Metric Halo announced the immediate availability of the new LIO-8 multichannel A/D/A converter, processor and interface.
Features :
• Eight channels of archival quality, zero-phase distortion DC-coupled, calibrated 192k A/D
• Ten channels of archival quality, zero-phase distortion DC-coupled, calibrated 192k D/A
• Two channels of exceptional ultra high-Z direct input for instruments
• 8in/8out 192k AES interface (single wire)
• Full-featured front panel tactile control surface for standalone and connected operation
• Eight channels of analog domain send (active split before conversion)
• Metric Halo's exclusive per-channel selectable Character
• Word Clock in and out
• Digitally-controlled analog domain 7.1 monitor control
• Full-featured fifteen segment precision metering
• SMPTE I/O channels
• MIDI I/O for direct connect of Mackie Control protocol control surface
• Integrated mixing and deep instantiable DSP processing w/basic plug-in bundle
• Rock-solid stability — mature, real-world-tested firmware, & time-tested fifth-generation Mac OS software and drivers
• FireWire interfacing with ultra-stable, ultra low-latency drivers (FW400 & FW800 supported)
• Exceptional power performance (only 25 watts - DC powerable)
• Low mass (5.7 lbs. / 2.6 kg.)
• Extremely compact (everything in 1 RU)
• Rack-mountable
The LIO-8 has an MSRP of US $3,995, and is available immediately from Metric Halo and its world-wide distribution channel.
