LIO-8 Features in Depth
- 8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k A/D converters
- Exceptionally flat, low-distortion A/D conversion
- DC-coupled for ultra-low phase distortion
- 8 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters
- Exceptionally flat, low-distortion D/A conversion
- DC-coupled for ultra-low phase distortion
- 2 Channels of Archival Grade 192k D/A converters with integrated headphone amp
- Same high-quality DC-coupled conversion
- Dedicated, digitally controlled high-power headphone amplifier
- Analog Balanced Send architecture for onboard split
- Analog inputs can be sent to analog consoles, backup recorders, etc.
- 2 Channels of Exceptional DI inputs suitable for instrument or turntable inputs
- Ultra-High-Z for no instrument loading
- Balanced or unbalanced operation
- Jumper configurable pre-trim gain
- Integrated Surround Monitor Controller
- Provides switching between any set of user specified sources (FW, AES, Analog, Mix)
- Analog domain gain control for monitor output from Front Panel or computer
- Supports input and monitor paths from Mono to 7.1
- 8 Channels of 192k capable AES Inputs and Outputs
- Available as computer I/O or direct routed I/O for converters
- Support full channel count at all sample rates
- Professional interfacing
- Comprehensive Front Panel Controls
- Full support for standalone converter operation
- Sample Rate selection
- Clock source selection
- Tactile Control of Input and Output gains
- Gain level indication with MH Digital Dual Vernier Technology
- Numeric gain level indication while changing gains
- Tactile Control Cans level
- Tactile Control Monitor Controller gain (mono - 7.1)
- Preset recall
- Multichannel gain linking control
- Monitor Controller control surface
- User-controllable brightness
- User-controllable knob sensitivity
- Comprehensive, High Resolution 15 Segment Precision Front Panel Metering
- Real, functional metering for analog inputs and outputs
- Unique ‘Meter on knob’ functionality
- Multi-color signal level/presence metering for AES inputs and outputs
- Comprehensive Clocking (Internal, Word Clock, AES)
- Dedicated internal clock sources for all rates
- Dedicated MIDI I/O for Control Surface interfacing
- MIDI Input and Output on standard DIN connectors
- MIDI transported to computer via FireWire for use in connecting Mackie Control protocol Control Surfaces
- Dedicated SMPTE LTC I/O for Timecode without sacrificing any audio channels
- Properly conditioned and band-limited SMPTE I/O on TRS balanced connections
- Available to any CoreAudio application as audio streams
- Directly routable to Record Panel SMPTE decoder
- Rock-solid, time-tested fifth-generation software and drivers
- Integrated Mixing and Instantiable DSP Processing
- Fully configurable multibus mixer with surround support (up to 7.1)
- Full Send/Return architecture
- Ultra-low latency, on-the-metal monitoring
- Insert model for inserting zero-latency plugins
- Signal Processing bundle that includes:
- Metric Halo’s exclusive Character signal processing available on every channel
- HaloVerb (mono/mono & stereo/stereo)
- MIOStrip — a complete channel strip Plug-in which includes:
- Gate w/side-chain filter
- Compressor w/side-chain filter
- 6-band EQ
- MIODelay — a short time track alignment delay
- M/S Decoder
- Dither
- Per-channel and Per-bus Insertable Character™
- FireWire Interfacing with ultra-stable, ultra low-latency drivers (FW400 & FW800 supported)
- Supports Mac OS X v. 10.4 and newer (PPC and Intel)
- Supports 32-bit and 64-bit kernels
- Bidirectional Control Surface Support
- Integrated Front Panel Tactile Controls
- Eucon Control Surfaces
- Mackie Control Protocol Control Surfaces
- Integrated Multichannel Recorder (Record Panel)
- Multichannel, multi-box tape-style high-performance recorder
- Exceptional Stability and Sound Quality
- Realtime waveform display
- Extensive File Format support (BWF, WAVE, CAF, AIFF, SD2)
- BWF timestamping from TOD or LTC (any input channel or dedicated SMPTE input)
- Support for basic BWF metadata
- Support for limiting record file size and seamless file breaking
- Seamless manual file breaking (with timestamping)
- Support for mirrored recording (recording to two drives at once)
- Multichannel take playback
- DC-Powerable
- High quality, custom designed formed powder-coated aluminum case
- Strong
- Light weight
- Scratch and fingerprint resistant
- Smooth contours for snag-free transportation in a gig-bag
- Rack-mountable with included rack-ear kit
- Exceptional Power Performance (only 32 Watts)
- Low mass (6 lbs / 2.7 kg)
- Extremely Compact (everything in 1 RU)
- Future Proof, Expandable, and software-enhanceable
- Optional 4 or 8 Channels of Exceptional Remote Controllable Ultra-Low-Noise Clickless Preamps
- Custom designed Digitally Controlled analog preamps
- Metric Halo Zero-Cross switching technology for clickless operation
- Discreet gain and trim stages for ultra-high headroom operation (supports +20 dBu input)
- Optional +DSP license
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