 107 Samples at 96 kHz (Input to Output) 107 Samples at 176.4 kHz (Input to Output) 107 Samples at 192 kHz (Input to Output) |
Sync Sources | AES/EBU, Internal, Word Clock, MH Link via Ethernet |
Word Clock Input Termination | 75 Ohms |
OS Compatibility |
macOS Windows 10 Linux iOS |
Required Hardware | USB 2.0 Port |
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC at 50/60 Hz |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 24 VDC at 2 A, Center-Positive (Included) |
Power Consumption | 32 W |
Anti-Theft Features | Kensington Security Slot |
Rackmount Size | 1 RU (With Included Hardware) |
Dimensions | 17.01 x 12.99 x 1.73" / 43.2 x 33 x 4.4 cm |
Weight | 6.0 lb / 2.7 kg (Without Accessories) |