Metric Halo LIO-8 mkIV
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Metric Halo
LIO-8 mkIV
Product Info
Article Number:
530757
Brand:
Metric Halo
Model:
LIO-8 mkIV
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$2,385.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LIO-8 mkIV is a powerhouse for serious recording engineers and producers. Its flexible routing, incredible conversion quality, and integrated DSP make it a central hub for complex projects. It's a no-compromise solution for those needing maximum control and pristine audio.
Product Description
- Metric Halo LIO-8 mkIV
- USB-C Audio Interface
- 192 kHz Converter
- 3d Core Digital Engine with MH-Link
- 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
- Send/return paths
- 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: 2.7 kg
- Incl. rack bracket
- 2 x CAT5e Ethernet cable
- USB-A to USB-C cable and external power supply unit
PROS
- • Exceptional converters deliver pristine clarity and dynamic range.
- • MH-Link provides low-latency, robust connectivity for complex setups.
- • Integrated DSP unlocks powerful routing and processing capabilities.
- • Robust 1U rack construction ensures stability and professional integration.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios.
- • Sub-D25 connectors can be a hassle for those unfamiliar with them.
- • The learning curve for the 128x64 mixer can be steep initially.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
8 Microphone (Sub-D25), 8 Line (Sub-D25), 2 Hi-Z (6.3mm)
Outputs
8 Line (Sub-D25), 8 Send (Sub-D25), 2 Monitor (6.3mm)
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-bit
Preamps
High-quality, low-noise preamps – not specifically detailed, but known for transparency
Weight
2.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
MH-Link offers exceptionally low latency, often outperforming Thunderbolt in demanding, multi-device scenarios, and avoids Thunderbolt's bandwidth limitations.
While powerful, the mixer does have a learning curve; Metric Halo's FP control software helps, but expect to invest some time mastering its full potential.
It excels in professional recording studios, hybrid analog/digital environments, and situations requiring extensive routing and DSP processing – less ideal for simple, home recording.
