Metric Halo LIO-8/4p mkIV

USB-C Audio Interface

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2 years ago

One of the best interfaces

I'm very pleased with my MH interface. High quality AD/DA conversion, lots of input/output formats, expansion cards, sturdy build quality, solid drivers and software, works with older Mac OS; preamps and DI are fantastic, you really get the full spectrum of sound, no noise, lots of gain, great clarity. Professional sound quality and features. Things that could be better? I think the DSP plugins are not in the same league as the best plugins (in particular the CS equalizer, the compressor/limiters, the reverb and the character), though the gate and Sontec EQ are really good; also, the front panel looks a bit outdated (in fact, it's from around 2009). Apart from these things, it's in my opinion one of the best audio interfaces out there, at any price.

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Metric Halo
  • Released in 2022
  • Average price : $4267
  • 192 kHz Converter
  • 3d Core Digital Engine with MH-Link
  • 4 Ultra-low-noise R preamps
  • High-resolution A/D and D/A converters (44.1 - 192 kHz)
  • +DSP licence
  • 2 High-impedance DI inputs for instruments
  • 128 Channel x 64 bus mixer
  • Integrated DSP
  • FP control with gain controls
  • IR remote control support
  • EdgeBus slot
  • LED meter
  • Phantom power +48 V
  • 8 Microphone inputs: Sub-D25
  • 2 Hi-Z inputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 8 Line inputs: Sub-D25
  • 8 Line outputs: Sub-D25
  • 8 Send: Sub-D25
  • 2 Monitor outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • AES input and output: Sub-D25
  • MIDI in/out: 5-pin DIN
  • MH-Link
  • SMPTE input and output
  • Word Clock BNC input and output
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • USB-C
  • Construction: 19" / 1U
  • Weight : 2.7kg
  • Incl. rack bracket, 2 x CAT5e Ethernet cable, USB-A to USB-C cable and external power supply unit
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