Lynx Hilo 2-DNT : AD/DA Converter with Dante Expansion Card.

Hilo 2 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.

Hilo 2 is Lynx's most transparent interface ever.

Key Features

• Pristine, independently coupled 2 in, 6 out, AD/DA conversion with digital expansion up to 16×16.
• Unique touchscreen interface. Forever upgradable through our free firmware updates.
• Future-proof LSlot design with swappable USB, Thunderbolt 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.
• Hilo 2: Upgraded conversion technology provides even more transparent performance.
• Hilo 2: SynchroLock 2 sample clock provides faster locking and better tracking of external clocks with 7ppm absolute accuracy.
• Hilo 2: In-plane switching LCD with capacitive touch provides significant increase in brightness, uniform off-axis viewing, and improved touch responsiveness.
• Hilo 2: Upgrade path to higher sample rates above 192kHz and DSD on input and output.
• Hilo 2: Selectable linear and minimum phase filters on line I/O.

Technical Specification

Analog Performance

Line in L/R (Preliminary):

• THD+N: -116dB at 1kHz, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim
• Dynamic range: 122dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
• Frequency response: ±0.01dB, 20-20kHz
• Crosstalk: -140dB maximum at 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Full-scale trim settings: +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu
• Connectors: Female XLR

Line out L/R (Preliminary):

• THD+N: -116dB at 1kHz, 20kHz filter, +22dBu trim
• Dynamic range: 122dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
• Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
• Crosstalk: -135dB maximum at 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Full-scale trim settings: +0dBV, +2dBV, +4dBV, +6dBV, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu, +24dBu
• Connectors: Male XLR

Monitor out L/R:

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

Headphone Out:

• THD+N: -107dB at 1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter, volume at max
• Dynamic range: 121dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
• Frequency response: ±0.02dB, 20-20kHz
• Crosstalk: -130dB maximum at 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
• Output level at max: +19dBu
• Connectors: 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: Available on optical connectors
• ADAT I/O: Supports 8 channels at 48 kHz, available on optical connectors

Other

• Sample Rates: Supports all standard rates up to 192 kHz using SynchroLock sample clock generator.

    
Synchronization Sources:

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