Hilo, the most transparent Lynx interface ever.

Key features

• Pristine, independently coupled 2in, 6out, AD/DA conversion with digital expansion up to 32x32.
• Unique touchscreen interface. Forever upgradable through our free firmware updates.
• Future-proof LSlot design with swappable USB, Thunderbolt, LT-HD and DANTE cards.
• Real-time meters and analysis tools, hyper-flexible routing and monitor control.
• Powered by mains or 9-18v DC battery packs for location recording.
• Lynx’s class-leading transparent audio quality.
• Available in black or silver

Who it's for

Hilo is for professionals who demand the purest audio quality. Engineered to be a true all-in-one device, Hilo offers class-leading AD/DA conversion, built-in metering and analysis, multiple ins and outs, hyper-flexible routing and monitoring control — all easily saved and recalled via touchscreen, whatever work you do.

Metering

Hilo displays real-time, accurate metering and analysis. Dual horizontal, VU analog, all I/O and spectrum analysis cover all tasks.

Connected Apps

With Hilo, you get free connected applications. Hilo Remote for iPad and desktop offer you full control with extended features.

LSlot Connectivity Options

We don’t restrict how you choose to connect your devices. With LSlot, you can change your connection whenever you need. We have you covered now, and in the future when new standards are made available.As of today we have USB, Thunderbolt, Pro Tools HD and Dante.

Technical specification

Analog Performance

Line In L/R

• THD+N: -114dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim
• Dynamic range: 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
• Frequency response: ±0.01dB, 20–20kHz
• Crosstalk: -140dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Full-scale trim settings: +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu
• Female XLR connectors

Line Out L/R

• THD+N: -109dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim
• Dynamic range: 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
• Frequency response: -135dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Crosstalk: -135dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Full-scale trim settings: +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu
• Male XLR connectors

Monitor Out L/R

• THD+N: -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, volume at max
• Dynamic range: 121dB, A- weighted, -60dBFS signal method
• Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
• Crosstalk: -135dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Output level at max: +24dBu or +10dBu, jumper selectable
• 1/4" TRS connectors

Headphone Out

• THD+N: -107dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, volume at max
• 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
• 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 SynchcroLock sample clock generator

Synchronization Sources

• Internal
• External word clock I/O: 75ohm TTL signal on BNC connectors AES/EBU or S/PDIF inputs

Computer Connectivity

• Windows 32-bit and 64-bit drivers provided by Lynx
• Macintosh OS X drivers provided by Apple

LSlot™ Expansion Port

• Supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards with up to 32 input and outputs simultaneously

LCD Display

• 480 x 272 LCD Touch Screen

Software

• Hilo Remote