Lynx Studio Technology Hilo 2 Reference AD/DA Converter with Dante

The Lynx Studio Technology Hilo 2 Reference AD/DA Converter with Dante 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 vs Hilo 2 Improvements

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

Key Features

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

Preinstalled LT-DANTE LSlot Dante Interface Card

The LT-DANTE is a two-port expansion card that supports the Dante audio-networking standard adopted by a multitude of audio manufacturers for use in live, studio, broadcast, and commercial installation applications

Supports up to 32 channels at 96 kHz and 16 channels at 192 kHz

Metering

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

Flexible Routing

Route anything, anywhere. Set independent input levels, channel modes, and mute states for each output. Then set unique level offsets for each output

Monitoring

One-to-one monitoring. Independently level-match your 4x4 selected sources, then globally control with the master volume

Settings

No need for extra computer software, change any setting directly on Hilo, such as sample rate, clock source, or trims

Scenes

Device-wide settings recall. Save custom scenes for different tasks and switch through them in a click

Hilo Remote App

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

Applications

Mastering with an analog chain

Mixing with multiple speakers

Location sound recording

Voice recording and overdubbing

Audiophile listening

Archiving